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CURRENT SITUATION
The Deep Fire is currently mapped at 4,114 acres and is 60% contained.

Yesterday’s gusty conditions did cause an increase in fire behavior, but again only in the steep slopes aligned with the wind on the northeast corner of the fire. There is a high probability that will continue today. Weather conditions are expected to trend drier and warmer, with gusty north winds moving into the fire area in the afternoon. There is a Fire Weather Warning issued for areas just to our south and west. While we are not included in that warning, we are likely to experience some higher winds.

With the southern area of the fire looking cold both on field observation and via infrared mapping, the priority today is to limit the fire’s northern spread. While the bulk of the activity in the northeastern end of the Deep Creek drainage is poised to run into high elevation rock, the backing into Little Salt Creek continues, and crews have been working their way north on the Stuart Fork Trial, preparing to turn east.

Crews pulled most of the equipment from around the structures in the private property including the Van Matre inholding and the Trinity Alps Resort, but are maintaining a presence, especially through today’s predicted weather. They also continue to walk the Stuart Fork Trail to ensure that no burning material has rolled off the hillside.

Residents and visitors are likely to see smoke interior to the fire for the foreseeable future.

WEATHER
Smoke from fires across the north state continues to push into the Trinity Lake/Weaverville issue. With predicted winds, that is likely to continue through today. However, a major change in conditions is anticipated for as early as late Thursday night as a strong system pushes into the area, bringing cooler, wetter conditions to the area. Clouds and showers will keep temperatures well below normal through Sunday with a good chance of wetting rain.  

FOREST CLOSURES
There is a forest closure associated with the Deep Fire. For current information on forest closures, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf

EVACUATION UPDATES
For the latest evacuation information from the Trinity County Sheriff’s Department: https://www.facebook.com/people/Trinity-County-Sheriffs-Office/100064589806351/

For information on evacuation resources from the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services: https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES

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