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Deep Fire Update

September 10, 2023 7:00am      

 Fire information: 530/638-2830 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/cashf-deep-fire

Deep Fire Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DeepFire2023

CURRENT SITUATION

The Deep Fire is currently mapped at 4,198 acres with 77% total containment.  Most of the perimeter is cold and secure.  On the north edges of the fire crews will continue to mop-up and secure the perimeter of the fire. With the support of aerial monitoring any heat that is detected on the northern edge of the perimeter bucket drops will be used to mitigate any threat to the fire line.

 Remaining crews on the western side of the fire are focused on patrol and mop-up of any potential threats to control lines. Suppression repair and backhauling of all equipment and garbage will continue.  The mule train is still assigned and providing the support needed in the backhaul operations. Other resources that are no longer needed are being released as Nevada Team 5 prepares to transfer command of the fire back to the local district early next week.  Residents and visitors to the area are reminded that as conditions become warmer and drier over the next several days, heat and smoke may be visible. 

Roads and trails are being repaired with resource advisors assisting to protect values at risk. Stuart Fork Trail is still closed to the public for safety while crews continue their work. Minimum impact suppression techniques (MIST) are being applied in addition to Leave No Trace principles in the wilderness.   

WEATHER

The quiet pattern continues, with seasonably warm and dry conditions. Temperatures will stay steady with highs near 70 degrees in the mountains and mid 80s in the valleys. Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 20-33% range for the next couple of days.

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

The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office has lifted all evacuation warnings except for TRC-Zone 138.

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

For the latest evacuation status, check the interactive map: Trinity County Evacuations Map

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