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CURRENT SITUATION
The Deep Fire is expected to have moderate burning conditions today and is currently mapped at 4,192 acres with 60% containment.

Crews are re-engaging in fire suppression efforts on the fire line after being pulled for firefighter safety during the heavy rain event. They will seek opportunities to fight the fire directly in the northern flanks of the fire’s edge south of Little Salt Creek. From a recon flight yesterday, the fire appears to remain smoldering with visible smoke after recent rain showers in the north. An infrared flight has been requested for today to obtain heat signatures in the fire footprint as visibility clears and conditions allow. On the line, crews will continue mop up along containment lines on the west, south, and east side of the fire. They will pull excess hose lay along the Stuart Fork Trail in the southern end of the fire to reallocate in the northern section of trail towards Morris Meadows. As crews secure containment lines, they will monitor for, and extinguish hot spots in areas with burnt snags or logs that retain heat. This effort will be conducted near Sunday Creek on the southeast side where safe to do so with air support for suppression as needed. Hazard trees, debris flow, log roll out, and slick driving and hiking conditions remain the main safety concern.

Repair work along contingency lines and roads are paused for today from heavy rains to reduce compacting high clay soils. Crews are evaluating opportunities to continue suppression repair as soils dry. As crew re-engage suppression efforts and repair, they look to ensure wilderness character is protected during and after fire operations by following Leave No Trace principles and using minimal impact suppression techniques.

WEATHER

The relative humidity is lower today than previous but will increase tonight. The day will be mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the fire area. Winds today are expected to come from the southwest shifting west in the afternoon.

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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