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Deep Fire Update

September 5, 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 expected to have moderate burning conditions today and is currently mapped at 4,198 acres with 60% total containment.

Hitting hot spots on the northern and eastern flank of the fire remains a focus for crews.  Crews continue to take a direct approach on the fireline.  Today crews will be removing hose from the southern edges and securing the line in Little Salt Creek.  The southeastern edge of the burn area is secure.  Crews spiked out at Morris Meadow are improving the line along the upper Stuart Fork Trail. Due to safety concerns the trail is closed to the public.  The hazards of log rollout, fire weakened trees and bees remain safety concerns for crews.

The fire is smoldering and creeping with low flame lengths.  Bits of smoke may show up as the cloud cover clears out.  Packers and their mules are key support to meet operational objectives in the wilderness.

Roads and trails are being repaired with resource advisors assisting to protect values at risk.  Minimum impact suppression techniques are being utilized in addition to Leave No Trace principles being employed in the wilderness.   

WEATHER

Low clouds are expected in the morning with light winds.  Temperatures are expected to rise over the next few days toward the 60s and 70s as part of a warming and drying trend.

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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