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People and Equipment:   910 personnel, crews, engines, dozers, water tenders  and air support   

Current Situation: 3-9 Fire: 2,921 acres with 30% containment             Pilot Fire: 1,055 acres with 100% containment                     Pellitreau Fire: 3 acres with 100% containment           Sulphur Fire:  31 acres with 100% containment 

49% overall containment for the Complex  

 Weather: A Flash Flood Watch with debris flow potential is in effect from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Rain is expected today through Saturday with total accumulation up to 1.25 inches. Maximum temperatures are expected to be 55-60 ºF, and minimum relative humidities are expected to be 65-75%. North-northwest winds are predicted to be 6-9 mph with gusts up to 14 mph. Potentially strong thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are expected starting at about 3:00 pm.  

 3-9 Fire No major movement occurred along the southern perimeter yesterday in the area of the slop over. Along the perimeter of the slop over, dozers, engines, and hand crews continue to go direct along the fire perimeter whenever it was safe to do so, and aircraft continue to assist firefighters by placing retardant. Contingency line continues to be improved along Henry Ridge west to Pilot Creek, along lower 03N06, and along the Berry Summit-Mad River Road. Hand crews went direct on the fire perimeter in section 22 north of the slop over to improve containment lines. The northern division has 100% hand line completed around the perimeter. Fire personnel continue to add additional security to control lines, and spot fires in the northeast portion of the fire continue to be mopped up and secured.  

 Pilot Fire Crews have successfully finished 100% containment line around the perimeter and continued to focus on mopping up and adding depth. They will continue to get additional security on all control lines and backhaul supplies and trash. Resources are starting to be released from the Pilot Fire to assist with the 3-9 Fire. 

The Pellitreau Fire and the Sulfur Fire are 100% contained. Firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol to ensure fire remains within the containment lines. 

 Evacuation Warning: In Humboldt County, an Evacuation Warning continues to be in place for Zone HUM E 114 A and Zone HUM E 114 B. For more information go to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office website or call 707-268-2500. In Trinity County, an Evacuation Warning continues to be in effect for Zone HYM-505 and Zone HYM-509. Please continue to check the Trinity County Wildfire and Evacuation website for up-to-date information. 

 Forest Closure: Forest Closure orders for the South Fork Complex Fire continue to be in effect. They  have been posted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest website home page and on the Six Rivers National Forest (click on Forest Closures).  Please avoid the closed areas.