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South Fork Complex Update September 12, 2023
South Fork Complex
Publication Type: News 09/13/2023
South Fork Complex Update
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Fire Information: 530-330-5450, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov
Linktree: linktr.ee/southforkcomplex2023
3-9 Fire: 2,840 acres with 83% containment
Pellitreau Fire: 3 acres with 100% containment
Pilot Fire: 1,055 acres with 100% containment
Sulphur Fire: 31 acres with 100% containment
3,929 acres and 87% overall containment for the South Fork Complex
A total of 474 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.
3-9 Fire – The fire continues to show a reduction in heat sources. Mop-up continues with the combination of heavy equipment, crews, and engines. Suppression repair will continue along the fire perimeter. Crews are working closely with Resource Advisors from the United States Forest Service to address concerns with tribal, cultural, and natural resources in the area. As suppression repair continues the values at risk will be assessed to ensure there are minimal impacts to the area. Aircraft will continue to support crews on the fire line with water dropping missions and the removal of hose and equipment.
The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews will continue to patrol the fire perimeter while actively engaged in suppression repair.
The Pellitreau Fire and the Sulfur Fire are 100% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol the fires periodically to ensure fire remains within containment lines.
Weather: The inversion that has set in this morning will allow for cooler temperatures and slightly higher relative humidity over the fires. Winds are expected between 16-20 mph in the afternoon along the ridge tops. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s on Tuesday, increasing over the next couple of days. Minimum relative humidities are expected to be closer to the 30% range.
Forest Closure: Forest Closure orders for the South Fork Complex Fire continue to be in effect and are posted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Six Rivers National Forest websites. Please avoid closed areas.