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South Fork Complex Update
Wednesday, September 13, 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 85% 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 90% overall containment for the South Fork Complex
A total of 355 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.

Tomorrow at 7:00 a.m., Nevada Incident Management Team 2 will assume command of the South Fork Complex.

3-9 Fire – Crews continue to work along the 1 Road removing snag hazards and reinforcing the fire line.  The fire continues to show a reduction in heat sources. 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 be supporting crews on the fire line today removing 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 warming and drying trend will set back in over the region due to the high off the west coast shifting back to the west. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s. Relative humidity will decrease today with some areas on the fire seeing humidity in the low 20% range.  Some open locations around the fire could potentially see humidity in the upper teens.

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.