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South Fork Complex Update September 14, 2023
South Fork Complex
Publication Type: News 09/15/2023
South Fork Complex Update
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Fire Information: 208-510-7856, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/2023southforkcomplex
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.
Nevada Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the South Fork Complex at 7:00 a.m.
3-9 Fire – Crews are engaged in suppression and repair activities along 1 Road removing snag hazards and reinforcing the fireline. Suppression repair continues 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. An infrared (IR) flight occurred and detected interior heat.
The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews will continue to patrol the fire perimeter while actively engaged in suppression repair. An infrared (IR) flight occurred and detected interior heat.
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.