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South Fork Complex Update September 17, 2023
South Fork Complex
Publication Type: News 09/17/2023
South Fork Complex Update
Sunday, September 17, 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 232 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.
The low-pressure brought isolated showers and thunderstorms yesterday afternoon and evening. Isolated areas of heat show increased signs of fire activity within the 3-9 and Pilot Fire due to the low-pressure systems, but the fires remain well within the containment lines.
3-9 Fire – Crews and heavy equipment continue suppression repair. Engines are patrolling the fire perimeter while managing the interior heat. 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.
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 low-pressure system brings a 15% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening. Gusty, erratic winds and brief periods of heavy rain are to be expected. There is also a potential for new starts from lightning. Winds will be light southeasterly in the morning, becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Wind gusts are expected to be 10 to 15 miles per hour (mph) during the afternoon, except locally with thunderstorms. A cooling trend continues, with afternoon highs in the low 80s with afternoon humidity dropping to around 30%.
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.