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South Fork Complex Update
Saturday, September 2, 2023

Fire Information: 530-638-2830, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov
Linktree: linktr.ee/southforkcomplex2023          

3-9 Fire:          2,869 acres with 35% containment              
Pellitreau Fire:    3 acres with 100% containment
Pilot Fire:        1,055 acres with 100% containment            
Sulphur Fire:      31 acres with 100% containment
52% overall containment for the South Fork Complex

Current Situation:

As of 6:00 p.m. on September 1, 2023, California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 assumed command of the South Fork Complex. A total of 873 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders continue to support the incident.

3-9 Fire The majority of the South Fork Complex footprint, including the 3-9 Fire, received wetting rain yesterday. As a result, fuels have been moderately wet and fire behavior potential low. However, smoldering, heavy fuels persist, and fine fuels are expected to dry out with warmer, drier weather in coming days. Firefighters continue to improve control lines along the southern perimeter of the fire along Berry-Summit-Mad River Road (Route 1), Henry Ridge, and Pilot Creek. Crews continue to evaluate opportunities to go direct on the fire whenever it is safe to do. Along the northern and northeastern perimeter, crews continue to mop up and secure control lines. Firefighters will continue to find ways to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and precipitation to construct control lines directly on the fire’s edge.

Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Firefighters will continue to backhaul unneeded supplies as well as monitor and patrol the fire perimeter to ensure that the fire remains within the containment lines.

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.

Weather: Dense fog this morning will reduce visibility in the area. This fog is forecasted to mix out of the area by early afternoon. There is a 50% chance of wetting rain today with a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures are expected to be 55-60 ºF, and minimum relative humidities are expected to be 60-70%. Southeast winds are predicted to be 6-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph.

Evacuation Warning: In Humboldt County, an Evacuation Warning continues to be in place for Zone HUM-E114-A and Zone HUM E114-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 and are posted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Six Rivers National Forest websites. Please avoid closed areas.