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South Fork Complex Update 

Saturday, September 23, 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 170 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.  

3-9 Fire – Crews are actively engaged in repair activities falling snags and trees to reduce fuel loads by removing hazardous trees. Engines are monitoring the interior smoke and heat. Heavy equipment operators continue repairing roads and installing water bars while the United States Forest Service Resource Advisors (READs) follow behind addressing any potential concerns with tribal, cultural, and natural resources in the area. Excavators continue preparation work and begin transition to chipping operations.  

The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews continue to patrol the fire perimeter while actively engaged in suppression repair and are scouting out potential roads in need of rehab.  

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: A gradual cooling trend is expected Saturday. Afternoon highs will slightly drop to the lower to mid-60s, with humidity levels trending a little higher, 30-40%. Winds will be out of the west southwest with gusts to 12 miles per hour. 

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.