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South Fork Complex Update September 25, 2023
South Fork Complex
Publication Type: News 09/25/2023
South Fork Complex Update
Monday, September 25, 2023
Fire Information: 916-261-6756, 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 181 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.
3-9 Fire – Crews are wrapping up repair activities. Operations to fall snags and hazardous trees continue. Engines are monitoring the interior smoke and heat. United States Forest Service Resource Advisors (READs) are monitoring these activities, and addressing any potential concerns to tribal, cultural, and natural resources. Heavy equipment and crews are engaged with chipping operations along Route 1. The public can expect to see large dump trucks transporting the chips along Route 1 and Highway 36.
The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews 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: Moderate to heavy rain and windy Monday, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Winds from the south gusting around to 25 to 35 mph, locally up to 40 mph on highest ridges. Afternoon highs in the 50s to around 60, with afternoon humidity only dropping to around 60 to 70%. Storm total rainfall around 1 to 1½ inches.
Forest Closure: Forest Closure Order for the South Fork Complex Fire continues to be in effect and is posted on the Six Rivers National Forest website. Please avoid closed areas.
@U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
@U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest