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South Fork Complex Update September 28, 2023
South Fork Complex
Publication Type: News 09/28/2023
South Fork Complex Update
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Fire Information: 707-572-7325, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/2023southforkcomplex
This will be the last update unless significant changes occur.
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 149 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.
A new flight over the fire areas using infrared to find heat sources occurred in the evening of 9/26/2023. The storm event was not sufficient to fully suppress interior heat sources such as burning stumps and root systems underground. Crews continue to patrol the fire perimeters and work to complete suppression repair.
3-9 Fire –Heavy equipment and crews are fully 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.
Weather: 7 Day Outlook:
Thursday: Sunny. Highs 55-65. Min RH 40-60%. Winds light and variable becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts around 17 mph in the afternoon.
Friday: Partly Cloudy. A slight (20%) chance of afternoon showers. Highs 53-63. Min RH 50-70%. Winds light and variable becoming north-northwest 8 to 12 mph with gusts around 18 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs 55-65. Min RH 35-55%. Winds northwest 6 to 12 mph with gusts around 18 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs 57-67. Min RH 30-50%. Winds light and variable becoming north-northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 17 mph in the afternoon.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 59-69. Min RH 35-55%. Winds west-northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts around 17 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 62-72. Min RH 40-60%. Winds light and variable becoming west-northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 64-74. Min RH 35-55%. Winds light and variable becoming west-northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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