Walker Fire Update 9-21-2019

Walker Fire Update 9212019

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Walker Fire Update, September 21, 2019

Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 54,612 acres
Containment: 98%
Structures Destroyed: 9
Resources Assigned: Engines: 26 Handcrews: 6 Dozers: 6 Helicopters: 1 Water Tenders: 13
Total Personnel: 519

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA - Assessing the amount of suppression repair work on the Walker Fire is nearing completion. A total of 93 miles of containment line were constructed to contain and suppress the fire. To date, fire personnel have repaired 4% of the 76 miles of dozer line and 18% of the 17 miles of handline. More equipment is on order to assist with suppression repair. Handcrews, excavators and small dozers are currently being used for suppression repair in the northeastern and northern parts of the fireline. They are working closely with Resource Advisers to protect natural and cultural resources during repair operations and to restore the firelines back to their natural condition by pulling topsoil and vegetation into the disturbed areas where fireline was constructed.

The weather will be warmer and drier today with temperatures in the lower 70’s and relative humidity in the 20% range. An east wind is expected today. Fire behavior is still expected to be minimal today, primarily in stump holes and in heavy logs. There may be scattered fire creeping within the interior as mop up and patrol efforts continue. A cold front is expected late Sunday night with gusty winds out of the southwest up to 20-30 mph.

Many hazards still exist within the fire area including fire weakened trees, rolling materials and poor road conditions. Hazard tree removal continues along many of the roads and wood chippers are also being utilized to remove brush and slash from the burn area.

The following Forest roads are now open to the public for through travel: Forest Road 01 and 172, from the Janesville Grade to Genesee Valley (Antelope Lake Road); Forest Road 111 from the Flournoy Bridge to the Forest Boundary.

Forest Closure: The Forest Closure remains in effect with the exception of the roads listed above that have been re-opened. Plumas National Forest has issued a Forest Order for the Mt. Hough and Beckwourth Ranger Districts. Please see Inciweb for closure information and a map of the closure area.

For updates http://www.Facebook.com/usfsplumas or https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6568/.

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