Wapiti Fire Update

Friday, September 6, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander 

Information Phone: 208-593-7132 (public)  208-901-8973 (media) Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2024.wapiti@firenet.gov 

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-wapiti-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wapitifireinfo2024/

Information Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WapitiFireInfo2024

Interactive Map: https://tinyurl.com/WapitiFireInfoMap

Special Notes: Today is Rocky Mountain CIMT1’s final day on Wapiti Fire as we reach the end of our 14-day tour. We will be transitioning to Great Basin CIMT7 tomorrow morning. We thank the local agencies, our cooperators, and especially the wonderful people of this area for your support, patience, and grace during our time here.

Rocky Mountain CIMT1 hosted a community meeting in Stanley yesterday. The meeting was video recorded and can be viewed on our Facebook page at the link above.

State Highway 21 remains closed from east of Lowman to Stanley (MP84 to MP130) due to wildfire activity. Highway 75 remains open.

Current Situation: Fire behavior was moderate yesterday, and acreage growth was limited. Wapiti Fire now stands at 113,280 acres, and it is 12% contained. As the threat to structures and communities around much of the fire has been reduced by weeks of the hard work of firefighters, management of the fire in some respects is now a waiting game with the weather. Firefighters continue to work both day and night to ensure values at risk around the fire are protected. Crews will continue to improve firelines, mop up, hold, and patrol the fire’s edge in portions of the fire that are safe to work in. In other areas, the focus is on actions to reduce the intensity or rate of spread of the fire should it approach indirect control features. The Highway 21 corridor on the west side of the fire is now the highest priority for protection of values at risk. Crews continue to work in this area to reinforce control lines and deploy structure protection equipment while systematically working to slow the fire’s advance. Plans are in place should the fire imminently threaten communities. Each day we can slow the fire’s advance brings us closer to fall moisture. 

Division DD: Crews continue improving the fuels break along the Decker Flats Road south of the Fish Hatchery in the event the fires moves out of the Wilderness. Options for extending the line further south are being assessed. The fire in the Wilderness is slowly growing towards the south and east but is not threatening values at this time.

Division HH: The indirect fireline around Goat Falls, Stanley, nearby communities, and down to the Stanley Ranger Station is complete. Some personnel are being moved from this location to other priority areas of the fire.

Division KK and Structure Group East: Much of this division is now contained. Work to secure, mop up, and patrol will continue along the entire division. The large spot east of Highway 21 is contained and in patrol status. 

Division PP: Crews have contained the western edge of the finger of the fire that crossed Highway 21. A spot near the tip of this finger is burning very slowly in the Halstead fire scar and is not a priority for action at this time. Chipping operations are underway to reduce fuels in the Highway 21 corridor near Thatcher Creek. Crews have completed structure prep work at Bradley Boy Scout Camp and remain on alert in the area.

Division MM: Crews continue to grid for spots, mop up, and hold firelines within the Bull Trout Lake area. The fire is hung up in rocky areas on Copper Mountain, showing little advancement. Plans are in place to reduce fire intensity and slow its progress with firing operations if it moves off Copper Mountain into heavier timber. 

Division WW and Structure Group West:  The Highway 21 corridor in Division WW is now the highest priority area in the fire. Efforts are focused on slowly backing the fire down from Eight Mile Ridge at a controlled rate. This is accomplished with aircraft water drops when conditions allow and firing operations to keep the fire from making runs back towards Warm Springs airstrip. Crews are working in Chapman Creek on the south side of Highway 21 to hold the fire’s progress at the bottom of the drainage. The fire is backing through a triangle of fuels near the highway. Firing operations will be used as needed in this area. Structure preparation work around Sourdough Lodge and the subdivisions of Two Ravens, Ten Ax, and Seven Peaks is essentially complete. Personnel will remain in place to maintain equipment and be alert to any threats. Crews continue patrolling within Hanging Valley and the Wapiti Creek area, along the 524 road, and the Grandjean area.

Division VV: The fire is slowly backing in this remote unroaded division. Fire managers use IR imagery and aircraft reconnaissance to assess fire movement and the potential need for any actions.

Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior: 

A high-pressure system continues over the area, with sunny, warm, dry conditions. Temperatures will reach 80 degrees, and humidity will fall into the teens. Lower elevations will remain smoky under an inversion until around 1:00 pm. Winds will continue to be light and out of the southwest to west. Sunny warm weather is resulting in fuels continuing to dry, making for the possibility of  challenging fire behavior today. 

Evacuations:

For evacuation information on the Wapiti Fire, please see the Custer County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Custer-County-Sheriff-Idaho-61558947312289/  and the Boise County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff/.

To sign up for Custer County CodeRED emergency notifications, text CUSTER to 99411 or enroll online at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF28E45537FF .

To sign up for Boise County Alert Sense emergency notification enroll online at https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/publicUser.aspx?regionid=1163

Closures and Fire Restrictions:

State Highway 21 is closed from MP84 to MP130 for public and firefighter safety.

A Wapiti Fire Area Closure / Forest Order: 0414-04-151 for portions of the Boise, Sawtooth, and Salmon-Challis National Forests can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sawtooth/alerts-notices.

Boise National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions / Forest Order: 0402-00-63 can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.

Sawtooth National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions / Forest Order 0414-00-044 can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sawtooth/alerts-notices.

Fire restrictions on state and private lands may be found at this site: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/.

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Wapiti Fire. Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t.  For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Wapiti Fire Statistics:

Size: over 113,280 acres  

Containment: 12%

Total Personnel: 1551

Location: Grandjean, ID

Reported: July 24, 2024

Cause: lightning


For More Information:

  Information Phone: 208-593-7132

  Email:  2024.wapiti@firenet.gov

  InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-wapiti-fire 

  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wapitifireinfo2024/

  Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/WapitiFireInfo2024

   Interactive Map:  https://tinyurl.com/WapitiFireInfoMap

Willamette Complex North Daily Update

Email:  2024.WillametteComplex.North@firenet.gov

Information line: 541-208-1262, 8 am to 8 pm

Facebook: https://facebook.com/OreFireInformation2024;  https://www.facebook.com/PyramidFireInfo2024/

Friday, September 6, 2024

Message: The red flag warning has been extended through 11pm tonight. An excessive heat warning is still in effect until 10pm and remains unchanged. Please check the National Weather Service for more information.

Suppression Objectives: The Ore Fire and the Pyramid Fire remain under a full suppression strategy to protect values at risk, including the Middle Santiam Wilderness, HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, and private timberlands. Firefighters are building direct fire line where possible, and strategic indirect contingency line as needed. 

Current Situation: Smokes continue to be visible within the Ore and Pyramid fires. Regional fires are producing smoke throughout Oregon. Crews continue to reenforce the fireline mopping up. Firefighters will be patrolling and watching for any fire activity that may flare up due to fire weather. Overnight humidity recoveries remained in the low 20’s and temperatures will decrease gradually however will continue to be above normal.

Ore Fire: 7 miles Northeast of Blue River, 3,319 acres, 42% contained, 577 total personnel, human caused.  Fire personnel continue to monitor weather conditions with hot and dry temperatures in effect. The Ore drainage off the 1509 road continues to be a critical piece of the fire. Firefighters will continue to patrol, monitor, and mop up to secure fire lines.  

Pyramid Fire: East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,312 Acres, 98% contained, 298 total personnel, lightning caused. The removal of activity fuels will continue as firefighters remove fuels from the fire line and construct contingency lines that will prevent the possible spread as temperatures and fire behavior increase beginning today moving into the weekend. 

Safety: In addition to the red flag warning and heat advisory, the public should check Oregon Trip Check for road conditions along Highway 126. There is increased traffic with firefighters, hunting season, starting and the beginning of the weekend. Please use caution and defensive driving to prevent vehicular accidents. 

Closures & Fire Restrictions:  Willamette National Forest closures for all fires can be found here: Willamette National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov)  Specific closure maps for the Pyramid Fire can be found here. Specific closure maps for the Ore Fire can be found here.

Everyone is reminded to stay out of all fire closures for firefighter and general safety. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000. All campfires, charcoal fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed. Please see Forest Order 06-18-00-24-27 for additional information.

Unified Command: CAIIMT15 & CAL FIRE

Fire Size: 13,041 acres

Percent Contained: 25%

Primary Strategic Control Line: 94%

Personnel: 1,341

Cause: Lightning

Start Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:05 a.m.

Location: Southeast of Three Rivers, CA

CURRENT SITUATION: Yesterday morning, crews patrolled the Northeast area as a low-intensity fire backed down from Eden Creek Grove, but as the inversion lifted in the early afternoon, fire activity increased. Terrain-driven winds caused the fire to cross Eden Creek, but these fires remained within planned control lines. Firefighters were inserted to strengthen and improve handlines. To the South, firefighters worked to strengthen containment lines along South Fork Drive. Crews mopped up fire that extended beyond the direct control lines east of Scratch Creek. Along the north flank, crews mopped up where fire crossed the river near Lookout Point. Retardant was used to lower the risk of the fire moving beyond direct control lines. 

Today, firefighters will work to improve control lines where the fire crossed Eden Creek. Air operations will continue to enhance suppression efforts. As the fire's western side becomes controlled, firefighters will pivot their efforts towards the eastern flank to support operations. Crews will continue to backhaul water tanks, hoses, and equipment along the south flank and also continue road repair and removal of hazardous trees. Road improvements along Salt Creek Road are ongoing. Crews will mop-up the spot where fire crossed the East Fork Kaweah River near Lookout Point. Water tenders continue to use retardant along Mineral King Road to reduce the risk of the fire moving beyond this contingency control line.

WEATHER: Temperatures will remain well above average. Thunderstorm chances are expected to be limited to the Sierra Crest. General winds remain from the southwest, while up-canyon winds are expected to develop mid-morning.

SMOKE IMPACTS: Three Rivers and Hammond will continue to see the main smoke impacts. Levels will reach UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS in the morning before improving to MODERATE during the afternoon and evening. The Giant Forest will likely see the highest concentrations later in the day, reaching UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Communities as far north as Oakhurst and east toward Independence and Bishop will continue to see MODERATE levels at times, averaging GOOD today and tonight. The Boone fire will continue contributing light smoke to the San Joaquin Valley. For more information on current wildfire smoke impacts in your community, please visit AirNow.gov or fire.airnow.gov.

EVACUATION NOTICES: The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has issued Evacuation ORDERS due to current fire conditions for Genasys zones TLC-E094-C, TLC-E094-E, TLC-E094-D, and TLC-E094-B. An evacuation ORDER, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means that all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community. If you are unable to evacuate and require assistance, please call 9-1-1. In case of sheltering needs or questions regarding sheltering, please contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

The Tulare County Fire Department has also issued Evacuation WARNINGS for zones TLC-E128-B, TLC-E093-A, TLC-E093-B, TLC-E095, TLC-E127-B, and TLC-E128-A. To find your zone, please refer to: protect.genasys.com.

FIRE INFORMATION: A Public Information Officer will be at the Three Rivers Village Market daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide fire information and answer questions. 

BLM AND PARK CLOSURES: The portion of South Fork Drive within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and trails accessed from the road, including the Ladybug and Garfield Grove Trails, are closed. Recreational access to the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park is closed to the public. This applies to Mineral King campgrounds, trailheads, and area trails. All other areas of the parks are open but are likely to be impacted by varying levels of smoke and poor air quality. Park closure information is available online at nps.gov/seki. The Bureau of Land Management has also issued a closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area at blm.gov/press-release.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Northwest Team 12

Whisky Creek, Sandstone and Blister Creek Fires

Sept. 6, 2024

Fire Information: (541) 208-1743, 8 AM - 8 PM

For links to incident information: https://linktr.ee/whisky_creek.2024

Whisky Creek Size: 2,105 acres | Start Date: July 20 | Cause: Human | Containment: 25%

Sandstone Size: 702 acres | Start Date: August 5 | Cause: Lightning | Containment 75%

Total Resources: 369 | Hand Crews: 9 | Engines: 7 | Dozers: 3 | Heavy Equipment: 8 | Helicopters: 3

The Whisky Creek, Sandstone, and Blister Creek Fires are in steep and rugged terrain on the Mt. Hood National Forest where rolling debris and fire-weakened trees challenge firefighting efforts. 

Whisky Creek: 

The higher temperatures and easterly winds caused an uptick in fire activity yesterday, and increased smoke is expected today with the Red Flag conditions. There has been minimal fire growth, and firefighters are well prepared for any increase in fire activity. Firefighters continue to monitor and patrol, looking for heat near the fire perimeter and securing hot spots as necessary. Yesterday crews began the process of loading excess hose and supplies from the fireline into external cargo loads. They removed approximately 10,000 pounds of equipment off the fire via helicopter long-line. These excess supplies (or backhaul) were returned to fire camp for shipment to regional fire warehouses to be refurbished for future use. The grader worked on Forest Service Road (FSR) 2810, while a handcrew continued road repair on FSR 2821. Aircraft from the Whisky Creek Fire continued to support the Williams Mine Fire yesterday, dropping 45,000 gallons of water.

Today crews will continue to prepare loads for removal by helicopter. Two handcrews will arrive today to assist with work on both the Whisky Creek and the Sandstone Fires. The grader and water tender from the Sandstone Fire will transfer to the Whisky Creek Fire to continue priority road repairs.

Sandstone and Blister Creek: 

Road repair continued along the FSR 6320. Two additional excavators are scheduled to arrive today for repair work. Firefighters will continue to patrol the Sandstone and Blister Creek fires for hotspots and work on trail and road repair. Firefighters remain available to assist with new initial attack fires. 

Weather:  A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Friday at 11 PM for gusty offshore winds and low relative humidity. An Excessive Heat Warning is forecasted for Friday and Saturday. Friday the temperatures will be 75-85 degrees across both fire areas. Winds will be easterly 25-35 mph. Smoke will move into the area but clear this afternoon. For smoke forecasts and safety, visit oregonsmoke.org.

Closures: Area closures will remain in the Mt. Hood National Forest, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and Hood River County. Please respect area closure orders for your safety as well as the safety of our firefighters. Closure information can be found at https://linktr.ee/whisky_creek.2024. 

Safety: The public plays an important role in preventing the next wildfire; please use caution with all potential ignition sources. For prevention tips visit: https://keeporegongreen.org. The TFR remains in effect for the Whisky fire: https://tinyurl.com/2s49yrj4. Fire restrictions are in place within the Mt. Hood National Forest. More information can be found at:https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mthood/fire. 

Headlines

• California Complex Interagency Incident Management Team 10 took command of the fire at 7:00 a.m. this morning, September 6, 2024.
• Find current information (including automatically updating acreage) at https://linktr.ee/RailRidgeFire

Operational Update
Current control objectives on the lightning-started Rail Ridge Fire include keeping the fire southwest of Highway 26, east of the Wolf Mountain Communications Tower, north of County Road 308/Paulina Supplee Highway, and west of Laylock Creek, 49/63C Road. However, incident control objectives are anticipated to evolve as resources arrive and conditions change.

 Priorities for today include providing point protection around structures on private property to the north and south of the fire area. Crews will work to build containment directly on the fires’  active edge as they are able, while simultaneously looking for opportunities to create indirect fire line where possible. Along with reinforcing primary lines, they will look for opportunities to build alternate and contingency lines in advance of the expected critical fire weather.

The fire was most active yesterday to the northeast, where it pushed towards the Aldrich Mountain Lookout. Protecting the lookout and its communication infrastructure is a priority for firefighters today. Firing operations on the east and southern side of the fire have held well, and crews will continue to hold those.

On the northwestern side of the fire, crews are looking for opportunities on road systems adjacent to the Black Canyon Wilderness areas to try to cut off spread to the north and west.

 A significant resource order has been submitted and additional engines, crews, and heavy equipment will be plugged into the operation today as they arrive.

Weather
Critical fire weather is predicted into the next few days, with high temperatures and erratic winds expected. Smoke has hampered aerial firefighting efforts, but with clearing yesterday crews were able to start to fly, and aircraft is available for incident use when feasible.

 

Park Fire Update: Friday, September 6, 2024

Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander John Truett
 

Size: 429,603 acres                   
Start Date: July 24, 2024
Containment: 99 percent                
Total Personnel: 595
Resources: 1 helicopter, 14 crews, 13 engines, 15 dozers, 31 water tenders, 6 masticators, 7 
chippers, 22 excavators, 7 feller bunchers, 12 skidsteers, 3 log loaders, 1 processor, 1 backhoe, 5 road 
graders

CURRENT SITUATION: Crews are making significant progress on repair work, particularly east and west 
of the Highway 32 corridor where they expect projects to be largely completed by the end of this 
weekend. Those crews and equipment will then relocate to areas generally west of Highway 89 and 
south of Highway 36. The public information map (tinyurl.com/dhnzex3r) shows points and firelines 
that need to be repaired, are being repaired, or are awaiting inspection before being considered 
completed. View photos and videos of firefighters and equipment doing repair work on the Lassen 
National Forest Facebook page: facebook.com/LassenNF.

WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY: Isolated, dry thunderstorms may occur on the east side of the fire this 
afternoon. It will also be very hot, dry, and—unlike recent days—windy. Southwest winds could gust 
up to 20 mph, increasing the likelihood that smoldering snags, stumps, and logs will produce more 
visible, but still minimal, smoke. Smoke from other local and regional fires is affecting some 
communities near the Park Fire. Get air-quality information for your area and view a smoke map 
here: tinyurl.com/ypkfbkyn. Higher wind speeds could also increase the likelihood of fire-weakened 
trees falling across roads and trails, so be aware of your surroundings and comply with the forest 
closure order, which is to provide for both firefighter and public safety.
 

FOREST CLOSURE: Parts of Lassen National Forest lands, roads, and trails near the fire are 
temporarily closed as fire-suppression repair activities continue. If you plan to recreate on your 
public lands, be prepared and view Forest Order No. 06-24-07 and map here: 
fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts- notices. Know where you are in relation to the closure area; 
unsigned or unstaffed forest roads does not necessarily mean they or the surrounding areas are 
open.
 

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Know before you go! Fire restrictions are in effect within the Lassen National 
Forest. For details, view Forest Order No. 06-24-04 here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts- 
notices. Find links to other land management agencies’ fire restrictions in the Park Fire 
Information Linktree (URL and QR code below).
 

Park Fire Information (Southwest CIMT 2): 530-414-9298 | 2024.park@firenet.gov
Park Fire Information (CAL FIRE): 530-529-9233
Park Fire Linktree (fire information website links): linktr.ee/park_fire
 

Ruby Fire Quick Facts

Size: 970 acres                           Location: North Cascades National Park, Ruby Mountain, Diablo, Washington

Containment: 0%                      Cause: Lightning/Natural

Start Date: August 9, 2024        Total Personnel: 54

Fire Information: 360-208-8096 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-ruby-fire Email: 2024.Ruby@firenet.gov

Current Status: Yesterday’s unseasonably warm temperatures, low relative humidity and wind caused a significant increase in fire activity. Fire behavior included backing and single tree torching on both the northwestern flank and southeastern flank of the fire, near Panther Creek.  In an effort to reduce the risk of fire spreading towards State Route 20 (SR20) and other key values at risk, a Type 2 helicopter equipped with a collapsible water bucket, referred to as a Bambi Bucket, effectively dropped water on hot spots located throughout the fire. For public and firefighter safety, we ask the public to not stop along the road to watch firefighting operations, to avoid walking onto the bridge along SR20 at Colonial Creek, and avoid entering the closure area at Colonial Creek South Campground. 

Planned Actions: Fire managers continue to remain vigilant and implement tactics to confront critically dry and unstable weather conditions, including using aviation to conduct bucket drops to cool hot spots.  Firefighters will keep working on protecting park campgrounds like Colonial Creek South, trails, backcountry camps, critical infrastructure and other resources in preparation for possible fire growth. The Ruby Fire is a full suppression fire, and firefighters are utilizing strategies and tactics that provide the highest likelihood for success, while mitigating risks to firefighters and the public. The main objectives are protecting human life, minimizing damage to values at risk and limiting wildfire spread to the north and west.

Weather: The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY, and a HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY. Upper-ridging along with a surface thermal trough is contributing to warm and dry conditions across the incident area. Critical fire weather is expected into Friday with relative humidity values as low as 15 to 25% with an unstable airmass. Offshore flow will inhibit relative humidity recoveries tonight. Conditions are expected to improve however as onshore flow returns. Cooler and more moist air will arrive later this weekend but we won't be completely out of the woods on Saturday.

Closures: There are multiple closures in place for public safety; Colonial Creek South Campground and boat launch, Thunder Arm south of Diablo Lake, and area trails and camps. Closures: https://go.nps.gov/fireclosures

Smoke: Air quality is forecast to be GOOD on Friday and Saturday https://www.airnow.gov/

Burning Restrictions: Campfires, the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex: North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. 

Drone Restrictions: Drones can seriously impact the safety of firefighting efforts, and operating drones within North Cascades National Park is prohibited, except with prior written approval from the superintendent. 

Cooperating Agencies & Tribes: National Park Service, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Seattle City Light, Whatcom County, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Dept. of Transportation. 

If you would like to sign up for our daily updates, please send an email to: 2024.Ruby@firenet.gov

Actualización Sobre Incendio Park: Viernes, 6 de Septiembre de 2024

Administración De Incidentes Complejos Del Área Suroeste - 
Equipo 2 John Truett - Comandante Del Incidente

Tamaño: 429,603 acres                    
Fecha de Inicio: 24 de Julio de 2024
Contencion: 99%                       
Personal Total: 595
Recursos: 1 helicóptero, 14 cuadrillas, 13 camiones de bomberos, 15 topadoras, 31 camiones de agua, 
6 masticadoras, 7 astilladoras, 22 excavadoras, 7 máquinas para talar árboles, 12 minicargadoras, 3 
apiladoras, 3 cargadores de troncos, 1 procesador, 1 retroexcavadora, 5 motoniveladoras

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: Las cuadrillas están logrando avances significativos en los trabajos de 
reparación, particularmente al este y al oeste del corredor de la autopista 32, donde esperan que 
los proyectos estén en gran parte terminados para fines de este fin de semana. Luego, las 
cuadrillas y equipos se reubicarán en áreas generalmente al oeste de la autopista 89 y al sur de la 
autopista 36. El mapa de información pública (tinyurl.com/dhnzex3r) muestra puntos y líneas de 
fuegos que necesitan ser reparados, están siendo reparados o están esperando inspección antes de 
considerarse completados. Vea fotos y videos de bomberos y equipos realizando trabajos de 
reparación en la página de Facebook del Bosque Nacional Lassen: facebook.com/LassenNF.

CLIMA Y SEGURIDAD CONTRA INCENDIOS: Esta tarde pueden ocurrir tormentas aisladas y secas en el lado 
este del incendio. También será muy caluroso, seco y, a diferencia de los últimos días, ventoso. 
Los vientos del suroeste podrían tener ráfagas de hasta 20 mph, lo que aumenta la probabilidad de 
que troncos, tocones y troncos ardiendo produzcan humo más visible, pero aún mínimo. El humo de 
otros incendios locales y regionales está afectando a algunas comunidades cercanas al incendio 
Park. Obtenga información sobre la calidad del aire en su área y vea un mapa de humo aquí: 
tinyurl.com/ypkfbkyn. Las velocidades más altas del viento también podrían aumentar la probabilidad 
de que los árboles debilitados por el fuego caigan sobre caminos y senderos, así que esté atento a 
su entorno y cumpla con la orden de cierre del bosque, que es para brindar seguridad tanto a los 
bomberos como al público.

CIERRE DE BOSQUES: Partes de los terrenos, caminos y senderos del Bosque Nacional Lassen cerca del 
incendio están cerrados temporalmente mientras continúan las actividades de reparación de extinción 
de incendios. Si planea recrear en sus tierras públicas, prepárese y vea la Orden Forestal No. 
06-24-07 y el mapa aquí: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices. Sepa dónde se encuentra en 
relación con el área de cierre; Los caminos forestales sin rótulos o sin personal no significa 
necesariamente que estos o las áreas circundantes estén abiertos.
RESTRICCIONES DE INCENDIO: ¡Infórmate antes de ir! Hay restricciones contra incendios vigentes 
dentro del Bosque Nacional Lassen. Para más detalles, consulte la Orden Forestal No. 06-24-04 aquí: 
fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices. Encuentre enlaces a las restricciones de incendios de 
otras agencias de administración de tierras en el árbol de enlaces de información sobre el incendio 
Park (URL y código QR a continuación).

Información sobre incendio Park (Suroeste CIMT 2) 530-414-9298 2024.park@firenet.gov
Información sobre incendio Park (CAL FIRE): 530-529-9233
Árbol de Enlace Incendio Park (enlaces a sitios web de información sobre incendios):
linktr.ee/park_fire
 

The Middle Fork Complex Fire operational video update for Friday, September 6, 2024 with Donovan Walker, Operations Section Chief, Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/bmqodV7T0dg. 

Location:  South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National Forest                                                     

Personnel: 881

Start Date:  9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM                                                                  Cause:     Undetermined                   

Size: 3,325                                                                                                     Percent contained: 15%

Our main goal on the Bear Fire is to protect the public with care and dedication. We're committed to ensuring the safety of both you and our firefighters while managing the fire to safeguard your forests, communities, and natural areas. 

Yesterday, improved weather conditions allowed our fire crews to continue to secure mop up and buffer the fire zone. Teams were able to hike in and lay hose where safe, with continuous support from aviation throughout the day.

Overnight, the fire remained in its current footprint allowing crews to focus on improving the direct lines and hose lays installed during the day. Aircraft continued to assist throughout the evening.

Today, efforts will be continuing strengthening the existing lines and scouting new ones to reduce the fire’s impact on local communities and prepare for incoming weather. Crews will continue the mopping-up process, which involves extinguishing any remaining hot spots near control lines, removing hazardous burned trees, and assessing logs to prevent them from rolling and causing additional fires or smoke.

WEATHER: 

Wind with a South-southeast flow is expected for the next several days with a breezy pattern throughout the area. This is a slight change from the previous few days, but winds are not expected to reach critical conditions. Temperatures will continue to warm. A pattern change will bring a 5% chance of thunderstorms east of the fire today, followed by increasing southwest winds this weekend into next week. 

EVACUATIONS: 

Sierra County: Repopulation of Sierra Brooks began yesterday afternoon. Evacuation warnings remain in effect. For an interactive map of evacuations, visit: https://protect.genasys.com/search.

FOREST CLOSURE:

A forest closure has been issued, For more information visit the Tahoe National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tahoe/alerts-notices.

PIO Map - 9/6/24

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 12:15

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PIO Map - 9/6/24

PIO Map for 9/6/24