Highlights: Due to the successful efforts of fire crews working in cooperation with local Resource Advisors and the Eastern Arizona Railroad, fire managers have increased containment on both the northern and southern edge of the fire. Aided by weather and sparse fuels, fire spread was kept to a minimum on Friday, growing by just 166 acres. Overall, fire behavior was minimal with a minor increase in activity on Friday afternoon as fuels became drier.   

Operations: Pockets of unburned vegetation inside the fire boundary caused some flare-ups yesterday along the eastern edge of the fire, which were quickly halted with helicopters dropping water to extinguish the flames. The Eastern Arizona Railroad worked through the night to complete their buffer of protection around the wooden trestle that supports the railway line. Along the fire perimeter, crews are starting to repair evidence of suppression activities and extinguish any burning material near the control lines. Moving into the weekend, fire crews are ready to assist local resources in the event of any new fire activity in the area.   

Weather: An early shot of monsoon moisture will continue to stream into southern Arizona through the weekend. A mix of abundant cloud cover and breaks of sunshine will persist today. Despite mixed cloud cover, it will be warm to hot with near 100 degree afternoon temperatures. Early showers are possible and scattered afternoon thunderstorms are likely in the vicinity of the fire again today. Today’s winds will be generally light and favor southeast early, shifting to south and southwest in the afternoon. Warmer and drier conditions will return next week, and fire weather conditions will likely increase.

Safety: To ensure the health and safety of the public, firefighters, and other fire personnel, the public is encouraged to stay safely clear of the fire area. Drivers are encouraged to be cautious while traveling over the holiday weekend.

Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the area, which includes unmanned aircraft, also known as drones. Unauthorized use of drones in a wildfire area endangers the lives of pilots and firefighters. Never fly an unmanned aircraft over or near a wildfire. See www.nifc.gov/drones for additional information on the dangers drones pose to wildland firefighting aircraft and personnel on the ground.

Highlights: The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 had a successful first day after assuming command of the Bottom Fire. In cooperation with local Resource Advisors and the Eastern Arizona Railroad, fire crews were able to successfully increase containment along the southern edge of the fire. Fire growth has been limited to the dry river bottom due to lack of fuel outside the channel.

Operations: Yesterday, fire crews conducted both daytime and nighttime operations. During the day, crews constructed fireline starting from the southern side of the Gila River working north to establish a break along the eastern edge. The Eastern Arizona Railroad provided two masticators to remove heavy vegetation along a 100-foot corridor on either side of the railroad, protecting a wooden trestle that serves as a critical linkage along the railway line. Under favorable weather conditions, the Geronimo Hotshots worked throughout the night to conduct a burnout operation to halt fire movement to the east. With this approach, firefighters were able to strategically set fire inside their control lines to consume fuel between the edge of the main fire and the control line. With the success of these operations, fire crews are now focused on holding the constructed fireline and repairing the evidence of their suppression actions. With new lightning fires starting throughout the region, the Team is lending aircraft support as needed to help suppress other fires north of the Bottom Fire.

Weather: A moist environment remains over the fire area as continued southerly winds bring deep monsoon moisture over much of Arizona. The Gila Valley through San Carlos will see increased humidity and moisture, along with afternoon clouds to keep temperatures slightly below normal. Scattered showers and storms are expected each day through the weekend. Next week, the forecast predicts a return of warmer and drier conditions.

Safety: Health and safety of firefighters and the public is the first priority. The public is encouraged to stay clear of the fire area.

Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the area, which includes unmanned aircraft, or drones. Unauthorized use of drones in a wildfire area endangers the lives of pilots and firefighters. Never fly an unmanned aircraft over or near a wildfire. See www.nifc.gov/drones for additional information on the dangers drones pose to wildland firefighting aircraft and personnel on the ground.

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Highlights: The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4, led by Deputy Incident Commander Aaron Hulburd, assumed command of the Bottom Fire this morning, Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 6:00 AM. A Type 2 Incident Management Team brings additional resources and management capabilities to manage the increasingly complex fire.

Operations: The lightning-caused Bottom Fire was discovered on Monday, June 28, 2021, burning in the dry riverbed of the Gila River on San Carlos Apache lands. Yesterday, fire activity increased in the afternoon as outflow winds pushed the fire through thick tamarisks and brush. A large black smoke column was visible from Bylas, Calva, San Carlos, and other surrounding communities, until heavy rains dampened fire activity. Firefighters are developing a strategy to construct indirect fireline ahead of the main fire using dozers to remove dense vegetation in the river corridor. A local Resource Advisor is working alongside fire managers to ensure that crews direct special attention to protecting the many valuable resources in the area, including significant cultural resources and the Eastern Arizona Railroad infrastructure. In addition to full suppression of the Bottom Fire, the incident management team is also responsible for responding to any new fire starts in the area surrounding the fire.  

Weather: An early monsoon push has established a much moister environment across much of Arizona, including the Gila Valley. Through the weekend, this moist flow pattern will elevate dewpoints and humidity levels. Each morning, clouds may linger from overnight showers followed by daytime heating and winds that could trigger storms over the surrounding peaks and high country. Lowland storms will then follow in the afternoon, with scattered showers and storms forecasted each day through the weekend.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public is the first priority. The public is encouraged to stay safely clear of the fire area.

Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the area, which includes unmanned aircraft, or drones. Unauthorized use of drones in a wildfire area endangers the lives of pilots and firefighters. Never fly an unmanned aircraft over or near a wildfire. See www.nifc.gov/drones for additional information on the dangers drones pose to wildland firefighting aircraft and personnel on the ground.

Smoke: Smoke from the Bottom Fire is visible from many communities in the vicinity of the fire. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your location to see the latest smoke information. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures.

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Tennant Fire Update - Klamath National Forest

July 27 will be the final update for the Lava Fire, unless there are changes to fire activity. The Incident Information section will continue to be updated, along with closures,  interesting photos and other information.

All closure orders associated with the Lava Fire have been rescinded. The fire area is now open to public use. While visiting the area please use extra caution. Fire weakened trees can and often do fall without warning. Hiking in burned areas can also be dangerous due to unstable soils and stump holes that continue to contain heat.    

 
Incident Start Date: June 25, 2021; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 26,365; Containment: 78%
Anticipated Full Containment: August 1, 2021
Hand Crews: 2; Engines: 5; Helicopters: 0; Dozers: 0; Water Tenders: 0; Total Personnel: 42

This will be the final update unless significant fire activity occurs later.

Weather:  Today mostly cloudy with haze and slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, valley high’s 75-85 degrees and upper slopes 69-77. Winds are expected to be east 5 to 8 mph in the valleys and southeast 5 to 8 mph on the ridges and upper slopes. Mostly cloudy, isolated showers in the morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler temperatures today followed by hotter temperatures mid to late week.

Lava Fire: The Lava Fire continues to smolder and is 78% contained.  Fire personnel assigned to the incident will continue to patrol the containment lines, eliminate any hazards, and act upon flareups that may occur near those lines. Fire personnel will also be keeping a watch on the fire in the wilderness and will take action when necessary. Some flareups may be visible in the evening hours within the fire perimeter near the upper ridges, as the fire continues to burn through unburned vegetation.

When a fire is 100% contained, smoke may still be visible interior to fire containment lines until significant precipitation occurs over the fire area.

Please be mindful of the fire closures in effect for the Lava Fire area. A new forest order has been implemented superseding 14-21-15. Lava Fire closure order No. 14-21-20 can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/stnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5392380&width=full. Bolam Creek and Hotlum roads remain closed. Road closures are in effect for the Lava Fire due to road conditions, fire personnel in the area, and the railroad bridge construction. 

With record drought conditions and extremely dry weather, it is critically important to adhere to fire restrictions, “Know Before You Go”. Please visit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest web page for current Fire Restrictions and closures. https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/stnf/home

For More Information:

Inciweb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7581/   Facebook:  @ShastaTrinityNF    

Twitter:  @ShastaTrinityNF    Email:  2021.Lava@firenet.gov  Story Map:  https://arcg.is/1CC9Pn  

Fire Information Line:  (530) 628-0039 (8 am to 9 pm daily) 

 
 Incident Start Date: June 25, 2021; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 26,316; Containment: 77%  

Anticipated Full Containment: August 1, 2021 

Hand Crews: 2; Engines: 5; Helicopters: 0; Dozers: 1; Water Tenders: 2; Total Personnel:48

Weather:  Today mostly cloudy with haze and slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, valley high’s 94-100 degrees and upper slopes 81-89.Winds are expected to be southeast 5 to 7 mph in the valleys and south 5 to 8 mph on the ridges and upper slopes. Monsoonal moisture will move back north early this week bringing a return of shower and thunderstorm chances for Today into Wednesday.

Lava Fire:  The Lava Fire continues to smolder and has shown no new growth in the last operational period. Crews assigned will continue to patrol the containment lines, eliminate any hazards, and act upon flareups that may occur near those lines. Fire personnel will also be keeping a watch on the fire in the wilderness and will take action when necessary. Some flareups may be visible in the evening hours within the fire perimeter near the upper ridges, as the fire continues to burn through unburned vegetation.

A wildfire can smolder for months, making it hard to define when it is totally extinguished. Even when a fire is 100% contained smoke may still be visible interior to fire containment lines until significant precipitation occurs over the fire area.

Please be mindful of the fire closures in effect for the Lava Fire area. Military Pass, Bolam Creek, and Hotlum roads remain closed. Road closures are in effect for the Lava Fire due to road conditions, fire personnel in the area, and the railroad bridge construction. 

With record drought conditions and extremely dry weather, it is critically important to adhere to fire restrictions “Know Before You Go” Please visit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest web page for current Fire Restrictions and closures. https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/stnf/home

For More Information:

Inciweb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7581/   Facebook:  @ShastaTrinityNF  

Twitter:  @ShastaTrinityNF    Email:  2021.Lava@firenet.gov  Story Map:  https://arcg.is/1CC9Pn  

Fire Information Line:  (530) 628-0039 (8 am to 9 pm daily) 

 Lava Fire Update July 24, 2021                  

Incident Start Date: June 25, 2021Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 26,316 Containment:77%   Anticipated Full Containment: August 1, 2021   
Hand Crews: 1 Engines: 4 Helicopters: 0 Dozers: 1 Water Tenders: 2 Total Personnel: 52 Firefighter Injuries: 6  Structures Threatened: 0 Structures Damaged: 1  Structures Destroyed: 23 (14 single residences)   

Weather:  Over the fire area expect sunny with smoke high of 75 and a low of 63 northeast winds around 4 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. In the lower elevations you can expect widespread smoke. Sunny with a high near 96 and a low of 59 South winds 5-7mph. High pressure will bring very dry, hot weather this weekend, South winds will bring an influx of smoke to the area. A possibility of monsoonal moisture will result in a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday through Tuesday. 

Lava Fire:  The Lava Fire has shown no new growth in the last operational period. Crews assigned will continue to patrol the containment lines, eliminate any hazards, and act upon flareups that may occur near those lines. Fire personnel will keep a watch on the fire in the wilderness, if it crosses east of Bolam Creek action will be taken to suppress the fire. Some flareups may be visible in the evening hours within the fire perimeter near the upper ridges, as the fire continues to burn through unburned fuels within the fire lines. 

A wildfire can smolder for months, which makes it hard to define when it is totally extinguished. Even when a fire is 100% contained you may still have visible smokes that are interior of the fire containment lines until significant precipitation can occur over the fire area. 

Please be mindful of the fire closures in effect for the Lava Fire area. Military Pass, Bolam Creek, and Hotlum roads remain closed. Please use alternative routes. Road closures are in effect for the Lava Fire due to road conditions, fire personnel in the area, and the railroad bridge construction.  

With record drought conditions and extremely dry weather, it is critically important to adhere to fire restrictions. Visit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest web page for current Fire Restrictions and closures. https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/stnf/home 

For More Information:    

Inciweb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7581/    Facebook:  @ShastaTrinityNF      

Twitter:  @ShastaTrinityNF    Email:  2021.Lava@firenet.gov    Story Map:  https://arcg.is/1CC9Pn  

Fire Information Line:  (530) 628-0039 (8 am to 9 pm daily)  

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 Lava Fire Update   July 23, 2021                  

Incident Start Date: June 25, 2021 Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 26,316 Containment: 77%    
Anticipated Full Containment: August 1, 2021   
Hand Crews: 1 Engines: 4 Helicopters: 0 Dozers: 1 Water Tenders: 2 Total Personnel: 50 Firefighter Injuries: 6  Structures Threatened: 0 Structures Damaged: 1 
  Structures Destroyed: 23 (14 single residences)   

Weather:  Today Sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Tonight Widespread haze. Clear, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 8 mph.The warm and dry pattern will become warmer and drier during the weekend. Monsoonal moisture will move into the  region early next week with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms at least on Monday and Tuesday. 

Lava Fire:  The Lava Fire has shown no new growth in the last operational period. Crews assigned will continue to patrol the containment lines, eliminate any hazards, and act upon flareups that may occur near those lines. Some flareups may be visible in the evening hours within the fire perimeter near the upper ridges, as the fire continues to burn through unburned fuels within the fire lines, nearing the barren slope of Mount Shasta. 

A wildfire can smolder for months, which makes it hard to define when it is totally extinguished. Even when a fire is 100% contained you may still have visible smokes that are interior of the fire containment lines until significant precipitation can occur over the fire area. 

Please be mindful of the fire closures in effect for the Lava Fire area. Military Pass, Bolam Creek, and Hotlum roads remain closed. Please use alternative routes. Road closures are in effect for the Lava Fire due to road conditions, fire personnel in the area, and the railroad bridge construction.  

Remember, with record drought conditions and extremely dry weather, it is critically important to adhere to fire restrictions. Illegal and unattended campfires continue to result in new fires in the area. Recreationists visiting public lands are required to “know before they go” what regulations are in place for each National Forest. Please visit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest web page for current Fire Restrictions and closures. https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/stnf/home 

For More Information:    

Inciweb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7581/              

Facebook:  @ShastaTrinityNF      

 Twitter:  @ShastaTrinityNF     

Email:  2021.Lava@firenet.gov 

Story Map:  https://arcg.is/1CC9Pn  

Fire Information Line:  (530) 628-0039 (8 am to 9 pm daily)  

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