Lava Fire Morning Update

July 6, 2021
Incident Start Date: June 24, 2021;
Cause: Lightning;
Acreage: 25,001;
Containment: 72%
Anticipated Full Containment: July 12, 2021
Engines: 80; Hand Crews: 26; Helicopters: 16; Dozers: 18; Water Tenders: 41; Total Personnel: 1166 Firefighter Injuries: 4; Structures Damaged: 1 Structures Destroyed: 12 (8 Single Residences)

Weather:
Red flag warning in effect from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm today due to gusty winds and low humidity. Low pressure centered offshore will move northward today causing an increase in southerly winds across the area. These southerly winds will become moderate to strong and gusty this afternoon, between 18 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph. Along with low relative humidity, these winds will increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires.

Current Situation:
California State Highway 97 is now open. Please be aware that fire and Caltrans personnel are working on the highway. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive carefully. There has been no significant growth on the fire since yesterday’s update. There are still some areas of heat within the inaccessible lava field terrain, which are being monitored.

The closure order has been modified. See the map below or click here for the written order: tinyurl.com/7-6-Closure-Order

Handcrews are camped out and working on containment lines in the Diller Canyon, Whitney Creek, and Bolam Creek areas. Firefighters remain vigilant with crews, engines, and aircraft ready to respond to any spot fires needing immediate attention. In addition to strengthening containment lines where needed, mop up and suppression repair continue throughout the fire area including the Lake Shastina, Shasta Vista, and Graham Creek areas. The damage assessments continue to verify and finalize the preliminary findings throughout the fire area, the numbers on today's update are reduced to reflect that. These numbers may continue to change.

For today's smoke outlook, click here

The Shasta Trinity National Forest has modified the emergency closure order for the Lava Fire. The modified closure orders, effective from July 6, 2021, through July 15, 2021, opens additional areas to the public that are safe to enter and do not impede firefighter suppression operations.
Click here for a PDF of the map
Click here for a PDF of the Closure Order 
 
Please remember that forest Fire Restrictions continue to be in place.
For more on forest closures & restrictions click here: Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Continued progress made by firefighters has allowed some areas to reopen for recreational access However, there are still closures in place and areas that remain unsafe for people to enter due to the high risk of both new wildfires as well as smoldering hot spots within the fire perimeters. Continued cooperation from the public is appreciated. 
The Shasta Trinity National Forest will continue to assess the safety of the closed areas outside of the fire perimeters, with the potential to open these areas in the coming weeks. 
Modified Closure Area for Lava Fire: 
1. Going into or being upon any National Forest System lands within the Lava Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the map. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e). 
2. Being on any National Forest System road within the Lava Fire Closure Area, as shown on the map. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e). 
3. Being on any National Forest System Trail within the Lava Fire Closure Area, as shown on the map. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a). 

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: 
1. Owners or lessees of land in the Lava Fire Closure Area, to the extent necessary to access their land. 
2. Residents in the Lava Fire Closure Area, to the extent necessary to access their residences. 
3. Persons with a permit from the Forest Service specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 
4. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

Highway 97 is now open following a closure due to the #LavaFire and #TennantFire. Please be aware that fire and Caltrans personnel continue to work on and around the highway. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive carefully. Highway 97 conditions are subject to change without prior notice, due to fire activity. To stay up-to-date on Highway conditions, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and visit QuickMap.dot.ca.gov.

 Lava Fire Morning Update July 5, 2021

Incident Start Date: June 24, 2021; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 24,974; Containment: 70%
Anticipated Full Containment: July 12, 2021
Engines: 102; Hand Crews: 32; Helicopters: 16; Dozers: 26; Water Tenders: 29; Total Personnel: 1414 Firefighter Injuries: 4;
Structures Threatened: 53; Structures Destroyed: 45; (12 Single Residences) Weather:

 Kev Hloov Pauv Tshiab Thaum Sawv Ntxov Ntawm Qhov Hluav Taws Lava Lub Xya Hli 4, 2021

Hnub Pib Ntawm Cov Xwm Txheej: Lub Rau Hli 24, 2021; Qhov Chiv Keeb: Ci Ntsa; Dav Mus Li: 24,752; Muaj Feem Li: 39%

 Kev Hloov Pauv Tshiab Thaum Sawv Ntxov Ntawm Qhov Hluav Taws Lava Lub Xya Hli 3, 2021

Hnub Pib Ntawm Cov Xwm Txheej: Lub Rau Hli 24, 2021; Qhov Chiv Keeb: Ci Ntsa; Dav Mus Li: 24,460; Muaj Feem Li: 26%

URGENT MESSAGE Evacuation Orders Downgraded to an Evacuation Warning- Lava Fire, Siskiyou County
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has downgraded the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning for the Mt. Shasta Vista Subdivision, County Road A-12 north and south, Harry Cash Road, 4 Corners (Big Springs Rd at County Road A-12) to Hart Road, north side of Hoy Road, North along Highway 97 to County Road A-12, Communities of Lake Shastina and Juniper Valley off Big Springs Road from Highway 97 to McDonald Lane on both east and west sides of Big Springs. Highway 97 remains closed from Weed to the City of Dorris. Alternate routes must be used.

URGENT MESSAGE Evacuation Orders Downgraded to an Evacuation Warning- Lava Fire, Siskiyou County
 The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has downgraded the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning for the Mt. Shasta Vista Subdivision, County Road A-12 north and south, Harry Cash Road, 4 Corners (Big Springs Rd at County Road A-12) to Hart Road, north side of Hoy Road, North along Highway 97 to County Road A-12, Communities of Lake Shastina and Juniper Valley off Big Springs Road from Highway 97 to McDonald Lane on both east and west sides of Big Springs. Highway 97 remains closed from Weed to the City of Dorris. Alternate routes must be used.

Safety Message: If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PP&L immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please drive slowly as emergency personnel are in the area. Subject to Change Based on Operational Conditions Additional information regarding the Lava Fire can be obtained by visiting https://arcg.is/1CC9Pn or contacting the Fire Information Line at (530) 628-0039.

Information on returning home is available below in English and Hmong

https://tinyurl.com/Returning-Home-in-English 
 
 

In case you didn't make the Lava Fire Community Meeting, Saturday July 3rd, and you don't have Facebook, here is a recording of the meeting. https://tinyurl.com/July-3-Community-Meeting.  For the most comprehensive information about the Lava Fire, with update videos, flyover videos, interactive maps, a photo slideshow and much more, please visit our Story Map at https://arcg.is/1CC9Pn.

Forest Service News Release

Lava Fire Morning Update July 4, 2021

Incident Start Date: June 24, 2021

Cause: Lightning

Acreage: 24,752

Containment: 39%

Engines: 70; Hand Crews: 33; Helicopters: 16; Dozers: 32; Water Tenders: 28;
Total Personnel: 1370

Firefighter Injuries: 4; Structures Threatened: 53; Structures Destroyed: 0;
Structures Damaged: 0

Weather:

Hot and dry conditions persist. Monsoonal moisture has the potential to create isolated thunderstorms which could include downdraft winds over the fire. There is a 10% chance of a thunderstorm today. Dry and more stable conditions are expected to return tomorrow.

Current Situation:

The Lava Fire has stayed mostly within its footprint since yesterday’s update, with very little new growth. Siskiyou County Sheriff evacuation orders remain in place. Law enforcement officers are actively patrolling within the evacuated area. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up near Highway 97. Some interior flare ups occurred yesterday but  were within control lines and quickly attended to. Hand crews and dozers strengthened lines in the Bolam and Whitney Creek areas. Aircraft provided support through monitoring and retardant drops in the same area. The fire growth was diminished in the areas south of Whitney Creek and to the west of Mt. Shasta. Crews were also supported by aircraft and retardant drops in Diller Canyon area, where progress continues to be made in both the creation and strengthening of the containment line.

Below average winter snowpack and hot, dry, windy conditions have created burning conditions similar to those normally experienced in August. Challenges to firefighters include steep, rocky terrain, limited road access to the fire, and limited water sources near the fire.

National Forest Closures:

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest closure remains in effect. To read the full closure order and see a boundary map, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/stnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5392380&width=full

For More Information:

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

Twitter: @ShastaTrinityNF

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

Email: 2021.Lava@firenet.gov

Story Map: https://arcg.is/1CC9Pn
Fire Information Line: (530) 628-0039 (8 am to 9 pm daily)