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WILLOWS, Calif – Sept. 7, 2020 – The August Complex currently sits at 349,565 acres and 24 percent contained. The Hull, Doe, Tatham, and Glade fires have merged to form one large fire. There are 1,138 resources committed to the Complex.

There are multiple wind direction shifts expected through the day and into early morning Tuesday with strong gusts up to 30-40 mph. Winds are expected to shift from the southwest to the northeast by early Tuesday morning. A Red Flag Warning was issued Sunday afternoon and is in effect from 10 pm Monday to 8 am Wednesday. There is potential for increased fire activity and spread with heavy smoke production.

Fire activity increased Sunday due to high temperatures and gusty winds throughout the Complex. Fire crews are prepared for heightened fire activity over the next couple of days due to extreme forecast weather.

There were successful burnout operations in multiple areas of the Complex. The burnout operations along the M2 Road and in the area around the Mitchell Place on the north end of the Complex are holding in place. Another effective burnout operation from the area around the Mare Cabin down to Brewer Oak Camp progressed steadily ahead of the fire. The spot fire east of Howard Lake has moved into an old burn scar and is holding on the northern side of the lake.

Firefighters worked to contain the spot fire from Saturday on the Hopkins fire (18,514 acres; 10 percent contained). Efforts will continue into Monday to hold the containment line. Access to this area from Highway 36 or Forest Road 30 is not advised.

On the southwest corner of the Complex, firefighters will work on the spot fire in the Mendenhall Creek area Monday. This is a focal area for operations ahead of the upcoming northeast winds.   

Mendocino National Forest officials updated the area closure for the August Complex on Sept. 5, 2020. The Forest Order 08-20-12 and map are posted on the forest website: https://tinyurl.com/yykjydbf

Daily updates and the virtual community meeting can be found on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.

The most up to date information on the August Complex can be found on InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/.

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WILLOWS, Calif – Sept. 6, 2020 – The August Complex currently sits at 325,172 acres and 24 percent contained. The Hull, Doe, Tatham, and Glade fires have merged to form one large fire. There are 1,070 resources committed to the Complex including: 22 crews, four camp crews, seven helicopters, 53 engines, 20 dozers, 32 water tenders, and two masticators.

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WILLOWS, Calif – Sept. 05, 2020 –The Hull, Doe, Tatham, and Glade fires have merged to form one large fire. The individual breakdown of the fires is as follows: Hull fire (13,177 acres; 10 percent contained), Doe fire (297,377 acres; 23 percent contained), Tatham fire (15,594 acres, 9 percent contained) and Hopkins fire (11,089 acres; 0 percent contained.)

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Warning beginning 10 p.m., Monday through 8 a.m. Wednesday. Weather predictions call for extreme heat ranging from the mid-90s on the ridges to 110 degrees in the valleys. Relative humidity is expected to drop to the single digits. Winds will shift from southeast to northwest, with sustained wind speeds of up to 25 mph. This could result in the potential for rapid fire spread throughout the complex and dense smoke in the surrounding area.

There was a slop over across the M1 Road in the Riley Ridge area of the Doe fire. Helicopters and dozers are performing containment operations. Crews are making good progress containing a spot fire north of Anthony Peak and South of Buck Rock. Small aircraft will assist in this area, as smoke conditions permit.

The Hopkins fire is moving toward areas of old burn scars and road systems surrounding the perimeter of the fire. Burnout operations and air operations will proceed Saturday. There are presently five engines and three bulldozers committed to the Hopkins fire.

The August Complex currently sits at 305,673 acres and 23 percent containment. There are 1,048 resources committed to the Complex including: 22 crews, four camp crews, seven helicopters, 46 engines, 20 dozers, 31 water tenders, and three masticators.

There will be a virtual community meeting at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5th. Tonight’s meeting information and fire updates can be found on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF. Residents, particularly from the Covelo area, are encouraged to participate.

Mendocino National Forest officials updated the area closure for the August Complex on Sept. 5th, 2020. The Forest Order 08-20-12 and map are posted on the forest website: https://tinyurl.com/yykjydbf

The most up to date information on the August Complex can be found on InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/.

WILLOWS, Calif – Sept. 4, 2020 – An Evacuation Warning has been issued for all Mendocino County areas within the Mendocino National Forest, north of Hull Mountain. This action is necessary to address the fact that numerous private in-holdings (cabins, primary residences, and undeveloped private lands) exist within the boundary of the Mendocino National Forest. Residents are asked to be prepared for possible evacuation. Weather forecasts predict a shift from southwesterly to northeasterly winds from Monday through Tuesday, which may increase fire activity in the Complex. A breakdown of the warning levels can be found at: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/ready-set-go/

The Hull, Doe, Tatham, and Glade fires have merged to form one large fire. The individual breakdown of the fires are as follows: Hull fire (13,177 acres; 10 percent contained), Doe fire (258,192 acres; 23 percent contained), Tatham fire (15,594 acres, 9 percent contained).

Firefighters have completed burnout operations from Bald Mountain, working east down the M61 road to the M1 road, to address spot fires and contain the fire’s movement toward Monkey Rock.

Additional resources have been brought in to assist with containment on the Hopkins fire located in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness and Shasta Trinity National Forest. Heavy equipment, hotshot crews and aircraft are working on this fire.

The August Complex currently sits at 298,269 acres and 23 percent containment. There are 1,015 resources committed to the Complex including: 22 crews, four camp crew, seven helicopters, 50 engines, 19 dozers, 26 water tenders, and three masticators.

Mendocino National Forest officials issued a new closure for the August Complex on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. The Forest Order 08-20-11 and map are posted on the forest website: https://tinyurl.com/yy56h496.  

Daily updates and the virtual community meeting held on Wednesday, September 2nd can be found on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.

The most up to date information on the August Complex can be found on InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/.

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WILLOWS, Calif – Sept. 3, 2020 – The August Complex currently sits at 287,106 acres and 23 percent containment. There are 733 resources committed to the Complex including: 15 crews, one camp crew, seven helicopters, 47 engines, 18 dozers, 26 water tenders, and three masticators.

More resources are moving up to the Hopkins Fire (9,402 acres; 0 percent contained) to slow the spread of fire growth on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and to protect structures and cultural resources in the area.

The Doe fire grew slowly towards natural drainages on the north end of the fire. In the Crane Mills area, an additional crew conducted burn out operations between Mitchell Place and Russell Cabin. Firefighters will continue to improve containment lines as southwest winds begin today.

On the northwest end of the Doe fire, an additional crew is providing support between Buck Rock and Howard Lake where the fire crossed primary containment lines. Government Flat to Anthony Peak is another area of focus today for continued structure protection. On the western perimeter of the fire, southwest winds are expected to push the fire away from the homes and cabins between Plaskett Ridge and FH7.

On the southwest perimeter of the Doe fire where the Hull fire began, additional crews will continue to reinforce containment lines from Bald Mountain south to Monkey Rock where a spot fire occurred Wednesday off the M1 road. Firefighters continue to monitor the southern and eastern perimeters of the fire, where containment lines stretch from Lake Pillsbury to Elk Creek, all the way up to Salt Creek Conservation Camp.

Smoke will result in poor air quality this afternoon as smoke settles into drainages.

Mendocino National Forest officials updated the area closure for the August Complex on Saturday, August 29, 2020. The Forest Order 08-20-11 and map are posted on the forest website: https://tinyurl.com/yy56h496.  

Daily updates and the virtual community meeting can be found on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.

The most up to date information on the August Complex can be found on InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/.

WILLOWS, Calif – Sept. 2, 2020 – The August Complex currently sits at 261,204 acres and 20 percent containment. The breakdown of the fires is as follows: Hull fire (13,177 acres; 10 percent contained), Doe/Glade fire (223,310 acres; 23 percent contained, and Tatham fire (15,594 acres; nine percent contained).

Last evening, the Doe/Glade fire moved beyond the containment line north of Government Flat and moved toward the Howard Meadows/Howard Lake area. Firefighters were able to control the fire quickly.

There was growth on the Hopkins fire (8,096 acres; 0 percent contained) Monday due to southwest winds. Crews continue to create containment line in the north area of the fire within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. 

A Hotshot crew conducted a successful burnout operation between the fire and the containment lines in the Kingsley Glade area west of the Tatham fire. There was increased activity within the fire containment line around Mitchell Place, Dawson Place, and Beehive Flat. Firefighters continue to hold this area.

Burnout operations continue along the northwest area of the Hull fire at the intersection of the M1 and M61 roads southwest of Lee Logan Camp.

A virtual community meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. pacific time on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.

Mendocino National Forest officials issued a new area closure for the August Complex on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. The Forest Order 08-20-11 and map are posted on the forest website: https://tinyurl.com/yy56h496.  

Daily updates and additional information can be found on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.

The most up to date information on the August Complex can be found on InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/.

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WILLOWS, Calif – Sept. 1, 2020 – USDA Forest Service officials on the Mendocino National Forest are deeply saddened to confirm the death of a firefighter on the August Complex. Two additional firefighters were involved in the accident.

The firefighters were working on the Tatham Fire within the August Complex on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 when the vehicle accident occurred. A second injured firefighter is receiving medical attention for burns to their hand and arm, while the third firefighter involved received no injuries.

"This was a tragic incident and our hearts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the fallen firefighter," said Acting Forest Supervisor Sandra Moore. "Right now we are committed to providing support to those involved, while safely continuing firefighting operations.”

California Highway Patrol is currently leading the investigation. More details will be made available as they are confirmed. In the meantime, please join us in keeping our fallen firefighter, our injured firefighter, and their loved ones in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Forest Service officials, Federal Southern Area Blue Team Incident Management and CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 4 are working to support the families, who have been notified.

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WILLOWS, Calif – Aug. 31, 2020 – The August Complex currently sits at 236,288 acres and 20 percent containment. The breakdown of the fires is as follows: Hull fire (11,109 acres; 10 percent contained), Doe Fire (177,536 acres; 59 percent contained), Glade fire (25,358 acres; 0 percent contained) Tatham fire (14,457 acres; 9 percent contained).

The Tatham fire has grown into the Doe fire but is still within containment lines. The Glade fire has burned into the Doe fire and has been joined with an existing burnout. There are 678 resources committed to the Complex including, 14 crews, one camp crew, six helicopters, 37 engines, 18 dozers, 26 water tenders, and three masticators. Two Type-1 aircraft have been ordered to assist.

Crews are working on the south perimeter of the Hull fire and have three miles remaining of burnout operations to complete the containment line from the M1 Road to Rattlesnake Creek. Crews are looking to conduct aerial ignition burnout operations north of the Hull fire from Bald Mountain to the Black Butte River to help improve the line. Crews will take advantage of favorable late afternoon weather conditions to allow for successful operations to bring fire slowly down the drainage.

Crews are working with CAL FIRE and Crane Mills Timber to tie in fire breaks, utilizing pre-existing shaded fuel breaks between the Glade and Tatham Fire. Burnout operations continue in the southwest area of the Glade fire and crews are making good progress tying the burnout into the main portion of the Doe Fire.

Dozer operations continue in two areas towards the Black Butte River south of Glade fire from M4 to the Black Butte River and from Bald Mountain north of the Hull fire. The western perimeter of the Doe fire is approximately six miles from the Hardy Place and crews are constructing primary containment lines between that area and the fire.

The Hopkins fire has moved out of the Yolly Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness and onto the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Southern Area Blue Team will provide a Division Supervisor and Trainee to assist operations. The fire is not threatening any populated areas or structures at this time; however, access to this area from Highway 36 or Forest Road 30 is not advised.

A weak cold front approaching the region is expected to produce slightly above normal

temperatures, with light, dry winds. Smoke is anticipated to linger in areas closest to the fire. Air quality is predicted to remain poor through most of the day and begin to improve early evening.

Mendocino National Forest officials issued a new area closure for the August Complex on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. The Forest Order 08-20-11 and map are posted on the forest website: https://tinyurl.com/yy56h496. 
Daily updates and additional information can be found on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.
The most up to date information on the August Complex can be found on InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/.

August Complex Virtual Community Meeting

September 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. pacific time.  

Livestreamed through the Mendocino National Forest Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF

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