Smoke from interior burning and defensive firing, intermingled with that from the August Fire Complex, continues to blanket communities in the area. Light, variable winds, and the continued inversion, prevent smoke dispersion causing poor air quality and visibility restricting availability of Air Support. Motorists should use caution when driving, particularly on narrow, winding roads.

No significant weather changes are expected. Low temperatures should range from the mid-50s to the mid-60s with highs from the lower 70s to the lower 80s. Minimum relative humidity should be in the 20s in the higher elevations with mainly 30s elsewhere.

Crews continued defensive firing along Hotelling Ridge, staying just ahead of the main body of the fire, which is backing down toward Cecilville Road. The fire has filled in around Knownothing Creek and is approaching the South Fork of the Salmon River as planned. Additional crews have been brought in to continue structure protection in the Godfrey/Black Bear/Blue Ridge area and around Cecilville.  Firefighters have identified areas to put in line to protect and defend Summerville.

An additional dozer was brought in to strengthen and aid ongoing fireline construction between Miller Ranch and the fire. Crews are using defensive firing along Bake Oven Ridge to reinforce the line. Over the next few days, the fire is still holding well along the trail near Horse Linto Creek.

Crews have constructed fire control line around the slop over near Colgrove Branch of Mill Creek. Strategic firing operations are planned today to strength the lines.  Road repair is ongoing in the northern area of the fire.

Evacuations/Closures: Closures in the Klamath, Six Rivers and Trinity National Forests have been partially lifted. Areas which are closer to active fire will remain closed. For further information, contact the forest offices, or visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices, (https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/srnf/alerts-notices) https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stnf/alerts-notices A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the entire Red-Salmon fire area.  Evacuation Warnings remain in place for Forks of Salmon (Siskiyou County Sherriff’s office 530-842-8300) and Denny (https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES). All residents and visitors near the fire should be prepared to evacuate if conditions warrant. An Evacuation Warning has been issued by Siskiyou County Sheriff for the area four miles around Cecilville.  Visit https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/sheriff for further information.

WILLOW CREEK – An Evacuation Warning has been issued by Siskiyou County Sheriff for the area four miles around Cecilville. Visit https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/sheriff for further information.

Smoke from interior burning and defensive firing, intermingled with that from the August Fire Complex, continues to blanket communities in the area. Light, variable winds, and the continued inversion, prevent smoke dispersion causing poor air quality and visibility. Motorists should use caution when driving, particularly on narrow, winding roads.

No significant weather changes are expected. Low temperatures should range from the mid-50s to the mid-60s with highs from the lower 70s to the lower 80s. Minimum relative humidity should be in the 20s in the higher elevations with mainly 30s elsewhere.

Crews continued defensive firing along Hotelling Ridge, staying just ahead of the main body of the fire, which is backing down toward Cecilville Road. The fire has filled in around Knownothing Creek and is approaching the South Fork of the Salmon River as planned. Additional crews have been brought in to continue structure protection in the Godfrey/Black Bear/Blue Ridge area and around Cecilville.

An additional dozer was brought in to strengthen and aid ongoing fire line construction between Miller Ranch and the fire. Crews are preparing for planned defensive firing along Bake Oven Ridge in the next few days. Fire is continuing to hold well along the trail near Horse Linto Creek.

Crews have constructed fire control line around the slop over near Colgrove Branch of Mill Creek. Strategic firing operations are planned today to strength the lines. Road repair is ongoing in the northern area of the fire. Air support remains available when visibility permits.

Closures: Closures in the Klamath, Six Rivers and Trinity National Forests have been partially lifted. Areas which are closer to active fire will remain closed. For further information, contact the forest offices, or visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices, (https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/srnf/alerts-notices) https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stnf/alerts-notices A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the entire Red-Salmon fire area. Evacuation Information: Evacuation Warnings remain in place for Forks of Salmon (Siskiyou County Sherriff’s office 530-842-8300) and Denny (https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES). All residents and visitors near the fire should be prepared to evacuate if conditions warrant.

WILLOW CREEK – Smoke continues to blanket communities in areas adjacent to the Red Salmon Complex fire. As the wind continues to shift direction, smoke-filled areas may clear, while other areas may become smokier. Smoke from the August Fire Complex is also intermingling with smoke from the Red Salmon fire, causing worsening air quality and poor visibility. Motorists are urged to use caution when driving, particularly on narrow, winding roads.

For Friday, temperatures will remain in the 70s-80s but could become warmer in higher elevations. Relative humidity will fall between 18-28 percent. West/northwest winds will be between 5-8 mph with gusts up to 15 mph.

Cabins along Knownothing Creek have been wrapped in protective material and Knownothing Creek Road has been close to all traffic in the northeast fire flank. Methodical defensive burning will continue off Hotelling Ridge and down to Methodist Creek and by the Forks of Salmon river.

On the east flank of the fire, construction of hand-built fire containment line and dozer line from Cecil Lake, north, to Cecilville Road is progressing well.

Near the western flank, a small portion of the slopover near Colgrove Branch of Mill Creek escaped the containment line. Firefighters were able to expand the line and encircle this area. Crews will continue strengthening these lines.

Along the southwestern flank of the fire, work is proceeding to improve fire containment lines along Tish Tang Ridge to Box Camp to further protect the Hoopa Valley Reservation, Willow Creek, Sayler, Hawkins Bar and other adjacent communities. Crews will be constructing dozer line around the Miller Ranch area.

Closures: Closures in the Klamath, Six Rivers and Trinity National Forests have been partially lifted. Areas which are closer to active fire will remain closed. For further information, contact the forest offices, or visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices, (https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/home) https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stnf/alerts-notices A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the entire Red-Salmon fire area. Evacuation Information: Evacuation Warnings remain in place for Forks of Salmon (Siskiyou County Sherriff’s office 530-842-8300) and Denny (https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES). All residents and visitors near the fire should be prepared to evacuate if conditions warrant.

WILLOW CREEK, CA – Safety: Fire traffic has increased on most roads. Extra caution should be used on single lane roads in the Salmon River and Denny areas.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Warm and dry with areas of smoke. Temperatures range from the 70s in higher elevations to 80s in the valleys. Smoke from this and other fires may persist for several days. Intensity of fire behavior will moderate with smokey conditions. If air clears, fire activity could increase due to low humidity and warmer temperatures.

WILLOW CREEK – Community meetings will be held at 11 a.m. today, outside Forks of Salmon School and at 1:30 p.m., outside the Ceilville Community Center. Planning is underway for a community meeting in the Hoopa Valley, date and time TBA.

Temperatures are expected to range from the 80s in higher elevations, to the 90s in the valleys. The warmer temperatures and wind directions are causing increased smoke, which is combining with smoke from the August Complex Fire. The smoke may persist for several days, causing lower temperatures.

Red Salmon Complex Community Meetings

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

11:00 a.m.

Outside Forks of Salmon Elementary School

15616 Salmon River Road

Forks of Salmon, CA 96031

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

1:30 p.m.

Outside Community Center, Cecilville

COVID-19

In order to limit the spread of Covid-19, those wishing to attend the meetings are asked to wear face coverings, and practice social distancing.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND:

The meeting will be recorded and posted at: www.facebook.com/Red-Salmon-Complex-106757614477383

WILLOW CREEK, CA – Community Meetings: On Wednesday September 30, community meetings will be held in Forks of Salmon (11:00 AM at Middle School) and in Cecilville (1:30 PM at Community Center). A community meeting will also be held in the Hoopa Valley, time/date TBD.

Weather: Hot/dry weather continues through the week. Winds will subside. The incident fire behavior analyst anticipates that interior unburned islands of fuels and uncontrolled fire edges will continue to readily burn. This and other fires may produce smoke accumulation in several local communities.

Yesterday: Windy conditions aligned with drainages, causing fire growth in several areas: northeast flank in Methodist Creek and Horse mountain; southeast flank toward the E Fork New River (fire is currently about a mile from Miller Ranch); and western flank in Colgrove Branch of Mill Creek. Suppression efforts were focused on areas closest to communities with additional assistance from the Hoopa Valley Tribe.

Today: In the north/northeast area of the fire, crews continue to secure Knownothing Creek and provide structure defense along the Salmon River Road from the Forks of Salmon to Hoteling Ridge. On the southeast flank, crews will provide structure defense to protect the communities of Denny, Miller Ranch, and historical features within the East Fork of New River. On the southwest portions of the fire, firefighters will secure control lies along Tish Tang Ridge to Box Camp to protect the Hoopa Valley Reservation, Willow Creek, Salyer, Hawkins Bar, and adjacent communities.  On the west flank, firefighters and dozers (supplied by the Hoopa Valley Tribe) are building containment line to surround about 100 acres of fire, which pushed over the containment line in the Colgrove Branch of Mill Creek during Monday’s windy conditions. Aircraft are available to assist on-the-ground crews, however, fights may be grounded due to windy or smoky conditions.

The U.S. Forest Service has extended the current forest closures for the Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, until September 30, 2020.  The Shasta-Trinity forest closure has not changed.  Please see the attached Forest Closure pdf files 20-16 and 2017.

Evacuation Warning for residents of Denny. Please remain vigilant to changing weather conditions and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.#RedSalmonComplexFor updates visit the Trinity County Sheriff's Office website: https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES 

EVACUATIONS:Update: Sept 28, 2020.
Red Salmon Complex
Update: Evacuation Warning for residents of Denny. Please remain vigilant to changing weather conditions and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.#RedSalmonComplexFor updates visit the Trinity County Sheriff's Office website: https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES

WILLOW CREEK – Warm, dry weather will continue to affect the Red Salmon Fire Complex. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Monday evening. Temperatures are expected to range from the lower 80’s on the lower slopes and valleys, to the mid-90’s in the valleys. Relative humidity is predicted to be between 10-20 percent. Easterly winds could reach speeds between 15-20, with gusts as high as 30 mph. These conditions have caused the fire activity to increase throughout the day Sunday and into Monday morning. Islands of unburned fuel within the fire’s interior began burning more actively, contributing to the accumulation of smoke in the surrounding communities.