InciWebSHF Lightning Fires Update July 28 2020
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 28, 2020
Trinity River Management Unit (Weaverville, Big Bar, Trinity Alps)
Salmon Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: approximately 550 acres.
Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Salmon Mountain near Eightmile Creek
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 4 Smokejumpers, 4 Hand Crews
Engines: 0
Helicopters: 1
Air Tankers: As available.
Total Personnel Assigned: 100
Hatchet Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: less than 0.1 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: Northwest of Trinity Center near Hatchet Creek
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 0
Engines: 1
Helicopters: 0
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 6
Pine Fire
Date Reported: July 28, 2020
Acres Burned: 2 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Little Boulder Creek near Coffee Creek
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 1 Hotshot Crew
Engines: 2 Engines, 1 Water tender
Helicopters: 0
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 26
South Fork Management Unit (Hayfork and Platina area)
Round Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: 1.32 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: South of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 1 Crew
Engines: 2 Engines, 1 Dozer
Helicopters: As available.
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 36
Shasta Lake Ranger District and the National Recreation Area (Shasta Lake)
Bridge Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: 16 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: South of O’Brien Mountain near Lake Shasta
Percent Contained: 10%
Resources
Crews: 2 Hand crews
Engines: 5 Engines, 1 Water tender
Helicopters: As available.
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 62
Shasta McCloud Management Unit (Mt Shasta and McCloud area)
The Obsidian Fire was reported 7/27/2020 located near Forest Road 49 and Timber Hill in the northeastern portion of the Shasta-Trinity NF. This fire is 0.1 acres and is contained.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Current Fire Situation: Lightning storms moving through the in late July have ignited several fires. Forest officials and firefighters closely monitor and respond to these fires and aerial reconnaissance flights will often be used to determine potential growth activity of the fires and develop appropriate response activity. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.
Salmon Fire photos courtesy of Tahoe Helicopter Crew.
The Salmon Fire was reported on July 27 near Salmon Mountain in the northwest corner of the Trinity Alps. It has grown to 550 acres and helicopter crew members, hand crews, and smokejumpers are at the incident. The Hatchet Fire was reported on July 27 near Hatchet Creek northwest of Trinity Center and is less than 1/10 acre. The Pine Fire is near Little Boulder Creek west of Coffee Creek and is 2 acres. Forward spread has been stopped on both the Bridge and Hatchet Fires.
All fires from the lightning storms on July 22 are now contained. In Trinity County, the Graves, Rush, and Oak Fires are called out. The Kinney Fire is in patrol status. In Siskiyou County, the Zot Fire is now out.
The main objectives for today are to:
- Protect health and safety of Public and Responders.
- Prioritize fire response based on values at risk, and resources available.
- Provide accurate information to news, public, and cooperators.
Area Closures: There are currently no closures.
As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California are drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, or http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
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Salmon Fire 7272020 Evening Update
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The Salmon Fire is now estimated at 220 acres near the Salmon Mountain in the northwest corner of the Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Obsidian Fire 7272020
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The Obsidian Fire was located 7/27/2020 near Forest Road 49 and Timber Hill in the northeastern portion of the Shasta Trinity NF. Reported size 1/10 acre including a single tree.
Round Fire 7272020
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The Round Fire is located south of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina, approximately 1/4 acre
Salmon Fire Afternoon Update 72720
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The Salmon Fire was reported on July 27, near Salmon Mountain at the top of the Eightmile Creek Drainage. The fire is approximately 5.5 acres and there are Tahoe Helicopter crew members at scene.
Salmon Fire 7272020
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The Salmon Fire was reported on July 27, near Salmon Mountain at the top of the Eightmile Creek Drainage. The fire is approximately 0.5 acres and smokejumpers are responding to the incident.
SHF Lightning Fires July 27 2020
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 27, 2020 - Fire Update
Shasta McCloud Management Unit
Current Fire Situation:
All fires from the lightning storms on July 22 are now contained. In Trinity County, the Graves Fire is called out. The Kinney Fire is in patrol status. Mop up continues on the Rush and Oak Fires. In Siskiyou County, mop up continues on the Zot Fire.
Today a Red Flag Warning will be in effect on the eastern and northern sections of the Shasta-Trinity NF for thunderstorms and strong winds. The Shasta-Trinity NF has additional resources positioned across the Forest to support fire responses.
The main objectives for today are to:
Area Closures: There are currently no closures. The Oak Fire is now contained, but there will be ongoing firefighting and aviation operations in the Oak Flat area of Stuart Fork Trail until the fire is called out.
As a reminder the fire restriction are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California are drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
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The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation's clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year. The agency has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 850 million forested acres within the U.S., of which 100 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
SHF Lightning Fires July 26 2020
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 26, 2020 - Fire Update
Shasta McCloud Management Unit
Current Fire Situation: Lightning storms moving through the area on July 22 ignited several small fires. Forest officials and firefighters closely monitor and respond to these fires and aerial reconnaissance flights will often be used to determine potential growth activity of the fires and develop appropriate response activity. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.
In Northern Trinity County, the Graves Fire was controlled and out in the evening of July 24, 2020. The Kinney Fire is contained and in patrol status. Rush Fire is contained and firefighters are continuing mop up. Oak Fire is contained and firefighters are continuing mop up.
In Siskiyou County, Zot Fire is 80% contained and mop up continues. During mop up firefighters are searching the area of the fire for remaining hot spots to extinguish.
There is a fire weather watch in the area due to projected thunderstorms and lightning Sunday evening. On Monday a Red Flag Warning will be in effect on the eastern side of the Shasta-Trinity NF for thunderstorms and strong winds. The Shasta-Trinity NF has additional resources positioned across the Forest to support fire responses.
The main objectives for today are to:
Area Closures: There are currently no closures. The Oak Fire is now contained, but there will be ongoing firefighting and aviation operations in the Oak Flat area of Stuart Fork Trail until the fire is called out.
As a reminder the fire restriction are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California may drift into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
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The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation's clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year. The agency has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 850 million forested acres within the U.S., of which 100 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
Stuart Fork Trailhead Advisory Lifted
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The Oak Fire is now 100% contained and the advisory for hikers, campers, and horseback riders is now lifted. There will still be aviation operations and firefighters in the area until the fire is called out.
SHF Lightning Fires July 25 2020 Update
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 25, 2020 - Fire Update
Shasta McCloud Management Unit
Current Fire Situation: Lightning storms moving through the area on July 22 ignited several small fires. Forest officials and firefighters closely monitor and respond to these fires and aerial reconnaissance flights will often be used to determine potential growth activity of the fires and develop appropriate response activity. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.
In Northern Trinity County, the Graves Fire was controlled and out in the evening of July 24, 2020. The Kinney Fire is contained and in patrol status. Rush Fire is contained and firefighters are continuing mop up. Oak Fire is 80% contained and firefighters continue to implement tactics to reach full containment.
In Siskiyou County, Zot Fire is 80% contained and mop up continues.
Overhead: 9 personnel
Total: 51 personnel
The main objectives for today are to:
Area Closures: There are currently no closures. Hikers, campers, and horseback riders please be advised there is a fire at Oak Flat, about three miles up trail from the Stuart Fork Trailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Please avoid the area due to ongoing firefighting and aviation operations. Helicopters will be flying over the area today.
As a reminder the fire restriction are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California will be drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
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The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation's clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year. The agency has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 850 million forested acres within the U.S., of which 100 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.