Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 53,186 acres
Containment: 67%
Structures Destroyed: 0
Resources Assigned: Engines: 133 Handcrews: 48 Dozers: 22 Helicopters: 6 Water Tenders: 34
Total Personnel: 2,091

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA – Today’s Red Flag Warning resulted in wind gusts up to 40 mph and low humidities across the fire area. Crews worked through the day monitoring and holding firelines. One spot fire did occur in the southern region of the fire. Fire crews worked aggressively and the spot was fully contained. The unburned fuels within the interior of the fire ignited during the strong southwest winds today, creating a plume of smoke visible from Highway 395 and other points around the fire. Structures in this area were not threatened and crews remain on site.

Late this afternoon, a new fire (the Stony Fire) started near Clarks Peak approximately three miles north of the Walker Fire. Fire crews from the Walker Fire are augmenting local firefighters. Air resources are also providing support to the new incident. The cause of this new fire is under investigation.

Tonight’s priorities are to hold all containment lines, extinguish any spotting embers and mop up to increase containment line depth.

Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 53,186 acres
Containment: 67%
Structures Destroyed: 0
Resources Assigned: Engines: 133 Handcrews: 47 Dozers: 22 Helicopters: 6 Water Tenders: 32
Total Personnel: 2,058

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA – Today is a RED FLAG WARNING with 40 mph winds predicted and humidities in the teens. This wind event is expected to extend overnight. This is a critical fire environment with embers possibly traveling up to a ½ mile. Spotting occurred over the line along the south edge of the fire last night. Firefighters are working diligently to fully contain these spot fires and have made good progress in doing so. Around the remainder of the fire perimeter, crews continued to mop up, extinguishing hot embers, up to 200 feet on the inside of the containment line.

Today and tonight, firefighters, air resources and equipment will be in all areas of the fire area remaining vigilant and continuing to strengthen and secure the fire perimeter. Priorities will be to hold all containment lines and catch any spotting embers. Where possible, firefighters will implement waterbars and incorporate other erosion-control measures on the fireline in preparation for the rain coming on Monday. Initial attack fire personnel and equipment remain available to assist the Plumas National Forest in the event of any new fire starts in the area.

Evacuations: Contact your local Sheriff’s Office for the most current information.

Mandatory: Murdock Crossing and Stony Ridge areas

Advisory: Antelope Lake, Frank’s Valley, Flournoy Bridge, and Milford areas

Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 52,282 acres
Containment: 52%
Structures Destroyed: 0
Resources Assigned: Engines: 133 Handcrews: 51 Dozers: 22 Helicopters: 6 Water Tenders: 32
Total Personnel: 2,058

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA – Today fire resources focused on securing the northern flank of the fire, enhancing existing containment lines, mopping up and ensuring structure protection measures were in place. Fire crews were also concentrated along the southern flank on the 25N10 road today to clean up unburned pockets of vegetation and mopping up. A few spot fires crossed the line and firefighters caught and contained them. As fire behavior picked up today with warmer and drier conditions, firefighters on the eastern and western sides continued to strengthen lines. Suppression-repair equipment has moved to a staging area south of Antelope Lake in preparation for repair work next week. Initial attack resources remain available to assist the Plumas National Forest in the event of any new fire starts in the area.

Crews will be mopping up and securing the containment lines around the fire. On the southern flank, firefighters will continue mopping up after the yesterday’s firing operation and the spots that occurred today. Firefighters are diligently preparing the fire’s perimeter in anticipation of tomorrow’s critical fire weather.

A RED FLAG WARNING began today in anticipation of 40 mph winds forecasted for Sunday beginning mid-morning and through the night. Humidities will remain low. Moderate fire behavior is predicted overnight, however, that may change tomorrow, making Sunday a critical fire weather day. A wetting rain is expected over the fire area late Monday morning and may continue through Monday evening.

Beginning tomorrow Fire Updates will be provided every morning rather than twice a day.

Evacuations: Contact your local Sheriff’s Office for the most current information.

Mandatory: Murdock Crossing and Stony Ridge areas

Advisory: Antelope Lake, Frank’s Valley, Flournoy Bridge, and Milford areas

Forest Closures: Plumas National Forest has issued a Forest Order for the Mt. Hough and Beckwourth Ranger Districts. Please see Inciweb for closure information and a map of the closure area.

Road Closures: Janesville Grade, Genesee Valley Road at the Flournoy Bridge, Antelope Lake Road from the Flournoy Bridge to Antelope Dam, and beginning at the Flournoy Bridge turnoff, the 111 Beckwourth-Genesee Road is closed through the fire area.

Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 51,872 acres
Containment: 42%
Structures Destroyed: 0
Resources Assigned:
Engines: 135
Handcrews: 47
Dozers: 21
Helicopters: 6
Water Tenders: 29
Total Personnel: 1,918

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA – Last night fire crews completed the firing operation along the 25N10 Road along the southern flank and in pockets of unburned vegetation along the fire’s perimeter. Firefighters continued mopping up and securing the remaining containment lines around the fire’s perimeter. Structure protection remains a priority with crews using hose lays, water sprinklers, structure wrapping, and burn out operations around structures still threatened by fire within the interior pocket.

Today, crews will strengthen firelines, burning out small pockets of adjacent vegetation, and continue mop up, extinguishing hot embers along the containment lines. A suppression repair group will begin assessing needs and move in equipment in the northeastern corner near Antelope Lake. Initial attack crews will be available to respond to any new fire starts in the area.

Walker Fire September 13, 2019 PM Update
Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 50,940 acres
Containment: 35%
Structures Lost: 0Resources Assigned:
Engines: 135
Handcrews: 47
Dozers: 21
Helicopters: 6
Water Tenders: 29
Total Personnel: 1,918

Current Situation:
QUINCY, CA – Fire personnel are monitoring the changing weather conditions with increasing temperatures, lower humidity and wind conditions, anticipating how this will affect fire behavior and their suppression activities. In an effort to keep the fire within its current footprint if tested by the forecasted winds, firefighters are working diligently to strengthen containment lines by removing fuel between the fire and control lines. This will serve as a buffer and limit the potential of the fire extending beyond established lines.
Building on the successful firing operations from yesterday and last night, firefighters continued firing in places, or mopping up around the fire’s perimeter. Firing operations began on the 25N10 Road at Clover Dip on the southern flank and may continue into tonight as wind conditions permit. Fire crews expanded the buffer along the 176 Road to the 03 Road below Antelope Lake on the northern flank, reducing the risk of spot fires across the line from active fire in the large unburned interior.
Tonight, firefighters will monitor, strengthen and improve containment lines. Firing operations will continue to clean up any unburned fuel along control lines, followed by mopping up hot embers and making sure they are out.
The warming and drying trend will continue throughout the weekend, along with increased winds. Sunday is forecasted to bring winds up to 40 mph. These conditions will create much more active fire behavior and more challenging conditions for firefighters on the line.
Evacuations: Contact your local Sheriff’s Office for the most current information.Mandatory: Murdock Crossing and Stony Ridge areas
Advisory: Antelope Lake, Frank’s Valley, Flournoy Bridge, and Milford areas

Forest Closures: Plumas National Forest has issued a Forest Order for the Mt. Hough and Beckwourth Ranger Districts. Please see Inciweb for closure information and a map of the closure area.
Road Closures: Janesville Grade, Genesee Valley Road at the Flournoy Bridge, Antelope Lake Road from the Flournoy Bridge to Antelope Dam, and beginning at the Flournoy Bridge turnoff, the 111 Beckwourth-Genesee Road is closed through the fire area.
For updates http://www.Facebook.com/usfsplumas or https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6568/.

Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 50,730 acres
Containment: 32%
Structures Lost: 0
Resources Assigned: Engines: 125, Handcrews: 38, Dozers: 21, Helicopters: 6,
Water Tenders: 28
Total Personnel: 1,770

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA – Last night firefighters monitored containment lines ensuring fire stayed within the perimeter, and added hose lays around yesterday’s small spot fire on the southeastern edge. Crews also prepared the containment line for tactical firing operations planned today near the 10 Road. Holding crews patrolled the fire and provided structure defense in threatened areas including Murdock Crossing and Frazier Cabin.

Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 49,272 acres
Containment: 32%
Structures Lost: 0
Resources Assigned:
Engines: 125
Handcrews: 41
Dozers: 21
Helicopters: 6
Water Tenders: 28
Total Personnel: 1,770

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA – Firefighters improved containment lines and added hose lays throughout the day, making good progress ahead of Sunday’s predicted high winds. On the northeast section of the fire, near Round Mountain, firefighters utilized burning operations to reduce unburned fuel adjacent to containment lines. Crews worked on the spot fires that ignited overnight in the south end of the fire, and continued to protect structures including those in the Murdock Crossing area. Crews monitored the fire as it moved down slope on the northwest side of the fire, adding width to the existing containment lines.

Overnight, firefighters will strengthen and improve containment lines, focusing on the northern edge near Antelope Lake and the southeast boundary where a two acre spot occurred earlier today. Burning operations will be utilized where favorable conditions allow. Crews will utilize appropriate suppression tactics to keep fire in the current footprint.

The warming and drying trend will continue tonight, with a maximum humidity of 60% and temperatures in the 40s. Winds will remain light. Tomorrow will also be warmer and dryer, and this trend will continue through the weekend culminating in a Fire Weather Watch for strong southwest winds and low humidity on Sunday.

Fire personnel are maintaining an excellent accident and injury record. Support from the local community continues to boost firefighter morale.

Evacuations: Contact your local Sheriff’s Office for the most current information.

Mandatory: Murdock Crossing and Stony Ridge areas

Advisory: Antelope Lake, Frank’s Valley, Flournoy Bridge, and Milford areas

Please see the attached Smoke Outlook for Sept 12th, 2019

Incident Start Date: 9/4/2019
Size: 49,272 acres
Containment: 28%
Structures Lost: 0
Resources Assigned: Engines: 150 Handcrews: 42 Dozers: 20 Helicopters: 6 Water Tenders: 29
Total Personnel: 1,891

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA – Increased fire behavior including torching and spotting in the southeastern end of the fire kept crews busy throughout the night. Firefighters continued to improve containment lines and added hose lays, making good progress in the Wheeler Ridge area, connecting established lines with unfinished portions. Structure defense is in place in threatened areas including Murdock Crossing, and crews were able to mop up additional areas in the Antelope Lake and eastern side of the fire. Fire Behavior Analysts are predicting increased fire activity today as fuels dry out after Monday’s rain event. On the northeast section of the fire, near Round Mountain, firefighters will continue to mop up using hose lays to create more fire line depth into the burned area. Dozers and firing tactics will be used where possible to improve containment lines on the eastern and southern fire boundary. Throughout the day, firefighters will work to strengthen and improve containment lines around the fire. Aerial resources will continue to support fire operations as visibility improves.

The new fire camp located at Four Corners is allowing firefighters quicker access into the eastern portions of the fire, but has also increased vehicle and equipment traffic in eastern Plumas County. We ask the public to be aware of this increased activity and to please drive accordingly.

Due to changing wind patterns, smoke was pushed into portions of central and eastern Plumas County yesterday. Today, winds are expected to be light from the southeast in the morning and changing to the southwest in the afternoon, conditions that will create another smoky day in the area.

Evacuations: The Plumas County Sheriff has reduced the Evacuation Level from Mandatory to Advisory in all areas except the Murdock Crossing and Stony Ridge areas. Those residents that returned to their homes should continue to monitor the situation. For the most current information regarding evacuation levels, please contact your local Sheriff’s office.

Forest Closures: Plumas National Forest has issued a Forest Order for the Mt. Hough and Beckwourth Ranger Districts. Please see Inciweb for closure information and a map of the closure area.

Road Closures: Janesville Grade, Genesee Valley Road at the Flournoy Bridge, Antelope Lake Road from the Flournoy Bridge to Antelope Dam, and beginning at the Flournoy Bridge turnoff, the 111 Beckwourth-Genesee Road is closed through the fire area.

Current Situation:

QUINCY, CA. – Today firefighters patrolled the dozer lines on Stoney Ridge and near Antelope Lake, continuing to build and reinforce handlines on the west side and build hose lines. This work included mopping up hot spots inside the blackened fire area and burning out pockets of unburned fuel. Firefighters have been able to engage the fire directly because the current weather has reduced fire activity. Dozers continued constructing lines on the east side from Doyles Crossing south to Beckwourth Road. Helicopters continue to be a great asset to ground crews in assisting with water and retardant drops. Firefighting resources continue to monitor and patrol the Highway 395 corridor including the community of Milford. Resource Advisors have started working with crews to start the suppression repair process. Tonight crews will continue to build, strengthen and improve control lines all around the fire. Today light winds from the east pushed smoke into the Taylorsville area. Residents with breathing issues should monitor air quality and remain indoors during heavy periods of smoke.

Evacuations: The Plumas County Sheriff has reduced the Evacuation Level from Mandatory to Advisory in all areas except the Murdock Crossing and Stoney Ridge areas. Those residents that return to their homes should continue to monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate the area if conditions worsen. For the most current information regarding evacuation levels, please contact the Plumas County Sheriff’s office at (530) 283-6300.

Forest Closures: Plumas National Forest has issued a Forest Order for the Mt. Hough and Beckwourth Ranger Districts. Please see Inciweb for full closure information and map of closure area.

Road Closures: Janesville Grade, Genesee Valley road at the Flournoy Bridge, Antelope Lake road from the Flournoy Bridge to Antelope Dam, and beginning at the Flournoy Bridge turnoff, the 111 Beckwourth-Genesee road is closed through the fire area.

For updates http://www.Facebook.com/usfsplumas or https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6568/.