An Air Quality Alert remains in place for Curry County until midnight Sunday. Bandon is getting the heaviest smoke impacts as southerly winds funnel smoke directly along HWY 101 from Bandon to Coos Bay. Locations along HWY 101 north of Port Orford to Coos Bay and along HWY 42 from Bandon to Myrtle Point will continue to have degraded air quality until heavy rainfall scours out smoke. Limited fire activity and new smoke production from heavy rains overnight and throughout Monday will bring much needed relief to the area. As this weather system moves out, residual smoke from interior smoldering will impact communities in the immediate vicinity of the fire perimeter and downstream.

Size: 94,508 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: Lightning

Containment: 84%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,246

Resources: 26 crews   6 helicopters   33 engines   8 dozers   22 water tenders  5 masticators   1 Skid Steer 

Yesterday: With the completion of control lines across the northern side of Smith River Complex, fire personnel shifted efforts into full suppression repair mode. Contingencies for the forecast inclement weather were approved, as the safety of firefighters, contractors and support staff remain the highest priority for the incident management team.

Today’s Activities: The current operational focus of fire suppression repair and backhauling operations is ongoing. Chipping operations have concluded along the northwestern perimeter, with dozer line repair work underway at the northeastern point of the fire footprint. Construction of the secondary control line along the FS 1106 road toward Brookings has approximately two miles of work remaining. The predicted storm is still expected to bring scattered showers throughout the day, strengthening into significant rainfall in the evening and Monday. Flood warnings and a wind advisory will be in effect. Fire personnel will be directed to stand down for safety for up to 24 hours until weather conditions mitigate on Tuesday. 

Evacuations: The Josephine County Sheriff has set the evacuation status to Level 1-BE READY. Levels will be reevaluated on a recurring basis. This includes the area west of US-199 in Josephine County, including the community of O’Brien and to the Oregon-California border. Monitor the Rogue Valley Emergency Management site and also sign up for evacuation alerts, updates and an interactive Fire First Response Map with evacuation areas here: https://rvem.org/.

Smoke: Southerly to southwest winds will usher smoke northward and inland into Sunday. Smoke from active fires in northern California will contribute to reduced air quality before arrival of rains. The most impacted communities will be along and east of the US-101 corridor of Curry County, inland to Grants Pass and the US-42 corridor. Early smoke in drainages should begin to dissipate by early afternoon. Check current conditions at: https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke 

Area Closures: A closure is in place on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest for Forest Road 1106 (South Elk Mountain Road), Forest Road 1205 (Lower Wheeler Road), and Forest Road 1983 (Mt. Emily Road) until October 31, 2023 or until rescinded. The closure allows for safe operations related to the Smith River Complex North. Closures on BLM land are in place as well. Visit bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts or https://www.blm.gov/orwafire for additional information.

Road Closures and Delays: Caltrans in Del Norte County issued a schedule of road closures and lane restrictions on US-199. Weekdays will have a combination of road closure and lane restrictions. Over the weekend, the road will remain open, but with lane restrictions and pilot cars. Expect delays. For specific information on road access, please see the Caltrans QuickMap site https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation’s https://www.tripcheck.com/. Local law enforcement cautions against any non-essential traffic along this route. Navigation apps and mapping programs have been routing travelers into active fire areas. Do not use forest roads as alternate routes.

Restrictions: Please respect the temporary flight restriction (TFR) established for the Smith River Complex. Keep drones away from firefighting operations and the TFR. If you fly, we can’t. Don’t be the reason a firefighting air mission has to divert! For more information on the TFR, visit https://tfr.faa.gov/.

Successful suppression tactics, cooler, moister weather and the changing season has led to minimal fire behavior on both fires. The transition from suppression to repair and stabilization is well under way; some crews and resources are being released. As a result, Sharps Creek Base Camp that has been supporting resources assigned to Grizzly and Brice Creek fires will be dismantled over the next few days. Remaining resources will move to Strader Incident Command Post (ICP) near Glide, Oregon while still being able to continue operational tactics on Grizzly and Brice Creek. 

Brice Creek Fire: Size: 571 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 95%

Yesterday, firefighting resources continued mop-up along the perimeter of a 98-acre pocket in the southeast corner and a 12-acre pocket in the northeast corner of the fire. Crews also pulled all interior hose lays, backhauled equipment and made significant progress on suppression repair work. Today, crews will continue patrols and finish all repair work. 

Grizzly Fire: Size:  324 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%

Yesterday ground crews patrolled along Champion Creek while helicopters dropped water near the confluence of Grizzly and Champion Creeks to dampen fuels and slow the fires’ movement.  Today crews will monitor the westward spread and act as needed to protect private property and structures along Champion Creek. Mapping will be updated to show Management Action Points identified for future operations should the fire spread north across Grizzly Creek. Excess equipment will be removed from the area. The suppression repair group will focus on priority repair work in areas identified by resource advisors to mitigate anticipated erosion related to the approaching rain event.  

Weather: Overcast with rain and showers in the morning, decreasing in the afternoon. Rain will intensify tonight with up to 1 expected to fall by Monday afternoon. Temperatures 58-66 on the ridges, 64-70 valleys. Humidity 52-60% ridges, 42-48% valleys. 

Evacuations:  Lane County issued a Level 2 Evacuation (Be Set) for all private lands and mining claims in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. 

Safety and Closures: Please remember to stay out of the fire area; this includes flying any unmanned aircraft (drones), if you fly, we can’t. There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and firefighter safety.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/

Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM      Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov

Northwest Team 6 will be transferring command to Northwest Team 13 on Monday, September 25th at 6 pm. This will allow continued strategic management of all the Umpqua Fires as personnel time out. With the decrease in fire activity, new updates for the Chilcoot Fire will be posted on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays unless a significant event or situation change warrant more frequent updates. Northwest Team 6 is also managing the Ridge, Brice Creek, Dinner, and Grizzly Fires on the Umpqua National Forest.

Current Situation: In the south, firefighters have been working on mopping up by extinguishing hot spots using hand tools and water within 60 feet of the fire perimeter. To the east, road grading has been completed and crews are working with Resource Advisors (READs) to ensure control lines are secure.  Across the entire fire, crews have been backhauling excess gear ensuring the right amount of infrastructure remains in place and allowing other equipment to be returned and refurbished. In preparation for incoming precipitation, fire personnel are engaged in suppression repair like putting water bars on control lines to reduce possible erosion and sedimentation. Firefighters will be watching out for any new hazards as soil becomes softer with wetting rain. 

Although rain is expected over the next few days, heavy fuels will still retain heat and continue to smolder. 

Weather: Moderate rain is expected starting in the afternoon and increasing overnight, with potentially an    inch falling between today and tomorrow. Clouds will keep temperatures cool and humidity high. South to Southeast winds are expected today increasing speed in the afternoon with gusts up to 34 mph on ridge tops.

Safety and Closures:  There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. A Closure Order for the Canton Creek area has been issued by Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023

Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM  Email: 2023.chilcoot@firenet.gov

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/cowlitzcomplex/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GPNF

Bosque Nacional Gifford Pinchot: https://www.fs.usda.gov/giffordpinchot

Actualización del Incendio del Complejo Cowlitz 

24 de septiembre de 2023

Situación actual: El Complejo Cowlitz está contenido en un 39% con un total de 731 acres y 242 personas. Hoy California Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes 13 Comandante de Incidentes Mike Wakoski transfiere el mando del complejo de Western Washington Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes 3 Comandante de Incidentes Kent Stanford. El equipo entrante seguirá vigilando y patrullando el resto de los incendios del complejo que siguen produciendo calor. El principal fuego de preocupación sigue siendo el Grassy Mountain Fire porque es el más cercano a las comunidades de Randle y Packwood, Washington. El Equipo 13 quiere dar las gracias a la comunidad, al Bosque Nacional Gifford Pinchot y a todos los bomberos y personal que apoyan los esfuerzos de extinción en curso.

Meteorología: Se prevén lluvias durante los próximos días y se espera que disminuya la actividad del fuego.

Mensaje de seguridad: Las actividades de control de incendios siguen en curso. Se están retirando los equipos de extinción que ya no son necesarios. Por favor, preste atención a los equipos y a los demás cuando realice actividades recreativas o de cacería en el bosque.

Antecedentes: Hubo 30 incendios en el complejo. Los incendios se iniciaron el 25 de agosto tras la caída de un rayo en el bosque nacional de Gifford Pinchot. La mayoría han sido contenidos.

Restricciones de incendios: Con un tiempo cada vez más fresco, y las recientes precipitaciones en todo el noroeste de Oregón y Washington, los gestores de incendios de los Bosques Nacionales de Mount Hood y Gifford Pinchot han rescindido las restricciones de incendios de uso público.

El Jefe de Bomberos del Condado de Lewis modifica las restricciones de quema: Una prohibición de quemar en la zona no incorporada del Condado de Lewis ha sido modificada. Sólo se permiten fuegos recreativos y barbacoas de carbón o madera. Para obtener información sobre las restricciones de quema en las tierras reguladas por el Departamento de Recursos Naturales del Estado de Washington (DNR) ir a https://burnportal.dnr.wa.gov

Cierres: Debido a la actividad del fuego en curso, los siguientes caminos y senderos están cerrados al público para ayudar a garantizar la seguridad pública y de los bomberos: Carreteras forestales 25, 9300 y 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (desde Elk Pass hasta la intersección con Summit Prairie), Summit Prairie #2, Craggy Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp #17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B, Quartz #5C (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A.

Restricciones Temporales de Vuelo: El TFR se reduce a una sola área que abarca un radio de 5 millas al este de Randle. El TFR está en vigor durante las horas diurnas para incluir el apoyo al incendio de Grassy Mountain. La respuesta de la aviación contra incendios se detiene o retrasa si una aeronave no autorizada entra en el TFR. Las restricciones temporales de vuelo también se aplican a los sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas o drones. Para más información: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_3758.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cowlitzcomplex Twitter: https://twitter.com/GPNF
Gifford Pinchot National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/giffordpinchot

Cowlitz Complex Fire Update 
September 24, 2023 

Current Situation: The Cowlitz Complex is 39 percent contained with a total of 731 acres and 242 personnel. Today California Incident Management Team 13 Incident Commander Mike Wakoski transfers command of the complex to Western Washington Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander Kent Stanford. The incoming team will continue to monitor and patrol the remaining complex fires that are still producing heat. The primary fire of concern continues to be the Grassy Mountain Fire because it is the closest to the communities of Randle and Packwood, Washington. Team 13 would like to thank the community, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and all the firefighters and personnel supporting the ongoing firefighting efforts.

Meteorology: Rain is expected over the next few days and fire activity is expected to decrease.

Safety Message: Fire management activities are still under way. Firefighting equipment that is no longer needed is being removed. Please watch for crews and each other when recreating/hunting in the forest.

Background: There were 30 fires in the complex. The fires started August 25 after a lightning event across the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Most have been contained. 

Fire Restrictions: With increasingly cooler weather, and recent precipitation across Northwest Oregon and Washington, fire managers for the Mount Hood and Gifford Pinchot National Forests have rescinded public use fire restrictions.

Lewis County Fire Marshal Modifies Burn Restrictions: A burn ban in unincorporated Lewis County has been modified. Only recreational fires and charcoal or wood BBQs are permitted. For information on burn restrictions on lands regulated by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) go to https://burnportal.dnr.wa.gov 

Closures: Due to ongoing fire activity, the following roads and trails are closed to the public to help ensure public and firefighter safety: Forest Roads 25, 9300 and 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (from Elk Pass to intersection with Summit Prairie), Summit Prairie #2, Craggy Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp #17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B, Quartz #5C (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A. 

Temporary Flight Restrictions: The TFR is reduced to one single area encompassing a 5-mile radius east of Randle. The TFR is in effect during daylight hours to include support for the Grassy Mountain Fire. Fire aviation response is halted or delayed if an unauthorized aircraft enters the TFR. Temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems or drones. For more information: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_3758.html 

QUARTZ RIDGE & BEAR CREEK FIRES 

September 24, 2023                      

Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Scotty Nilson 

Daily Update – 9:00 AM 

Highlights: Sunny skies and trending warmer temperatures continue over the next few days. The clear skies and drier weather may show an increase of fire activity and additional smoke production over both fires. Prescribed burning activity may be in the area west of Rito Blanco Ranch, there may be an increase of smoke production. Fire management continues to watch the weather trends and anticipate an increase of fire behavior and smoke production within the fire perimeters. As conditions permit, prescribed fire activity will be taking place at specific locations around the San Juan National Forest. For the most up to date and detailed information visit, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-maps-gallery/cosjf-san-juan-national-forest-prescribed-fire-program  

Quartz Ridge Fire:  2,850 acres | 25 personnel assigned 

Fire crews will continue to patrol the perimeter for signs of fire activity and take actions where needed.  As this weather matrix continues to warm and dry, may expect to see increased fire activity and smoke production. Crews will continue to observe the fire behavior and engage where safe to do so. 

Bear Creek Fire:  1,093 acres | 14 personnel assigned 

Bear Creek Fire should be warmer and very little chance of rain as sunny skies continue. Smoke may be visible in the Weminuche Valley, west of Weminuche and south of Falls Creek.  Firefighters will be assessing any damage to trails within the fire perimeter.   

Weather: Fall weather continues with mostly clear skies until afternoon clouds begin to build. Daytime temperatures are predicted to be in the upper 50’s to mid 60’s. Relative humidity during the day is expected to range from 22% to 30% and light winds.    

San Juan National Forest Temporary Closures: Closure orders are in effect and additional information can be found here: Quartz Ridge Closure and Bear Creek Closure. Roads and trails within the Quartz Fire area are Quartz Meadows Rd (NFSR#684), Quartz Ridge Trail (NFST#570), Quartz Creek Trail (NFST#571). The trails within the Bear Creek Fire area are Little Sand Trail (NFST #591) and Shaw Creek Trail (NFST#584). 

Anvil Fire

Size: 21,293 acres | Start Date:  August 25, 2023 | Location:  8 miles east of Port Orford, OR | Containment:  16%  | Total personnel: 1,362 | Resources: 38 crews, 8 helicopters, 50 engines 

Crews leveraged favorable weather conditions to bolster containment lines, resulting in increased containment percentage, despite additional growth. A strategic burning operation was completed on the northern edge of the fire perimeter to remove vegetation and provide critical defensible space near residences should the forecasted winds of 55 miles per hour from the south come before forecasted wetting rains arrive across the fire. Heavy equipment including dozers and masticators from the Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) completed and extended contingency lines south of the Sixes River corridor.

The most active portion of the fire yesterday was in the northeast corner, where the fire has now crossed the South Fork of the Sixes River.  Firefighters were successful in corralling small fires started by embers outside of containment lines near the Sunshine Bar area.  Aided considerably by 155,000 gallons of water from helicopters, crews and heavy equipment were able to limit spread. Along the Elk River corridor, firefighters continue to patrol the contained fireline, especially where burning material could roll down steep slopes and potentially cross the containment lines.

Fire meteorologists are not certain whether the intense winds or heavy rains will reach the Anvil Fire area first. The incident meteorologist will update fire personnel throughout the day so crews can safely engage the fire and navigate road systems impacted by substantial rains. 

Evacuations:  Curry County Sheriff’s Office has identified four evacuation zones around the Anvil Fire.  Zones 1 and 4 are in Level 3 “Go” evacuation status. Zones 2 and 3 are in Level 2 “Get Set” status.  View the interactive evacuation map at https://bit.ly/45UIh2E. Sign up for Curry Co. emergency alerts at https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM.  The Red Cross shelter in Port Orford is in standby to support any evacuees who may need assistance.

Area and Road Closures:  For the safety of firefighters and the public, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) and Coos Bay District Bureau of Land Management have issued closure orders for the Anvil Fire area. Find maps and closure information at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/orrsf-anvil-fire. 

Flat Fire

Size: 34,242 acres | Start Date: July 15, 2023 | Location: 2 miles southeast of Agness, OR | Containment: 75% | Total personnel: 11 | Resources: 3 engines 

The RRSNF closure on the Flat Fire remains in effect, https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/xx1002-flat-fire. 

General Information 

Weather: A meteorologist assigned to the fires will provide frequent updates throughout the day today as the weather system enters the area.  The current forecast includes gusting southerly winds of up to 55 mph on ridges.  The offshore flow may begin to produce minimal rain beginning early Sunday morning.  The majority of wetting rain is forecast to begin Sunday afternoon.  Projected rain accumulations from Sunday through Tuesday range from 2 to 4 inches, triggering potentially dangerous debris flows throughout the fire area. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch effective from 11 PM today through 8 PM Monday evening. Debris flows are possible over recently burned areas.

Smoke:  Visit https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke for current smoke and air quality updates. Smoke and the marine cloud layer are mingling and settling in the lower elevations overnight causing limited visibility along highways.  Please drive slowly and with headlights on through any fire area. Caltrans issued a schedule of road closures and lane restrictions on US-199 northeast from Crescent City. Local law enforcement cautions against any non-essential traffic along this route. For specific information on road access, please see the Caltrans QuickMap site, https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation site, https://www.tripcheck.com/.  Do not use forest roads for alternate routes. 

Anvil Fire

Size: 21,293 acres | Start Date:  August 25, 2023 | Location:  8 miles east of Port Orford, OR | Containment:  16%  | Total personnel: 1,362 | Resources: 38 crews, 8 helicopters, 50 engines 

Crews leveraged favorable weather conditions to bolster containment lines, resulting in increased containment percentage, despite additional growth. A strategic burning operation was completed on the northern edge of the fire perimeter to remove vegetation and provide critical defensible space near residences should the forecasted winds of 55 miles per hour from the south come before forecasted wetting rains arrive across the fire. Heavy equipment including dozers and masticators from the Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) completed and extended contingency lines south of the Sixes River corridor.

The most active portion of the fire yesterday was in the northeast corner, where the fire has now crossed the South Fork of the Sixes River.  Firefighters were successful in corralling small fires started by embers outside of containment lines near the Sunshine Bar area.  Aided considerably by 155,000 gallons of water from helicopters, crews and heavy equipment were able to limit spread. Along the Elk River corridor, firefighters continue to patrol the contained fireline, especially where burning material could roll down steep slopes and potentially cross the containment lines.

Fire meteorologists are not certain whether the intense winds or heavy rains will reach the Anvil Fire area first. The incident meteorologist will update fire personnel throughout the day so crews can safely engage the fire and navigate road systems impacted by substantial rains. 

Evacuations:  Curry County Sheriff’s Office has identified four evacuation zones around the Anvil Fire.  Zones 1 and 4 are in Level 3 “Go” evacuation status. Zones 2 and 3 are in Level 2 “Get Set” status.  View the interactive evacuation map at https://bit.ly/45UIh2E. Sign up for Curry Co. emergency alerts at https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM.  The Red Cross shelter in Port Orford is in standby to support any evacuees who may need assistance.

Area and Road Closures:  For the safety of firefighters and the public, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) and Coos Bay District Bureau of Land Management have issued closure orders for the Anvil Fire area. Find maps and closure information at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/orrsf-anvil-fire. 

Flat Fire

Size: 34,242 acres | Start Date: July 15, 2023 | Location: 2 miles southeast of Agness, OR | Containment: 75% | Total personnel: 11 | Resources: 3 engines 

The RRSNF closure on the Flat Fire remains in effect, https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/xx1002-flat-fire. 

General Information 

Weather: A meteorologist assigned to the fires will provide frequent updates throughout the day today as the weather system enters the area.  The current forecast includes gusting southerly winds of up to 55 mph on ridges.  The offshore flow may begin to produce minimal rain beginning early Sunday morning.  The majority of wetting rain is forecast to begin Sunday afternoon.  Projected rain accumulations from Sunday through Tuesday range from 2 to 4 inches, triggering potentially dangerous debris flows throughout the fire area. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch effective from 11 PM today through 8 PM Monday evening. Debris flows are possible over recently burned areas.

Smoke:  Visit https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke for current smoke and air quality updates. Smoke and the marine cloud layer are mingling and settling in the lower elevations overnight causing limited visibility along highways.  Please drive slowly and with headlights on through any fire area. Caltrans issued a schedule of road closures and lane restrictions on US-199 northeast from Crescent City. Local law enforcement cautions against any non-essential traffic along this route. For specific information on road access, please see the Caltrans QuickMap site, https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation site, https://www.tripcheck.com/.  Do not use forest roads for alternate routes.

Tiger Island, Hwy 113, Lions Camp Road and Elizabeth Fires

Daily Update – Saturday September 23, 2023 

Southern Area Complex Incident Management Gold Team

Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban

The Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal’s order prohibiting all private burning and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ban on all agricultural burning remain in effect. They are reevaluated weekly. Open burning with exposed flames and prescribed fires are prohibited. Visit https://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf.

Fire Highlights

Fire danger remains extremely high. New fire starts are possible today from lightning strikes. In addition, heavy fuels in drainages, logs and dozer berms continue to hold heat and provide an ignition source for reburn. In particular, the Tiger Island Fire’s southern edge has high potential for burning due to heavy dead and down fuels adjacent to communities.

Yesterday initial attack responded to the 5-acre Ernest Fire southwest of the Hwy. 113 Fire. Using aerial resources, engines and two tractor ploughs they contained it quickly. On the Tiger Island Fire, crews investigated and worked on heat revealed by the infrared flight. Late in the day firefighters observed significant fire spread in needle cast in the fire’s interior and a flare-up in the brush. A helicopter dropped water on these areas and crews put dozer lines around two interior hot spots, one of which was near the town of Merryville. The Lions Camp Fire exhibited no fire activity for the fifth consecutive day, so crews tied in with local resources and private landowners to start timber salvage there. State crews contained a half-acre fire south of the Elizabeth Fire. 

Last night’s infrared flight shows a significant increase in heat on the Hwy. 113 and Elizabeth Fires in the 10-Mile Creek drainage so, helicopters will drop water there this morning. Elsewhere, crews will seek out and mop up hot spots; patrol and hold containment lines; clean out needle cast; and create more depth inside the fires’ perimeters.

Tiger Island Fire: 31,290 acres, no change | 84% contained| 211 personnel assigned 

• InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-tiger-island-fire 

Hwy. 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 95% contained | 44 personnel assigned 

• InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-hwy-113-fire 

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 100% contained | 1 person assigned 

• InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-lions-camp-road-fire 

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 100% contained | 13 personnel assigned 

• InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-elizabeth-fire 

Equipment 

Type 6 engines, dozers, tractor plow units, water tenders, medical squads and ambulances are assigned to the fires. Aerial resources including helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft also are available. Parish authorities and departments, sheriff’s offices, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness are providing additional support.

Weather and Fire Behavior

Today will be hot and humid with similar winds to yesterday. Afternoon and evening showers are likely ahead of an approaching cold front that will push over the region tomorrow. More widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast, some of which may bring heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty outflow winds. Flash flooding and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, although any rainfall will not be enough to erase the current drought conditions. 

The potential for reburn remains high again today, especially in needle cast and unburned areas. Weather combined with low fuel moisture continue to support the potential for moderate to high fire behavior.

Air Quality

Smoke may occur in reburn areas. Air quality information is available at https://fire.airnow.gov.

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)

TFRs remain in place over the Tiger Island Fire (https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_3287.html) and the Hwy. 113 and Elizabeth Fires (https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_4500.html). Remember: If you fly, we can’t.