Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban:  The State Fire Marshal’s Office’s order prohibiting ALL private burning and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ban on all agricultural burning, remain in effect. These are reevaluated weekly. Open burning with exposed flames is prohibited with no exceptions. The use of prescribed fires is also banned. More information is available at http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf

Highlights: Today is the beginning of archery deer season, so hunter and firefighter safety will be paramount. There will be more people in the fire area this weekend. Please use extra caution if planning to hunt in or near the fire areas. Yesterday had slightly drier conditions but fire activity remained minimal. Firefighters continue to monitor, suppress reburn, patrol containment lines and remove any needle cast along control lines. Excess resources from these fires continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area. Today, crews will continue to patrol and mop up any remaining heat within 100 to 200 feet of the control lines. Needle cast is still a concern, especially in the Hwy 113 Fire footprint, so firefighters will continue checking lines and blowing them out when needed.

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 84% containment| 250 personnel assigned

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment | 71 personnel assigned

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

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

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 22 personnel assigned

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

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

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 95% containment | 13 personnel assigned

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

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

Equipment resources assigned to the fires include Type 6 Engines; Dozers; Tractor Plow Units; and Water Tenders. Aerial resources include helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Additional support is being provided by Parish authorities and departments; Sheriff’s Offices; and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Weather & Fire Behavior: The southern part of Tiger Island Fire received trace amount of rain yesterday. Today there is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. However, a drying trend will start today and continue for the next several days. If afternoon thunderstorms do occur, expect strong erratic winds that could hasten needle-cast and increase reburn potential.

Air Quality: Smoke may occur in areas of reburn. Air quality information is available at the EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map at: https://fire.airnow.gov/ .

Temporary Flight Restriction: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the Tiger Island Fire and Hwy 113 and Elizabeth Fire areas. If you fly, we can’t. Aircraft or drone intrusions into the restricted airspace endangers aircrews conducting fire operations and aerial resources are grounded for safety. This unnecessarily places aircrews and ground fire crews at risk in a dynamic and dangerous fire environment.

Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban:  The State Fire Marshal’s Office’s order prohibiting ALL private burning and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ban on all agricultural burning, remain in effect. These are reevaluated weekly. Open burning with exposed flames is prohibited with no exceptions. The use of prescribed fires is also banned. More information is available at http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf

Highlights: Today is the beginning of archery deer season, so hunter and firefighter safety will be paramount. There will be more people in the fire area this weekend. Please use extra caution if planning to hunt in or near the fire areas. Yesterday had slightly drier conditions but fire activity remained minimal. Firefighters continue to monitor, suppress reburn, patrol containment lines and remove any needle cast along control lines. Excess resources from these fires continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area. Today, crews will continue to patrol and mop up any remaining heat within 100 to 200 feet of the control lines. Needle cast is still a concern, especially in the Hwy 113 Fire footprint, so firefighters will continue checking lines and blowing them out when needed.

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 84% containment| 250 personnel assigned

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment | 71 personnel assigned

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

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

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 22 personnel assigned

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

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

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 95% containment | 13 personnel assigned

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

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

Equipment resources assigned to the fires include Type 6 Engines; Dozers; Tractor Plow Units; and Water Tenders. Aerial resources include helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Additional support is being provided by Parish authorities and departments; Sheriff’s Offices; and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Weather & Fire Behavior: The southern part of Tiger Island Fire received trace amount of rain yesterday. Today there is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. However, a drying trend will start today and continue for the next several days. If afternoon thunderstorms do occur, expect strong erratic winds that could hasten needle-cast and increase reburn potential.

Air Quality: Smoke may occur in areas of reburn. Air quality information is available at the EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map at: https://fire.airnow.gov/ .

Temporary Flight Restriction: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the Tiger Island Fire and Hwy 113 and Elizabeth Fire areas. If you fly, we can’t. Aircraft or drone intrusions into the restricted airspace endangers aircrews conducting fire operations and aerial resources are grounded for safety. This unnecessarily places aircrews and ground fire crews at risk in a dynamic and dangerous fire environment.

Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban:  The State Fire Marshal’s Office’s order prohibiting ALL private burning and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ban on all agricultural burning, remain in effect. These are reevaluated weekly. Open burning with exposed flames is prohibited with no exceptions. The use of prescribed fires is also banned. More information is available at http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf

Highlights: Today is the beginning of archery deer season, so hunter and firefighter safety will be paramount. There will be more people in the fire area this weekend. Please use extra caution if planning to hunt in or near the fire areas. Yesterday had slightly drier conditions but fire activity remained minimal. Firefighters continue to monitor, suppress reburn, patrol containment lines and remove any needle cast along control lines. Excess resources from these fires continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area. Today, crews will continue to patrol and mop up any remaining heat within 100 to 200 feet of the control lines. Needle cast is still a concern, especially in the Hwy 113 Fire footprint, so firefighters will continue checking lines and blowing them out when needed.

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 84% containment| 250 personnel assigned

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment | 71 personnel assigned

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

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

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 22 personnel assigned

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

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

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 95% containment | 13 personnel assigned

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

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

Equipment resources assigned to the fires include Type 6 Engines; Dozers; Tractor Plow Units; and Water Tenders. Aerial resources include helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Additional support is being provided by Parish authorities and departments; Sheriff’s Offices; and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Weather & Fire Behavior: The southern part of Tiger Island Fire received trace amount of rain yesterday. Today there is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. However, a drying trend will start today and continue for the next several days. If afternoon thunderstorms do occur, expect strong erratic winds that could hasten needle-cast and increase reburn potential.

Air Quality: Smoke may occur in areas of reburn. Air quality information is available at the EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map at: https://fire.airnow.gov/ .

Temporary Flight Restriction: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the Tiger Island Fire and Hwy 113 and Elizabeth Fire areas. If you fly, we can’t. Aircraft or drone intrusions into the restricted airspace endangers aircrews conducting fire operations and aerial resources are grounded for safety. This unnecessarily places aircrews and ground fire crews at risk in a dynamic and dangerous fire environment.

Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban:  The State Fire Marshal’s Office’s order prohibiting ALL private burning and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ban on all agricultural burning, remain in effect. These are reevaluated weekly. Open burning with exposed flames is prohibited with no exceptions. The use of prescribed fires is also banned. More information is available at http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf

Highlights: Today is the beginning of archery deer season, so hunter and firefighter safety will be paramount. There will be more people in the fire area this weekend. Please use extra caution if planning to hunt in or near the fire areas. Yesterday had slightly drier conditions but fire activity remained minimal. Firefighters continue to monitor, suppress reburn, patrol containment lines and remove any needle cast along control lines. Excess resources from these fires continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area. Today, crews will continue to patrol and mop up any remaining heat within 100 to 200 feet of the control lines. Needle cast is still a concern, especially in the Hwy 113 Fire footprint, so firefighters will continue checking lines and blowing them out when needed.

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 84% containment| 250 personnel assigned

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment | 71 personnel assigned

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

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

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 22 personnel assigned

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

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

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 95% containment | 13 personnel assigned

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

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

Equipment resources assigned to the fires include Type 6 Engines; Dozers; Tractor Plow Units; and Water Tenders. Aerial resources include helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Additional support is being provided by Parish authorities and departments; Sheriff’s Offices; and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Weather & Fire Behavior: The southern part of Tiger Island Fire received trace amount of rain yesterday. Today there is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. However, a drying trend will start today and continue for the next several days. If afternoon thunderstorms do occur, expect strong erratic winds that could hasten needle-cast and increase reburn potential.

Air Quality: Smoke may occur in areas of reburn. Air quality information is available at the EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map at: https://fire.airnow.gov/ .

Temporary Flight Restriction: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the Tiger Island Fire and Hwy 113 and Elizabeth Fire areas. If you fly, we can’t. Aircraft or drone intrusions into the restricted airspace endangers aircrews conducting fire operations and aerial resources are grounded for safety. This unnecessarily places aircrews and ground fire crews at risk in a dynamic and dangerous fire environment.

Fire crews, including from local fire departments, increased containment on the 525-acre El Valle Fire to 88% today. Crews have also been focusing on suppression repair activities, such as fixing fences, building waterbars along handlines, grading roads and rehabilitating culverts.  

Forest Road 207 in El Valle has reopened, but Forest Road 714 will remain closed. 

Rain continued to aid crews in their efforts to suppress and contain the fire. A total of 1.61” of rain fell over the last five days at the remote automatic weather station in nearby Truchas, N.M., and no reports of flooding occurred. Weather this weekend and into next week will be hotter and drier than this week. 

Despite the rainy week, fire personnel continue to find occasional areas of heat within the fire’s perimeter as they mop up containment lines. Crews will continue to be on scene this weekend. 

Port Angeles, Wash. – Fire activity increased on the Low Divide and Martins Lake Fires today as forecasted and was in line with what firefighters were expecting. Fire managers completed an aerial reconnaissance of all active fires today. There continues to remain no threat to critical infrastructure or communities from these fires at this time. As such, the next published update will be on Monday, September 18.

Smoke from the Low Divide Fire is settling into the Elwha Valley at night and during the day today was observed lifting north and northeast over the mountains towards Port Angeles, Sequim, and into the Straights of Juan de Fuca. To learn more about smoke and air quality in your area, visit the free mobile-friendly website fire.airnow.gov for more information.

Firefighters remain deployed to the Low Divide, Martins Lake, and Eagle Point Fires. The Low Divide Fire has still not crossed the North Fork Quinault River at this time. There are additional resources available if the need arises and is something that fire managers proactively plan for.

Eagle Point Fire had minimal activity even through it appeared smokey from Hurricane Ridge. All the fire activity was confined to the interior fire footprint. However, firefighters observed standing dead trees, known as snags, coming down across the Obstruction Point Road this afternoon; further demonstrating the need to keep the road closed to visitors for the time being.

Delabarre Fire increased in activity this afternoon. Diamond Mountain and Hurricane Fires showed no smoke today, and the Mount Queets Fire had ground fire burning in sparse vegetation.

 

Fire Name

Initial Report

Estimated Size as of 9/5

Location

 

Hurricane

8/28/23

4 acres

2,000 ft below Hurricane Ridge parking area

 

Eagle Point

8/28/23

122 acres

~5 miles out Obstruction Point Road

 

Diamond Mountain

9/1/23

30 acres

3.3 miles NE of

Anderson Pass

 

Low Divide

9/1/23

90 acres

N. Fork Quinault drainage

 

Delabarre

9/1/23

1 acre

3 miles SE of Mount Christie

 

Martins Lake

9/2/23

31 acres

2 miles NE of Mount Christie

 

Mount Queets

9/14/23

1 acre

Summit of Mount Queets

 

Fire is an integral part of the forested ecosystems on the Olympic Peninsula; plants and animals here have evolved with fire for thousands of years. Many factors such as weather, topography, and vegetation influence fire behavior and the effects that fires have on natural resources.

 

Background Information

All seven active fires in Olympic National Park ignited when a series of lightning strikes occurred on the Olympic Peninsula in the afternoon on August 28.

 

Closures  

Due to wildfire activity the following closures are in effect until further notice: 

The Skyline Trail is closed between the top of the Elip Creek Connector trail and Low Divide until further notice. This closure affects 20 miles of the Skyline Trail and includes both Three Prune and Lake Beauty wilderness campsites. Additionally, the North Fork Quinault Trail from Elip Creek trail junction to Chicago Camp is also now closed and includes the Trapper, Sixteen Mile, and Low Divide wilderness campsites. The Martins Park Trail remains closed.

Obstruction Point Road and the trailhead will be closed until further notice.

Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center (WIC) will be notifying backcountry permit holders who may be impacted by this closure. Any permit holders who plan to backpack in the above impacted areas should contact the WIC at 360-565-2992 or by emailing OLYM_WIC@nps.gov.

 

Weather and Fire Behavior

Warmer temperatures and lower humidities were observed today across the fire area. This is consistent with the forecast for this weekend. Firefighters are expecting to see continued increase in activity until the next cold front comes in early next week with cooler and moister weather.

 

Information for the Eagle Point Fire can be found at: Eagle Point Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Information for the Hurricane Fire can be found at: Hurricane Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Olympic National Park information: www.nps.gov/olym 
Olympic National Forest information: www.fs.usda.gov/olympic
State and county area burn bans: https://ecology.wa.gov/Air-Climate/Air-quality/Smoke-fire/Burn-bans

 

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Canjilon Ranger District staff will host a community meeting about continuing to implement the Canjilon Wildland Urban Interface Project. Since 2011, staff and contractors have been thinning and applying prescribed fire around the communities of Canjilon and Placita Garcia, which are completely surrounded by Carson National Forest. Many adjacent private landowners have also been thinning on their properties. 

The community meeting will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sep. 21 at the Canjilon Community Center, which is located at 401 NM-115, Canjilon, N.M. 87515. 

Should weather and conditions align, potential plans for prescribed fire this fall will include two units. The 899-acre Montoya Unit is to the east of Canjilon, with some areas directly adjacent to private land. The 842-acre Blas Unit is south of Canjilon and east of Placita Garcia. 

The project falls under the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project, which seeks to restore forest resiliency and watersheds within a 3.8 million-acre area across Northern New Mexico and into Colorado. 

With increasing moisture throughout Northern New Mexico, Carson National Forest employees are preparing for several forest restoration projects that will use prescribed fire over the next few months. The exact timing of each project will depend on weather, site conditions and available personnel. 

The projects are part of the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, which calls for increasing the pace and scale of work to address the growing wildfire threat, make communities safer and protect critical infrastructure and natural resources. All told, over 14,000 acres could be treated this late summer and fall across the forest between two large projects: The Enchanted Circle Landscape and Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project. 

Enchanted Circle Landscape 

The Enchanted Circle Landscape covers approximately 1.5 million acres of federal, state, tribal and private land, including over a half million on the Carson National Forest’s east side (Camino Real and Questa ranger districts). The increased pace and scale of the work is primarily funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. 

Prescribed fire is planned for the following restoration projects:  

• McCrystal Rock Unit (6,333 acres), Valle Vidal Prescribed Fire Project 
  Northeast side of Valle Vidal. Ignitions will prompt a temporary closure of the McCrystal Campground. Visitors can use the nearby Cimarron Campground. 

• La Jara (1,306 acres) and Apache (286 acres) Units, La Jara Fuels Reduction and Restoration Project 
  Near Taos Pines, Angel Fire, Valle Escondido. 

• TSV Special Use Permit Burn Piles (208 acres), Taos Ski Valley Master Development Plan 
  Burn piles in Taos Ski Valley resort special use permit area. 

Rio Chama Collaborative Landscape Restoration Project 

The Rio Chama CFLRP encompasses 3.8 million acres, spanning federal, state, tribal and private lands in New Mexico and Colorado with the aim of restoring the forested headwaters of the Rio Chama and Rio Grande rivers. The project covers the entirety of three Carson National Forest ranger districts: Tres Piedras, El Rito and Canjilon. The program is funded through various bills, including the Inflation Reduction Act. 

Prescribed fire is planned for the following restoration projects: 

• Montoya (899 acres) and Blas (842 acres) Units, Canjilon Wildland Urban Interface Project 
  East and south of Canjilon. 

• Unit 1 (4,544 acres), Jarita Mesa Grazing Allotment
  West of Vallecitos and La Madera, adjacent to the 2019 Francisquito Fire and 2022 Midnight Fire. 

Additional Projects 

More projects may be added to plans for the fall. Other restoration efforts, such as thinning, will continue in various locations around the forest. 

Fuelwood Gathering 

Fuelwood gathering in general is encouraged. Permits for up to 10 cords are free on the Camino Real and Questa ranger districts and $20 for 10 cords/$40 for 20 cords for all districts. 

Plan Ahead 

Visitors, including hunters, planning trips should check the Alerts & Notices page on the Carson National Forest website for implementation notices, which are generally posted at least one week ahead of potential ignitions.  

Notices will also be posted to InciWeb, forest social media (Facebook, X) and New Mexico Fire Information. 

South Fork Complex Update

Friday, September 15, 2023

Fire Information: 208-510-7856, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/2023southforkcomplex

 

3-9 Fire: 2,840 acres with 85% containment               

Pellitreau Fire: 3 acres with 100% containment

Pilot Fire: 1,055 acres with 100% containment          

Sulphur Fire: 31 acres with 100% containment

 

3,929 acres and 90% overall containment for the South Fork Complex

A total of 258 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.

 

3-9 Fire – Crews continue mop-up efforts to mitigate much significant fire behavior potential or threat. Suppression repair continues along the fire perimeter. Crews are working closely with Resource Advisors from the United States Forest Service to address concerns with tribal, cultural, and natural resources in the area. There are isolated areas of interior heat as indicated by the September 13 infrared (IR) flight.  

The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews will continue to patrol the fire perimeter while actively engaged in suppression repair. There are isolated areas of interior heat as indicated by the September 13th infrared (IR) flight. 

The Pellitreau Fire and the Sulfur Fire are 100% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol the fires periodically to ensure fire remains within containment lines.

 

Weather: The high-pressure pattern continues into Friday with more warm, dry conditions. Winds on the ridges will be more westerly, with daytime heating adding to terrain driven winds again. Wind speeds are expected to be slightly stronger, reaching 13 to 16 miles per hour (mph) during the afternoon. Temperatures remain warm on Friday with highs again in the mid-80s with afternoon humidity dropping into the mid to upper teens.  

Forest Closure: Forest Closure orders for the South Fork Complex Fire continue to be in effect and are posted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Six Rivers National Forest websites. Please avoid closed areas.

South Fork Complex Update

Thursday, September 14, 2023

 

Fire Information: 208-510-7856, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/2023southforkcomplex

 

3-9 Fire: 2,840 acres with 85% containment               

Pellitreau Fire: 3 acres with 100% containment

Pilot Fire: 1,055 acres with 100% containment          

Sulphur Fire: 31 acres with 100% containment

 

3,929 acres and 90% overall containment for the South Fork Complex

A total of 355 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.

 

Nevada Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the South Fork Complex at 7:00 a.m.

 

3-9 Fire – Crews are engaged in suppression and repair activities along 1 Road removing snag hazards and reinforcing the fireline. Suppression repair continues along the fire perimeter. Crews are working closely with Resource Advisors from the United States Forest Service to address concerns with tribal, cultural, and natural resources in the area. An infrared (IR) flight occurred and detected interior heat.

The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews will continue to patrol the fire perimeter while actively engaged in suppression repair. An infrared (IR) flight occurred and detected interior heat.  

The Pellitreau Fire and the Sulfur Fire are 100% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol the fires periodically to ensure fire remains within containment lines.

 

Weather: The warming and drying trend will set back in over the region due to the high off the west coast shifting back to the west. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s. Relative humidity will decrease today with some areas on the fire seeing humidity in the low 20% range. Some open locations around the fire could potentially see humidity in the upper teens.

Forest Closure: Forest Closure orders for the South Fork Complex Fire continue to be in effect and are posted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Six Rivers National Forest websites. Please avoid closed areas.