Northwest Team 6 will continue with strategic management of the five fires in the area. In addition to the three fires listed in this update NW Team 6 is managing the Chilcoot and Ridge Fires further south on the Umpqua National Forest.

Brice Creek Fire: Size: 588 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 50%

Today, firefighters will continue to hold, secure, and mop up control lines.  They are monitoring conditions, preparing to implement a firing plan if needed, and completing contingency line work.  Unstaffed Aerial Resources (UAS/drones) will continue to assist by flying the perimeter with infrared detection.  Water dropping helicopters will be available to assist firefighters if needed.

Dinner Fire: Size:  304 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 95%

Yesterday, several smokes were located and mopped up near the fire perimeter. Today, crews will continue to monitor and patrol, driving and walking along control features that include roads, dozer lines and handlines. Firefighters will mitigate any hot spots, danger trees, and other hazards.

Grizzly Fire: Size:  111 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%

Yesterday, two water scoopers completed numerous trips dropping water along the southern flank of the fire. Each plane flew for seven hours. One plane holds 1,300 gallons and the other holds 1,800 gallons.  A scooper is a fixed wing aircraft that skims a lake surface and intakes water. The Wildland Fire Module that is on scene will be helping coordinate these water drops and monitoring fire behavior. Today scoopers are scheduled to wet down fuels in this hotter and dryer weather. Structural protection resources continue to prep and monitor structures in the area.

Weather:  Temperatures will rise throughout the next few days ranging from 80 to 86, with minimum relative humidity that ranges from 18 to 28.  Wind will be out of the northwest 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.

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 the fire area this includes flying any unmanned aircraft (drones), if you fly we cant. 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.  There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the fire area.  

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/
Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM     
Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov

QUARTZ RIDGE & BEAR CREEK FIRES

September 14, 2023                                                          

Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Nathan Hallam

Daily Update – 9:00 AM

This update will continue to occur every other day unless significant activity occurs.

Highlights: Precipitation fell over the Bear Creek and Quartz Ridge Fires the past 48 hours.  The relative humidity remained above 80%. Both fires had minimal fire behavior observed over the past two days with light smoke showing within the perimeter. Cloud cover has hindered our ability to gather accurate infrared flight information to calculate updated acreages; so reported acreage continues unchanged.

Quartz Ridge Fire:  2,792 acres | 77% of objectives achieved | 59 personnel assigned

Firefighting crews continue to make progress on work being done near East Fork Road. They are creating and improving a shaded fuel break. They anticipate continuing this project along the 684 road for another three shifts   Rainfall totals over the Quartz Ridge Fire the past 48 hours measured 1.12".

Bear Creek Fire:  1090 acres | 83% of objectives achieved | 22 personnel assigned

The Bear Creek fire received 1.74” of precipitation over the past 48 hours.  Road conditions are still muddy and slick making access a bit more difficult until the rain slows. Firefighters were able to observe portions within the fire perimeter and determine the fire activity as minimal with light smoke visible. Fire crews will continue to assess, protect, and mitigate hazards to values at risk within the Weminuche Valley.

Weather: Chances for rain showers and scattered thunderstorms will continue through today. Friday is expected to see a decrease in storms and rain totals. A little cooler and dryer is forecasted beginning on Saturday and continuing through the weekend.

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).

Fire Update

2023 SRF Lightning Complex & Redwood Lightning Complex

Thursday, September 14, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: 530-536-0767

Email: 2023.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov

Information Staffing Hours: 8 am to 8 pm

Special Note: This update covers 8 of the 20 fires being managed as part of the Complexes. The remaining 12 fires are listed in the accompanying Complex Overview. Those fires, totaling 2,489 acres, are contained and in patrol status. They are checked daily, and their size and containment are unlikely to change.

Current Situation: The 20 fires in this incident total 20,284 acres and overall containment is 17%. The 8 uncontained fires described below total 17,795 acres. These fires are all in Six Rivers National Forest. In total, 961 personnel are assigned to the incident.

Fire, weather, and fuels conditions on the 2023 SRF Lightning Complex are favorable for using strategic firing operations to accomplish fire suppression objectives and protect communities, cultural resources, and other values. Strategic firing under current conditions is proving successful in cleaning up accumulated excess fuels on the forest floor with low intensity understory burns showing 2 to 4 foot flame lengths. Firing is progressing at a methodical pace that permits monitoring of effectiveness and making adjustments as needed. Engines are being deployed at night in locations where firing has occurred to guard against any unexpected fire behavior. To date, strategic firing operations have been used on approximately 1,300 acres within the Complex.

Pearch Fire (5832 acres, 9% contained) – Crews continue to patrol completed firelines and mop up and secure the fire perimeter on the south and west sides of the fire. Brush chipping occurred yesterday on a road near the southwestern corner of the fire . The Structure Group conducted training exercises to ensure preparedness in the event they are needed. No firing occurred on the Pearch fire yesterday. An area of active fire continues to back downslope into the Butler Creek drainage on the eastern side of the fire, well within indirect control lines. No fire movement occurred on the north side of the fire nearest Somes Bar. A night shift of engines continues to work the Pearch Fire. Today’s activities will be similar to yesterday’s.

Bluff #1 (2305 acres, 20% contained) and Mosquito (3028 acres, 20% contained) Fires – Aerial ignition by a helicopter and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS or drone) completed firing on the horseshoe shaped area of fuels on the south side of Bluff #1 Fire yesterday. This area was approximately 500 acres.

Using both aerial and hand ignition, the Firing Group cleaned up fuels in an area between a road and the fire’s edge in the southeastern part of Mosquito Fire.  They hand fired along the Cedar Camp Road extending to the north of the fire to enhance the road as a control feature and keep pace as the fire slowly moves in that direction. Aerial ignition was used to fire from a ridgetop extending westward from the fire’s western edge. Fuels burned well on the ridge’s southern slope, but less successfully on the north slope due to residual moisture in the fuels. These firing operations on Mosquito Fire totaled about 450 acres yesterday. Firing operations will continue near Bluff #1 and Mosquito Fires today, conditions permitting. Firing will progress northward along Cedar Camp Road and westward from there along a ridgetop.

Blue Creek #2 (3783 acres, 0% contained), Marlow (1627 acres, 0% contained), and Copper (1138 acres, 0% contained) Fires – These fires are being patrolled by aerial resources as weather conditions allow. They are bounded by indirect control lines to the east and south and prior fire footprints where fuels are lighter. Fire growth over many days has been moderate, and no values are currently threatened. Blue Creek #2 and Copper Fires burned together yesterday, which was expected. Masticators are continuing brush removal work along the Nickowitz Road to open access to the south end of the fires.  Fire managers from the 2023 SRF Lightning Complex are coordinating with fire managers on the Happy Camp Complex due to the proximity of the Elliot Fire (part of Happy Camp Complex).

Monument (2 acres, 0% contained) and Let er-Buck (81 acres, 0% contained)  Fires – Due to limited values at risk, the remote, steep terrain and associated safety concerns for our firefighters, and the low probability of success using standard suppression tactics, these fires are being addressed with a confinement strategy. Terrain, natural fire barriers such as rock outcroppings, and old fire footprints where fuels are limited will be used to confine fire growth until season ending precipitation extinguishes the fires. These fires are checked regularly by aerial patrols to ensure they remain within acceptable bounds, and very little fire growth has been observed.

Weather: Hot and dry conditions will continue today and Friday as strong ridging remains overhead. Winds will be mostly terrain driven with light NE downslope winds at night and W winds in the afternoons. Highs will be in the upper 90s in the valleys and mid 80s on ridges.

For information on Closures, Evacuations, and Alert Notifications please see the accompanying Complex Overview.

Fire Information Contacts

Phone: 530-536-0767 | Email: 2023.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/casrf-2023-srf-lightning-complex

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2023SRFRedwoodLightning

Redwood National and State Parks Information Hotline: Phone: 707-464-6101

https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Hoopa Information Hotline: Phone: 530-618-2995 | Email: serene.oes@gmail.com

More Fire Information Links: www.linktr.ee/srffirepio

NOTE: For information about the Elliot or Hancock Fires which are part of the

Happy Camp Complex, please visit https://linktr.ee/happycampcomplex2023 .

Lookout/Horse Creek/Pothole/Bedrock Fires

September 14, 2023 - Morning Update

Lookout: Total Personnel: 625 | Size: 24,610 acres l Start Date: August 5, 2023 l Cause: Lightning l Containment: 50%

Resources: 24 engines l 11 crews l 5 bulldozers l 26 water tenders l 5 masticators l 3 helicopters l 2 skidders

Containment remains at 50% on Lookout Fire.  Crews continue to construct line and improve roads on the northern portion of the fire where fire activity has picked up. As a result, some smoke production may be apparent.  Patrol, monitoring, and repair on the east and south sides of the fire continue and interior hot spots are being extinguished when located.  

Horse Creek: Total Personnel: 70 |Size: 763 acres l Start Date: August 24, 2023 l Cause: Lightning l Containment: 90%

Resources: 5 engines l 1 crew l 1 bulldozer l 2 water tenders l 2 masticator l 1 excavator | 3 skidders

Containment remains at 90% and with no additional growth on the fire.  Chipping and clearing of debris from indirect lines continues, allowing for safe travel.  Crews continue to patrol and monitor, extinguishing hot spots as they are found along the west, north, and south sides of the fire, strengthening and holding the containment lines. 

Pothole: Total Personnel: 18 |Size: 109 acres l Start Date: August 25, 2023 l Cause: Lightning l Containment: 90% Resources: 1 engine l 1 water tender |1 masticator | 1 excavator

Containment remains at 90% and with no additional growth on the fire.  Crews continue to patrol and monitor the line, mopping up the interior of the fire, and snuffing hot spots as they are found. 

Bedrock: Total Personnel: 158 | Size: 31,590 acres l Start Date: July 22, 2023 l Cause: under investigation l Containment: 90%

Resources: 6 engines l 4 crews l 5 bulldozers l 13 water tenders l 4 masticators l 3 helicopters l 1 skidder

Containment remains at 90% on Bedrock Fire and acreage remains unchanged.  Work with Resource Advisors (READ) continues to implement priority repair work based upon the READs input.  Backhauling of excess equipment has begun and suppression repair along roads continues.  As crews work on suppression repair, they are working towards a result of returning the affected area, as close as possible, to pre-fire conditions.

All Fires:  What does it mean to patrol and monitor the line?  Crews will work their way back and forth attentively over the length of the control line to prevent fire from crossing over the line, to suppress any spot fires, and to extinguish overlooked hotspots. 

Weather

Yesterday was the start to a drier warmer period which will last into the weekend.  Temperatures were up and humidities were down.  Today will continue the warmer and drier trend along with a light easterly flow.  This pattern is bringing a day of elevated fire weather conditions and a possibility of light to moderate of the fire.  

Evacuation Update

Linn County Evacuations: For the Lookout and Horse Creek fires, the Linn County Sheriff Offices announced an Evacuation Alert change.

• All LEVEL 1 (BE READY) and LEVEL 2 (BE SET) Evacuation Alert Levels are lifted completely.
• All LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Alerts are downgraded to a LEVEL 1 (BE READY) preparedness level.

Lane County Evacuations: There are no evacuation notices related to the Bedrock Fire. For the Lookout Fire additional reductions to many of the evacuation notices have been made. For the most specific guidance on evacuation level locations, please refer to the Lane County Wildland Evacuation Information web page: https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=19730823

Forest Closures: The closure order for the Lookout Fire was reduced on September 7.  Updated closures can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place on the Willamette National Forest. Visit the Willamette National Forest  Website to view current forest closures. Temporary Flight Restrictions remain in place over the Bedrock and Lookout fire areas.  

Smoke Outlook: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/4c92bc1a The Fire and Smoke Map (fire.airnow.gov) is another source for air quality information.   

Lookout Information Line: 541-215-6735 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Email: 2023.lookout@firenet.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LookoutFire2023 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orwif-lookout-fire  

Bedrock Fire Information: 541-414-6272 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Email: 2023.bedrock@firenet.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BedrockFire2023/

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-bedrock-fire

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Happy Camp Complex Daily Update

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

WEATHER:  A warming and drying trend will continue today through Friday, with hot and dry conditions extending to the weekend. Winds will begin shifting to the northeast during Wednesday's early morning hours and stay breezy throughout the day. Morning winds will be more easterly before shifting to the north beginning on Thursday. This pattern will persist through Saturday. An inversion is causing smoke to move slowly out of the valley.

WEST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT): Elliot (12,523 acres, 51%), Ufish (6,627 acres, 33%), Hancock (1,740 acres, 100%).

Current fire activity is mostly ground-based due to higher-than-typical live fuel moisture limiting fire spread into tree crowns. Today, work continues along the State Route 96 corridor. On the UFish Fire, tactical firing operations using Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/drone technology) will be utilized as needed. The Elliot Fire remains the most active on the north side, primarily low-intensity burning. Fire areas are being monitored by air resources and will be ready to respond, if necessary. 

EAST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT): Head (6,942 acres, 100%), Townsend (81 acres, 100%), Den (294 acres, 100%), Scott (1,886 acres, 100%), Lake (200, acres, 100%), King (2 acres, 100%)

Suppression repair work, patrolling, and hazard tree removal on several east-side fires are ongoing. All fires on the east side of the Complex will continue to be patrolled and observed daily by infrared flights to detect residual heat in the fire areas. Mop up is occurring on small areas where heat is detected on the Head Fire.

Due to fires on the Six Rivers Lighting Complex, the Happy Camp Complex, and additional fire activity occurring as far as the Canadian region, increased smoke can be expected in Happy Camp, Seiad Valley and surrounding communities. For more information on the Six Rivers Lightning Complex, go to http://www.linktr.ee/srffirepio. 

EVACUATIONS: View current Siskiyou County evacuation orders and warnings by visiting: https://community.zonehaven.com. Siskiyou County residents are encouraged to sign up for rapid emergency notifications using the CodeRED emergency alert system at: https://bit.ly/SiskiyouCodeRedEmergencyAlert.

CLOSURES AND DELAYS:

•            One-way traffic control is possible on Highway 96, 11.7 miles east of Scott River Rd to 13.7 miles east of Scott River Rd and from 0.4 miles west of Scott River Rd to 2.2 miles east of Scott River Rd. Motorists can expect delays in this area. For more information: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/. 

•            Two closure orders have been implemented in the Klamath National Forest:. Find more information at https://bit.ly/KlamathNFAlertsNotices. 

•            As hunting season begins, please be aware of area closures within national forests. Contact local Forest Service offices for specific information.

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: Higher humidity allowed crews to focus on remaining hot spots on the fires. Fire activity on the Elizabeth, Hwy 113, and Lions Camp Road Fires was very light yesterday with minimal reburn. There was continued activity on portions of the eastern and southwestern sides of the Tiger Island Fire, with fire crews continuing to monitor and suppress reburn areas and patrol containment lines, removing any needle cast. Crews will also be working to expand fire containment lines along fire perimeters. Excess resources from these fires will continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area.  Those resources remain available to respond to changes in fire activity on existing fires as needed.   

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 80% containment up from 75%| 264 personnel assigned, down 8 

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment up from 80% | 77 personnel assigned, down 25 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 19 personnel assigned, up 11 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 73% containment | 30 personnel assigned, down 7 

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

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

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: Today will experience a mix of cloud and sun with the possibility for scattered showers in the morning. More substantial rain over the fires likely won’t occur until later in the afternoon, if at all. This trend will continue through tomorrow. Afternoon thunderstorms could cause strong erratic winds, increasing the chances of new fire starts. Even without rainfall directly over the fire area, with the increased overall humidity, there is a reduced potential for reburn today.  

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: Higher humidity allowed crews to focus on remaining hot spots on the fires. Fire activity on the Elizabeth, Hwy 113, and Lions Camp Road Fires was very light yesterday with minimal reburn. There was continued activity on portions of the eastern and southwestern sides of the Tiger Island Fire, with fire crews continuing to monitor and suppress reburn areas and patrol containment lines, removing any needle cast. Crews will also be working to expand fire containment lines along fire perimeters. Excess resources from these fires will continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area.  Those resources remain available to respond to changes in fire activity on existing fires as needed.   

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 80% containment up from 75%| 264 personnel assigned, down 8 

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment up from 80% | 77 personnel assigned, down 25 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 19 personnel assigned, up 11 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 73% containment | 30 personnel assigned, down 7 

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

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

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: Today will experience a mix of cloud and sun with the possibility for scattered showers in the morning. More substantial rain over the fires likely won’t occur until later in the afternoon, if at all. This trend will continue through tomorrow. Afternoon thunderstorms could cause strong erratic winds, increasing the chances of new fire starts. Even without rainfall directly over the fire area, with the increased overall humidity, there is a reduced potential for reburn today.  

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: Higher humidity allowed crews to focus on remaining hot spots on the fires. Fire activity on the Elizabeth, Hwy 113, and Lions Camp Road Fires was very light yesterday with minimal reburn. There was continued activity on portions of the eastern and southwestern sides of the Tiger Island Fire, with fire crews continuing to monitor and suppress reburn areas and patrol containment lines, removing any needle cast. Crews will also be working to expand fire containment lines along fire perimeters. Excess resources from these fires will continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area.  Those resources remain available to respond to changes in fire activity on existing fires as needed.   

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 80% containment up from 75%| 264 personnel assigned, down 8 

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment up from 80% | 77 personnel assigned, down 25 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 19 personnel assigned, up 11 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 73% containment | 30 personnel assigned, down 7 

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

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

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: Today will experience a mix of cloud and sun with the possibility for scattered showers in the morning. More substantial rain over the fires likely won’t occur until later in the afternoon, if at all. This trend will continue through tomorrow. Afternoon thunderstorms could cause strong erratic winds, increasing the chances of new fire starts. Even without rainfall directly over the fire area, with the increased overall humidity, there is a reduced potential for reburn today.  

A flood watch is in effect for burn areas in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Carson National Forest from noon through late night. Residents should be aware of potential debris flows and monitor forecasts for flood warnings. Be prepared to take action should flooding develop and move to higher ground.

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: Higher humidity allowed crews to focus on remaining hot spots on the fires. Fire activity on the Elizabeth, Hwy 113, and Lions Camp Road Fires was very light yesterday with minimal reburn. There was continued activity on portions of the eastern and southwestern sides of the Tiger Island Fire, with fire crews continuing to monitor and suppress reburn areas and patrol containment lines, removing any needle cast. Crews will also be working to expand fire containment lines along fire perimeters. Excess resources from these fires will continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area.  Those resources remain available to respond to changes in fire activity on existing fires as needed.   

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 80% containment up from 75%| 264 personnel assigned, down 8 

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

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

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment up from 80% | 77 personnel assigned, down 25 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 19 personnel assigned, up 11 

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

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 73% containment | 30 personnel assigned, down 7 

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

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

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: Today will experience a mix of cloud and sun with the possibility for scattered showers in the morning. More substantial rain over the fires likely won’t occur until later in the afternoon, if at all. This trend will continue through tomorrow. Afternoon thunderstorms could cause strong erratic winds, increasing the chances of new fire starts. Even without rainfall directly over the fire area, with the increased overall humidity, there is a reduced potential for reburn today.