Вторая группа по ликвидации происшествий в районе Скалистых гор 

Джаред Хон (Jared Hohn), Руководитель работ по ликвидации чрезвычайной ситуации 

Сообщение о безопасности: поскольку сезон охоты официально открыт, будьте внимательны так как в лесу работают пожарные. 

Текущая ситуация: Уровень стабилизации в комплексе остается 12%, его общая площадь составляет 657 акров, задействовано 395 человек. Сегодня пожарные будут внимательно следить за погодой: температура воздуха поднимется до 80 градусов. Влажность упадет почти до критического уровня (20%), а сочетание этих двух факторов может усилить пожар и задымление. 

В филиале I/дивизионе C/F в нынешних условиях не ожидается, что пожар на горе Грасси (Grassy Mountain) будет угрожать общественной или частной инфраструктуре. Его расположение на северной стороне снижает вероятность более теплой и сухой погодой. Пожарные будут патрулировать все пожары с помощью наземных или воздушных ресурсов, чтобы выявить изменения в поведении пожара и принять соответствующие меры. Вчера при пожарах на горе Аллен (Allen Mountain), Кугар-Гэп (Cougar Gap) и Берри (Berry) не было обнаружено дыма или других признаков очагов возгорания. Оперативная группа продолжает следить за всеми пожарами в этом филиале. 

В филиале II/дивизионе L бригады выявляют и тушат горячие точки на участках Адамс-Форк (Adams Fork), Джекпот (Jackpot) и Миссия (Mission), где очаги возгорания скрыты под глубокими слоями пыли и торфяного мха. В течение следующих нескольких дней группа защиты сооружений будет находиться в окрестностях пожара в Джекпоте и Учебном центре Cispus, чтобы провести оценку и разработать планы по защите домов и построек в этом районе. 

В филиале II/дивизионе W бригады, работавшие на пожарах Спенсер-Кварц (Spenser Quartz) и Снэгтус (Snagtooth), завершили чистку старых лесозаготовительных дорог. Машина для утилизации кустарников удаляет дополнительную растительность для того чтобы расширить дороги. Эта территория содержит множество опасностей для пожарных, в том числе стоящие мертвые деревья (коряги) и почти вертикальную каменистую местность. 

Двадцать пожаров либо потушены, либо находятся в статусе патрулирования. Экипажи продолжают посещать эти районы, чтобы убедиться, что все остаточные очаги возгорания находятся под контролем, экипажи используют поддержку с воздуха, например, полеты IAA и UAS. Мы также используем пилотируемые самолеты, обладающие инфракрасными и другими оптическими возможностями. Тепловидение может помочь обнаружить на земле источники тепла, которые необходимо потушить. Напоминание общественности! Использование частных дронов в зоне пожара запрещено в соответствии с временными ограничениями на полеты (TFR) к северу и югу от US-12. Поступая так, вы рискуете замедлить успех, которого уже достигли пожарные. 

Ограничения по пожару: Действуют ограничения по пожару. В национальном лесу Гиффорд Пинчот (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) запрещено разжигать костры – разрешено использовать только ямы для костра, печи и фонари, работающие на пропане. Дополнительную информацию можно получить на сайте лесничества по адресу: 

Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Fire Management (usda.gov). Решение об отмене или сохранении ограничений на пожар зависит от таких факторов, как текущие и ожидаемые погодные условия, влажность очагов возгорания, уровень пожарной активности и наличие средств пожаротушения для реагирования на дополнительные возгорания. 

Информация о погоде и дыме: Утром ожидается туман в долине, который затем прояснится в преимущественно солнечный день. Мы ожидаем, что температура в долине составит около 80 градусов, что является резким повышением температуры за последние несколько дней. В этих условиях мы можем ожидать увеличения интенсивности возгорания, что может привести к задымлению воздуха. 

Закрытия: В связи с продолжающейся пожарной активностью в районе пожара Снэгтус (Snagtooth) следующие дороги и тропы закрыты для публики для уменьшения воздействия и обеспечения общественной безопасности: Forest Roads 9300 и 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (от Элк-Пасс/Elk Pass до пересечения с Саммит-Прери/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. Forest Road 8410 закрыта для пожарных и общественной безопасности в районе Pothole Fire, а Forest Road 78 временно закрыта между перекрестками 7802 и 2278 из-за попадания на проезжую часть опасного мусора. 

Временные ограничения полетов: Действуют два временных ограничения на полеты (TRFs): один расположен к северу от US-12 до национального парка Маунт-Рейнир (Mount Rainier National Park), а новый TRF к югу от US-12 включает пожары Снэгтус (Snagtooth) и Спенсер-Кварц (Spencer Quartz). Противопожарное авиационное реагирование прекращается или задерживается в случае проникновения несанкционированного воздушного судна в TRF. Временные ограничения на полеты также распространяются на беспилотные авиационные системы и дроны. Если ты полетишь, то мы не сможем! Узнайте больше о том, как безопасно и ответственно использовать дроны на сайте Home - Know Before You Fly. 

 Acres: 85,708

Contención: 20%

Causa: Relámpagos

Fecha de inicio:  15 de Ago 2023

Recursos: 48 equipos de bomberos, 98 camiones de bomberos, 10 helicópteros, 4 drones, 37 tipos de maquinaria contra incendio y 30 trocas de agua

Personal: 2,091

ANUNCIO: Pacific Power planea regenerar su línea eléctrica principal hoy sábado entre el mediodía y las 2 p.m. Anticipa restablecer la energía residencial de forma gradual el domingo (más información: https://tinyurl.com/4rtjvh2f).

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: El viernes, los bomberos de la mitad sur del incendio Kelly continuaron implementando tácticas directas e indirectas de extinción de incendios mientras el manto, la vegetación y los combustibles muertos y caídos se secan gradualmente hasta el punto de que pueden comenzar las operaciones de incendio. En el perímetro sur del incendio, los helicópteros ayudaron a un equipo de expertos lanzando agua en los puntos críticos que luego el equipo extinguió con herramientas manuales. A lo largo de la autopista 199, helicópteros lanzaron agua donde el fuego se arrastra y arde en zonas de árboles verdes no quemados. Las tiradas de agua, que probablemente volverán a ocurrir el sábado, mantendrán el fuego bajo control, evitando que gane fuerzas hasta que los equipos terrenales puedan introducir fuego de baja intensidad si es necesario. Se están llevando a cabo varias operaciones de astillamiento a lo largo de las carreteras que servirán como elementos de contención durante las operaciones de incendio la próxima semana.

CLIMA Y COMPORTAMIENTO DEL INCENDIO: El incendio Kelly estuvo mínimamente activo el viernes y las áreas de calor permanecen aisladas y dispersas dentro del perímetro del incendio. Sin embargo, tras varios días de pleno sol, el fuego empieza a producir más humo, sobre todo en las zonas donde se están consumiendo numerosos tocones y grandes troncos. En las zonas previstas para las operaciones de quema, la vegetación cercana al suelo, que facilita la propagación del fuego de baja intensidad, permanece demasiado húmeda. Se requiere paciencia con esta tendencia al calentamiento y la sequía: es gradual pero prolongada, y como no se esperan lluvias durante al menos diez días, los bomberos confían en que la próxima semana traerá oportunidades para llevar a cabo las operaciones de incendio y resultará en un aumento de la contención del fuego.

CIERRES: La autopista 199 está abierta; sin embargo, se esperan largas demoras. El tráfico pilotado se reduce a un carril donde las cuadrillas están cortando árboles peligrosos y reparando la carretera dañada por el incendio entre Sandy Beach (cerca de la milla 21) y Oregon Mountain Road (cerca de la milla 31).  

Los caminos, senderos y sitios de recreación del Bosque Nacional Seis Ríos en las cercanías del complejo están cerrados (Orden Forestal No. 10-23-06). Vea el mapa de Orden y cierre en el sitio web del Bosque: tinyurl.com/4atens8c.

EVACUACIONES: Las órdenes de evacuación de Nivel 2 (Listos) y Nivel 1 (Prepárense) del Condado de Del Norte siguen vigentes. Vea el mapa de evacuación interactivo en línea para obtener la información de evacuación más actualizada: tinyurl.com/yp3d99sr

HUMO Y CALIDAD DEL AIRE: Una perspectiva de humo diaria con información actual y esperada sobre la calidad del aire está disponible aquí: tinyurl.com/2ya8z42f

INFORMACIÓN SOBRE INCENDIOS: 

Email: 2023.SmithRiverComplex@firenet.gov (South and North)

Phones: 707-383-9727 (South), 541-801-3495 (North)

Facebook: facebook.com/SixRiversNF

FIRE UPDATE

Saturday September 9, 2023

Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 318-239-9263  

Email: 2023.TigerIsland@firenet.gov
InciWeb:

Tiger Island Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-tiger-island-fire

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

Lions Camp Road Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-lions-camp-road-fire

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

Facebook:

Tiger Island Fire: https://www.facebook.com/TigerIslandFire

Hwy 113 & Lions Camp Road Fire: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp

Elizabeth Fire: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethFireLa

This morning we welcome the Southern Area Blue Incident Management Team, who will begin managing these fires at 0700 tomorrow, September 10th.

Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban:  As a reminder, the active State Fire Marshal’s Office’s burn ban order prohibiting ALL private burning, with no limitations, remains in effect. As does the corresponding burn ban from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry prohibiting all agricultural burning, including but not limited to prescribed burning. However, Louisiana residents can resume outdoor cooking with safety measures in place. See http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf for more information. The use of open flames in fire pits, campfires, barrels, bonfires, burn piles, and like open burning is still prohibited. Citations and arrests ARE happening across this state in partnership with local and state law enforcement agencies. 

Fire Name  Acreage  Personnel

Tiger Island  31,083  289  

Hwy 113  7,189  106

Lions Camp Road  785  12

Elizabeth  940  36

Personnel and Equipment:  

Tiger Island: 1 Type-2 Crew; 20 Type-6 Engines; 1 Dozer; 1 Type-2 Tractor Plow Unit; 7 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units; 3 Water Tenders; 3 Ambulances.

Hwy 113: 1 Type-1 Crew; 17 Type-6 Engines; 7 Type-2 Tractor Plow Units; 8 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units; 2 Water Tenders.

Lions Camp Road: 1 Type-6 Engine; 3 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units and 1 Ambulance.

Elizabeth: 7 Type-6 Engines; 6 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units; 1 Water Tender and 1 Ambulance.

Air Resources Assigned to all Fires: 5 Helicopters and 2 Air Attacks.

Additional support is being provided to all fires by Parish authorities and departments, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Sheriff’s offices, and the Offices of Emergency Preparedness.

Tiger Island Fire: The Tiger Island Fire was first reported on Tuesday, August 22nd. The fire is located East of Merryville, south of Hwy 190, SW of DeRidder and North of Singer. The fire is burning in pine plantations of multiple ages. Heavy residual fuels because of Hurricane Laura in 2020 exist and contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Operations: The Tiger Island Fire is currently 71% contained. Yesterday, high wind gusts promoted active fire behavior and interior reburn. Infrared (IR) imagery showed hotspots in the north end of the fire, so crews will target that area for mop up today. Mitigating needlecast on firelines continues to be a priority as interior reburn increases. Crews will continue to break up and expose heat within dozer berms and search for new hotspots from yesterday’s lighting strikes.

Hwy 113 Fire: Located 14 miles northwest of Oakdale. This fire is burning in loblolly pines and hardwoods.

Operations:  The Hwy 113 fire is currently 63% contained. Yesterday, there was increased needlecast from the afternoon wind gusts, causing crews to focus on clearing firelines of pine needles. Rain showers have continued to make access to firelines difficult. Today, crews will focus on improving line and mopping up hotspots, especially using utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to access the Tenmile Creek area on the north and south end of the fire area and will assess the creekbed for necessary repairs.

Lions Camp Road: Five miles northwest of Leesville. This fire is burning in southern rough, timber and brush.

Operations: The Lions Camp Road Fire is currently 83% contained. Yesterday, the afternoon winds led to increased fire activity and reburn within the fire interior. Today, crews will continue to mitigate needlecast and patrol firelines for hotspots to mop up. Crews will continue to work toward the goal of mopping up all heat within 100 feet of the fireline.

Elizabeth: Located in southwest Rapides Parish. The fire is south of Ten Mile Road and northeast of state Louisiana Hwy 462.

Operations:  The Elizabeth Fire is 72% contained. Yesterday, crews continued mop up around the fireline. Needlecast is beginning to occur across the fire area. The Tenmile Creek bottom in the northwest corner of the fire area is holding the most heat, so crews will focus on mopping up that section with UTVs.

Weather and Fire Behavior: A cold front pushed through the area overnight, reducing heat from extreme levels to highs in the mid-90s. Relative humidity will remain higher throughout the day, dropping to the mid 40’s at the lowest. There is a 15-20% chance of storms this afternoon, and drier air will come in over the weekend, reducing relative humidities to 25-30% on Sunday. Vegetation moisture is still at critical levels, and needlecast across all four fires is adding to reburn potential. Dozer berms are still holding heat and will be a priority for mop up across all four fires.

Air Quality: Increasing smoke today due to smoke from Canada wildfires moving as far south as the Gulf of Mexico. From local fires expect light smoke in the vicinity of large fuels that continue to smolder. New ignitions or reburn in areas where heavy needlecast is present could lead to additional smoke. Communities should experience moderate air quality today with periods of unhealthy for sensitive groups. For real time air quality information see EPA's Fire and Smoke Map: 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. This is necessary to protect aerial operations. If you fly, we can’t. If there are drone intrusions into the Temporary Flight Restrictions, we must ground all aircraft. 

FIRE UPDATE

Saturday September 9, 2023

Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 318-239-9263  

Email: 2023.TigerIsland@firenet.gov
InciWeb:

Tiger Island Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-tiger-island-fire

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

Lions Camp Road Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-lions-camp-road-fire

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

Facebook:

Tiger Island Fire: https://www.facebook.com/TigerIslandFire

Hwy 113 & Lions Camp Road Fire: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp

Elizabeth Fire: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethFireLa

This morning we welcome the Southern Area Blue Incident Management Team, who will begin managing these fires at 0700 tomorrow, September 10th.

Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban:  As a reminder, the active State Fire Marshal’s Office’s burn ban order prohibiting ALL private burning, with no limitations, remains in effect. As does the corresponding burn ban from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry prohibiting all agricultural burning, including but not limited to prescribed burning. However, Louisiana residents can resume outdoor cooking with safety measures in place. See http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf for more information. The use of open flames in fire pits, campfires, barrels, bonfires, burn piles, and like open burning is still prohibited. Citations and arrests ARE happening across this state in partnership with local and state law enforcement agencies. 

Fire Name  Acreage  Personnel

Tiger Island  31,083  289

Hwy 113  7,189  106

Lions Camp Road  785  12

Elizabeth  940  36

Personnel and Equipment:  

Tiger Island: 1 Type-2 Crew; 20 Type-6 Engines; 1 Dozer; 1 Type-2 Tractor Plow Unit; 7 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units; 3 Water Tenders; 3 Ambulances.

Hwy 113: 1 Type-1 Crew; 17 Type-6 Engines; 7 Type-2 Tractor Plow Units; 8 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units; 2 Water Tenders.

Lions Camp Road: 1 Type-6 Engine; 3 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units and 1 Ambulance.

Elizabeth: 7 Type-6 Engines; 6 Type-3 Tractor Plow Units; 1 Water Tender and 1 Ambulance.

Air Resources Assigned to all Fires: 5 Helicopters and 2 Air Attacks.

Additional support is being provided to all fires by Parish authorities and departments, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Sheriff’s offices, and the Offices of Emergency Preparedness.

Tiger Island Fire: The Tiger Island Fire was first reported on Tuesday, August 22nd. The fire is located East of Merryville, south of Hwy 190, SW of DeRidder and North of Singer. The fire is burning in pine plantations of multiple ages. Heavy residual fuels because of Hurricane Laura in 2020 exist and contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Operations: The Tiger Island Fire is currently 71% contained. Yesterday, high wind gusts promoted active fire behavior and interior reburn. Infrared (IR) imagery showed hotspots in the north end of the fire, so crews will target that area for mop up today. Mitigating needlecast on firelines continues to be a priority as interior reburn increases. Crews will continue to break up and expose heat within dozer berms and search for new hotspots from yesterday’s lighting strikes.

Hwy 113 Fire: Located 14 miles northwest of Oakdale. This fire is burning in loblolly pines and hardwoods.

Operations:  The Hwy 113 fire is currently 63% contained. Yesterday, there was increased needlecast from the afternoon wind gusts, causing crews to focus on clearing firelines of pine needles. Rain showers have continued to make access to firelines difficult. Today, crews will focus on improving line and mopping up hotspots, especially using utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to access the Tenmile Creek area on the north and south end of the fire area and will assess the creekbed for necessary repairs.

Lions Camp Road: Five miles northwest of Leesville. This fire is burning in southern rough, timber and brush.

Operations: The Lions Camp Road Fire is currently 83% contained. Yesterday, the afternoon winds led to increased fire activity and reburn within the fire interior. Today, crews will continue to mitigate needlecast and patrol firelines for hotspots to mop up. Crews will continue to work toward the goal of mopping up all heat within 100 feet of the fireline.

Elizabeth: Located in southwest Rapides Parish. The fire is south of Ten Mile Road and northeast of state Louisiana Hwy 462.

Operations:  The Elizabeth Fire is 72% contained. Yesterday, crews continued mop up around the fireline. Needlecast is beginning to occur across the fire area. The Tenmile Creek bottom in the northwest corner of the fire area is holding the most heat, so crews will focus on mopping up that section with UTVs.

Weather and Fire Behavior: A cold front pushed through the area overnight, reducing heat from extreme levels to highs in the mid-90s. Relative humidity will remain higher throughout the day, dropping to the mid 40’s at the lowest. There is a 15-20% chance of storms this afternoon, and drier air will come in over the weekend, reducing relative humidities to 25-30% on Sunday. Vegetation moisture is still at critical levels, and needlecast across all four fires is adding to reburn potential. Dozer berms are still holding heat and will be a priority for mop up across all four fires.

Air Quality: Increasing smoke today due to smoke from Canada wildfires moving as far south as the Gulf of Mexico. From local fires expect light smoke in the vicinity of large fuels that continue to smolder. New ignitions or reburn in areas where heavy needlecast is present could lead to additional smoke. Communities should experience moderate air quality today with periods of unhealthy for sensitive groups. For real time air quality information see EPA's Fire and Smoke Map: 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. This is necessary to protect aerial operations. If you fly, we can’t. If there are drone intrusions into the Temporary Flight Restrictions, we must ground all aircraft. 

Fire Update

2023 SRF Lightning Complex & Redwood Lightning Complex

Saturday, September 9, 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 10 of the 20 fires currently being managed as part of the Complexes. The remaining 10 fires are listed in the accompanying Complex Overview. Those fires, totaling 1,748 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 18,184 acres and overall containment is 23%. The uncontained fires described below total 16,436 acres. Hog Fire and Lost Fire are in Redwood National and State Parks. All other fires described in this update are in Six Rivers National Forest. A total of 956 personnel are assigned to the incident. Recent rains have brought a change in the fire environment. Fire modeling experts predict there is a low probability these fires will grow significantly for the remainder of the season. Current fire, weather, and fuels conditions are approaching optimal for using carefully managed fire as a tool to remove excess fuels from the landscape. Agency administrators and fire managers, in consultation with tribal leaders, are considering proactive options for reducing fuels to lessen future fire likelihood in the area. A firing group has been assembled to take advantage of strategic firing opportunities throughout the Complex as conditions allow.

Hog Fire (0.01 acres) – This fire is contained. After today, it will no longer appear in this summary of uncontained fires, but it will be listed in the Complex Overview.

Lost Fire (740 acres, 68% contained) – Crews have now completed fireline construction around all of the fire perimeter except a small portion in the northwest corner of the fire. Suppression repair work, such as recontouring dozer and hand lines and reconditioning roads, is in progress. This work is being completed by hand crews assisted by two excavators and a grader. Backhaul of unneeded equipment is ongoing.

Pearch Fire (5210 acres, 8% contained) – The southern end of the fire in Divisions Z and J is contained, and crews continue to patrol and further secure this area. An area of heat remains on the east side of the fire near Butler Creek. Yesterday, a check line was built around an 80-90 acre pocket of unburned fuels in the western part of the fire, and strategic firing operations were implemented to reduce fuels in this area. Operations were partially successful, although fuels beneath the top layer of surface litter remain moist from recent rains. A chipper is removing slash from an indirect line/road near the southwest corner of the fire. The structure protection group continues daily checks of hoses, sprinklers, and other structure equipment in the area, and unneeded equipment is being backhauled. A night shift of engines continues to work the fire.

Bluff #1 (2112 acres, 26% contained) and Mosquito (2604 acres, 24% contained) Fires – Hand crews, dozers, masticators, and chippers have been working continuously since the early days of these two fires to construct a containment “box” of direct and indirect containment lines around the fires. This work is now almost complete. Fire managers plan to complete the objective of full suppression of these fires, while also performing landscape-level reduction of excess fuels to lessen the presence or intensity of future fires, by initiating a plan of strategic firing operations within this containment box. This work will begin as soon as fuels have dried sufficiently from recent rains to carry fire. This is expected to occur within the next day or two. Implementation of the plan will be slow and methodical over multiple days to allow monitoring of effectiveness and make adjustments as needed. Residents can expect to see more smoke during these firing operations. This is an expected result and not an indicator that the fires have escaped or present a danger. This operation has been carefully planned and coordinated with cooperating agencies and tribal leaders. Work on these two fires, as well as others in the Complex, is being closely coordinated with tribal resource advisors to ensure that important cultural and historical resources are being protected.

Blue Creek #2 (3267 acres, 0% contained), Marlow (1554 acres, 0% contained), and Copper (871 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 significant movement of these fires is not expected.

Monument (2 acres, 0% contained) and Let er-Buck (75 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 little to no fire growth has been observed.

Weather: Stable weather will continue today with morning valley clouds giving way to mostly sunny skies. Highs will range from the 70s on upper slopes to around 90 on valley floors. Winds will be light from the southwest on ridges and diurnally driven on lower slopes. The forecast remains dry into next week.

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

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Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two
Jared Hohn, Incident Commander

Safety Message: With hunting season officially open, please be aware of firefighters working in the forest.

Current Situation: The Cowlitz Complex remains 12% contained with a total of 657 acres and 395 personnel.  Firefighters will be closely monitoring the weather today with temperatures in the 80s. The humidity will drop to near critical levels to 20%, and the combination of these two factors could increase fire behavior and smoke.

In Branch I/Division C/F, under current conditions, the Grassy Mountain fire is not expected to threaten public or private infrastructure. Its location on a north-facing aspect reduces the potential of the warmer, drier weather. Firefighters will patrol all fires by ground or air resources to identify changes in fire behavior and implement appropriate actions. No smoke or other evidence of heat was detected yesterday on the Allen Mountain, Cougar Gap, and Berry fires.  A task force continues  monitoring all fires in this branch.

In Branch II/Division L, crews are identifying and extinguishing hot spots on the Adams Fork, Jackpot, and Mission fires, where heat has been hidden within deep duff and peat moss layers. During the next several days, a structure protection group will be in neighborhoods near the Jackpot fire and the Cispus Learning Center to conduct assessments and develop plans for protecting area homes and buildings.

In Branch II/Division W, crews on the Spencer Quartz and Snagtooth fires completed brushing old logging roads. A masticator is removing additional vegetation to widen roads.  This area contains multiple hazards to firefighters, including standing dead trees – snags – and nearly vertical rocky terrain.

Twenty fires are either out or in patrol status. Crews continue to visit those areas to ensure all residual heat remains in control lines, using air support like IAA flights and UAS.  We also use manned aircraft that have infrared and other optical capabilities. Thermal imaging can help locate heat sources on the ground that need to be extinguished. A reminder to the public!  Private drone use is prohibited within the fire area under temporary flight restrictions (TFR) north and south of US-12.  By doing so, you risk slowing down the success the firefighters have already accomplished.

Fire Restrictions: Fire Restrictions remain in effect. Campfires are prohibited across the Gifford Pinchot National Forest – only propane-fueled fire pits, stoves and lanterns are allowed. Additional information is available on the forest’s website at Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Fire Management (usda.gov). The decision to lift or maintain fire restrictions depends on factors such as current and expected weather conditions, fuel moisture, the level of fire activity, and the availability of firefighting resources to respond to additional ignitions.

Weather & Smoke Information: Expect valley fog in the morning, turning into clear skies and a mostly sunny day. We expect a temperature of low 80’s in the valley, which is a sharp increase in the temperature from the past few days. Under these conditions we can expect an increase in fire behavior which may lead to smoke in the air.

Closures: In anticipation of ongoing fire activity in the vicinity of the Snagtooth Fire the following roads and trails are closed to the public to reduce exposure and help ensure public safety: Forest Roads 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. Forest Road 8410 is closed for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Pothole Fire, and Forest Road 78 is temporarily closed between the 7802 junction and the 2278 junction due to hazardous debris rolling out onto the roadway.

Temporary Flight Restrictions:  Two TFRs are in effect, one located north of US-12 to Mount Rainier National Park, and a new TFR south of US-12 to include Snagtooth and Spencer Quartz fires.  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.  If you fly, we can't! Learn more about how to use drones safely and responsibly at Home-Know Before You Fly.

Acres: 85,708

Containment: 20 percent

Cause: lightning

Start Date: Aug 15, 2023

Resources: 48 crews, 98 engines, 10 helicopters, 4 drones, 16 dozers, 19 masticators,

2 skid steers, 30 water tenders

Total Personnel: 2,091

ANNOUNCEMENT: Pacific Power plans to regenerate its main power line between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday. It anticipates restoring residential power in a phased approach Sunday (more information: tinyurl.com/4rtjvh2f).

CURRENT SITUATION: On Friday, firefighters on the southern half of the Kelly Fire continued to implement direct and indirect fire-suppression tactics while the duff, vegetation, and dead and down fuels gradually dry out to the point that firing operations can commence. On the fire’s southern perimeter, helicopters assisted a hotshot crew by dropping water on hotspots that the crew then further extinguished using hand tools. Along Highway 199, helicopters conducted water drops where the fire is creeping and smoldering in pockets of unburned, green trees. The water drops—which will likely occur again Saturday—will keep the fire in check, preventing it from gaining energy until ground crews can introduce low-intensity fire if necessary. Several chipping operations are underway along roads that will serve as containment features during next week’s firing operations.

FIRE BEHAVIOR AND WEATHER: The Kelly Fire was only minimally active Friday, and areas of heat remain isolated and scattered within the fire perimeter. However, after several days of full sun, the fire is starting to produce more smoke, particularly in areas where numerous stumps and large logs are being consumed. In the areas slated for burning operations, the vegetation near the ground—which facilitates low-intensity fire spread—remains too moist. Patience is required with this warming, drying trend: it is gradual but prolonged, and with no rain expected for at least ten days, firefighters are confident that next week will bring opportunities to conduct the firing operations, resulting in an increase in containment.

CLOSURES: Highway 199 is open; however, expect lengthy delays. Piloted traffic is reduced to one lane where crews are cutting hazard trees and repairing the fire-damaged roadway between Sandy Beach (near milepost 21) and Oregon Mountain Road (near milepost 31).

Six Rivers National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites in the vicinity of the complex are closed (Forest Order No. 10-23-06). View the Order and closure map on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/4atens8c.

EVACUATIONS: Del Norte County Level 2 (Get Set) and Level 1 (Get Ready) evacuation orders remain in effect. View the interactive evacuation map online for the most current evacuation information: tinyurl.com/yp3d99sr.

AIR QUALITY: A daily Smoke Outlook with current and expected air-quality information is available here: tinyurl.com/yb29zy6f

FIRE INFORMATION:                                                                                                   

Email: 2023.SmithRiverComplex@firenet.gov (South and North)

Phones: 707-383-9727 (South), 541-801-3495 (North)

Facebook: facebook.com/SixRiversNF

Fire crews this morning are continuing to take suppression actions and make good progress on the El Valle Fire, which is located near the communities of El Valle and Las Trampas between Forest Service roads 207 and 714. The estimated size remains between 200 and 400 acres with no containment. An overnight infrared flight to more accurately measure the fire’s size was not able to occur. 

Evacuation statuses and closures remain in place. 

Crews and dozers today will continue to work on containment lines between the fire’s edge and El Valle, as well as Highway 76. 10 engines, three dozers and one hotshot crew are on scene, with more ground resources on order and en route. Assigned air resources are two type 1 helicopters, four large air tankers, one lead plane and one air attack.  

Similar fire behavior is expected today, which may produce more visible smoke. Weather is forecasted to be similar to yesterday, with high temperatures in the low to mid 80s, minimum humidities of 12-16% and light winds becoming 5-10 mph in the afternoon. Isolated dry thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon, causing localized gusty, erratic winds with a small chance of precipitation. The full National Weather Service Spot Forecast is available online. 

The fire was first reported at 12:49 p.m. on Sep. 8. Its cause remains under investigation. 

The public can check for fire updates on InciWeb, Carson National Forest social media (Facebook, X) and New Mexico Fire Information. 

South Fork Complex Update
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Fire Information: 530-330-5450, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov
Linktree: linktr.ee/southforkcomplex2023

3-9 Fire: 2,840 acres with 70% 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 80% overall containment for the South Fork Complex
A total of 614 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident.

3-9 Fire - Fire behavior primarily consists of smoldering with slight flare-up potential as temperatures increase and humidity decreases. Isolated hot spots continue throughout the interior of the fire perimeter. Aircraft will continue to support fire suppression efforts today with water dropping missions. Crews will continue mopping up any hot spots with tools      and water from hose lays along the lines. Along the eastern flank of the fire, crews continued to make good progress west of the Berry-Summit-Mad River Road. Firefighters continued to strengthen the containment lines along the northern and western portions of the fire yesterday. Crews will continue to work diligently to complete the remaining portions of open line and focus on strengthening these lines by mopping up well into the burn area to ensure there is no threat of roll out or escape.

The Pilot Fire is 100% contained. Crews will continue to patrol the fire perimeter to ensure that the fire remains within the containment lines. Suppression repair will continue along the fire perimeter.

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 benign weather pattern with high pressure off the west coast will continue for Saturday. Terrain driven winds will continue through Saturday with speeds of 15-18 mph. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s through the next couple of days. Minimum relative humidities are expected to be in the high 20% range.

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.

Hunting season is here! Know before you go! There are areas with high fire dangers or fire closures as a result of recent or ongoing wildfires. Use extreme caution and follow ALL fire restrictions while in the forest!

Keep in mind if you are planning to hunt on public lands:

- Know current fire restrictions or closures in effect! There are no campfires currently allowed in Gifford Pinchot National Forest- U.S. Forest Service. For more information, visit Fire Updates and Restrictions.

- People intending to hike near a fire area should remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. Respect road barricades and signs.

- You can expect to encounter firefighter traffic, dusty roads, and areas of smoke. Use caution and follow the designated speed limit when driving on roads.