Cowlitz Complex Update September 4 2023
Related Incident: Cowlitz Complex
Publication Type: News
Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two
Jared Hohn, Incident Commander
Current Situation: A total of 469 personnel are currently assigned to the Cowlitz Complex, which remains at 5% containment, with the size of the complex holding at 697 acres. The cool, wet weather conditions will help suppress fire behavior in the coming days.
As firefighters work in the extremely steep terrain of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, rocks and burning debris continue rolling downhill and exiting fire perimeters. This is not only a hazard to firefighters on the line, but also a risk for creating new spot fires that could become evident later when conditions dry out.
In Branch 1/Division C, Carlton Ridge, Berry, and Deer Creek fires are now in monitor and patrol status. Crews are in place on the Skate, Silver, Yew, and Pothole fires, making good progress under the cool, humid conditions yesterday.
In Branch1/Division F, the South Fork, Davis Creek, and Davis Mountain fires are in monitor and patrol status. Work is progressing on the Willame Fire, and if weather allows, a rappel crew may drop into the Grassy Mountain Fire area to create a helispot to facilitate access and egress for hotshot crews.
In Branch 2/Division L, the Twin Sisters Fire is in monitor and patrol status. Additional firefighters that were working on the Carlton Ridge and Deer Creek fires have been moved to the Adams Fork and Jackpot Creek fires. Crews are expected to be inserted on the Mission fire today to begin taking suppression actions.
In Branch 2/Division W, the McCoy Creek Fire is in patrol status, while another crew is moving in to work the Bear Creek Fire. The Quartz Junior fire continues to be worked by rappelers. Fire managers are working with the local resources to address the best access options for the Snagtooth and Spencer Quartz fires.
Fire Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are 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 a variety of factors including 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: Today will be overcast with drizzle moving into the area around noon. The forecast calls for continued wet conditions and cooler temperatures through Tuesday, which will help keep fire behavior and smoke production minimal.
Closures: In anticipation of ongoing fire activity in the vicinity of the Snagtooth Fire the following roads and trails will be closed to the public to reduce exposure and help ensure public safety: Forest Roads 9300 and 9341 (currently off limits), 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 #3 A, Quartz #5 B, Quartz #5 C (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80 A. Forest Road 8410 is closed for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Pothole Fire. 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: The temporary flight restrictions (TFR) is in effect between Highway 12 and Mount Rainier National Park. 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.
Flat Fire and Anvil Fire Morning Update 09042023
Related Incident: Flat FireAnvil Fire
Publication Type: News
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Flat Fire Activity
Size: 34,242 acres Start Date: July 15, 2023 Point of origin: 2 miles southeast of Agness, OR
Containment: 70% Total personnel: 376
Resources: 6 crews, 3 helicopters, 12 engines, 4 water tenders, 11 pieces of heavy equipment
Fire crews are still doing suppression repair and working with Resource Advisors around some culturally sensitive areas. On the north perimeter the focus is around Raspberry Mountain and on the eastern side near Game Lake. Suppression repair may include pulling in berms from heavy equipment lines with excavators and hand crews, installing water bars, re-seeding disturbed areas, chipping branches and small trees, and other repair work. Unburned fuel pockets continue to burn out, and there is the potential for some re-burn where vegetation still holds dried leaves. Firefighters are patrolling and monitoring around the fire perimeter and keeping an eye on the eastern, uncontained side. Initial Attack resources are staged and ready to assist the Forest if needed.
Anvil Fire Activity
Size: 299 acres Start Date: August 25, 2023 Point of origin: 8 miles east of Port Orford, OR
Containment: 0% Total personnel: 117
Resources: 4 crews, 1 helicopter, 5 engines, 3 water tenders, 1 piece of heavy equipment
A break in the weather allowed fire managers to conduct multiple reconnaissance flights over the Anvil Fire yesterday. They identified several ridges close to the fire’s edge for potential direct attack (building fireline at the fire’s edge). Today, firefighters will hike in and ground truth those areas for feasibility and safety of implementation. Helicopters dropped water on the western edge yesterday to slow fire spread. The drops were done methodically, from the bottom of the drainage towards the top, to minimize rollout, which can cause additional fire spread. Rollout occurs when burning logs, stumps, and other forest debris rolls downhill, starting spot fires and posing a risk to firefighters. Fire managers are identifying indirect lines (creating a fireline a distance from the fire’s edge with a higher probability of success and lower risk to firefighters) and developing an implementation plan. Firefighters have begun removing hazardous fuels from around structures in the Elk River Subdivision and identifying additional needs, such as sprinkler systems with hoses and pumps. Crews will continue assessing Elk River and Sixes River roads to determine point protection implementation needs. Property owners can expect to see firefighters in these areas.
Weather: A few showers may occur over the fire areas this morning. Then, a slow warming and drying trend will occur over the next several days. This weather change could result in increased fire behavior.
Smoke: The smoke outlook for the Smith River Complex and surrounding fires, including the Flat Fire, can be found at https://tinyurl.com/smokeoutlook
Closures: Closures: U.S. Highway 199 has been reopened to all traffic using a pilot car system north of Gasquet to the Oregon border in California. Expect delays on this route. The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) has issued a closure order. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts
Evacuations: Level 1 “Get Ready” evacuation status is in place for areas near the Flat Fire. Level 2 “Get Set“ evacuation status is in place along the Elk River from about milepost 4 to the USFS Butler Bar Campground near the Anvil Fire.
Restrictions: There are currently Level 3 Public Use Restrictions (PUR) in the area. Visit https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts for more information. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire areas. Please do not fly unmanned aircraft (drones) in the fire vicinity. If you fly, we can't.
Elizabeth Fire Smoke Report 09042023
Related Incident: Elizabeth Fire
Publication Type: News
Smoke Outlook:
Special Statement
Visibility can be reduced in areas with both smoke and fog. Exercise caution if driving in these conditions. The Hwy. 113 and Hwy. 10 crossings of Ten Mile Creek are where this is most likely.
Fire
The four fires in the area are Tiger Island (31,342 ac); Elizabeth (878 ac); Hwy. 113 (7,321 ac) and Lions Camp Rd. (790 ac). Lower potential for fire activity today because of firefighters’ work and higher humidity. (visit Inciweb Tiger Island Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Hwy 113 Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Elizabeth Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Lions Camp Road Fire for more details)
Smoke
Expect low levels of smoke near fires and on roads adjacent to them. Heat scorched leaves and pine needles have started to fall and could support reburn. There would be increased smoke levels in the immediate vicinity where this occurs. There is a chance for thunderstorms with gusty and erratic winds that could move smoke in any direction. Smoke from the Tiger Island Fire will be most apparent in the Merryville and Junction areas. Smoke from the Elizabeth and Hwy. 113 fires will be most noticeable in the Cora area and between the two fires. There was very little smoke from the Lions Camp Rd Fire yesterday. Light smoke may occur today on roads within the fire perimeter. All monitor locations should see less smoke today due to less fire activity and south winds. Expect mostly GOOD levels of smoke with periods of MODERATE today and tomorrow.
Hwy 113 Fire Smoke update 9423
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
Special Statement: Visibility can be reduced in areas with both smoke and fog. Exercise caution if driving in these conditions. The Hwy. 113 and Hwy. 10 crossings of Ten Mile Creek are where this is most likely.
Fire: The four fires in the area are Tiger Island (31,342 ac); Elizabeth (878 ac); Hwy. 113 (7,321 ac) and Lions Camp Rd. (790 ac). Lower potential for fire activity today because of firefighters’ work and higher humidity. (visit Inciweb Tiger Island Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Hwy 113 Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Elizabeth Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Lions Camp Road Fire for more details)
Smoke: Expect low levels of smoke near fires and on roads adjacent to them. Heat scorched leaves and pine needles have started to fall and could support reburn. There would be increased smoke levels in the immediate vicinity where this occurs. There is a chance for thunderstorms with gusty and erratic winds that could move smoke in any direction. Smoke from the Tiger Island Fire will be most apparent in the Merryville and Junction areas. Smoke from the Elizabeth and Hwy. 113 fires will be most noticeable in the Cora area and between the two fires. There was very little smoke from the Lions Camp Rd Fire yesterday. Light smoke may occur today on roads within the fire perimeter. All monitor locations should see less smoke today due to less fire activity and south winds. Expect mostly GOOD levels of smoke with periods of MODERATE today and tomorrow
Tiger Island Fire Smoke Report 9423
Related Incident: Tiger Island Fire
Publication Type: News
Special Statement
Visibility can be reduced in areas with both smoke and fog. Exercise caution if driving in these conditions. The Hwy. 113 and Hwy. 10 crossings of Ten Mile Creek are where this is most likely.
Fire
The four fires in the area are Tiger Island (31,342 ac); Elizabeth (878 ac); Hwy. 113 (7,321 ac) and Lions Camp Rd.(790 ac). Lower potential for fire activity today because of firefighters’ work and higher humidity.
Smoke
Expect low levels of smoke near fires and on roads adjacent to them. Heat scorched leaves and pine needles have started to fall and could support reburn. There would be increased smoke levels in the immediate vicinity where this occurs. There is a chance for thunderstorms with gusty and erratic winds that could move smoke in any direction. Smoke from the Tiger Island Fire will be most apparent in the Merryville and Junction areas. Smoke from the Elizabeth and Hwy. 113 fires will be most noticeable in the Cora area and between the two fires. There was very little smoke from the Lions Camp Rd Fire yesterday. Light smoke may occur today on roads within the fire perimeter. All monitor locations should see less smoke today due to less fire activity and south winds. Expect mostly GOOD levels of smoke with periods of MODERATE today and tomorrow.
Tyee Ridge Complex Evening Update 090323
Related Incident: Tyee Ridge Complex
Publication Type: Announcement
Acreage: 7,257
Containment: 28%
Crews Tightening Control Lines on Tyee Ridge Complex
UMPQUA, Ore. – Firefighters took advantage of the break in the weather to tighten control lines. Clear air allowed for the strategic use of aviation resources to help secure control lines around the complex of fires. Ground crews continued mopping up and tree fallers made progress on removing dangerous snags, which in the fire world are standing damaged, dead, and dying trees that pose a risk to firefighter safety.
Tonight, Oregon Department of Forestry crews will continue line construction for tactical firing operations and mopping up hot spots. High humidity throughout the day prevented ignitions for today’s tactical firing operations. These operations are now scheduled for tomorrow, weather permitting.
Tonight, will see higher humidity at all elevations, which will help limit fire activity. Isolated trace showers are expected to take place tonight between 10 pm – 5 am.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Team was demobilized this afternoon. Additional resources have been allocated to provide structure protection in the same areas.
Poison oak continues to be a hazard in the field. Safety awareness information about this plant is offered in both Spanish and English for all crews. Tecnu and Zanfel, which are different types of washes, are being provided as treatment.
To view the current evacuation information map, go to www.dcso.com/evacuations. To shelter livestock, contact Douglas County Animal Control at 541-440-4471. Companion pets can be sheltered at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center in Roseburg.
Oregon Department of Forestry
Joe Hessel, Incident Commander
Hurricane Fire Update September 3 2023
Related Incident: Hurricane Fire
Publication Type: News
For Immediate Release
Contact: Public Affairs Office, Olympic_PAO@nps.gov, 360-565-3005
Hurricane Fire is 75% contained and remains at 4 acres
Port Angeles, Wash. – The Hurricane Fire remains at 4 acres and is 75% contained; there was minimal fire activity today. Hoses and sprinklers have been used to prevent the fire from spreading to the west. Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open to the public.
The Eagle Point Fire is burning at 60 acres and poses no threat to life or property. Obstruction Point Road remains closed for the safety of visitors and firefighters. Depending on weather conditions, a smoke plume may be visible from Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles.
The Eagle Point Fire is showing moderate activity with single tree torching and burning trees killed by the balsam wooly adelgid, an exotic pest that is steadily killing off subalpine-fir trees. Firefighters are using bucket drops to prevent the fire from growing north of Obstruction Point Road and over the ridge but will monitor its growth in other directions, taking suppression action if needed to protect identified values.
Martins Lake Fire and Delabarre Fire showed minimal activity today and will continue to be monitored.
The Low Divide Fire grew to 8 acres and is burning west toward Seattle Creek. It is approximately ¼ mile from the Skyline Primitive Trail. A crew will be inserted on Tuesday, September 5 to monitor this fire and ensure there are no public safety concerns.
The Diamond Mountain Fire is burning in wilderness and poses no threats to structures or property. The fire hit rocks to the northeast and is burning slowly downhill to the south and west. It will continue to be monitored.
Hurricane
Initial Report - 8/28/23
Estimated Size - 4 acres
Location - 2,000 ft below Hurricane Ridge parking area
Eagle Point
Initial Report - 8/28/23
Estimated Size - 60 acres
Location - Obstruction Point area
Diamond Mountain
Initial Report - 9/1/23
Estimated Size - 25 acres
Location - 3.3 miles NE of Anderson Pass
Low Divide
Initial Report - 9/1/23
Estimated Size - 8 acres
Location - N. Fork Quinault drainage
Delebarre
Initial Report - 9/1/23
Estimated Size - 1 acres
Location - 3 miles SE of Mount Christie
Martins Lake
Initial Report - 9/2/23
Estimated Size - <1 acres
Location - 2 miles NE of Mount Christie
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.
Olympic National Forest Fires
A full suppression response is also underway for the Tunnel Creek Fire that resulted from lightning east of the Buckhorn Wilderness in the Olympic National Forest earlier this week. Estimated at 2 acres, the fire is smoldering on steep slopes. Rappelers, a helicopter, and a dozer are currently engaged with additional resources en route. Firefighters are working to create handline around the perimeter of the fire. Visitors are asked to avoid the area for public and firefighter safety. For additional information contact the Olympic National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (360) 956-2402.
All six active fires in Olympic National Park ignited when a series of lightning strikes occurred on the Olympic Peninsula.
On August 18, Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest implemented a fire ban including charcoal fires. The move to Stage 2 fire restrictions is due to continued hot and dry conditions that are forecasted to continue at least through the end of October as dry conditions in the region persist.
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 via the Obstruction Point Trailhead should contact the WIC at 360-565-3100 or https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wic.htm.
Weather and Fire Behavior
Depending on weather conditions, a smoke plume is visible from Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles, as well as the Hurricane Ridge area.
Information for the Hurricane Fire can be found at: Hurricane Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)
National Interagency Fire Center: https://www.nifc.gov
Olympic National Park information: www.nps.gov/olym
Olympic National Forest information: www.fs.usda.gov/olympic
State and county area burn bans: www.waburnbans.net
Eagle Point Fire Update September 3 2023
Related Incident: Eagle Point Fire
Publication Type: News
For Immediate Release
Contact: Public Affairs Office, Olympic_PAO@nps.gov, 360-565-3005
Hurricane Fire is 75% contained and remains at 4 acres
Port Angeles, Wash. – The Hurricane Fire remains at 4 acres and is 75% contained; there was minimal fire activity today. Hoses and sprinklers have been used to prevent the fire from spreading to the west. Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open to the public.
The Eagle Point Fire is burning at 60 acres and poses no threat to life or property. Obstruction Point Road remains closed for the safety of visitors and firefighters. Depending on weather conditions, a smoke plume may be visible from Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles.
The Eagle Point Fire is showing moderate activity with single tree torching and burning trees killed by the balsam wooly adelgid, an exotic pest that is steadily killing off subalpine-fir trees. Firefighters are using bucket drops to prevent the fire from growing north of Obstruction Point Road and over the ridge but will monitor its growth in other directions, taking suppression action if needed to protect identified values.
Martins Lake Fire and Delabarre Fire showed minimal activity today and will continue to be monitored.
The Low Divide Fire grew to 8 acres and is burning west toward Seattle Creek. It is approximately ¼ mile from the Skyline Primitive Trail. A crew will be inserted on Tuesday, September 5 to monitor this fire and ensure there are no public safety concerns.
The Diamond Mountain Fire is burning in wilderness and poses no threats to structures or property. The fire hit rocks to the northeast and is burning slowly downhill to the south and west. It will continue to be monitored.
Hurricane
Initial Report - 8/28/23
Estimated Size - 4 acres
Location - 2,000 ft below Hurricane Ridge parking area
Eagle Point
Initial Report - 8/28/23
Estimated Size - 60 acres
Location - Obstruction Point area
Diamond Mountain
Initial Report - 9/1/23
Estimated Size - 25 acres
Location - 3.3 miles NE of Anderson Pass
Low Divide
Initial Report - 9/1/23
Estimated Size - 8 acres
Location - N. Fork Quinault drainage
Delebarre
Initial Report - 9/1/23
Estimated Size - 1 acres
Location - 3 miles SE of Mount Christie
Martins Lake
Initial Report - 9/2/23
Estimated Size - <1 acres
Location - 2 miles NE of Mount Christie
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.
Olympic National Forest Fires
A full suppression response is also underway for the Tunnel Creek Fire that resulted from lightning east of the Buckhorn Wilderness in the Olympic National Forest earlier this week. Estimated at 2 acres, the fire is smoldering on steep slopes. Rappelers, a helicopter, and a dozer are currently engaged with additional resources en route. Firefighters are working to create handline around the perimeter of the fire. Visitors are asked to avoid the area for public and firefighter safety. For additional information contact the Olympic National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (360) 956-2402.
All six active fires in Olympic National Park ignited when a series of lightning strikes occurred on the Olympic Peninsula.
On August 18, Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest implemented a fire ban including charcoal fires. The move to Stage 2 fire restrictions is due to continued hot and dry conditions that are forecasted to continue at least through the end of October as dry conditions in the region persist.
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 via the Obstruction Point Trailhead should contact the WIC at 360-565-3100 or https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wic.htm.
Weather and Fire Behavior
Depending on weather conditions, a smoke plume is visible from Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles, as well as the Hurricane Ridge area.
Information for the Hurricane Fire can be found at: Hurricane Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)
National Interagency Fire Center: https://www.nifc.gov
Olympic National Park information: www.nps.gov/olym
Olympic National Forest information: www.fs.usda.gov/olympic
State and county area burn bans: www.waburnbans.net
Happy Camp Complex Incident Update September 3 2023 Evening
Related Incident: 2023 Happy Camp Complex Klamath NF
Publication Type: News
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: A virtual public meeting for the Happy Camp Complex will be held on Tuesday, September 5th, at 5:30 p.m. Fire personnel will provide an operational overview of the fire situation. The meeting will be live-streamed on Facebook (facebook.com/KlamathNF) and YouTube (youtube.com/@ciimt5). A Facebook account is not necessary to view the meeting.
WEATHER: Light sporadic showers occurred over the Happy Camp Complex today. Drier and warmer conditions are expected heading into the week.
WEST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT): Elliot (11,723 acres, 51%), Ufish (4,849 acres, 9%) Hancock (1,653 acres, 0%)
Cooler temperatures and rain have allowed firefighters to make progress on the Happy Camp Complex. Today, firefighters on the Elliot Fire scouted locations to construct fire line on the west side and patrolled the Highway 96 corridor. On the Ufish Fire crews improved existing fire lines and prepped unburned areas for potential strategic firing operations when conditions are favorable. Today, the first ground resources were flown to the Hancock Fire. Two division supervisors and a group of smoke jumpers now on the ground will be joined by a hotshot crew tomorrow. Resources on the Hancock will remain in the fire area and will be supported by mule pack train and helicopter. No significant fire activity is expected tonight for fires on the west side of the Happy Camp Complex. Tonight, crews will mop up, patrol, and secure fire lines.
EAST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT): Head (6,940 acres, 91%), Block (0.1 acres, 100%), Townsend (81 acres, 100%), Den (294 acres, 100%), Scott (1,886 acres, 100%), Lake (199, acres, 100%)
Minimal heat was detected on the Scott and Head fires today. Firefighters continued to secure the last open section of fire line on the west side of the Head Fire. Removal of equipment such as pumps and fire hose from the line has begun. Suppression repair work will be ongoing. As of this morning, the Scott Fire is 100 percent contained.
EVACUATIONS: View current Siskiyou County evacuation orders and warnings by visiting: community.zonehaven.com. Siskiyou County residents are encouraged to sign up for rapid emergency notifications using the CodeRED emergency alert system at: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices/page/codered-emergency-alert
ROAD CONDITIONS: No road work will be performed on State Route 96 through Wednesday, September 6th, at 7 a.m., to allow for holiday travel. Please keep in mind that one-way traffic control will remain in place from 2.8 miles west of Dillon Road to 8.8 miles east of Dillion Road, as this remains in an active fire area for the Elliot Fire. Motorists can expect up to 30-minute delays in this area. County road closures will be listed on the Siskiyou County Public Works website: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publicworks/page/closures-and-delays
FOREST CLOSURES: Two closure orders have been implemented: Happy Camp Complex Emergency Fire Closure No. 05-05-23-06 and No. 05-05-23-08. Additionally, fire restrictions remain in place to help minimize the chances of human-caused wildland fires. These restrictions prohibit campfires outside of designated improved recreation areas and wilderness. View closure orders, fire restrictions, and maps at: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR): A TFR has been established over the fire area. Flight restrictions include the use of drones. The operation of drones under the TFR is prohibited.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: The Pacific Crest Trail is now open between the Shelly Fork Junction and Seiad.
AIR QUALITY: For information regarding smoke impacts and what you can do to protect yourself, visit the Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District Fire and Smoke Information website at: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/airpollution/page/fire-and-smoke-information or AirNow.gov
Forest Emergency Fire Closure Reduced September 2 2023
Related Incident: 2023 Happy Camp Complex Klamath NF
Publication Type: Closures
On September 2, 2023, the Klamath National Forest issued a new closure order for portions of the forest. The new order replaces the previously issued 05-05-23-07 order, shrinking the footprint of that order. The purpose of the closure is to provide for public safety in response to ongoing and increased wildfire activity across the forest, including the Happy Camp Complex.
A forest closure prohibits the public from entering portions of the forest in or near the vicinity of ongoing wildfire activity. The closure order also prohibits the use of roads, trails, and developed recreation sites within the closure area.
Forest Order 05-05-23-08 Emergency Fire Closure - Happy Camp Complex
See all Klamath National Forest closures and restrictions at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices