Closure Area Reduced for Siouxon Fire - Nov. 10. 2022

Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1063054.pdf

Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1073049.pdf

Forest Service News Release - Kimble Complex Fire Information

PEDRO, Ohio (Nov. 10, 2022) — The 1,300-acre Kimble Complex Fire is burning in the Ironton Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest. The wildfire is in Lawrence County, south of Telegraph Hill Road, east of Ohio State Route 93, and west of Vernon-Painter Creek Road.

The public is urged to avoid the area while firefighters work to contain the wildfire. Significant smoke might cause decreased visibility in the area, including along Ohio State Route 93. At this time, there are no road closures in place. No trails are impacted by this wildfire.

Multiple small wildfires started on November 8th in the Wayne National Forest. These fires burned together into a more significant single wildfire. On November 9th, the wildfire grew in size due to warm, dry, and windy conditions and burned in a southerly direction. The wildfire is burning on National Forest System and privately-owned lands. Several crews, engines, and other resources are at the scene, and more firefighting resources are coming.

The cause of the Kimble Complex Fire is currently under investigation. Updates about the Kimble Complex Fire will be posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/waynenationalforest.

About the U.S. Forest Service:
The U.S. Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the country’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Its public lands contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year and provide 20 percent of the country’s clean water supply. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov.

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OAK POST-FIRE BAER ASSESSMENT RELEASED

The Forest Service--Sierra National Forest (USFS) completed its BAER post-fire assessment of the Oak burned area and affected watersheds to determine their response, soil conditions, potential threats, and recommended BAER emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands. BAER emergency treatments and activities are designed to decreased possible impacts to critical values from the burned areas during rainstorm events such as: life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

NOTE: Attached below as “Related Information” is a PDF document called “Oak Post-Fire BAER 2500-8 Report_PUBLIC”.

BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in rain and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during rain events. Be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service websites:  www.weather.gov/sto/, and www.weather.gov/hnx/.

MOSQUITO POST-FIRE BAER ASSESSMENT RELEASED

The Forest Service--Eldorado and Tahoe National Forests (USFS) completed its BAER post-fire assessment of the Mosquito burned area and affected watersheds to determine their response, soil conditions, potential threats, and recommended BAER emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands. BAER emergency treatments and activities are designed to decreased possible impacts to critical values from the burned areas during rainstorm events such as: life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

NOTE: Attached below as “Related Information” is a PDF document called “Mosquito Post-Fire BAER 2500-8 Report_PUBLIC”.

BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in rain and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during rain events. Be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website:  www.weather.gov/sto/.

The Closure Order (#01-10-04-22-10) for the George Lake Fire has been terminated as of 11/4/2022. Please see the attached document.

The Closure Order (#01-10-04-22-08) for the Ursus Fire has been terminated as of 11/4/2022. Please see the attached document.

The Closure Order (#01-10-04-22-06) for the Dean Creek Fire has been terminated as of 11/4/2022. Please see the attached document.