After a devastating fire season, some good news emerged this morning with the announcement from the U.S. Forest Service that no additional updates would be issued for the Slater-Devil fires, as ‘cooler and wetter weather has stopped any growth’ for the Slater fire and no growth has been detected in the Devil fire for days. As […]
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Updates: Progress on Red Salmon, Slater Fires
Red Salmon Complex: 143,300 acres Containment: 72 percent With containment increasing, firefighters are pivoting from suppression to repair work and the task of recollecting equipment to take back to camp, including miles of hose, water pumps, and portable water tanks, according to today’s update. Areas in the South Fork of the Salmon River, Methodist Creek, […]
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Drone Intrudes on Restricted Airspace Over Red Salmon Fire
Red Salmon Complex: 142,989 acres and 63 percent contained A drone flying in restricted airspace over the Red Salmon Complex yesterday hindered fire crews’ efforts and prompted this reminder in today’s update: “Yesterday, there was an intrusion into the restricted airspace over the fire by a drone. Temporary Flight Restrictions remain over the entire Red Salmon […]
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Slater Fire: Pressed Containment Lines Held
Slater and Devil Fires: 156,618 acres Containment: 80 percent While pressed during the red flag conditions over the last two days, containment lines of the Slater Fire, which saw moderate activity, due in part to residual moisture from recent rains, held. “Aerial and ground observers reported little fire activity near the perimeter,” the latest update […]
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Red Salmon Complex: Fire Remained in Planned Containment Lines
Red Salmon Complex: 142,766 acres Containment: 63 percent Fire activity increased around the South Fork Salmon River, Methodist Creek, Plummer Creek, East Fork New River and Horse Linto Creek during the Red Flag Warning period of the last two days. Between helicopter drops and crews using firehose on hot spots, the fire stayed within the […]
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August Complex: Focus on Containment
August Complex: 1,032,209 acres Containment: 80 percent While there is no Red Flag Warning today, humidity levels are expected to be around 15 to 20 percent with north-northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph and the potential of 15 mph gusts in some areas. Northwest Zone – This area saw an increase in fire activity […]
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Slater-Devil Fires: Mop ups, Patrols Continue
Slater Fire: 156,417 acres and 75 percent containment Removing hazardous trees between Takilma and Happy Camp remains a high priority, along with inhibiting the fire’s spread west by securing edge along the Knopki and Chicago Creek drainages near Sanger Peak. On the southern portion, patrols, mops up and work on containment lines near Happy Camp […]
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Smoke Conditions to Worsen During the Day
The Red Salmon Complex now stands at 37,638 acres —with the dominant Red Fire at 36,831 acres and 19 percent containment and the Salmon Fire at 807 acres and 79 percent containment. According to this morning’s update, active fire is expected today. Smoke from the complex and other fires burning to the south will likely […]
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Red Salmon Complex 39% Contained (with Video)
The Red Salmon Complex stands at 18.566 acres and is 39 percent contained, according to the morning update, with firefighters working to “merge the fire westward and ultimately box it in.” “This operation may take several days to accomplish. Smoke production will likely increase throughout the area,” the update states. “Fire crews are working closely […]
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UPDATE: Smoky Haze Lingering From Camp Fire as Death Toll Grows
The smoky haze from the Camp Fire will continue to settle over the region today at levels equal to or slightly better than yesterday, according to the National Weather Service. Read more here and here and here. Meanwhile, grim numbers continue to be reported by officials in Butte County, where 56 people are now confirmed […]