August Complex: 1,032,264 acres, Containment: 86 percent Weather today will be similar to yesterday with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s over the fire area. Humidity remains low. Winds are expected to be mild from the north-northwest at 5 to 10 mph. In the Northwest Zone, firefighters worked to improve containment lines near […]
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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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New Wildfire Burning Northwest of Hoopa
A wildfire is burning northwest of Hoopa near the border of tribal lands. The fire started this morning and was first reported to be about a half-acre in size when spotted. Air Attack 120 has been circling above the fire since a little after 8 a.m. and is still circling just a few minutes before […]
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Red Salmon Complex: ‘Critical Fire Conditions’ Ahead
Clear skies on Monday helped aircraft aid crews working to suppress the fire along the eastern flank of the Red Salmon Complex, which is currently holding at 141,820 acres and 60 percent containment. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday as weather this week turns warmer, drier and windier. Temperatures will increase […]
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August Complex: Drier Warmer Weather Expected this Week
August Complex: 1,028,801 acres and 75 percent contained In the West Zone, fire activity was minimal overnight as patchy fog moved into the area, which has transitioned into a mop up phase, and the Northwest zone held within its current footprint, according to today’s update. Crews are working to remove hazardous trees and other potential […]
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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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Containment Lines Holding on Slater-Devil Fire, Mop-up Continues
Slater Fire: 155,004 acres and 55 percent containment Today’s focus is on mopping up and extending the depth of containment line. On the northeast side of the fire, crews are working on constructing fire lines towards Swan Mountain. Air support is available and will be utilized when smoky conditions decrease. Firefighters are also looking for […]
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Additional Crews, Equipment Brought in to Fight Red Salmon Fire
Red Salmon Complex: 132,065 acres and 33 percent containment The Red Salmon Complex started the morning of July 27 in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. The fire is burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests in Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. Communities near the fire include Hoopa Valley, Willow Creek, Salyer, Trinity […]
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Red Salmon, Slater-Devil Fire Updates
Red Salmon Complex: 126,673 acres and 31 percent containment Weather conditions allowed the Red Salmon Complex to grow on the eastern flank of the fire, with firefighters concentrating on structure defense in the communities along the South Fork Salmon Road, Miller Ranch and Denny. Evacuation warnings remain in place for Forks of Salmon and Denny. […]
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Red Salmon Complex and Slater-Devil Fire Updates
Red Salmon Complex Fire: 108,165 acres with 27 percent containment. Firefighters are continuing with structural defense work in all active fire areas and burn out operations using drones in the Knownothing Creek area. Today’s report states that upcoming weather is a critical component for firing/burn-out operations. With a high-pressure system moving into some of the […]