Press release from Six Rivers National Forest:
California Incident Management Team 2 is in command of the Six Rivers National Forest (SRF) 2023 Lightning Complex which includes the Lone Pine, Pearch, Mosquito, Blue Creek, Blue Creek 2, Bluff #1, Let-er-buck, and Iron fires in addition to Redwood National and State Parks wildfires; Lost, Devil and Glenn Fires.
Redwood National and State Parks Area
Lost – 0% contained. Full suppression tactics continue on the Lost Fire, estimated at 351 acres. The fire is located in the Lost Man Creek watershed west of Holter Ridge Road and south of the Lost Man Creek Trail/Geneva Road. Crews are working to prevent the fire from entering old growth forest and adjacent private timberland. CAL FIRE and Green Diamond Resource Company are collaborating with suppression efforts on the Lost Fire.
Devil 12 acres contained and in patrol status Glen 0.1 contained and in patrol status.
Hoopa Area
Lone Pine - Located south of Hoopa in the Horse Linto Creek watershed east of the Trinity River and across the river from Tish Tang Campground and Sugar Bowl Ranch, fire size is estimated at 1,624 acres. Crews are pushing the fire toward the mainstem Trinity River into a planned backing alignment while holding and monitoring current lines.
Orleans Area
Pearch - East of Orleans is estimated at 981 acres, has resumed a backing alignment after making a northeast run towards Somes Mountain. The fire pushed toward north fork Boise Creek, staying south of Pearch Creek and north of South Fork Pearch Creek. Fire lines established in 2006 are being utilized as the fire moves towards Somes Mountain. The Orleans pumphouse has been prepped with structure wrap.
Pearch Fire Evacuation Warning:
Orleans:
- Zone HUM-E009 (Southeast of the Klamath River in Orleans)
- Zone HUM-E008-B (Community of Orleans, west of Klamath River. East of Crawford Creek, including Orleans proper). Hwy 96 and Red Cap Road along east bank of Klamath River, south from Salmon River, east to Orleans Mountain.
Approximately 243 residents live in these 2 zones.
Somes Bar
- Zone SIS-1701: NORTH of Monte Creek Road, SOUTH OF Camp Three Road, EAST OF Camp Three Road, WEST OF Wooley Creek Trailhead. Anyone in these areas should be prepared for potential evacuations, including personal supplies and overnight accommodations. Be ready to go at a moment’s notice.
Iron - Located above Ti-Bar Wildland Fire Station, this fire has been contained at 17 acres.
Mosquito - Near the Bluff Creek area north of Mosquito Lake is estimated at 1,061 acres. The fire remains north of Forest Road 11N19 and west of Forest Road 12N12. Two engines, one water tender, one dozer, and one division are on site. Smoke jumpers are also on site.
The following fires are currently unstaffed due to limited resources. Additional resources are on order.
Bluff #1 - 56 acres Blue Creek - .1 acre Blue Creek 2 - 318 acres Let er-Buck - 32 acres
Total estimated acreage for the SRF Lightning Complex is 3,091 acres.
Weather
The remnants of tropical storm Hilary will move out of the area today however clouds and a few showers are possible until the early afternoon. Breezy northeast winds will diminish through the day then become northwesterly. Clouds and lingering moisture will keep humidity levels higher and daytime temps lower. Today will see a 10% chance of isolated showers, with cooler and drier air along the ridges above the smoke inversion.
Six Rivers National Forest Closures
Closures are in effect on Six Rivers National Forest. They may be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/. Outdoor activities are not recommended due to wildfire danger and unhealthy air quality.
Redwood National Park and State Parks Closures
Due to fire activity in the area, Lost Man Trail from the trailhead on Bald Hills Road to the gate at the Lost Man Picnic Area is closed. Lost Man Road will remain open from Hwy 101 to the Lost Man Picnic Area.
Alert Notifications
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