California Incident Management Team 2 is in command of the Six Rivers National Forest (SRF) 2023 Lightning Complex which includes the following 12 fires. Total estimated acreage for the SRF Lightning Complex is 5,441.2 acres.
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Lost Fire, Aug. 22
Redwood National and State Parks Area
Lost - Full suppression tactics continue on the Lost Fire, estimated at 529 acres on Redwood National and State Parks lands. 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. Other fires in the area have been contained. CAL FIRE and Green Diamond Resource Company are collaborating with suppression efforts on the Lost Fire.
Devil 12 acres contained and in patrol status. Glenn .1 acre contained and in patrol status.
Lone Pine Fire, Aug. 22
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 1,678 acres. Crews are pushing the fire toward the mainstem Trinity River into a planned backing alignment while holding and monitoring current lines. Crews are beginning mop up activities.
Pearch Fire, Aug. 22
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. The Orleans pumphouse has been prepped with structure wrap. Structure protection personnel are assessing and preparing homes in the Pearch Creek neighborhood.
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 the 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.
Hancock - Located in the Wooley Creek area, staffed by a crew of ten smoke jumpers.
Mosquito Fire, Aug. 22
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. Crews are constructing containment lines.
The following fires are currently unstaffed due to limited resources. Additional resources are on order.
Bluff #1 - 828 acres
Blue Creek - .1 acre
Blue Creek 2 - 318 acres
Let er-Buck - 34 acres
Weather Marine stratus in the morning will start to burn off approximately at 2:00pm. Skies will clear in the afternoon, bringing slightly warmer temperatures and drier conditions. Northeastern drainage winds in the morning will become north westly through the day. Gusts up to 17mph on ridgelines and exposed terrain. Expect highs in the mid to high 70s.
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.
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