Showing posts with label 2013 Lightning Fires. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 Lightning Fires. Show all posts

CA-SQF-Angora Wildland fire, 134 acres 100% contained. [FINAL] T-3 Sanders, Golden Trout Wilderness, Sequoia N.F. #CaFire

Angora Fire CA-SQF Angora Fire CA-SQF-003627 Angora Mountain Tulare County

A new wildland fire called the Angora Fire was discovered around noon on Sunday September 8th burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness in Sequoia National Forest. The Angora Fire has now reached an estimated 150 acres and is burning towards the ridge top near Angora Mountain.

Smoke may be visible from the surrounding communities throughout the day and is likely to settle into the valleys overnight and in the morning hours. Information on air quality and measures you can take at home to reduce your exposure to smoke can be found on http://www.valleyair.org/Home.htm for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District or http://www.gbuapcd.org/ for the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District.

Resources: Two hotshot crews Springville and Fulton along with 10 smokejumpers out of the Porterville Air Attack base are working to fully suppress the fire Sunday night. An additional two hotshot crews Kern Valley and Horseshoe Meadow will be flown into the fire first thing Monday morning. Helicopters from Kernville and Peppermint are shuttling crews to the fire which is burning in the backcountry where there is no road access. 

An Air Attack plane is directing six Air Tankers in dropping retardant to help slow the spread of the fire while crews on the ground construct fire line in an effort to contain it. The cause of the Angora Fire is believed to be lightning.

Closures: Forest officials anticipate the need to close the Deep Creek Trail (32E05) east of Lion Meadow travelling north to Coyote Peaks due to the Angora Fire. Additional trail closures may be put in place if this Fire continues to spread. Backcountry travelers planning a trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness should contact the Western Divide Ranger District 559-539-2607 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for latest fire and trail closure information prior to travel.

The area closure put in place during the Fish Fire was mostly re-opened late Friday except Trail 33E14 the Willow Meadow cutoff trail which remains closed. Travelers need to stay on the trails near the Fish Fire area for their safety. There are still hot spots smoldering in the burned area trees that may fall having been weakened by fire and rolling debris loosened from burned vegetation.

Update 9-14-13 1800: 134 acres 100% contained
This will be the final report on this incident. Type 3 Incident Sanders 
Update 9-14-13 0800: 255,858 acres, 80% contained
Resources will continue to patrol, mop-up, and monitor all areas of the fire perimeter. Implementation of the Suppression Repair Plan will continue.
Update 9-13-13 0800: 134 acres 85% contained, Type 3 Incident Sanders 
Crews are starting to get more depth during mop-up operations. 
Plan is to continue to construct direct handline and hold and improve line which is already completed.
Update 9-12-13 1800: Update 9-12-13 0800: 134 acres 85% containment.Type 3 Incident Sanders
Update 9-12-13 0800: 150 acres 70% contained, Type 3 Incident Sanders .
Update 9-11-13 0800: 150 acres 70% contained, Type 3 Incident Sanders .
Update 9-10-13 0800: 111 acres 20% containment Isolated torching, fire growth was minimal; most of the fuel consumption was from spots burning together. Continue handline construction with aircraft support.
Update 9-9-13 1800: 111 acres 20% containment, Type 3 Incident Sanders
Crews continued direct line construction up both flanks, had a 2 acre slop-over on east side of fire. Plan is to insert two more Type 1 crews in the morning to continue hand line construction with aircraft support.

Basic Information
Incident Type: Wildfire
Cause: Lightning
Location: Golden Trout Wilderness, Sequoia National Forest
Incident Commander: David Ernst

Current Situation
Total Personnel - 80
Size - 150 acres
Outlook/Remarks - Golden Trout Wilderness, no road access, Fire is burning out in the Wilderness and does not pose a threat to campgrounds or roads most often travelled by visitors. 
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CA-SQF-Fish Fire,2,060 acres 97% contained. Sanders, Type 3 IC. Golden Trout Wilderness, Tulare County #CaFire

Fish Fire, CA-SQF-3295, Sequoia National Forest. Golden Trout Wilderness, Tulare County

The Fish Fire was discovered on August 23rd burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National Forest. The cause of the fire is lightning from the storms on August 18-19th. 

An area closure will soon be in place in the Golden Trout Wilderness between Burnt Corral Meadow and the Kern River, south of the Kern Ranger Station in neighboring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Backcountry users planning trips to the Golden Trout Wilderness are asked to call the Western Divide Ranger District at 559-539-2607 ext. -0- for latest information on trail closures.

Smoke: Residents of the Kern River Valley are being affected by smoke from the Fish Fire; smoke typically flows down the Kern River Canyon from fires in the Wilderness. Smoke concentrations can be avoided by following a few simple rules. Close windows, doors, and outside vents when it is smoky to prevent accumulations indoors. Run your air conditioner, if you have one. Keep the fresh air intake closed and keep the filter clean. Ventilate your home and work place during periods of little smoke. Avoid physical activities while smoke is dense.

Update 9/05/13 0900: 2,060 acres 97% contained.  Sanders, Type 3 IC.
Update 9/03/13 1900: 2,060 acres 92% contained. Sanders, Type 3 IC. 
Update 8/29/13 1900: 2,060 acres 90% contained
Update 8/29/13 0900: 2,060 acres 75% contained
Update 8/29/13 1900: 2 2,060 acres 40% contained Reidy, NM IMT  no expected containment date given. 
Update 8/29/13 0900: 2,050 acres 25% contained; Reidy, NM IMT 2
Update 8/28/13 1900: 2,050 acres 25% contained; per 209 no expected containment date given. Reidy, NM IMT 2
Update 8/28/13 0900: 2,000 acres 7% contained, No expected containment
Update 8/27/13 1900: 2,000 acres 7% contained, No expected containment
The fire will spread primarily to the northwest, toward Angora Mountain, east towards Trout Meadows and northeast towards Hole in the Ground.
Threat to Trout Meadows Guard Station, private and FS cabins, Cultural Resources, Little Kern Golden Trout and Trout Meadows trail.
Three large spot fires between eastern flank and the Kern River burned and due to accessibility and size will require a change in tactics for the eastern flank of the fire.
Update 8/26/13 1900: 1,650 acres 7% contained, No expected containment
Short passive crown runs, group and single tree torching.
Crews will continue direct and indirect line construction along Trout Meadows with the support of air resources. On the west side, crews will continue along the Great Western Divide. Scout and prepare indirect line east of Trout Meadows.
An area closure for the Golden Trout Wilderness has been established for the affected fire area.
Update 8/25/13 1900: 1,450 acres 7% contained, No expected containment
Supplying crews in the Golden Trout Wilderness will require a combination of pack strings and helicopter shuttle. Problems include adequate space for helicopters to work safely and effectively in cargo delivery. Pack strings will require logistical support. Timely removal of injured personnel is a concern. Difficulty of terrain and extremely dry fuels will add to control problems.
Update 8/25/13 0900: 1,000 acres 5%, Southwest Incident Management Type 2 Team (Reidy) Assigned. Southwest Incident management Type 2 Team (Reidy) took control of the fire at 0600 hours today. Fire behavior moderated during the night.

Location: Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo Forest, Kern County, 50 miles Northeast of Springville
Reported Date/time: *
IA:  40-50 acres
ROS: *
ROC: 40-50 acres
Cause: Lightning
Structure Threats: *
Concerns: Poor Access in the Wilderness
Total Personnel: 118 - Incident Commander Ernie Villa
Resources: includes 2 helicopters, 3 hand crews, one air attack and 4 air tankers. Additional resources are on order; however there is a shortage of firefighters and equipment due to the numerous fires throughout the western United States.
Cooperating Agencies: *
Weather Info: *
Special Conditions: *
Other Comments: *
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Windy Peak Fire CA-KNP-00013, Kings Canyon National Park 681 acres, 75% contained. Ziegler, Type 4 IC., #CaFire #LightningFire

Windy Peak Fire CA-KNP-00013, CA-KNP Windy Peak Kings Canyon National Park

Update 9-6 1900: 
Update 9-4 1900: 681 acres, 75% contained. Ziegler, Type 4 IC. 
Update 9-4 0900:  681 acres, 50% contained.
Update 9-3 1900: 681 acres, 50% contained. Winkler, Type 4 IC. 
Update 9-1 1900: 681 acres, 50% contained
Update 9-1 0900: 640 acres, 50% contained
Update 8-31 0900: 640 acres, 50% contained
Update 8-29 1900: 635 acres, 40% contained, Suarez, Type 4 IC
Update 8-29 0900: 635 acres, 30% contained, Suarez, Type 4 IC
Update 8-28 0800: 600 acres, 20% contained;  expected containment Suarez, Type 4 IC, 10/20/2013
Update 8-27 Noon: 
Update 8-26 Noon: 400 acres, 30% contained
The fire is located in designated wilderness. Area is extremely steep, remote, and largely inaccessible ranging between 7,000 and 11,000 feet in elevation. Only effective access is by helicopter.

Suppression actions being taken where fire fighter safety is not being compromised. Most of the fire is burning in steep and inaccessible terrain. Natural barriers employed as much as possible in suppression strategy. Much of the tactical work should be completed in 2-4 days. Monitoring of the fire would need to occur through the end of fire season.

Location: North of the Middle Fork of the Kings River near Simpson Meadow and Windy Peak.
Reported Date/time: Discovered 8-23 lightning caused.
IA: *
ROS: *
ROC: estimated at 40 acres, lightning caused.
Structure Threats: *
Concerns: *
Resources: *
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Lightning Map: 3,458 down strikes recorded in the past 24 hours [LIGHTNING MAP] Red flag warning in effect until Wednesday night.

 August 20 Lightning Map: 3,458 down strikes recorded in the past 24 hours
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 20,2013 - Lightning activity was moderate in the past 24 hours with 3,458 strikes throughout California. There were no strikes on the Tahoe or Eldorado National Forest, but the northern and southern Sierra again bore the brunt of the strikes.
Numerous new fire starts were reported yesterday, with some developing into major incidents. New starts are likely throughout the next week, with lightning activity predicted to intensify today. On many National Forests the lightning alert level (LAL) is at 4 out of a possible 5, with resources beginning to be stretched thin. (A definition of LAL levels can be found here.>)

Red flag warning in effect until Wednesday night. 

The National Weather Service in Sacramento posted the following update: Upper level low off the Central California coast is drifting west overnight. Precipitable water values around 1.25 inches across the area which is about 175% of normal for this time of year. Isolated showers have developed over the Sierra and across the Northern Sacramento valley and Northern San Joaquin valley overnight. Mild night with temperatures mainly in the 70s except in the mid to upper 60s over the ridges and near the Delta due to cloud cover and warm air mass. A few record high minimums were tied or broken yesterday. Some locations are nearing their record high minimum at 4 am this morning but should cool a little this morning and may be even cooler tonight. As of 4 am Stockton had dropped to 72 which approaches the record high minimum of 71 set in 1961 for august 20. At Modesto 75 with a record of 72 in 1961, at downtown Sacramento 70 with a record of 69 in 1995 at Sacramento Executive 69 with a record high min of 68 in 1964, at Red Bluff 82 with a record of 77 in 1964, at Redding 79 with an old record hi min of 78 in 1919.

The low is expected to gradually move to the northeast this afternoon and be off the Bay Area coast on Wednesday and move inland across Northern California on Thursday bringing instability and moisture over interior Northern California. Isolated to scattered showers are expected to continue through Thursday especially in the afternoons and evenings with daytime heating. The threat will diminish from south to north as the low moves off to the northeast Wednesday into Thursday. Although the gfs is slower in the bringing the low inland and a little further west with the track compared to the ecmwf and nam. So there is some uncertainty in how quickly the thunderstorm threat will linger in interior Northern California on Thursday. The current forecast slows the timing a little and lingers a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the northern mountains into Thursday evening. The red flag warning for possible abundant lightning and gusty winds over the foothills and mountains continues into Wednesday night/Thursday morning at this time. My need to extend it over the Shasta Trinity Forest during the day Thursday if the low is slower. The thunderstorms may also bring heavy rain and small hail. Mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures along with southwesterly flow are expected on Friday as the low continues off to the northeast.
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CA-BDF-Gobblers Fire 413 acres, 90%. Expected containment 08/30/13 West of Lytle Creek / Stockton Flats San Bernardino National Forest #CaFire

Gobblers Fire - CA-BDF-Gobbler Fire   CA-BDF-11417, San Bernardino County part of BDF August Lightning CA-BDF August Lightning August 19 - 21 San Bernardino National Forest


Update 8/26 09:00: 413 acres, 90% contained.  Expected containment 08/30/2013
Fire will continue to roll out and make short uphill runs continuing to burn below Dawson Peak above Stockton Flats. Team meteorologist has developed a plan for hazardous weather conditions that could impact the fire over the next 2-3 days.
Update 8/25 19:00: 407 acres, 87% contained.
Southern California Incident Management Team 1 (Walker) is in command.Update 8/25 09:00: 392 acres 83% contained
Crews and aircraft are working hard to hold the fire in its current footprint.
Update 8/24 19:00: Southern California Incident Management Team 1 (Walker) is in command. 354 acres, 65% contained Very active overnight. Potential concerns for flooding and debris flows from unstable weather patterns. Windy Peak Fire CA-KNP-00013, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, Fresno CountyNorth of the Middle Fork of the Kings River near Simpson Meadow and Windy Peak.150 acres, 0% contained.
Update 8/24 09:00: 392 acres 83% contained
Crews and aircraft are working hard to hold the fire in its current footprint.
Update 8/23 19:00: 349 acres, 55% contained.
Southern California Incident Management Team 1 (Walker) is in command.
Update 8/23 09:00: 335 acres, 45% contained.
Southern California Incident Management Team 1 (Walker) is in command.
Fire behavior moderated throughout the night with only fingers and isolated areas of the fire being active. Stringers of continuous fuels continue to carry the fire while roll out is causing fire spread over the rocky scree slopes.
Very low fuel moisture combining with heavy dead and down fuels and steep terrain continue to hamper containment efforts.
Update 8/22 19:00: 335 acres, 45% contained.
Southern California Incident Management Team 1 (Walker) assumed command of the incident.
Fire continues to roll out and make uphill runs. Burning in the North Fork of Lytle Creek, below Dawson Peak, above Stockton Flats and the Sheep Mountain Wilderness.
Threat to Mount Baldy Ski area, wilderness, watershed, and the community of Wrightwood.
Fire burned actively during the day finding stringers of continuous fuels and burning to ridge tops where it rolled out into long fingers.
Update 8/22 09:00: 192 acres, 45% contained.
Southern California Incident Management Team 1 (Walker) assumed command of the incident today.
Fire will continue to roll out and make uphill runs.
Fire remained active through the night spreading an additional 20-40 acre. Fire was pushed by strong down canyon winds with no natural barriers to check its spread.
Update 8/21 19:00: 50 acres, 20% contained.
Southern California Incident Management Team 1 (Walker) assumed command of the incident today.
Fire will continue to roll out and make uphill runs.  The fire is burning in the North Fork of Lytle Creek and Stockton Flats, inside the Sheep Mountain wilderness.
Update 8/21 09:00: 40 acres, 0% contained.  The fire is burning in steep, rocky, inaccessible terrain, Potential for rollout.
Update 13:00:  50 acres, BDF Crew 1 and Crew 3 assigned, Charlie" strike team enroute.
Update 12:30:  MROS, 40 acres

 Location: West of Lytle Creek / Stockton Flats area
Reported Date/time: *
IA: 20 Acres 
ROS: Moderate
ROC: Fire started on 8/19 as part of BDF August Lightning; picking up activity today, visible from Cajon pass
Structure Threats: *
Concerns: *
Resources: *
Cooperating Agencies: *
Weather Info: *
Special Conditions: *
Other Comments: *
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CA-BDF August Lightning August 19 - 21 lightning caused San Bernardino National Forest Fires reported 70+ acres #CaFire

BDF August Lightning Fires - CA-BDF August Lightning August 19 - 21 San Bernardino National Forest

Incident Overview

Lightning storms passing through Southern California mountains have started small lightning related fires in the San Bernardino National Forest. Firefighters will be working to suppress all of these fires.

Below we have listed each fire from the beginning of the lightning storms that passed over the forest. Each is listed by the name given to the fire, the time the fire was reported, the approximate location and estimated fire size. Any large fires will have a new "incident" started in InciWeb.

The fires are being suppressed by fire engines, hand crews, and helicopter water drops. The US Forest Service is conducting aerial reconnaissance flights each day over the forest to assist with detection of new lightning related fires. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.

The following lightning fires are being suppressed under unified command of the San Bernardino National Forest and CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit

August 19 - 21 fires reported.

1. 5:03 am – "Skyforest" - ¼ acre fire south of SR18 east of Skyforest on Sycamore Lane – snag burning with some ground fire - Fireline completed around fire2. 5:03 am - "Live Oak" - Running Springs area- single snag on fire
3. 5:59 am - "Waterman" - Waterman Canyon area - single snag on fire
4. 6:32 am - "Line"- Single Snag with 30'X 30' ground fire
5. 6:43 am - "Deep Creek 1" - located in the T6 crossing area. - snag on fire
6. 6:43 am - "Deep Creek 2" - in the T6 crossing area - single snag with small ground fire
7. 6:43 am - "Deep Creek 3" - near the T6 parking area - single snag with 20' X 20' ground fire
8. 7:11 am - "Boy Scout Ranch" - single snag on fire with 20' X 20' spot
9-14. 7:35 am - "Silverwood" Sawpit Canyon - 6 separate fires - all snags with limited ground fire
15. 8:52 am - "Holcomb 1" - approx. 1 mile east of the T6 crossing. - single snag on fire
16. 8:52 am - "Holcomb 2" - Single snag on fire
17. 9:26 am - "Quarry" - Near 2N79Y - single snag with small ground fire.
18. 12:37pm - "Deep Creek 4" - across drainage from the Deep Creek 3
19. 2:28pm - "White 2" - East side of South Peak, north of Big Pine Flat - 9 acres, slow rate of spread, fire has been lined with retardant; smoke remains visible
20. 2:36pm - "Gobbler" - West of Lytle Creek / Stockton Flats area- Update 8/20/13 - 50 acre in size, smoke visible from area communities and Cajon Pass
21. 4:56pm - "Dawson" - on the South-east aspect of Dawson Peak - intermittant smoke
Basic Information
Incident Type: Wildfire
Cause: Lightning
Date of Origin: Monday August 19th, 2013 approx. 05:33 AM
Location: Multiple / Various;
Incident Commander: Vanderhoof - LoganCurrent Situation
Total Personnel: 100
Size: 25 acres
Percent Contained: 75%
Fuels Involved - Timber
Fire Behavior - Smoldering; active flames
Significant Events - Lightning storm over area is bringing new lightningOutlook/Planned Actions - All starts are being suppressed
Growth Potential - moderate
Terrain Difficulty - variesCurrent Weather
Wind Conditions 5 - 15 mph
Temperature 75 degrees
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CA-SHU Burney LCA: 190 acres, 95% contained. Expected containment today. IMT3 (Truax). near Fall River Mills Shasta County #CaFire

CA-SHU Burney LCA Burney Lightning Series (Warner Fire) Incident CAL FIRE Shasta Unit 


Update 8-23 0900: 196 acres, 95% contained. Expected containment 8/23/2013. IMT 3 (Truax). Mop up continues on 4 new fires in LCA from yestersday thunderstorm activity.
Update 8-22 0900: 190 acres, 95% contained. Expected containment today. IMT 3 (Truax). Mop and patrol continues. Area received numerous lightning strikes during yesterday's operational shift.
Update 8-21 0900: 190 acres, 80% contained. Expected containment 8/21/2013. IMT3 (Truax). Smoldering and creeping fire behavior. Mop up and suppression repair continues.
Update 8-20 0900: 188 acres, 80% contained. Expected containment 8/21/2013. IMT3, Truax. Smoldering and creeping fire behavior. Hand crews can only be used in areas of the PG&E gas pipeline.
Update 8-20 0900: 7 fires for 190 acres - 60% contained Expected containment 8/21/2013. Lowe, Type2 IC. Torching with mid-range spotting occurred during the evening operational period. Hand Crews can only be used in certain areas due to the PG&E pipeline running through the fire area. Direct line construction continues.

Location:  Fall River Mills and McAruther area, Shasta County 
Reported Date/time: August 19, 2013 5:48 pm 
IA: *
ROS: *
ROC: *
Structure Threats: *
Concerns: Active thunderstorms are expected and could spark new fires. 
Resources: Total Fire Personnel: 215 
Total Fire Engines: 25 
Total Fire crews: 11 
Total Helicopters: 2 
Total Dozers: 6 
Total Water Tenders: 5 
Cooperating Agencies: *
Weather Info: *
Special Conditions: *
Other Comments: *
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CA-SBF August Lightning Fires - 18 fires reported in San Bernardino National Forest. #CaFire

August Lightning Fires - San Bernardino National Forest 

Update 8-21 1900: 12 new lightning fires reported on the Modoc, Susanville BLM, Plumas, Tahoe, Eldorado and Lake Tahoe Management Unit. Precipitation has been reported in many areas.

Incident Overview
Lightning storms passing through Southern California mountains have started small lightning related fires in the San Bernardino National Forest. Firefighters will be working to suppress all of these fires.

Below we have listed each fire from the beginning of the lightning storms that passed over the forest. Each is listed by the name given to the fire, the time the fire was reported, the approximate location and estimated fire size. Any large fires will have a new "incident" started in InciWeb.

The fires are being suppressed by fire engines, hand crews, and helicopter water drops. The US Forest Service is conducting aerial reconnaissance flights each day over the forest to assist with detection of new lightning related fires. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.

August 19 - 18 fires reported.
5:03 am – "Skyforest" - ¼ acre fire south of SR18 east of Skyforest on Sycamore Lane – snag burning with some ground fire - Fireline completed around fire
5:03 am - "Live Oak" - Running Springs area - single snag on fire
5:59 am - "Waterman" - Waterman Canyon area - single snag on fire
6:32 am - "Line"- Single Snag with 30'X 30' ground fire; one other fire located 1/2 mile away on a ridge.
6:43 am - "Deep Creek 1" - located in the T6 crossing area. - snags on fire
"Deep Creek 2" - in the T6 crossing area - single snag with small ground fire
"Deep Creek 3" - near the T6 parking area - single snag with 20' X 20' ground fire
7:11 am - "Boy Scout Ranch" - single snag on fire with 20' X 20' spot, contained at 10:48am.
7:35 am - "Silverwood" Sawpit Canyon - 6 separate fires - all snags with limited ground fire.
8:52 am - "Holcomb 1" - approx. 1 mile east of the T6 crossing. - single snag on fire
"Holcomb 2" - Single Snag on fire
9:26 am - "Quarry" - Near 2N79Y - single snag with small ground fire.
12:37pm - "Deep Creek 4" - across drainage from the Deep Creek 3 - smoke showing

Basic Information
Incident Type: Wildfire
Cause: Lightning
Date of Origin: Monday August 19th, 2013 approx. 05:33 AM
Location: Multiple / Various;
Current Situation
Fuels Involved - Timber
Fire Behavior - Smoldering
Significant Events - Lightning storm over area
Outlook/Planned Actions - All starts are being suppressedGrowth Potential - moderate
Terrain Difficulty - variesCurrent Weather - Wind Conditions 5 - 15 mph
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Northern California Lightning Fires: 1,400 strikes Across Klamath National Forest 16 New Fires #CaFire

Updates on 16 new Lightning fires 
Lightning strikes were clustered in the south end of Scott Valley and throughout Butte Valley.at: http://calfire.blogspot.com/2013/08/ca-knf-lightningfires-16-new-klamath.html

Klamath National Forest Lightning Caused Wildfires
    • Lightning in the last three days has started at least 30 fires across the Klamath National Forest.
    •  There have been more than 1,400 strikes in total.
    •  Sixteen new small fires of less than one-acre were started last night, 15 are on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District, 11 are on the Scott-Salmon River Ranger District, and four on the Goosenest Ranger District. 
      • Klamath National Forest Lightning Fires News Release

       Lightning Continues to Cause Small Wildfires Across The Klamath 

      Incident: Klamath National Forest Lightning Fires Wildfire 

       Of the fires identified so far, 15 are on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District, 11 are on the Scott-Salmon River Ranger District, and four on the Goosenest Ranger District. 
       None seem to be threatening homes or other structures at this time.   Fire managers expect hold-over fires to become visible as the weather front pushes through the area and hotter, dryer conditions return. 
       Though firefighting resources are spread somewhat thin due to the large wildfires on the Salmon River, crews are working hard to catch these lightning starts before they get big.

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