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CA-MDF- Davis Creek Complex 90 acres, 100% contained. Fire acreage was reduced due to improved mapping.. Modoc National Forest [FINAL] #CaFire

Davis Creek Complex  Wildfires Modoc National Forest 

Davis Creek Complex Fires
Credit: USFS

The Davis Creek Complex is comprised of four fires about 18 miles northeast of Alturas, Calif. Two of the fires south of Davis Creek have been contained. Two fires north of Davis Creek have grown together and are estimated at about 160 acres. Cal Fire played a major role in the initial attack on these fires.

Update 9-7-13 0700 ONC: 90 acres, 100% contained. 
Fire acreage was reduced due to improved mapping.
Update 9-6-13 0700 ONC: 160 acres, 20% contained. Expected containment 9/7/2013. Scofield, Type 3 IC. 
Fire is located near the community Davis Creek.  Complex consists of four fires.  Two fires are on SRA lands and are contained at 10 acres.  Two fires are on FRA MDF lands and have burned together for 150 acres.  Fire spread towards the community of Davis Creek is a concern. . Significant progress was made overnight on handline construction.  Handline construction will continue today, along with handline improvement and mop up around structures
Location: Near the community Davis Creek. 18 miles northeast of Alturas, Calif. 
IA: - Thursday September 05th, 2013 approx. 02:00 PM
IA Resources: -  
ROC: Fire exhibited running, torching and spotting during first operational period
ROS: -
Structure Threats: Possible future threats
Situation Concerns/Alerts:  Fire spread towards the community of Davis Creek is a concern. 
Situation Comments: Complex consists of four fires.  Two fires are on SRA lands and are contained at 10 acres.  Two fires are on FRA MDF lands and have burned together for 150 acres.  
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CA-MDF- Rail Fire Wildfire Modoc National Forest - 68 acres, 100% contained. [FINAL] #CaFire

Rail Fire CA-MDF Rail Fire Wildfire  Modoc National Forest

The Rail Fire was reported around 2 pm Thursday, Sept. 5. It is located about nine miles northwest of Canby on the Devil's Garden Ranger District of the Modoc NF. Gusty winds are hampering suppression efforts. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Update: 9-8-13 2000: 68 acres, 100% contained.
Update: 9-7-13 0800: 68 acres, 50% contained. Expected containment 9/8/2013
Fire is located 11 miles NW of Canby. Suppression resources made good progress on the fire.  Minimal fire activity was observed over the last shift.Update: 9-6-13 1900: 68 acres, 50% containment. Expected containment 9/8/2013. Hunter, ITC3. Multiple snags within the fire perimeter remain a concern. Crews continue to improve containment lines and mop up. No projected movement of the fire is expected under current weather forecasts.
Update: 9-5-13 2000: 100 acres, 0% contained. Otterson, Type 3 IC. Fire exhibited running, torching and spotting during yesterday’s operational period. Indirect dozer line has been constructed around the fire, however multiple spot fires have been reported outside the fire perimeter.  The fire is expected to spread to the northeast and will move into heavy timber if indirect containment line does not hold.  Hunter (IMT3) from Lakeview, OR will transition with local unit this morning.

Update: 9-5-13 2100: 100 acres, Incident Commander Tyler Otterson


Location: - 11 miles northwest of Canby on the Devil's Garden Ranger District of the Modoc NF.
Date of Origin: Thursday September 05th, 2013 approx. 02:00 PM
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IA Resources: -  
ROC: - Gusty winds,  Fire exhibited running, torching and spotting
ROS: -
Structure Threats: -
Situation Concerns/Alerts:  Expected containment 9/8/2013.
Situation Comments: - cause of the fire is under investigation.
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NWS FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THRU WEDNESDAY ABUNDANT LIGHTNING WITH DRY FUELS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FORESTS #CAFIRE #CAWX

NWS FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY ABUNDANT LIGHTNING WITH DRY FUELS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FORESTS

ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP MONDAY AFTERNOON IN SISKIYOU AND MODOC COUNTIES INCREASING IN COVERAGE TUESDAY AND SPREADING NORTH INTO SOUTHERN KLAMATH AND LAKE COUNTIES TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.



FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING WITH DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 281 282 284 AND 285

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
520 AM PDT SUN AUG 18 2013

CAZ280>282-284-285-190030-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0009.130819T2100Z-130822T0600Z/
WESTERN KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST-
CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY INCLUDING SHASTA VALLEY-SHASTA-
TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST IN SISKIYOU COUNTY-
SISKIYOU COUNTY FROM THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS EAST AND SOUTH TO MT
SHASTA-MODOC COUNTY EXCEPT FOR THE SURPRISE VALLEY-
520 AM PDT SUN AUG 18 2013

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING WITH DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 281 282 284 AND 285. ..

* AFFECTED AREA: FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280. ..281. ..282. ..284 AND 285.

* THUNDERSTORMS...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP
  MONDAY AFTERNOON IN SISKIYOU AND MODOC COUNTIES AND MAY INCREASE
  IN COVERAGE...BECOMING SCATTERED LATE MONDAY AFTERNOON AND
  MONDAY EVENING. THUNDERSTORM CHANCES INCREASE AGAIN TUESDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING WITH SCATTERED STORMS LIKELY. THIS
  POTENTIAL FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUES THROUGH
  WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* RAINFALL...STORMS ARE INITIALLY EXPECTED TO BE A MIX OF WET
  AND DRY ON MONDAY. THEN AS THE ATMOSPHERE MOISTENS...EXPECT
  INCREASING CHANCES FOR WETTING RAINS BY TUESDAY.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS MAY RESULT IN NEW
  FIRE STARTS. OUTFLOW WINDS WILL CAUSE NEW FIRES TO SPREAD.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT
  HTTP://WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFOMFR

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS..

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE MAY OCCUR. LISTEN FOR LATER FORECASTS AND POSSIBLE RED FLAG
WARNINGS.


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
520 AM PDT SUN AUG 18 2013

ORZ624-625-190030-
/O.EXB.KMFR.FW.A.0009.130820T1800Z-130822T0600Z/
KLAMATH BASIN AND THE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST-
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT INCLUDING THE BLM LAND IN EASTERN
LAKE AND WESTERN HARNEY COUNTIES-
520 AM PDT SUN AUG 18 2013

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING WITH DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625. ..

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEDFORD HAS ISSUED A FIRE WEATHER
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* AFFECTED AREA: FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625.

* THUNDERSTORMS...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP
  MONDAY AFTERNOON IN SISKIYOU AND MODOC COUNTIES...INCREASING IN
  COVERAGE N TUESDAY AND SPREADING NORTH INTO SOUTHERN KLAMATH AND
  LAKE COUNTIES TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THIS POTENTIAL FOR
  SCATTERED COVERAGE OF THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY
  EVENING.

* RAINFALL...STORMS ARE INITIALLY EXPECTED TO BE A MIX OF WET
  AND DRY ON TUESDAY. THEN AS THE ATMOSPHERE MOISTENS...EXPECT
  INCREASING CHANCES FOR WETTING RAINS BY WEDNESDAY.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS MAY RESULT IN NEW
  FIRE STARTS. OUTFLOW WINDS WILL CAUSE NEW FIRES TO SPREAD.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT
  HTTP://WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFOMFR

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS..

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE MAY OCCUR. LISTEN FOR LATER FORECASTS AND POSSIBLE RED FLAG
WARNINGS.

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