Green Fire CA-SRF Green Fire: 75 acres, 75% cont. located off Hwy 96 at Somes Bar. Very little overnight fire activity reported. #CaFire

Green Fire CA-SRF Green Fire Six Rivers National Forest

Update 0700: 75 acres, 75% contained. Fire is located off Hwy 96 at Somes Bar. Very little overnight fire activity was reported.

Update 911 1800: Reports that fire is 250 acres to 300 acres now.

Location: - Six Rivers National Forest, Hwy 96 at 4 miles north of Somes Bar near Green Riffle on the Klamath River. 

IA Description: -Limited access Resources: Resources from SKU, KNF, SRF, HUU, and SHU are all enroute and at scene. CalFire Release of resources off the Morgan Fire are staging in LNU for potential assignment
IA Resources: - Numerous inmate crews, engines, and Aircraft performing I.A., Mad River Hotshots and SRF Dozer 4 en route, along with 3 more dozers. SKU dispatched an immediate need strike team to Green Incident... B-2615, E-2664, E-2662, E-2676, E-2668, E-2665.
ROC: - Burning in Brush and Timber, Spotting present, Steep terrain with high potential for rollout.
ROS: - Rapid
Structure Threats: - Not currently
Situation Concerns/Alerts: - Large Potential
Situation Comments: - No lightning reported or detected in the area....
Additional Resource Notes: - SKU, KNF, SRF, HUU, and SHU are all enroute and at scene.
Agency Website: -
Radio Frequencies: -
Online Scanners: -
Weather: -
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CFN - California Fire News 2013 

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RED FLAG WARNING DRY LIGHTNING: SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST- TRINITY - KLAMATH AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE SHASTA TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST #CAFIRE #CAWX

RED FLAG WARNING

AN UPPER LEVEL LOW OFF THE CALIFORNIA COAST IS ON A SOLID TRACK
NORTHWARD BRINGING A CONTINUED THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE
REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING. ISOLATED AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
WILL DEVELOP OVER HIGHER TERRAIN ACROSS EASTERN DISTRICTS AND
PROPAGATE TOWARDS THE COAST.

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS

ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW OR WILL SHORTLY.

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
539 AM PDT THU AUG 22 2013

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TO DEVELOP TODAY..

.AN UPPER LEVEL LOW OFF THE CALIFORNIA COAST IS ON A SOLID TRACK
NORTHWARD BRINGING A CONTINUED THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE
REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING. ISOLATED AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
WILL DEVELOP OVER HIGHER TERRAIN ACROSS EASTERN DISTRICTS AND
PROPAGATE TOWARDS THE COAST.

CAZ203-204-211-277-222045-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-130823T0300Z/
UPPER SMITH...INLAND PORTION OF THE SMITH RIVER DRAINAGE WITHIN
THE SIX RIVERS NF.-
LOWER MIDDLE KLAMATH...INLAND PORTION OF THE KLAMATH RIVER
DRAINAGE WITHIN THE SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST AND THE UKONOM
DISTRICT OF THE KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST.-
HUPA...THE HOOPA INDIAN RESERVATION AND THE LOWER PORTION OF THE
TRINITY RIVER DRAINAGE WITHIN THE SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST.-
WESTERN MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST / EASTERN MENDOCINO UNIT.-
539 AM PDT THU AUG 22 2013

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 211. ..

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203. ..204. ..211 AND 277.

* THUNDERSTORMS...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED STORMS ARE EXPECTED TO
  DEVELOP TODAY AND EARLY THIS EVENING.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...COLLAPSING THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE GUSTS
  OVER 40 MPH. OTHERWISE WINDS WILL REMAIN GENERALLY LIGHT AND
  TERRAIN DRIVEN.

* IMPACTS...DRY FUELS ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ABUNDANT
  LIGHTNING MAY RESULT IN NEW FIRE STARTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS..

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL
CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.



URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
539 AM PDT THU AUG 22 2013

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TO DEVELOP TODAY..

.AN UPPER LEVEL LOW OFF THE CALIFORNIA COAST IS ON A SOLID TRACK
NORTHWARD BRINGING A CONTINUED THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE
REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING. ISOLATED AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
WILL DEVELOP OVER HIGHER TERRAIN ACROSS EASTERN DISTRICTS AND
PROPAGATE TOWARDS THE COAST.

CAZ212-283-222045-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-130823T0300Z/
VAN DUZEN / MAD RIVER...INLAND PORTION OF THE VAN DUZEN AND MAD
RIVER DRAINAGES WITHIN THE SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST.-
TRINITY...WESTERN PORTION OF THE SHASTA TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST.-
539 AM PDT THU AUG 22 2013

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 212 AND 283. ..

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONES 212 AND 283.

* THUNDERSTORMS...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED STORMS ARE EXPECTED TO
  DEVELOP TODAY AND EARLY THIS EVENING.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...COLLAPSING THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE GUSTS
  OVER 40 MPH. OTHERWISE WINDS WILL REMAIN GENERALLY LIGHT AND
  TERRAIN DRIVEN.

* IMPACTS...DRY FUELS ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ABUNDANT
  LIGHTNING MAY RESULT IN NEW FIRE STARTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS..

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL
CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

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CFN - California Fire News 2013 

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CA-SRF- Corral Complex Fire: 12,503 acres, 92% cont. Expect containment 10/02/2013. Suppression repair continues. #Cafire

CA-SRF Corral Complex Fire Six Rivers National Forest  #CorralComplex

The fire is expected to slowly spread towards the southwest into Horse Linto Creek and to the northwest in the South Fork of the Tish Tang Creek. There is a potential for the fire to move to the west, which would threaten the eastern boundary of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. The fire was smoldering and creeping with rolling material still a concern. Heavy dead logs within the interior continue to smolder. 

Update 9-26 0900: 12,503 acres, 95% contained. Suppression repair continues. Effective 1800, North Ops will be moving to Preparedness Level 1.
Update 9-25 0900: 12,503 acres, 95% contained. Suppression repair continues.
Update 9-24 1900: 12,503 acres, 95% contained. Suppression repair continues. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Minimum fire activity observed.
Update 9-23 0900: 12,503 acres, 95% contained. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Overnight fire activity was minimal.

Update 9-22 0900: 12,503 acres, 92% contained. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Franklin, ICT3. The fire area received approximately 2.67" inches of rain in the last 24 hours.

Update 9-21 1900: 12.503 acres, 92% contained. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Precipitation occurred over the fire area today resulting in minimal fire activity.

Update 9-21 0900: 12,503 acres, 89% contained. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Minimal fire behavior activity was observed. Measurable precipitation occured over the fire area yesterday and ranged from 1.50" to 1.75" inches
Update 9-20 1900: 12,503 acres, 89% contained.

Update 9-20 0900: 12,503 acres, 89% contained. Expected containment 10/2/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Fire behavior increased slightly yesterday due to approaching frontal system, but remained a backing and smoldering fire within containment lines. Demob of excess resources is occurring. Initial attack activity was light throughout the GACC yesterday.

Update 9-19 1900: 12,503 acres, 89% contained. Expected containment 10/2/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Minimal fire behavior observed due to higher humidities. Crews continue to work direct fire edge in Horse Linto Creek drainage, where terrain allows. National Weather Service - Medford has upgraded the fire weather watch to a Red Flag Warning from 1200 Friday to 2000 Friday for gusty winds and low relative humidities for Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains east and south to Mt. Shasta - Modoc County. http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/firewx/cafw/rfwwarningsbycwa.php?pil=XXXRFWMFR

Update 9-19 0900: 12,503 acres, 89% contained. Expected containment 10/2/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Fire behavior has been reduced to minimum backing, with smoldering and some rollout within containment lines. Crews are now able to work direct fire edge in the Horse Linto Creek drainage where terrain allows.

Update 9-18 1900: 12,503 acres, 89% contained.

Light initial attack reported in North Ops today.

Update 9-18 0900:  12,503 acres, 89% contained. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Cooling and increased nighttime humidity recovery has moderated fire behavior..

Update 9-17 1900:  12,503 acres, 89% contained. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Minimal smoldering and heat held in by heavy fuels near the line. High humidity including light mist in the morning continues to diminish fire behavior.

Update 9-16 1900:  12,503 acres, 89% contained. Expected containment 09/26/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Observed fire behavior today was slightly active with some open flame however spread is largely smoldering with large logs and snags holding heat. As rehabilitation operations are completed, excess personnel are being released daily.

Update 9-15 0900:  12,503 acres, 92% contained. Expected containment 10/02/2013. Franklin, ICT3. The fire area received approximately 2.67" inches of rain in the last 24 hours.

Update 9-14 0900: 12,500 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/20/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Low to moderate fire behavior activity was reported today. Fire behavior should diminish to backing and smoldering with the anticipated improvement of humidity recoveries this evening. A cooling trend is expected to begin this weekend bringing cooler temperatures and higher RH.

Update 9-14 0900: 12,498 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/20/2013. Franklin, ICT3. A Type 3 organization is now in place. Relative humidity recovery last night was poor compared to previous evenings.The fire is expected to continue to back and rollout inside the containment line as the weather continues to become hotter and dryer. A cooling trend is expected to begin this weekend bringing cooler temperatures and higher RH. Fire crews will continue with suppression repair work where completion can be made safely.

Update 9-13 1900: 12,491 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/20/2013. Franklin, ICT3. Continued backing fire, rollout and spread, especially on southwest-west facing slopes on the upper 1/3rd of slopes. Complexity of organization is now Type III. There is 10 miles of direct open fire line due to inaccessible terrain. There are two active areas along the southwestern fire perimeter within 0.8 miles of primary indirect line. A cooling trend is expected to begin this weekend bringing cooler temperatures and higher RH.

Update 9-12 0900: 12,345 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/18/2013. Pincha-Tulley/Mendes, Unified Command. The fire is expected to continue to smolder inside the containment line as the weather continues to become hotter and dryer. The fire continued to creep and back southwest into the Horse Linto Drainage. Rolling material is still a concern. Most burning material that does roll out should not cause progression of the fire and will be well inside the primary indirect containment lines. Fire acreage increase is due to better mapping data.Transition from CIIMT#3 to the Type 4 organization is occurring today, 9/12 at 0600.
Update 9-10 0900: 12,295 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/11/2013.Pincha-Tulley /Mendes, Unified Command. The fire continues to smolder inside containment lines. Rolling material is still a concern. Most burning material that does roll out should not cause progression of the fire and will be well inside primary indirect containment lines. There were no night operations due to steep and inaccessible terrain. All fire area closures remain in effect. Significant demobilization has begun.

Update 9-9 1900: 12,295 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/11/2013. Pincha-Tulley/Mendes, Unified Command. The fire is expected to continue to smolder inside the containment line as the weather continues to become hotter and dryer. Roll out did occur in the Horse Linto Creek area today and resulted in a quarter acre of growth, but did not cross the creek. This is still well within the primary indirect contingency lines.

Update 9-8 0900: 12,295 acres, 79% contained. Pincha-Tulley /Mendes, Unified Command. Expected containment 09/11/2013.Relative humidity recovery will be poor compared to previous evenings, but fire behavior is still expected to be limited. Crews will to pull pumps off select contingency lines. Work will continue on chipping slash, improving direct fire line and mop-up. No night operations will be performed, no crews will be spiked or coyote out in the field. A plan for transition from CIIMT #3 to a Type III team has been pushed back to Wednesday 9/11/13, due to hot and dry weather.

Update 9-7 0900: 12,295 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/10/2013. Pincha-Tulley /Mendes, Unified Command. The fire is smoldering and creeping inside containment lines. Rolling material is still of concern. Heavy dead & down logs and isolated patches of snow brush within the interior continue to smolder. Several stovepipes were smoking inside the containment lines. The fire is smoldering and creeping inside containment lines. A plan for transition to a Type III team has been scheduled for Tuesday 9/10/13.

Update 9-6 1900: 12,295 acres, 79% contained. Expected containment 09/10/2013. Pincha-Tulley /Mendes, Unified Command. The fire was smoldering and creeping with rolling material still a concern. Heavy dead logs within the interior continue to smolder.  The fire is expected to slowly spread towards the southwest into Horse Linto Creek and to the northwest in the South Fork of the Tish Tang Creek. There is a potential for the fire to move to the west, which would threaten the eastern boundary of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation.

Update 9-6 0900: 12,295 acres, 73% contained. Expected containment 09/10/2013. Pincha-Tulley /Mendes, Unified Command.

 A tentative plan for transition to a Type 3 organization has been scheduled for Tuesday 9/10.

Update 8-30 1900: 11,924 acres, 38% contained. The fire exhibited creeping, backing, and isolated short uphill runs from material roll-out. The fire was most active on the southern portion of the fire. There was some open flame observed in the Horse Linto Creek area. Air attack coordinated with personnel on the ground to keep the fire in check.With the limited fire activity, hand crews were able to make significant progress on the direct and indirect containment lines.CIIMT-5 (Joseph ICT1) times out today (9/1). CIIMT-3 (Pincha-Tulley ICT1) shadowed today and will assume command at 0600 tomorrow.

Update 8-29 0900: 11,828 acres, 17% contained. Joseph, CA IMT1, Expected containment 10/1. Unified Command (Joseph/Jackson). Creeping and backing fire behavior observed with some open flame in the heavier ground fuels. There was minimal fire spread overnight. Southwest area of the fire will continue with line constructions and improvement of indirect dozer line. North area of the fire will continue with direct handline construction from Bear Hold to Bret Corral. Northeast area will construct direct line from H-2 on Trinity Mountain to both the north and south. There is a community event scheduled in Willow Creek this Saturday.

Update 8-28 0900: 11,777 acres, 17% contained.Joseph, CA IMT1,  Expected containment 10/1. Creeping and backing fire was observed with some open flame in the heavier ground fuels. There was minimal fire spread. With the reduced fire behavior and increased resources, significant progress was made today on the direct, indirect, and contingency lines. There is a community event scheduled in the community of Denny this Saturday. Incident personnel are working closely with community representative to inure safety and minimize disruptions to both the incident and event.
Update 8-27 0900: 11,772 acres, 5% contained.  Joseph, CA IMT1, Expected containment 10/1. Creeping and backing fire was observed in the heavier ground fuels with occasional isolated tree torching. There was minimal fire spread. Fine fuels continue to dry out from moisture event and increased fire activity is expected in the near future. The fire is within 3 air miles of the community of Denny.
Update 8-26 0900: 11,707 acres, 5% contained.  Expected containment 10/1/2013. Joseph, CA IMT1. Creeping and backing fire was observed with some open flame in the heavier ground fuels. There was minimal fire spread overnight.  Today's weather is expected to be warmer and dryer. The fire is expected to be more active. Movement is predicted to be 1/8 - 1/4 mile. The fire is expected to exhibit backing, creeping, and isolated open flame in the heavier ground fuels. There is the potential for short duration upslope runs when the conditions come into alignment. The areas with the highest potential for spread are the Tish Tang area on the northwest flank, the Horse Linto area on the south flank, and Quinby Creek area on the southeast flank.
Update 8-25 1900: 11,707 acres, 5% contained. Unified Command Joseph/Mendes. Expected containment 10/01/2013. Significant progress was accomplished on the north portion of the fire, were crews were able engage in direct fire attack. Type II hand crews arrived today to replace crews that timed out. The Type III and Type VI engines arrived and were put to work preparing structures, laying hose lines, and supporting heavy equipment operations. There were several lightning strikes in the fire area last night. A few new smokes were observed north and south, outside of the main portion of the fire. Two of the newly arrived hand crews were utilized to locate and contain these fires.
Update 8-25 0900: 11,247 acres, 0% contained. Unified Command Joseph/Mendes. Expected containment 10/01/2013. There was a thunderstorm, with a few lightning strikes, and light rain that moved through the area last night. The rain moderated the fire behavior, especially in the southern portion of the fire. The fire continued to creep and back through the night. Southwest portion of the fire-continue construction and improvement of indirect dozer line. West portion of the fire -coordinate with Hoopa resources to continue construction and improvement of the contingency line. North-continue hand line construction from Bear Hole to Bret Corral in preparation for a firing operation. South portion of the fire - continue to improve roads and remove hazardous snags. Contingency Group is scouting the southwestern portion of the fire for potential locations for contingency line construction to protect the Hoopa Indian Reservation and pre-plan for structure protection in the surrounding communities
Update 8-24 1900: 11,247 acres, 0% contained. Expected containment 10/01/2013. The fire remained more active last night and is anticipated to remain active tonight. Most of the activity is expected on the ridges and higher elevations with backing, creeping, and occasional short upslope runs. The areas with the highest potential for spread are the Tish Tang area, the Horse Linto area and the Trinity Mountain area.
Update 8-23 1900: 10,364 acres, 0% contained. Expected containment 10/1/2013. Unified Command (Joseph/Mendes). The spot fire on the north aspect of Tish Tang Point continues to back towards the Tish Tang Creek. The spot fire east of Tish Tang Point continued to burn, but had minimal spread. The fire is established on the south side of Horse Linto creek and is burning towards the ridge. The fire is within 1/4 mile of the eastern boundary of the Hoopa Reservation and within 2 miles of the Water Dog Lake area.
Update 8-23 0900:  10,239 acres, 0% contained. Expected 10/1/2013. Unified Command (Joseph/Mendes). The spot fire on the north aspect of Tish Tang Point has now grown to 300 acres. There is an additional spot fire east of Tish Tang Point Point that is within 1/4 mile of the Hoopa Reservation boundary. A community meeting held Hoopa Tribe was well attended.
Update 8-22 0900:  9,780 acres, 0% contained. Expected containment 10/1/2013. Unified Command (Joseph/Mendes) Fire was active above the thermal belt at the 4,000 foot elevation. The fire spotted approximately 1/2 mile to the west and became well established on the north aspect of Tish Tang Point. The thunderstorms in the area increased fire activity, but there were no significant outflow winds affecting the fire. Community meeting planned this evening.

Update 8-21 1900:  8,946 acres, 0% contained. Expected containment 10/1/2013. Unified Command (Joseph/Mendes). The fire continued to spread through creeping and backing fire today as the cloud cover maintained a smoke inversion over the fire area. Firefighters continued to prep firelines in the north portion of the fire for a planned firing operation during tomorrow's operational shift.
Update 8-21 0900:   8,646 acres, 0% contained. Expected containment 10/1/2013. Unified Command (Joseph/Mendes). IR flight from last night shows that the fire has become establised in the Tish Tang drainage. Fire has also become established in the Horse Linto drainage south of Trinity Mountain. Fire behavior remained stable with lack of thunderstorm activity in the fire area. Construction of indirect dozer lines continues in the southwest portion of the fire. Handline construction continues from Bear Hole to Bret Corral. Western portion of the fire is being scouted for fireline location construction.
Update 8-20 1900:  5,523 acres, 0% containment. Expected containment 10/1/2013. Unified Command, Joseph/Mendes. Smoke conditions have limited the time and location where aircraft can be used. Fire is spreading to the west and smoke continues to impact the Hoopa Valley area. Potential fire spread to the west may impact the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the community of Denny.
Update 8-20 0900: 5,523 acres, 0% containment. Expected containment 10/1/2013. CIMT 5, Joseph. Smoke conditions have limited the time and location where aircraft can be used. Fire is spreading to the west and smoke continues to impact the Hoopa Valley area. Potential fire spread to the west may impact the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the community of Denny.
Update 8-19 0900:  4,600 acres, 0% contained  Expected containment:  10/01/2013. Unified Command between IMT2 SOCAL 2 and Hoopa Valley Tribe. Snags, remote wilderness location, lack of resources. Spotting 1/8 mile ahead of large fires. Concern remains about smoke impacts and fire spread west towards the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, as well as potential easterly spread to the Shasta-Trinity NF and the community of Denny. CIIMT5 shadowing for transition on August 20 at 0600 hours.
Update 8-18 1900:  4,450 acres, 0% contained  Expected containment:  10/01/2013. Garwood, IMT2 SOCAL 2.Snags, remote wilderness location and fire spotting up to 1/8 of a mile.  In brief with Joseph, CIIMT 5 occurred today at ICP.
Update 8-18 0900: 3,900 acres, 0% contained  Expected containment: 10/01/2013. Garwood, IMT2 SOCAL 2.Snags, remote wilderness location and fire spotting up to 1/8 of a mile.  In brief with CIIMT 5 occurs today at ICP

Corall Complex Fire Location, Perimeter and Hotspot Map

Update 8-17 0900: 3,530 acres, 0% contained. Estimated containment 10/1/2013. The fire will be going into Unified Command as of 0600 August 17, with the Hoopa Valley Tribe. Snags, remote wilderness location, lack of resources and spotting 1/8 mile ahead of the fire continues to challenge firefighting resources.

Update 8-16 0900: 2,900 acres, 0% contained. Snags, remote wilderness location and lack of resources continue to impact suppression efforts. Fire is burning within the 2009 Backbone Fire and continues moving east and north, with backing fire to the south and west.
Update 8-15 0900: 2,500 acres, 0% contained. No new information received.
Update 8-13 0900: 887 acres, 0% contained. Transition is underway from SRF Type 3 IMT to Don Garwood's Type 2 SoCal #2 IMT. The team will take command of the incident at 0600 tomorrow.  Long-term planning is underway with representatives of the Hoopa Tribe and the Shasta-Trinity NF.  Continued scouting and opening of trails in the 1999 Megram fire footprint around the active fires is ongoing.
Update 8-13 0900:  809 acres 0% contained. This fire is burning in the Megram Fire footprint from 1999, on Tish Tang Ridge. Type 2 team SOCAL#2 Garwood will transition today.
Update 8-12 1900: 809 acres 0% contained. This fire is burning in the Megram Fire footprint from 1999, on Tish Tang Ridge. Type 2 team on order. SOCAL#2 Garwood will transition tomorrow.

Location:  Wildfire burning in the Megram Fire footprint from 1999, on Tish Tang Ridge. The Megram fire burned 125,000 acres in 1999 in the same area where a 1996 major wind event 
led to high fuel accumulation.

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CFN - California Fire News 2013 

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CA-SRF-Orleans Complex Six Rivers National Forest 16,776 acres - 25%. Growth Potential Extreme, Terrain Difficulty Extreme #CaFire

 CA-SRF-Orleans Complex The Orleans Complex is comprised of two fires, the Butler Fire (new) and the Dance Fire 100% (detected 7/29).

Update 8-19 0900: 16,776 acres - 25% contained.Orleans Complex, Siskiyou County US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest 10 miles east of Somes Bar 

Butler Fire update 8/6 0900: 2,800 acres 5% contained.The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District issued a health advisory for the communities of Hoopa, Willow Creek, Orleans, Forks of Salmon, Burnt Ranch, and Karuk Tribe.

The ICP will be moved in stages beginning today with Operations and concluding on Thursday when Plans and Finance will be moved.

California Team 1 (McGowen) is supporting the logistical needs for resources assigned to the Butler Fire at Nordheimer Campground as well as sharing air resources.

Incident Overview

Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held at the Forks Community Hall, in Forks of Salmon at 7:00 p.m. tonight on Tuesday August 6, 2013.

Health Advisory: The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQM) continues to extend their smoke advisory for Del Norte, Humboldt and Trinity Counties, noting that there are separate advisories for Forks of Salmon, Klamath Glen, Orleans and Weitchpec. For further information call the 24 hour Air Quality Advisory Information at 1-866-BURN-DAY or check the district’s website at www.ncuaqmd.org.

Butler Fire

 Detected: Wednesday, July 31, 10pmCause: Under Investigation
Fuels: Timber and Brush
Estimated Size: 3,699 acres
Containment: 4%
Committed Resources: Approximately 838
Structures Damaged or Destroyed: 0
Location: Klamath National Forest, approximately 10 miles east of Somes Bar, California.

Closures:
The following closures are in effect,
Going into or being upon National Forest System lands in the area beginning at the intersection of Wooley creek and Highway 93 (county Road 2B01), then continuing northeast along Wooley creek to the intersection with Timothy Gulch, then continuing southeast along Timothy Gulch to the intersection with the Pacific crest Trail, then continuing southeast along but not including the Pacific Crest Trail to the intersection with the Russian Wilderness boundary, then continuing south/southwest along the Russian Wilderness boundary to the intersection with Forest Route 39, then continuing west/northwest along but not including Forest Route 39 to the intersection with Highway 93 (county Road 2B01), then continuing northwest along Highway 93(county Road 2B01) to the starting point, as shown on the attached map.Oak Bottom Campground
Highway 93 (Forks of Salmon Road) is closed from the east at the Highway 96 intersection and from the west at the Siskiyou County Road yard.
Nordheimer Campground is closed.
The land around the Salmon River is closed 300 feet from the high watermark between the confluence of Wooley Creek and the confluence of Nordheimer Creek.
Summary:
The Butler Fire burned actively until the night time inversion established at approximately 10:00 p.m. Fire continues to back into the community of Butler Flat and around Nordheimer Flat. Protection of residences (and the associated water systems) throughout the river corridor remains a priority.

The fire moved over the proposed southern containment yesterday and is well established in the Hammel Creek drainage and firefighters have begun working on reestablishing fire line from the 1977 Hog Fire and scouting for other contingency lines.

Firefighters continue to work on dozer and handlines on the northern and western fire containment lines. Steep terrain, limited access to the fire, and compromised visibility due to smoke continues to challenge firefighters.

Weather in the fire area today is predicted to be similar to yesterday, with the inversion layer lifting slightly earlier, which could result in increased fire activity.

Please see http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3577/# for updates and a map of the Orleans Complex.

Basic InformationIncident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Monday July 29th, 2013 approx. 05:00 PM
Location Near Orleans, California
Incident Commander JohnsonCurrent Situation
Total Personnel 838
Size 4,276 acres
Percent Contained 4%
Fuels Involved - Timber & Brush
Fire Behavior -
Butler Fire-- The fire actively backed and flanked until the nighttime inversion set in. Frequent rollout with long fingers extending deep into drainages continued to consume heavy fuels under tree canopy setting stage for intense uphill runs.Dance Fire-- Contained.
Significant Events The fire burned ares in key drainages below the containment lines slopping over in 2 places yesterday initiating containment line construction plan that will be re-establishing lines from the 1977 Hog fire. Structure defense continued on residences along the river east to Nordheimer. Dozer line construction has progressed on the northern lines. A handline supported by fire hose was established around the Butler Flat community as the fire continues to back into the area. The fire arrived at the Butler Flat control line at 9:35 p.m.
Outlook/Planned Actions Today's actions include continued evaluation and protection of structures in the Hwy 93 corridor. Firefighters will work to prevent fire spread across the Salmon River. South of Nordheimer Flat and Orleans Mountain firefighters will scout and construct control line. Line construction and improvement will continue on the western and northern lines. Firefighters will continue re-establishing existing control lines to the north.
Growth Potential - Extreme
Terrain Difficulty - Extreme
Remarks - The Orleans Complex is comprised of two fires, Dance Fire and Butler Fire. Norcal Team 2 (Johnson) will manage the Orleans Complex as of 6:00 p.m. on August 1, 2013.The Butler Fire, which started 7/31, is 3,699 acres with 4% containment.
Rolling rocks and burning debris continue to be a safety concern for firefighters on the Butler Fire due to the risk of injury, and the potential for starting fires below the main fire.
Substantial uphill runs are expected today in areas where the tree canopy was dried by large down logs and branches burning overnight. Fire behavior will increase if the hotter and drier weather forecasted for today occurs.

CLOSURES IN EFFECT:

• Going into or being upon National Forest System lands in the area beginning at the intersection of Wooley creek and Highway 93 (county Road 2B01), then continuing northeast along Wooley creek to the intersection with Timothy Gulch, then continuing southeast along Timothy Gulch to the intersection with the Pacific crest Trail, then continuing southeast along but not including the Pacific Crest Trail to the intersection with the Russian Wilderness boundary, then continuing south/southwest along the Russian Wilderness boundary to the intersection with Forest Route 39, then continuing west/northwest along but not including Forest Route 39 to the intersection with Highway 93 (county Road 2B01), then continuing northwest along Highway 93(county Road 2B01) to the starting point, as shown on the attached map.

• Oak Bottom Campground

• Highway 93 (Forks of Salmon Road) is closed from the east at the Highway 96 intersection and from the west at the Siskiyou County Road yard.

• Nordheimer Campground is closed.

• The land around the Salmon River is closed 300 feet from the high watermark between the confluence of Wooley Creek and the confluence of Nordheimer Creek.Dance Fire (started 7/29) has 100% containment at 577 acres. This fire is now being managed by the Six Rivers National Forest. *Number of Personnel reported on Inciweb for the Orleans Complex will no longer include those assigned to the Dance Fire.

Current WeatherWind Conditions 13 mph SE
Temperature 96 degrees
Humidity 18%

Fire Information 530/618-2101 (phone line staffed from 8am to 8pm)

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CA-SRF-Butler Fire 21,105 acres, 39% contained.Expected containment: 09/15/13.NIMO.(Quisenberry). [MAP] #CaFire.

CA-SRF-Butler Fire Wildland Fire

As of August 25, 2013 at 6:00pm, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department has lifted the Evacuation Advisory for the Sawyers Bar, Idlewild, and MuleBridge area.

 The Evacuation Advisory for the area along State Highway 93 (Salmon River Road) between Butler Flat and Forks of Salmon has also been lifted.

Roads:  North Fork/Sawyers Bar Road is open to the public although motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution. Highway 93 between Forks of Salmon and Somes Bar is open to the public with one-way controlled traffic. Motorist should expect delays at times and this road is also subject to temporary closures as conditions dictate.

Evacuation advisory posted includes the Forks of Salmon community. Point protection of structures in the fire area is continuing. Expansion of the structure defense corridor has been moved south as needed along the Salmon River Road.

Update 9/1 0900:  ALL FURTHER UPDATES AT FORKS COMPLEX http://calfire.blogspot.com/2013/09/ca-knf-forks-complex-includes-ca-srf.html
#ForksComplex NOW includes CA-SRF-#ButlerFire & CA-KNF-#SalmonRiverComplex 36,146 acres, 45% contained. 

Update 8/26 0900:  21,105 acres, 39% contained.  Expected containment: 09/15/2013. Quesinberry, NIMO. A marine layer kept overnight fire behavior to a minimum with creeping and smoldering within interior pockets. A strategic operations plan has been developed that identifies management action points and modeled fire behavior. Strategic operations plan report points to a long term fire event as the fire burns within indirect containment lines.
Update 8/25 1900:  21,105 acres, 39% contained. Expected containment 09/15/2013. IMT 1 (Quesinberry). Rain overnight reduced fire behavior to creeping and smoldering throughout much of the day. Some heat was observed in the interior portions of the fire as heavier fuels continued to consume. Portions of the fire received up to 1/2 inch of rain overnight and some showers through the day
Update 8/25 0900:  20,770 acres, 39% contained. Expected containment 09/15/2013. IMT 1 (Quesinberry). Burn operations in the early portion of the operational period were successful. A moist front moving into the fire area kept fire behavior limited to creeping and smoldering in the latter half of the period. Good progress was made on the west side of the fire south of Orleans Mountain Lookout to secure the line with ground and aerial ignition operations. A Forest issued area closure is in effect that incorporates the fire. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the fire area for possible thunderstorm activity through 1700 8/25.
Update 8/23 1900: 20,596 acres, 39% contained. Expected containment 9/15/2013. NIMO (Quisenberry). A marine layer limited fire behavior during the morning hours. Once the layer receded, the fire became active moving along interior edges and interior islands. Firefighters continued to mopping up the spot fire and slopover south of Orleans Mountain. Burning operations were conducted in this area to secure a short portion of the line and close the gap. Firefighters continue monitor the fire as it moves towards indirect containment lines on the southern portion of the fire.
Update 8/23 0900: 20,496 acres, 35% contained. Expected containment 9/15/2013. NIMO (Quesinberry). Fire behavior was minimal through the night as RH recovery was influenced by a deep marine layer push into the drainages. The spot fire south of Orleans Mountain was held to 12 acres. The fire continues to spread to indirect containment lines. Firefighters continue to prep and burn out as necessary to keep fire within indirect containment lines.
Update 8/22 0900: 19,538 acres, 35% contained. Expected containment 9/15/2013. NIMO (Quisenberry). Fire behavior was moderated by measureable precipitation from passing thunderstorms. Fire continues to spread towards indirect containment lines. Spot fire has been contained and mop up will continue today to secure. Salmon River Road remains closed to public use.
Update 8/21 1900: 19,538 acres, 35% contained. Expected containment 9/15/2013. NIMO (Quisenberry). Cloud cover moderated fire behavior during first part of operational period, but thunderstorms created outflow winds that increased fire behavior later in the shift. Some measurable precipitation occurred. A spot fire was reported by night shift south of Orleans Mountain and day shift resources made good progress to contain the spot.
Update 8/21 0900: 18,361 acres, 30% contained. Expected containment 9/15/2013. NIMO (Quisenberry). Fire burned actively through the night with some spotting issues early in the operational period. Line construction continues on Cold Spring Road. Indirect fireline on Hoteling Ridge continues to be prepared for firing operations. Mop and patrol continues on secured firelines.
Update 8/20 1900: 18,361 acres, 30% contained. Expected containment 9/15/2013. Quisenberry, NIMO. Active fire behavior occurred today after the inversion lifted at 1130 hours. Surface fire runs with isolated single tree torching produced spot fires 1/4 mile. Smoke shaded the western half of the fire today, keeping fire behavior to a moderate surface fire.
Update 8/20 0900: 18,361 acres, 30% contained. Expected containment 9/15/2013. Quisenberry, NIMO. An inversion settled in to the drainage bottoms at sunset, minimizing fire behavior. Ridge tops remained clear and fire behavior was active for the first half of last night's operational shift. A dry unstable air mass is over the fire area and increased fire behavior is predicted today.
Update 8/19 0900: 16,776 acres, 25% contained. Quesinberry, NIMO. Estimated containment: 09/15/2013. Minimal fire activity was observed throughout the night. Approximately 1 mile of burning was completed. A strategic operations plan has been developed that identifies management action points and modeled fire behavior. Strategic operations plan report points to a long term fire event as the fire burns within indirect containment lines.
Update 8/18 1900: 15,900 acres, 25% contained. Quesinberry, NIMO. Estimated containment: 09/15/2013. Increased fire activity during last half of operational period resulted in active flanking and forward spread up to 1/4 mile. Voluntary evacuation remains in effect for isolated residences near the community of Forks of Salmon. The Salmon River Road remains closed to public use in the fire area. Expansion of the structure defense corridor is being moved south as needed along the Hwy 93 corridor and areas in and around Know-nothing Creek drainage.
Update 8/18 0900: 15,878 acres, 25% contained. Quesinberry, NIMO. Estimated containment: 09/15/2013. Increased fire activity during last half of operational period resulting in active flanking and forward spread up to ¼ mile.

CA-SRF-Butler Fire Wildland Fire

Update 8/17 0900: 14,869 acres, 24% contained. Estimated containment 9/15/2013. Command has been transitioned to Incident Commander Quesinberry - NIMO. Minimal fire activity was observed throughout the night. In lower drainages, higher humidity limited fire spread to smoldering and creeping and isolated jackpots burning in heavy fuels. Dry fuels continue to be receptive to spot fires during the burning period; spotting has been observed quarter to half mile ahead of the main fire.
Update 8/16 0900: 14,723 acres, 24% contained. The fire made runs northwest towards the ridge top above Butler Creek. Firing operations continued to contain the fire at the ridge. Point protection of structures in the fire area is continuing. Expansion of the structure defense corridor has been moved south as needed along the Salmon River Road.
Update 8/15 1900: 13,388 acres, 22% contained. Poor RH recovery at higher elevations provided active fire behavior throughout last night's operational period. This lead to isolated single and group tree torching and active flanking on the fire's edge. Lower drainages had higher humidity recovery and fire spread was limited to creeping and smoldering. Point protection of structures in the fire area continues. Salmon River Road remains closed to the public use in the fire area.
Update 8/14 1900: 12,100 acres, 22% contained.  Estimated containment, 09/15/2013. Dry fuels continue to be receptive to spot fires during the burning period. Spotting has been observed one quarter to one half mile ahead of the main fire. Large fuels burning under canopy are preconditioning fuels for short crown runs. Air operations are limited due to smoke inversion that lifts late in the afternoon. Smoke from nearby fires is settling in around the Butler Fire, impacting air quality and visibility.
Update 8/13 1900: 10,590 acres, 22% contained.  Estimated containment: 09/15/2013. Due to the slop overs in Division B, a decision point was reached resulting in an evacuation advisory for the community of the Forks of Salmon.  Day resources continued to evaluate opportunities to contain slop overs in McNeal Creek.  Poor visibility snags, and steep terrain hampered containment efforts along the line.  Point protection of structures in the fire area continues and will expand south as needed along the Hwy 93 corridor.
Update 8/13 0900:  10,270 acres, 20% contained. The Salmon River Road remains closed to public use in the fire area. The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District and Siskiyou County Air Resource Board have issued air quality and health advisories in both Humboldt and Siskiyou Counties. An evacuation advisory remains in effect for residences along HWY 93 from Butler Flat to north of the Forks of Salmon. The new evacuation advisory posted last night includes the Forks of Salmon community. Steep terrain, rolling material, snags and inaccessible areas hamper the ability to construct direct line construction.
Update 8/12 1900:  9,580 acres, 20% contained. Steep terrain, rolling material, snags and inaccessible areas hamper the ability to construct direct line construction. Dry fuels continue to be receptive to spot fires; spotting has been observed quarter to half mile ahead of the main fire. Air operations are limited due to smoke inversion that lifts late in the afternoon.
Update 8/10 0900: 8,204 acres, 14% contained. Structure protection continues in Butler Flat, Nordheimer and other structures along the Salmon River Road. Good progress continues on indirect control lines. Road crews opened HWY 93 to fire traffic only, relieving some logistical problems. Fire continues to flank and spread laterally into Butler, Lewis, Hammel and Nordheimer Creeks, however slow rates of spread were observed due to cooler weather and higher humidity. Good progress continues on indirect control lines.
Update 8/9 1900:  7,845 acres, 14% contained. Fire continues to flank and spread laterally into Butler, Lewis, Hammel and Nordheimer Creeks, however slow rates of spread were observed due to cooler weather and higher humidity. Good progress continues on indirect control lines. Mop up continues around structures at Butler Flat, Nordheimer and other structures along the Salmon River Road. Salmon River Road remains closed, but road crews were able to open the road to fire traffic only, relieving logistical problems.
Update 8/9 0900:  7,498 acres, 8% contained. Short range spotting is occurring across narrow canyons. Smoke inversion continues to impact air operations during the burning period. The spot fire detected yesterday on the northeast side of the Salmon River has been lined and contained. Good progress continues on indirect control lines.
Update 8/8 1600:  6,305 acres, 8% contained. The fire continues to back in to Hammel, Butler, Lewis and Nordheimer Creeks. Snags are present from previous fires, contributing to increase in time needed to prep lines for firing operations. Road closures continue on Salmon River Road. Power and water systems in Butler Flat have been affected by rock fall.
Update 8/8 0600:  6,248 acres, 8 % contained. Fire continues to spread into Hammel and Butler Creeks. Fire has spotted into Nordheimer Creek drainage.
Update 8/7 0600:  4,852 acres, 8% contained. Fire continued to back downslope with roll out creating spot fires downslope of the main fire. Isolated torching was observed today with continued surface fire activity around uncontrolled fireline.
Update 8/6 1600:  4,007 acres, 4% contained. Fire will continue to spread in all directions until checked by completed containment lines. Hotter and dryer conditions will begin to dissipate tonight as instability moves into the area giving way to cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity.
Update 8/6 0600: 2,800 acres 5% contained.
Update 8/5 0600: 2,449 acres 5% contained.

Butler	CA-SRF-001388	Type: WF	Start: 07/31/2013 2052	Cause: U	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Matt Johnson		Organization: Type 2 Team			Local:	GACC:
Size: 950 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 3 % Est Contain: NR Latitude: 41° 20´ 0" Longitude: 123° 22´ 32"
Location: 10 miles east of Somes Bar $$ Costs to Date: $1,400,000
Structures Threatened: 10 OUTB , 21 PRIM Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 505		Report Date: Aug 04, 2013 0600
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BIA 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 FWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 LGR 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 NPS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 PRI 0 4 2 0 1 0 10 ST 6 0 0 0 0 10 8 USFS 8 1 1 3 1 14 20
Significant Events: The fire continued to back into Grant and Lewis Creek drainages, consuming more of the bottom of Lewis Creek drainage. Structure defense and preparation continued on residences along the river east to Nordheimer and initiated on structures within the Nordheimer Creek drainage. Point protection was initiated around structures where needed throughout the night. Drop point 9 has been closed along with the adjacent portion of Hwy 93 to Grant Creek drainage due to frequent roll out and rock fall. Remarks: A road closure continues on Hwy 93 from Oak Bottom campground to Nordheimer Flat. The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District issued a health advisory for the communities of Hoopa, Willow Creek, Orleans, Forks of Salmon, Burnt Ranch, and Karuk Tribe. Preparations are being made to move ICP from Hoopa to Aikens Camp. Observed Fire Behavior: The fire activity remained moderated due to good overnight humidity recovery. Roll out continued to occur within the Lewis and Grant Creek drainages initiating the potential for short runs during the burning period. Planned Actions: Provide point protection for structures along Hwy 93 corridor and within the Nordheimer Creek drainage. In Division A/E, construct line along Nordheimer Ridge from DP1 to DP3. In Division H/K/T construct control and re-establish old control lines from the 2006 Somes Fire and 1977 Hog Fire. In Division W/Z provide for structure defense, point protection and construct control line from DP8 to forest road 11N09.

Update 8/4 0600: 950 acres 3% containedUpdate 8/3 1600:  945 acres 3% contained. At risk are residential structures in Butler Flat, along the Salmon RIver Road to Nordheimer Campground along Nordheimer Creek, culturally sensitive areas fish & endangered wildlife habitat, and the Salmon River watershed.
Update 8/3 0900:  851 acres, 0% contained. Smoke inversions are limiting air operations until late in the day.
Update 8/2 0900: 400 acres, 0% contained. Residential structures in Butler Flat and along river corridor remained threatened. Salmon River road remains closed.
Update 1800: 400 acres, 0% containment. Salmon River Road remains closed. NORCAL Team 2 assumed command at 1800 hours
Update 1600: 250 acres, 0% contained, multiple spot fires. Fire has spotted across Salmon River and established in Morehouse Creek. Salmon River Road closed.
Update 1300: Highway 93 is currently closed approximately 10 miles east of Somes Bar due to the Butler Fire.

Location:  Six Rivers National Forest Near Forks of Salmon.

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