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South Fork Complex Update

Sunday, September 24, 2023 

Fire Information: 916-261-6756, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Email: 2023.southforkcomplex@firenet.gov

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/2023southforkcomplex

3-9 Fire: 2,840 acres with 85% containment              Pellitreau Fire: 3 acres with 100% containment 

Pilot Fire: 1,055 acres with 100% containment           Sulphur Fire: 31 acres with 100% containment 

3,929 acres and 90% overall containment for the South Fork Complex 

A total of 181 personnel, crews, air support, engines, dozers, and water tenders support the incident. 

3-9 Fire – Crews are continuing repair activities, falling snags and trees to reduce fuel loads, by removing hazardous trees. Engines are monitoring the interior smoke and heat. Heavy equipment operators continue repairing roads and installing water bars while the United States Forest Service Resource Advisors (READs) monitor these activities and address any potential concerns with tribal, cultural, and natural resources in the area. Heavy equipment and crews are beginning to prepare for chipping operations along Route 1. The public can expect to see large dump trucks transporting the chips along Route 1 and Highway 36. 

Weather: Cloudy and cooler Sunday with a chance (25%) of light rain in the afternoon, with a better chance (40%) of rain in the evening. Moderate to heavy rain overnight. Winds from the south in the afternoon 7 to 12 mph, with gusts to 20 mph over ridges, becoming southeast winds in the evening with gusts to 30 mph. Afternoon highs in the mid 50s to around 60, with afternoon humidity only dropping to around 50 to 60%.

Forest Closure: Forest Closure orders for the South Fork Complex Fire continue to be in effect and are posted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Six Rivers National Forest websites. Please avoid closed areas.

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@U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest

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