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2023 Six Rivers National Forest Lightning Complex and Redwood Lightning Complex August 30, 2023 – California Incident Management Team 2 is in command of the Six Rivers National Forest (SRF) 2023 Lightning Complex and Redwood Lightning Complex, which is now comprised of 20 fires. Total acreage is estimated at 14,783 acres with containment at 20%.

Redwood National and State Parks Area Lost – 55% contained. 722 acres. Crews continue full suppression tactics on the fire that is burning in the Lost Man watershed. CAL FIRE and Green Diamond Resource Company are collaborating in suppression efforts. Most of the fire is in previously logged, second growth forest. Crews have held the fire on Holter Ridge. Mop up has begun on the east side of the fire along Holter Ridge.

Bridge Ridge – 5% contained. 17-acres burning near the Devil Fire. Containment lines have been established around the perimeter and crews have begun mop up activities.

Devil – 100% contained. 12.4 acres. In patrol status.

Glen – 100% contained. .1 acre. In patrol status.

Hoopa Area

Lone Pine – 90% contained. 1,684 acres. Crews have almost completed removing unused hose line.

Orleans Area Pearch - East of Orleans is estimated at 3,466 acres. Crews have completed the firing operation along the southern edge to Drop Point 14. Aerial controlled firing operations utilizing an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) began today to increase lines north from DP 14 to DP11. This operation will take several shifts to complete. Type 1 Structure Protection crews are working 24-hour shifts. Hose line and sprinklers have been deployed around values at risk. Structure Assessment Teams have been assessing structures for structure protection in the Somes Bar area.

The following fires are contained and in patrol status: Creek – 8 acres, Flat – 2.4 acres, Iron – 20 acres, Blue Creek - .1-acre, Big Foot - .8 acres.

The following fires are unstaffed due to difficult terrain and firefighter safety: Monument – 2 acres, Hancock – 1,425 acres, Merrill Mountain – 2 acres, Blue Creek 2 – 2,222 acres, Marlow – 1,231 acres, Let er-Buck - 60 acres. Copper – 98 acres.

Pearch Fire Evacuation Warning:

Orleans Area: 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 Area: 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.

Mosquito - Near the Bluff Creek area north of Mosquito Lake is estimated at 2,114 acres. The fire remains north of Forest Road 11N19 and west of Forest Road 12N12 (Cedar Camp Road). Containment lines along the 12N12 Road have held. Crews continue constructing containment lines.

Bluff #1 – 1,595 acres with minimal movement. Firing operations have been utilized to assist with line construction along the 11N16 Road. Crews are constructing indirect line. Weather – Today’s weather will be drier and warmer with high temperatures in the mid 90s. Winds will shift to North and North Northeast. This will bring smoke into the area from the Smith River Complex and Happy Camp complex. However, the Hancock Fire could see clear air with a possibility of greater fire growth.

Six Rivers National Forest Closures

Area and campground closures are in effect on Six Rivers National Forest. A new Closure Order was issued for the Orleans Ranger District and a portion of the Lower Trinity Ranger District. They can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/srnf/notices/?cid=FSEPRD1096395. Redwood National Park and State Parks Closures There are multiple closures in the parks due to several fires, including closures in the Lost Man area. For a full list of closures and impacts, please visit www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Alert Notifications

ZoneHaven/Genasys for map and zone identification: https://protect.genasys.com

Humboldt County Residents Register for Humboldt Alert Notification: www.humboldt.gov/alerts

Siskiyou County Resident Register at Code Red Alert Notification: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/6F327CCDFFFD

Redwood National and State Parks Information Hotline

Phone: 707-464-6101 https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

2023 SRF Lightning Complex Fire Information

Phone: 530-536-0767

Email: 2023.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov

Hoopa Information Hotline

Phone: 530-618-2995

Email: serene.oes@gmail.com

Visit this link to access all resources listed on this update: www.linktr.ee/srffirepio