Slater/Devil Fires

Timber (Grass and Understory)

Medium Logging Slash

Brush (2 feet)

Heavy timber fuel loadings with medium slash loading. Vegetation in recent fire scars are brush fuel model with downed woody component.

Cloudy conditions with higher relative humidity and lower temperatures have moderated fire activity.

Continue mop-up and patrol in and around the threatened communities of Happy Camp, Indian Creek, and in DIV MM, F, and W. Continue with direct line construction and prep roads above Thompson Creek heading north, aerial ignition of indirect sections above Thompson Creek. Continue to Utilize direct/indirect attack to tie in the slop-overs west of Hwy 199. Continue tactical firing and blacklining in Knopki Cr (east of Hwy 199), areas west of HWY 199, and areas South of Holland Loop along Althouse Cr Rd. Tie in and secure firelines from Hwy 199 into Illinois Valley along the northwest flank of the fire amongst structures and communities. Implement structure protection plans by prepping and triaging; continue to maintain a presence and complete additional assessment of structures within communities north of the fire area. Scouting for opportunities to utilize direct firelines. Evaluate suppression actions needed for Thompson Creek moving north. Crew continue clearing along the Happy Camp/Grayback Rd.

Slater Fire - Approximately 153,850 acres, 27% contained.

Devil Fire - Approximately 8,406 acres, 18% containment.

Portions of the fire in Oregon are in Unified Command with Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Majority of operational resources in OR have been provided by OSFM and ODF. Acreage by State - CA: 109,605 OR: 44,205 Acreage by Ownership: KNF: 75,885; RSF: 58,165; SRF: 4,553; BLM: 2,630; PVT:12,537 BIA: 80 Agencies involved: Klamath National Forest, Six Rivers National Forest, Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon Medford BLM, Oregon Dept. Of Forestry, Oregon State Fire Marshal, National Park Service (Oregon Caves NM.). Two Geographic Areas (NOPS, Region 5, PNW, Region 6)

Conditions warmed and dried across the fire area as compared to yesterday but overall were on the mild side. Highs reached the low 70s in valley, mid to upper 60s mid-slopes and lower ridges, while temperatures at the 6000 ft level remained in the mid-40s, RH minimums generally were in low 40%s with low 30%s near Happy Camp and an overnight minimum of 23% on Bolan Peak. Winds were generally SW 10 to 15 mph along ridges with gusts 20 to 25 mph. Winds in lower elevation open areas ranged from SW to NW in direction and gusted 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Showers are expected to move into the fire area this evening. A strengthening upper level ridge will bring a rapid warming and drying trend for the weekend with critical fire weather conditions expected for Sun and Mon. Light N-NW winds Sat morning will increase to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph in the afternoon then turn northeasterly Sat night increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph overnight. NE wind will further increase to 20 to 30 mph Sun with gusts 40 to 45 mph possible in exposed locations with these strong NE winds persisting Sunday night through Mon morning. RHs will begin to drop gradually on Sat and then plummet more rapidly Sat night through Sun as offshore flow strengthens and a very dry air aloft moves into the area. RHs Sun will be driest along ridges reaching the low teens. Nighttime RHs will remain extremely low through Sun night, only recovering to around 20% mid slopes on ridges. For Mon min RHs in the low teens are expected at all elevations. Winds will shift to the E-SE on Mon and diminish in strength Mon afternoon through Mon night with light wind but very hot and dry pattern expected for Tue through Thu.