River Complex Update 10/11/21
River Complex 2021
Publication Type: News
10/11/2021
Forest Service News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fire Information Contacts:
P: (530) 598-9353 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
2021.River@firenet.gov https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7760/
River Complex Fire Update October 11, 2021 Smoke activity increases and fire suppression repair continues Recent changes in the weather have brought colder temperatures and increased winds in the River Complex Fire area. The increased wind has led to an increase in smoke activity from hot spots, as wind and moisture increase into the middle of the week. Firefighters are positioned in strategic locations around the footprint of the fire, monitoring activity and seizing opportunities to take direct suppression actions. Smoke plumes noticeably increased along the Eastern flank of the fire yesterday as the wind picked up ahead of the approaching cold front. All of the fire activity remains within the fire boundaries, but fire managers are closely monitoring the increased activity and are sending suppression resources in as needed. Ground crews at Minnehaha Creek are directly engaging the fire wherever the steep and rugged terrain allows. Three Type 1 helicopters have been ordered and the existing Type 1 helicopter is continuing water bucket missions in Sugar Pine Butte area. Resources are also continuing to rehabilitate controlled areas and repair unneeded contingency lines. INCIDENT FACTS: Total acreage: 199,124 Containment: 89%
Resources: 334 personnel, 8 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 7 engines, 8 dozers, 9 water tenders, 1 masticator and 1 skid steer. Property Damage Assessment: For questions or information regarding the status of your property or for recovery assistance, call Trinity County Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 530-623-8223 or Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services (OES) 530-841-2155. Forest Closure Orders: Shasta Trinity National Forest Order No. 14-21-36 is effective September 29, 2021 through November 15, 2021. Klamath National Forest Order No. 21-05-22 is effective 09/10/2021 through 10/20/2021. For more information, please visit the Shasta-Trinity NF and Klamath NF Facebook pages or www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stnf/alerts-notices or www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices. Due to hazard tree removal and fire debris, everyone should take extra precautions while traveling in and through the fire area.
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