Wildfire in remote steep areas of the Angeles National

On August 13, the forest had a minimal initial attack due to lightning passing through the forest. The Shasta McCloud Management Unit (SMMU) had 1 new fire and the Trinity River Management Unit (TRMU) had two new fires.Shasta McCloud Management UnitDelta; .10 acres, Controlled (Aug 13)Trinity River Management UnitSwift; .10 …

Cooler weather and an increase in the relative humidity assisted firefighters in completing their line in the area of the Eel River. Heavy smoke will continue to be present throughout the Ukiah Valley. Interior portions of the fire will continue to burn and may be visible from Highway 101. The …

Cooler temperatures are allowing firefighters to strengthen control line as we near containment. Crews continue to construct direct hand line utilizing Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness where control lines have proven challenging. Firefighters are making substantial gains on mop up efforts and containment lines continue …

Firefighters continue to improve line in the areas of the Tenmile and Low Gap Creek drainages. Fire spread is expected to be minimal, however high potential for extreme fire behavior exists. Areas of the fire burning in duff and slow surface litter are being closely monitored. Interior portions of the …

Updated On: 8/11/2014, 9:40:30 am Started On: Thursday July 31st, 2014 approx. 12:00 AM Acres Burned – Containment: 5,503 acres - 100% Contained Comments:Highway 97 is open to traffic in both directions. There is no pilot or escort vehicle. Firefighters and their vehicles are still present along the highway, so …

Command of the Day Fire will be transitioned to the Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit of CAL FIRE. Overnight, firefighters made great progress in constructing firelines and mopping up hot spots. Warmer temperatures are forecasted and firefighters working to fully contain the fire remain vigilant. Continue to watch for slow-moving firefighting equipment on …

Firefighters continue to construct fire control lines and extinguish multiple spot fires outside the perimeter. Crews are aggressively constructing direct hand line utilizing Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness. With the exception of Lassen National Forest, all highway closures and evacuations have been lifted. The forest …

All roads are open with escorts on Coffee Creek Road. Expect delays. There are no evacuations in effect. Please exercise extreme caution when driving in the area.Containment has increased to 45%. The number of handcrews has increase to 15. Total personnel remains at 565. Acreage has increased to 6098. Active …

The fire continues to burn in heavy timber. Firefighters are challenged by steep, rugged terrain with difficult access. Fire activity increased yesterday as the eastern flank of the fire pushed to the south. The fire crossed the Eel River in two areas and continues to grow to the east. Structure …

August 6, 2014, 8:00 A.M.Fire Start: July 26, 2014, 5:00 P.M.Location: Old El Portal and ForestaCause: Under investigation Size: 4,689 acresPercent Contained: 100%Total Number of Personnel: 150Costs to Date: $10.6 million Containment date: 08/04/2014Incident Commander: Dave Martin/Stanislaus National Forest Type 3 Incident Management Team All roads in Yosemite National Park …

Today crews will continue fire line suppression repair and mop-up on all parts of the fire. The interior parts of the fire continue to cool, but some areas may still produce smoke for several more days. The east perimeter has burned down to the San Joaquin River. Firefighting resources, such …

All road closures and evacuations have been lifted. Firefighters continue to construct control lines in conjunction with crews extinguishing hot spots. The Fire Suppression and Repair process has been initiated. Resources have begun to demobilize, allowing them to become available for new incidents. With the elevated fire danger, we are …