BIA Forestry & Wildland Fire Management

#RedSalmonComplex DAILY UPDATE 9-20-2020 Current Situation: Recent light rain on Friday helped crews to make progress and secure additional containment lines. ... However, drier conditions and increased temperatures this weekend have brought active fire behavior back to the east and southwest flanks of the fire. Burnout operations will continue to help secure the southwest corner of the complex along Tish Tang Ridge and working west and east from a drop point along Lone Pine Ridge. Firefighters working to complete control lines are using these firing operations to increase depth along these lines. Clearer air over the past several days have allowed air resources to assist ground crews. Helicopters are conducting bucket drops of water on key hot spots and have begun to remove unneeded equipment in the fire area. Firefighters and equipment remain in Denny and Forks of Salmon completing structure protection. Many more isolated structures have also been addressed in the possibility of fire moving in that direction. Crews in the northeast corner of the complex will continue defensive firing to keep the fire from the Salmon River and Hwy 93. Weather: A warming and drying trend is anticipated on Sunday and Monday as high pressure builds into the area. Temperatures should moderate into the mid 70’s and low 80’s with relative humidity dropping to 25 to 40 percent range. Air Quality: Smoke from the Red Salmon Complex will combine with smoke from other fires in the area which could keep some areas in the Unhealthy range, depending on proximity to the fires. Area Evacuations: An Evacuation Warning remains in effect for Forks of Salmon. National Forest Closure Areas: The Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests remain fully closed. Entry is not permitted. Some Shasta-Trinity National Forest lands east of the Red Salmon Fire Complex closure area are open for public use. The use of any ignition source on National Forest System lands is strictly prohibited, including campfires, gas stoves, smoking and outdoor barbeque grills on houseboats. Continuing dry conditions and very limited firefighting resources require visitors to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if a fire starts nearby. For more information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/ #ShastaTrinityNF #SixriversNF #KlamathNF U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services Yurok Tribe Karuk Tribe

Pacific Region Fire Updates:

Fire updates from yesterday:

#RedSalmonComplex DAILY UPDATE 9-20-2020 Current Situation: Recent light rain on Friday helped crews to make progress and secure additional containment lines. ... However, drier conditions and increased temperatures this weekend have brought active fire behavior back to the east and southwest flanks of the fire. Burnout operations will continue to help secure the southwest corner of the complex along Tish Tang Ridge and working west and east from a drop point along Lone Pine Ridge. Firefighters working to complete control lines are using these firing operations to increase depth along these lines. Clearer air over the past several days have allowed air resources to assist ground crews. Helicopters are conducting bucket drops of water on key hot spots and have begun to remove unneeded equipment in the fire area. Firefighters and equipment remain in Denny and Forks of Salmon completing structure protection. Many more isolated structures have also been addressed in the possibility of fire moving in that direction. Crews in the northeast corner of the complex will continue defensive firing to keep the fire from the Salmon River and Hwy 93. Weather: A warming and drying trend is anticipated on Sunday and Monday as high pressure builds into the area. Temperatures should moderate into the mid 70’s and low 80’s with relative humidity dropping to 25 to 40 percent range. Air Quality: Smoke from the Red Salmon Complex will combine with smoke from other fires in the area which could keep some areas in the Unhealthy range, depending on proximity to the fires. Area Evacuations: An Evacuation Warning remains in effect for Forks of Salmon. National Forest Closure Areas: The Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests remain fully closed. Entry is not permitted. Some Shasta-Trinity National Forest lands east of the Red Salmon Fire Complex closure area are open for public use. The use of any ignition source on National Forest System lands is strictly prohibited, including campfires, gas stoves, smoking and outdoor barbeque grills on houseboats. Continuing dry conditions and very limited firefighting resources require visitors to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if a fire starts nearby. For more information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/ #ShastaTrinityNF #SixriversNF #KlamathNF U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services Yurok Tribe Karuk Tribe

USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on ...Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this time. The cause is under investigation. More details will be made available as they are confirmed.

Pacific Region Fire Updates: **New fire added, Snow

Current Fire Threats to Pacific Region Tribes:

Throughout the year, you've seen posts from readyforwildfire.org's Ready-Set-Go materials, appropriate to the season. At this time, we would like to remind everyone to focus on the SET and GO sections of the Ready-Set-Go process. . Your local officials and emergency responders have broad evacuation plans in place -- but each person has a different set of circumstances that only you can plan ahead for. The Ready-Set-Go process can help you both physically and mentally organize... ahead of time, so that when the broad Evacuation Warnings and Evacuation Orders come, you will be both physically and mentally prepared to act. . In addition, going through this process step by step, and helping your family and friends walk through this, can help focus everyone's stress on something productive and meaningful. . Do you have extra time or resources and want to know how to help? Spread this information to others, especially those without dependable internet or phone reception. When preparing your go-bag, pack enough supplies not just for yourself, but to share with others if the need should arise. Find evacuation locations with friends out of the area to relieve pressure on local evacuation centers. . Do you have *no* extra time or headspace to take all of this on? Reach out for help, from your family, friends, local leaders, or online. Do not be embarrassed. You'd be surprised how willing to come together your community can be during these times. If the constant barrage of information is too much, don't forget to unplug from social media if you need to. Sign up for reverse-911 notifications from your County OES to stay minimally informed if you have a reliable phone. Check in with others on a personal level -- helping others can help focus your fear and stress into motivation and action. . And everyone -- drink a tall glass of water right now! You’re probably dehydrated! Thank you for taking the time to read this! https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-/ready-set-go/

Fires threatening or affecting the Pacific Region Tribes: