Red Salmon Complex

Red Salmon Fire Update: The arrival of cool moist weather has enabled fire officials to call the #RedSalmonComplex 100% contained. The forest closure orders for... the Red Salmon on the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests have expired, but a closure remains in place on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Details can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders #14-20-11. Please be advised that hazards from the fire exist throughout the burn area. See the attached graphic for more information. The Red and Salmon fires started on July 27 after thunderstorms swept through the area. The two fires eventually merged into one, burning on the #KlamathNF, #ShastaTrinityNF and #SixRiversNF. The final size of this fire is 144,698 acres. Burned area emergency rehabilitation (BAER) is ongoing. The Klamath, Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests would like to thank the local communities for their support during this incident.

Final Update for Red Salmon Complex, 11-7-2020 #KlamathNF

Red Salmon Complex Update for 11-6-2020--fire growth of only 19 acres in last two days #KlamathNF

Red Salmon Complex Update for 11-5-2020 #KlamathNF

Red Salmon Complex Update for 11-4-2020 #KlamathNF

Firefighters on the #RedSalmonComplex continue to patrol and improve containment lines as needed. Suppression repair activities are ongoing to stabilize firelines ahead of future precipitation events. Yesterday, fire behavior increased on the Klamath Zone in the upper Plummer Creek drainage and on the east slope of Mary Blaine Mountain. Aircraft will be utilized to cool the fire’s edge today as visibility conditions permit. An inversion developed last night, with light wind...s and very low humidity over the upper slopes and ridges. The inversion is forecast to break this afternoon with relative humidity forecast to dip into the single digits and light south winds becoming up-drainage this afternoon. A weak cold front and associated marine push Friday into Saturday will bring higher relative humidity and lower temperatures. For more information on the Red Salmon Complex, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/.

The #RedSalmonComplex transitioned command this morning to three smaller incident command teams; each assigned to their respective National Forests (Klamath, Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers) and the Hoopa Valley. Each team has resources assigned concurrent with the needs of each zone. Four helicopters remain assigned to the fire. Fire behavior increased today in the upper Plummer Creek drainage, on the Klamath Zone of the fire. Due to smoke, aircraft in the area was unable to ...verify the exact location of the increased activity. In addition to day shift, a night shift will continue to be staffed on the Klamath Zone to monitor the fire activity. Fire crews on the Klamath and Shasta-Trinity Zones of the Red Salmon Complex remain engaged in monitoring and improving containment lines as needed. Suppression repair activities are ongoing to stabilize firelines ahead of future precipitation events. The fire is contained on the Six Rivers’ and Hoopa Valley portions of the fire. Suppression-repair work continues with crews working closely with resource advisors who help direct the work to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. Back hauling of fire hoses and equipment is continuing. For more information on the Red Salmon Complex, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/.

Understanding Fire Behavior

#RedSalmonComplex Update 10-27-2020: Acres: 143,826 78% contained... California Interagency Incident Management Team 12 transitioned on the Red Salmon Complex Fire taking command on October 15, 2020. As of October 27, 143,826 acres have burned at 78% containment (1,439 acres of growth, less than 1% growth). Through three different weather events, i.e. Red Flag Warnings, we have only had a .9% acreage growth over this assignment. This will be the last update from team 12 for the Red Salmon Complex. Thank you for allowing us to assist the communities and working with us. For the update and map please go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/ #KlamathNF #SixRiversNF #ShastaTrinityNF U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services Hoopa Valley Tribe Yurok Tribe Karuk Tribe Photo by: Rick Davis

Completing Suppression Repair on the Red Salmon Fire. #KlamathNF #SixRiversNF #ShastaTrinityNF U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest... U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services Hoopa Valley Tribe Yurok Tribe Karuk Tribe

#RedSalmonSomplex Operational Briefing update with Al Ward, Operations Section Chief, for Monday, October 26, 2020. U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest @theYuorkTribe Karuk Tribe Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services @hoopavalleytribe

#RedSalmonComplex Morning Update: 10-26-2020 143.735 acres & 75% contained... Notice: A Red flag warning will be in effect over the fire area for strong winds and low humidity levels through Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, October 28, at 7:00 AM, California Incident Management Team (IMT) 12 will transfer Command of the Red Salmon Complex back to the Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Klamath National Forests Type 3 Fire Management Organizations in cooperation with the Hoopa. For the full update, map, and smoke report please go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/ #KlamathNF #SixRiversNF #ShastaTrinityNF U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Six Rivers National Forest U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forest Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services Hoopa Valley Tribe Yurok Tribe Karuk Tribe Photo: Jake Broiller PIO Beaverslide Trailhead

#RedSalmonComplex Update: 10-25-2020 Acres: 143,644 75% containment... Notice: A Red flag warning will be in effect over the fire area for strong winds and low humidity levels from Sunday morning through midday Monday. For the update, map, and smoke outlook please go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/6891/58479/

A Red flag warning will be in effect over the fire area for strong winds and low humidity levels from Sunday morning through midday Monday.

Red Salmon Complex Community Meeting Cecilville Community Center October 23, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m. Due to internet connectivity, there was a delay in getting the meeting posted. Thank you all for your patience.

U.S. Forest Service and California Incident Management Team 12 will host a Red Salmon Complex Community meeting on Friday Oct. 23 at 12:00 PM at the Cecilville Community Center. Due to the lack of cell service and WiFi, this meeting will be held in person outside in the parking lot. The event will be recorded and uploaded after the meeting to the Red Salmon Facebook page. Participants are asked to adhere to CDC mandates, follow all regulations of social distancing and wearing masks. The incident will supply the appropriate personal protective items (masks & hand sanitizer). Any questions after the meeting on the recorded posting will be addressed as soon as possible.

#RedSalmonComplex Morning Update: 10-23-2020 Acres: 143,507 & 75% contained...Continue reading