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 ANNOUNCEMET: **This will be the last Incident Update produced.** (unless significant activity occurs) CURRENT SITUATION: The fire is being held within the containment lines and total containment at 95% with the total acres burned at 94,620. This is an increase of 2 acres with more accurate mapping. Fire suppression repair crews will be assessing the containment line with weather permitting. Crews remain vigilant and continue to assess the fire from the ground. 

ANNOUNCEMET: Some Six Rivers National Forest lands, roads, and trails around the Smith River Complex fires are closed. View the Order and closure map on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/4atens8c. 

Smith River Complex Daily Update for October 5, 2023 Size: 94,690 acresPercent Contained: 91%Cause: LightningFire Information: 707-383-9727Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri)Email: 2023.SmithRiverComplex@firenet.govIncident Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/casrf-smith-river-complex-Vegetation: Timber (Litter and Understory) and BrushNumber of Personnel Assigned: 726Start Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 0700

CURRENT SITUATION: Due to hard work from firefighters and more accurate reporting, containment has increased to 90% and the total acres burned rose by 87 for a total of 94,693.  Cooler temperatures and light rain yesterday and overnight helped firefighters increase the containment.  The weather will be getting warmer and drier through Saturday and firefighters remain vigilant as winds will increase. Yesterday, a firefighting UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) with infrared capabilities flew the fire and picked up some hot spots.&nb

CURRENT SITUATION: Minimal fire behavior with no new growth on the fire over the past several days. Sunny skies and northeast winds have resulted in dryer conditions, but with warmer weather, smoke has become visible once again. A firefighting UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) with infrared capabilities flew the Hurdy Gurdy fire and the east end of the main fire near Bear Basin where smoke was visible within the interior of both fires. Crews drove the south end of the main fire and saw minimal fire activity.

CURRENT SITUATION: Today’s weather conditions are expected to bring scattered showers over the fire area. Our crews have been closely monitoring the Smith River Fire. Anticipating the rainfall, crews are monitoring the impacts on the ongoing suppression efforts. Our top priorities continue to be; ensuring the firefighter and public safety, maintaining fire suppression efforts, and initiating vital suppression recovery activities. We anticipate minimal fire activity along the fire line, further reducing the threat to communities.

Size: 94,508 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: LightningContainment: 85%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,091Resources: 22 crews   3 helicopters   26 engines   8 dozers  16 water tenders  4 masticators   1 skid steer  

CURRENT SITUATION: Crews have been closely monitoring the Smith River Fire as they anticipated rainfall on Monday.

CURRENT SITUATION: Overnight the weather front brought 4 inches of rain to the fire area. With this amount of rainfall on the fire footprint there is a chance for mud slides. Yesterday, on US 199 we had multiple small slides and rocks fall onto the highway; however, Caltrans has a team in place dedicated to quickly and safely remove the debris. The fire behavior today is expected to be minimal with smoldering in protected areas such as duff layers, tree wells and stump holes.

Size: 94,508 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: LightningContainment: 85%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,199Resources: 26 crews   6 helicopters   29 engines   8 dozers  17 water tenders   4 masticators  1 Skid Steer