September 2, 2019 R-1 Ranch Fire Update

The R1 Ranch Fire is located on BLM land approximately 13 miles northeast of Susanville, California. It was started by lightning on August 28, 2019. California Interagency Incident Management Team will transfer command of the fire back to local resources at 8 p.m. tonight.

The fire has remained within containment lines for the last few shifts, and crews are concentrating today on suppression repair and mopping up the last few isolated hot spots. Afternoon winds may cause unburned islands of vegetation within the fire perimeter to ignite and burn; these are well within containment lines but are being carefully monitored by firefighters.

The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with gusty southwest winds developing this evening and even poorer humidity recovery than last night. Buildups will creep back into the area late tomorrow afternoon, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Residents and visitors are reminded that firefighters are still working on the R1 Ranch Fire. Please use caution when traveling through or in the fire area.

The Temporary Flight Restriction in place for the R1 Ranch Fire will be lifted as of 8 p.m. tonight, September 2, 2019.