PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING NEAR THE FIRE PERIMETER ON HIGHWAY 84 AND 287 AS FIRE RESOURCES ARE WORKING IN THE AREA.

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BRADLEY CREEK FIRE UPDATE

Monday, August 24, 2020 

 SIZE:   1,700 acres
 CONTAINMENT:   20%
 CAUSE:   Undetermined 
 FIRE LOCATION SE of Norris, Madison County 
 PROTECTION:   DNRC and Madison County
 OWNERSHIP:   Bureau of Land Management, Montana State University lands and private
 RESOURCES:  70 personnel total; Engines; Water tenders; Helicopters; 2 Crews – one Type 1 and one Type 2; Heavy Equipment  
 SPECIAL MESSAGE: PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING NEAR THE FIRE PERIMETER AND FIRE APPARATUS ON HIGHWAY 287.

FIRE SITUATION: The Bradley Creek fire was first reported Sunday, August 23 at 3:00 PM in the Bradley Creek drainage outside Norris between highways 287 and 84. Madison County, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation all were involved in initial attack efforts.

Those efforts were challenged yesterday by a late-afternoon wind shift which pushed the fire to the west and south. Ground resources and large airtankers conducting fire retardant drops were utilized to check the fire’s growth. Smoke conditions did cause brief highway closures. Resources continued to work throughout the night.  

At 10:00 AM, management of the fire was transferred to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation County Assist Team. Additional resources have arrived including one Type 1 and one Type 2 crew. All resources on-scene will continue to build and improve fire line; monitor for hot spots; burn out areas of unburned vegetation as conditions and resources allow within the fire’s perimeter; and mop-up where possible.

Unfortunately, livestock loss has occurred due to the fast-moving fire. A high-voltage powerline is in the area, it has sustained damage and remains threatened by potential fire spread.    

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) County Assist Team, Incident Commander David Hamilton, is in place and managing the fire while working closely with local landowners, Madison County, Montana State University, and interagency fire cooperators.

CLOSURES & EVACUATIONS:  None are in place at this time.

Sheep Fire – Morning Update

Acres: 29,570

Containment: 90%

Resources:  

Engines: 34

Hand crews: 9

Helicopters: 1

Fixed wing aircraft: as needed

Water tenders: 23

Dozers: 10

Other heavy equipment: 2

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 473

Community boards: Fire staff are posting information daily throughout the communities impacted by the Sheep and North Complex fires. Find out where here: https://arcg.is/18vnSe

Current Summary: The Sheep Fire has remained within existing containment lines for several days. Firefighters continue suppression repair work on containment lines around the fire. This can include falling hazard trees, re-opening roads, replacing culverts damaged during suppression, and constructing water bars on dozer lines to help prevent erosion during the rainy season. Crews continue to keep a careful eye on unburned vegetation within the fire area, and to extinguish hot spots as they find them. They are being especially careful to address any heat identified near containment lines in anticipation of the predicted wind event.

Weather:  A Red Flag Warning is in effect today for very low relative humidity and high winds. Winds are predicted to gust to 25 mph in the fire area. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of the state for Tuesday and Wednesday as an extremely dry cold front comes through. While temperatures are expected to drop below average, winds are expected to pick up considerably, especially in exposed areas.

Closures/Evacuation: There is a CLOSURE ORDER in place for areas of the Plumas and Lassen National Forests in the Sheep Fire and North Complex areas to protect public and firefighter safety. All areas, roads, campgrounds, and trails within the closure area are closed. Forest Service Road 29N03, Roxie Peconom and Goumaz campgrounds are closed. For further information on closures, including Forest Closures in relation to the Sheep Fire, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices

Lassen County The dirt portion of Gold Run Road remains closed and the dirt portion of Wingfield Road is open to residents only.

For immediate text notifications about emergency alerts, sign up for the Plumas and Lassen County CodeRed Emergency Alert System on the following websites: Plumas—https://www.plumascounty.us/; Lassen —http://www.lassencounty.org/dept/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office

COVID-19: California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 has implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the fire organization and in the surrounding communities.

Sheep Fire – Morning Update

Acres: 29,570

Containment: 86%

Resources:  

Engines: 44

Hand crews: 7

Helicopters: 1

Fixed wing aircraft: as needed

Water tenders: 24

Dozers: 10

Other heavy equipment: 2

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 481

Community boards: Fire staff are posting information daily throughout the communities impacted by the Sheep and North Complex fires. Find out where here: https://arcg.is/18vnSe

Current Summary: The Sheep Fire remains at 29,570 acres, and is 86% contained. There are still isolated heat spots within the fire perimeter, and crews are remaining vigilant. Pockets of unburned vegetation continue to ignite and burn, especially in the areas around Indicator Peak and north to the Roxy Peconom area. Smoke from these flare ups may be visible from Highway 395. Suppression repair continues around the fire, with crews and heavy equipment working to fall hazard trees and repair dozer lines to prevent erosion.

Weather:  Hot, dry conditions continue to challenge firefighters. The fire area saw very poor humidity recovery overnight, and temperatures remained high. Winds are expected to increase again this afternoon and into the evening with gusts between 15 and 25 mph. Winds should lighten overnight. Smoke from the fires around the state is moving into the Sheep Fire area.  

Closures/Evacuation: There is a CLOSURE ORDER in place for areas of the Plumas and Lassen National Forests in the Sheep Fire and North Complex areas to protect public and firefighter safety. All areas, roads, campgrounds, and trails within the closure area are closed. Forest Service Road 29N03, Roxie Peconom and Goumaz campgrounds are closed. For further information on closures, including Forest Closures in relation to the Sheep Fire, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices

Lassen County The dirt portion of Gold Run Road remains closed and the dirt portion of Wingfield Road is open to residents only.

For immediate text notifications about emergency alerts, sign up for the Plumas and Lassen County CodeRed Emergency Alert System on the following websites: Plumas—https://www.plumascounty.us/; Lassen —http://www.lassencounty.org/dept/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office

COVID-19: California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 has implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the fire organization and in the surrounding communities.

September 5, 2020

Sheep Fire – Morning Update

Acres: 29,570

Containment: 80%

Resources:  

Engines: 54

Hand crews: 7

Helicopters: 3

Fixed wing aircraft: as needed

Water tenders: 24

Dozers: 10

Other heavy equipment: 4

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 536

Community boards:

Fire staff are posting information daily throughout the communities impacted by the Sheep and North Complex fires. Find out where here: https://arcg.is/18vnSe

Current Summary: The Sheep Fire again held within existing containment lines. Firefighters continue to prioritize locating and extinguishing isolated heat sources (burning large logs, etc.) that could threaten containment lines. Scattered heat sources are still being picked up by infrared, and crews are carefully mopping up to ensure that containment holds, especially with predicted winds. Repair work has also been initiated; crews are working to remove hazard trees and repair dozer lines to help prevent erosion.

Weather:  Today’s weather is predicted to be very similar to yesterday, with very hot temperatures and winds just slightly lighter than yesterday. As with previous days, predicted southwest winds may bring waves of heavy smoke into the Janesville/Susanville area, and residents are advised to use caution when recreating or working outdoors.

Closures/Evacuation: Lassen County – There is a CLOSURE ORDER in place for areas of the Plumas and Lassen National Forests in the Sheep Fire and North Complex areas to protect public and firefighter safety. The dirt portion of Gold Run Road remains closed and the dirt portion of Wingfield Road is open to residents only.

Lassen National Forest: Forest Service Road 29N03, Roxie Peconom and Goumaz campgrounds are closed. For further information on closures, including Forest Closures in relation to the Sheep Fire, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices

For immediate text notifications about emergency alerts, sign up for the Plumas and Lassen County CodeRed Emergency Alert System on the following websites: Plumas—https://www.plumascounty.us/; Lassen —http://www.lassencounty.org/dept/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office

COVID-19: California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 has implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the fire organization and in the surrounding communities.

Sheep Fire – Morning Update

Acres: 29,570

Containment: 71%

RESOURCES:

Hand crews: 9

Helicopters: 3

Fixed wing aircraft: as needed

 Water tenders: 24

Dozers: 10

Other heavy equipment: 9

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 597

Fire staff are posting information daily throughout the communities impacted by the Sheep and North Complex fires. Find out where here: https://arcg.is/18vnSe

Current Summary:

The Sheep Fire again stayed within containment lines through the day yesterday and overnight. Crews are working directly along the fireline to find and extinguish hot spots which could threaten containment, especially on the southern edge of the fire near Diamond Mountain, southwest to Indicator Peak, and north to the Roxy Peconom area. Vegetation has dried considerably since the original lines were put in, and crews are being vigilant about identifying and cold-trailing heat sources. Areas of previously unburned vegetation within containment lines may continue to ignite and burn, especially with today’s predicted hot, dry, and windy conditions.

Weather:

Weather today is again predicted to be hot and dry. Wind speeds are expected to be stronger than yesterday. This warming pattern is predicted to last through the weekend.

Closures/Evacuation: Lassen County – The dirt portion of Gold Run Road remains closed and the dirt portion of Wingfield Road is open to residents only.

Lassen National Forest: Forest Service Road 29N03, Roxie Peconom and Goumaz campgrounds are closed. For further information on closures, including Forest Closures in relation to the Sheep Fire, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices

For immediate text notifications about emergency alerts, sign up for the Plumas and Lassen County CodeRed Emergency Alert System on the following websites: Plumas—https://www.plumascounty.us/; Lassen —http://www.lassencounty.org/dept/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office

COVID-19: California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 has implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in both fire the surrounding communities.

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Community boards:

Fire staff are posting information daily throughout the communities impacted by the North Complex fires. Find out where here: https://arcg.is/18vnSe

Smoke from the Claremont and Bear Fires was very visible in Susanville yesterday evening. Information about smoke in the area can be found on either the California Smoke Information website (found here) or on the daily air quality map (here.)

Closures/Evacuation: Lassen County – The dirt portion of Gold Run Road remains closed and the dirt portion of Wingfield Road is open to residents only.

further information on closures, including Forest Closures in relation to the Sheep Fire, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices

Visit CalTrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call 1-800-427-7623 for the latest maps and information of road closures in your area.

Community boards: Fire staff are posting information daily throughout the communities impacted by the North Complex and Sheep fires. Find out where here: https://arcg.is/18vnSe
Current Situation: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command of the Sheep Fire to CIIMT10 at 7 am Thursday. 
Minimal growth occurred Wednesday on the Sheep Fire, but crews continue to strengthen fireline and patrol for any lingering hotspots. 
The potential for increased spread of the fire is significantly reduced. The threat of fire entering the surrounding communities is even less, but the forecasted heat wave could fan scattered heat sources. With that, containment lines are holding and crews continue to mop up any lingering hot spots or smokes they can reach.
Even though all evacuation orders related to the Sheep Fire in Lassen County have been lifted, it’s of utmost importance for residents to remember the fire is not out and to remain vigilant. 
Please use caution, reduce your speed, drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel and fire equipment.
Remember, just because the flames are out doesn’t mean the danger is over.  Damaged trees, structural damage, and flash flooding are just some of the dangers that exist after a wildfire. Do not put yourself or your loved ones in danger by exploring.  Expect to see hot spots and smoke for some time.  Do not call 911 unless there is an immediate threat to life or property.
Weather: The Sheep Fire experienced warm and dry weather yet again with south and westerly winds. The forecast calls for a heat wave starting Thursday with near 100-degree temperatures on the mid-slope elevations and stronger winds through the weekend. 
Air Quality: The Sheep Fire is still putting out light smoke, and combined with the North Complex, smoke will impact Susanville and the Honey Lake Valley tonight and dissipate tomorrow morning. Similar or slightly worse conditions are expected tomorrow.
Closures/Evacuation: Lassen County – The dirt portion of Gold Run Road remains closed and the dirt portion of Wingfield Road is open to residents only. The Bureau of Land Management’s Eagle Lake Field Office has reopened the Dodge Reservoir Campground and the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail in Lassen County.
Lassen National Forest: Forest Service Road 29N03, Roxie Peconom and Goumaz campgrounds are closed. For further information on closures, including Forest Closures in relation to the Sheep Fire, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices
Plumas County – The mandatory evacuation order for Quincy La Porte Road between Thompson Creek and Red Bridge has been modified to advisory status and resident have been allowed to return their homes. 
The mandatory evacuation order for Greenhorn, Spring Garden and Highway 70 from Massack Rest to Spring Garden has been modified to an advisory and residents have been allowed to return to their homes.
More information can be found at https://plumascounty.us/2721/North-Complex-Fire-Information 
Plumas National Forest: For information on closures, including Forest Closures in relation to the Bear, Sheep and Claremont fires, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices
For immediate text notifications about emergency alerts, sign up for the Plumas and Lassen County CodeRed Emergency Alert System on the following websites: Plumas—https://www.plumascounty.us/; Lassen —http://www.lassencounty.org/dept/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office 
Visit CalTrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call 1-800-427-7623 for the latest maps and information of road closures in your area. COVID-19: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1 has implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in both fire the surrounding communities.