Fire: The NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning through tomorrow morning. Dangerous burning conditions with very active fire behavior is expected. Extremely dry fuels combined, with wind, hot and dry weather will promote fire growth and significant smoke production.
 

Smoke: Heavy smoke from the Red Salmon Complex will be transported off to the west and southwest of the fire today due to the strong northeast winds over the region. Communities in the Klamath River drainage are likely to see heavy smoke impacts throughout the day and into tomorrow. Eureka and the coastal communities may see degrading air quality due to a strong offshore wind that may bring smoke to the surface in that area. Communities to the east of the fire are seeing heavy smoke this morning but should see improvement throughout the day.

The Red and Salmon Fires are burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers, and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. The Hoopa Valley Tribe is now part of the joint delegation of authority with the three National Forests. The Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 transferred command to South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team 14 at 0600 hours this morning. Team 14 will continue to work closely with the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, and local community liaisons.

Current Situation:  The inversion lifted slightly yesterday afternoon and the southeastern portion of the fire in One Mile Creek became active. Dozers continued to clear line in the southwest area of the fire, largely by reopening existing lines from previous fires. Crews continued to conduct firing operations along the 10N02 Road, around Bear Creek camp and Pack Saddle Ridge to create a buffer and strengthening the road as a containment line. The southwest corner of the fire stayed north of Tish Tang Creek, holding along Tish Tang Ridge. Firefighters continued to patrol the northeast portion of the fire along Nordheimer Creek and China Creek.

Fire crew efforts will be focused today clearing dozer lines created during the Corral Fire of 2013, near the fire perimeter in the southwest area of the fire. Tactical firing operations continue along 10N02 Road, which serves as a primary line containing the fire east of the Hoopa Valley Reservation. Along the northwestern and northeastern flanks of the fire, crews will continue to patrol and mop-up further strengthening containment lines.

Weather:  Hot and dry conditions continue to increase, leading to low relative humidity and critically dry fuels. Light and variable winds with gusts up to 12 mph becoming westerly as the day progresses. Late Monday night and into Tuesday, a dry cold front will move into the area from the North and East, producing critical fire weather conditions with an East wind over the fire area. A Red Flag Warning is effect from Monday night ay 10 p.m. until Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

Air Quality:  Heavy smoke from the Red Salmon Complex has combined with smoke from several other fires impacting Northern California and Southwestern Oregon. Northwest winds today will improve air quality in some areas North and West of the fire, including Etna, Scott Valley and Shasta Valley. However, areas of heavy low lying smoke in the Willow Creek, Hoopa Valley and Orleans will remain with moderate to heavy smoke throughout the day, with some improvement anticipated this evening. Unhealthy air conditions are expected to persist in Forks of Salmon, with moderate conditions which may worsen tomorrow along the coast.

National Forest Closure Areas:  The Red Salmon Fire Forest Closure Area became effective on August 8, 2020 under Forest Supervisor’s orders on the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. As hunting seasons open, hunters are reminded the closure is in place for their safety as well as the safety of firefighters. Complete closure information is available on InciWeb for the Red Salmon Complex.

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This morning, heavy smoke from the Red Salmon Complex has combined with that of other fires and is impacting communities in NW California and SW Oregon. Through the day, northwest winds will transport smoke south and easterly, which will improve air quality in areas to the north and west of the fire.  Etna and the Scott Valley, along with Shasta Valley, should see this improving air quality today and into tomorrow. However, low-lying smoke in steep valleys will have a harder time clearing out. For example, Orleans, Hoopa Valley and Willow Creek, are expected to remain in heavy to moderate smoke with some improvement this evening. Unhealthy conditions are expected to persist in Forks of Salmon. Along the coast, active  fire is expected again today on the southwest to east portions of the perimeter.  Critically dry fuels coupled with continued hot and dry weather will promote fire growth, plume development, and smoke production.  Detailed information as:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891

Fire Active fire is expected again today on the southwest to east portions of the perimeter. Critically dry fuels coupled with continued hot and dry weather will promote fire growth, plume development, and smoke production. Detailed fire information at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891 Smoke Heavy smoke from the Red Salmon Complex, combined with that of other fires burning to the south, has filled the skies over much of NW California and SW Oregon. Some valleys and basins are already experiencing significant smoke impacts and those that are not, should see degrading air quality throughout the day. Light westerly winds are not expected to be strong enough to carry low level smoke away and widespread exposure to air quality in the Unhealthy to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups ranges are forecast. The exception is along the coast where generally Moderate air quality is expected. Heath If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect yourself" listed below.

Red Salmon Complex Daily Update Sunday, September 6, 2020 Fire Information: (530) 316-1042 Email: 2020.RedSalmon@firenet.gov
Total Acres - 37,638, Containment - 19%, Crews - 10, Engines - 26, Dozers - 7, Helicopters - 5, Water Tenders - 27, Total Personnel 739

The Red and Salmon Fires are burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers, and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. The Hoopa Valley Tribe is now part of the joint delegation of authority with the three National Forests. The Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 continues to also work closely with the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, and local community liaisons. Red Fire: 36,831 acres, 19% contained Yesterday’s Events:
• Weak winds caused less active fire activity throughout the fire area, helping to slow fire growth. • Significant amounts of line were cleared around the southwest area of the fire, largely by reopening historical line in that area.
• Crews worked along the 10N02 Road to improve it as a containment line.
• The southwest corner of the fire continued to see growth in the headwaters of Tish Tang Creek and north towards Horse Trail Ridge.
• Fire continued to fill in the unburned area within the fire perimeter at the headwaters of Nordheimer Creek.
• Firefighters continued to patrol the northeast portion of the fire where moderate fire behavior was observed at Nordheimer Creek and China Creek.

Operational Plans for Today:
• Crews will continue to clear historical lines created during the Corral Fire of 2013 near the fire perimeter in the southwest area of the fire.
• The 10N02 Road will continue to serve as a primary line for future tactical firing operations to contain fire east of the Hoopa Valley Reservation, as tactical resources and weather allow.
• Along the northwestern and northeastern flanks of the fire, crews will continue to patrol and mop-up along the containment lines.

Salmon Fire: 807 acres, 79% contained This fire remains in its original footprint. Islands of vegetation inside this area continue to burn as fuels dry out. Weather Over the Fire Hot and dry conditions continue to increase, leading to low relative humidities and critically dry fuels. Light and variable winds with gusts up to 12 mph becoming westerly as the day progresses. The inversion is expected to be weaker, providing for more potential for active fire behavior and higher temperatures. As a dry front approaches, hotter and drier conditions will continue in the area until the front passes. Smoke from fires burning south of here in the state is also expected to impact our area. National Forest Closure Areas

The Red Salmon Fire Forest Closure Area became effective on August 8, 2020 under Forest Supervisor’s orders on the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. As hunting seasons open, hunters are reminded the closure is in place for their safety as well as the safety of firefighters. Complete closure information is available on InciWeb for the Red Salmon Complex. COVID-19 Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both the Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 and the National Forests. As such, Team 5 is implementing precautionary practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Smoke Outlook for 9/05 - 9/06 NW California - Red Salmon Complex Issued at: 2020-09-05 07:47 PDT Fire Active fire behavior continues on the southwest to east portions of the perimeter. Very hot and dry weather will continue to promote fire growth, plume development, and smoke production again today. Detailed fire information at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891 Smoke Combined smoke from the Red Salmon Complex and several fires burning to the south lingers over the fire area and off to the east; while to the west, light smoke sits above valley floors. Through the day, elevated smoke with drift generally northeasterly with southwesterly winds. Lower level smoke should sink down into valleys and basins midday before improving in the late evening. Areas directly northeast of the fire, such as Forks of Salmon, Etna, and the Scott Valley should see heavy smoke impacts today and tomorrow. Further east, in the Shasta Valley and up the I-5 Corridor into SW Oregon, heavy smoke impacts should persist. Communities west of the fire, such as Willow Creek, Hoopa Valley and Orleans should see periods of moderate to heavier smoke midday and improving air quality around sunset. Along the coast, hazy skies aloft with generally Good conditions are expected.

Red Salmon Complex Daily Update Saturday, September 5, 2020 Fire Information: (530) 316-1042 Email: 2020.RedSalmon@firenet.gov Total Acres Containment Crews Engines Dozers Helicopters Water Tenders Total Personnel 37,638 19% 10 25 6 5 27 737 The Red and Salmon Fires are burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers, and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. The Hoopa Valley Tribe is now part of the joint delegation of authority with the three National Forests. The Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 continues to also work closely with the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, and local community liaisons. Red Fire: 36,831 acres, 19% contained Yesterday’s Events: • The inversion weakened in the early afternoon and allowed for air operations to drop water buckets and backhaul equipment and supplies. A southerly wind also caused increased active fire behavior. • Fire activity in Eightmile Creek increased and reached the south end of the Salmon Fire. • The southwest corner of the fire saw growth in the headwaters of Tish Tang Creek and north towards Horse Trail Ridge. • Fire continued to fill in the unburned area within the fire perimeter at the headwaters of Nordheimer Creek. • Firefighters began to open historical lines around the southwest corner of the fire and improving line along 10N02 Road. • Firefighters continued to patrol the northeast portion of the fire where moderate fire behavior was observed at Nordheimer Creek and China Creek. Operational Plans for Today: • Crews will continue to clear historical lines created during the Corral Fire of 2013 near the fire perimeter in the southwest area of the fire. • The 10N02 Road will serve as a primary line for future tactical firing operations to contain fire east of the Hoopa Valley Reservation, as tactical resources and weather allow.. • Along the northwestern and northeastern flanks of the fire, crews will continue to patrol and mop-up along the containment lines. Salmon Fire: 807 acres, 79% contained This fire remains in its original footprint. Islands of vegetation inside this area continue to burn as fuels dry out. Weather Over the Fire Hot and dry conditions are leading to low relative humidities and critically dry fuels. Light and variable winds with gusts up to 15 mph will subside as the day progresses. The inversion is expected to lift in the early afternoon, providing for more active fire behavior and higher temperatures. Hotter and dryer conditions will continue to increase in the coming days as a dry front moves into the area. National Forest Closure Areas The Red Salmon Fire Forest Closure Area became effective on August 8, 2020 under Forest Supervisor’s orders on the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. As hunting seasons open, hunters are reminded the closure is in place for their safety as well as the safety of firefighters. Complete closure information is available on InciWeb for the Red Salmon Complex. COVID-19 Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both the Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 and the National Forests. As such, Team 5 is implementing precautionary practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Red and Salmon Fires are burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers, and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. The Hoopa Valley Tribe is now part of the joint delegation of authority with the three National Forests. The Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 continues to also work closely with the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, and local community liaisons. 

Red Fire: 30,091 acres, 32% contained.
 
Yesterday’s Events:
 Fire continued to challenge the containment line along Devils Backbone with spot fires and uphill runs.
 An inversion caused smoke to lay low over the fire and kept helicopters grounded all day.
 Fire along the southern edge continued to slowly back down Tish Tang Creek.
 Firefighters continued to patrol the northeast portion of the fire where moderate fire behavior was observed at Nordheimer Creek and China Creek.
 
Operational Plans for Today:
 Crews will continue to clear old lines that were used in past fires around the fire perimeter near Mill Creek, Long Ridge and Tish Tang Creek.
 The southwest edge of the fire is slowly growing. The inversion will persist in keeping fire activity moderate. Along the southwest edge of the fire, crews will conduct strategic firing along the 10N02 road as conditions allow.
 East of the 10N02 Road to Box Camp, hand crews will continue securing the fire using system roads. Fire restrictions remain in place across all three Forests. Check with your local offices for specifics.
 Crews need to work to stay hydrated with hotter and drier temperatures.
 
Salmon Fire: 807 acres, 79% contained
 
This fire has grown slightly in the last 24 hours. Islands of vegetation inside this area continue to burn as fuels dry out.
 
Weather Over the FireAn inversion is expected to cause smoke to remain over the area. Relative humidity will remain low due to the hotter, drier conditions throughout the weekend. Morning east winds at 5-10 mph will shift to westerly winds in the afternoon. Active fire behavior is expected, particularly if the inversion lifts. National Forest Closure Areas.  The Red Salmon Fire Forest Closure Area became effective on August 8, 2020 under Forest Supervisor’s orders on the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. As hunting seasons open, hunters are reminded the closure is in place for their safety as well as the safety of firefighters. Complete closure information is available on InciWeb for the Red Salmon Complex. 

COVID-19
Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both the Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 and the National Forests. As such, Team 5 is implementing precautionary practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Active fire behavior continues on the southwestern edge and eastern side of the perimeter. Very hot and dry weather will continue to promote fire growth and smoke production again today.
 
Detailed fire information at:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891

Combined smoke from the Red Salmon Complex and several fires burning to the south continues to hang over the region this morning. Although high level smoke will be transported off to the north today, low level smoke sitting above valleys and basins is expected to remain. However, clearer air is pushing in from the coast and communities west of the fire, such as Willow Creek, Hoopa Valley and Orleans should see improving air quality through the day. Areas to the north and east of the fire, such as Forks of Salmon, Etna and into the Scott Valley are expected to continue to see heavy smoke impacts. Additionally, smoke is making its way into the Shasta Valley and SW Oregon, where impacts should hover in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Areas along the coast will see hazy skies aloft and generally good conditions.

Fire Information: (530) 316-1042 Email: 2020.RedSalmon@firenet.gov

Total Acres Containment Crews Engines Dozers Helicopters Water Tenders Total Personnel

      29,675        35%            10        26          3              5                  31                    716

The Red and Salmon Fires are burning on the Klamath, Six Rivers, and Shasta-Trinity National Forests within Humboldt, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. The Hoopa Valley Tribe is now part of the joint delegation of authority with the three National Forests. The Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 continues to also work closely with the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, and local community liaisons.

Red Fire: 28,868 acres, 35% contained

Yesterday’s Events:

· The fire continued to burn into the Tish Tang Drainage. Crews worked in the area and identified opportunities to reopen old fireline from previous fires to contain the southern portion of the fire.

· The fire has reached the line at Devils Backbone and spotted over to the east-facing slope outside of containment lines.

· Crews on the fire participated in a national fire safety pause in recognition of recent firefighting tragedies.

· An inversion caused smoke to lay low over the fire and limited aircraft flights and reduced their ability to assist with suppression most of the day.

Operational Plans for Today:

· Crews will begin to clear old lines that were used in past fires around the fire perimeter near Tish Tang and Horse Linto Ridges. Air operations will attempt to support the fire early in the morning before the smoke limits visibility.

· Crews along the Devils Backbone will continue to attack spot fires that are occurring from torching trees and rolling debris near the fire line.

· Firefighters will patrol the line along High Point Ridge to ensure that burning remains within the fire perimeter.

· New temporary flight restrictions have been expanded to restrict private or commercial aircraft from interfering with fire suppression. A Forest Closure remains in effect around the Fire.

· Fire restrictions remain in place across all three Forests. Check with your local offices for specifics.

· Crews need to work to stay hydrated with hotter and drier temperatures.

Salmon Fire: 807 acres, 79% contained

This fire remains within its current footprint. Islands of vegetation inside this area continue to burn as fuels dry out.

Weather Over the Fire

An inversion is expected to cause smoke to remain over the area, causing hotter temperatures that may reach 110 degrees by Friday. Relative humidity will remain low due to the hotter, drier conditions throughout the week. Morning 5-10 mph southeast winds will shift to westerly winds in the afternoon. Active fire behavior is expected.

National Forest Closure Areas

The Red Salmon Fire Forest Closure Area became effective on August 8, 2020 under Forest Supervisor’s orders on the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. As hunting seasons open, hunters are reminded the closure is in place for their safety as well as the safety of firefighters. Complete closure information is available on InciWeb for the Red Salmon Complex.

COVID-19

Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both the Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 and the National Forests. As such, Team 5 is implementing precautionary practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.