Current Situation: 

The Red Salmon Complex is 4,284 acres and 5% contained while burning within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. Today, firefighters will use direct containment strategies and strengthen indirect lines in the wilderness using minimum impact suppression techniques while continuing to work with resource advisors to avoid disturbance to cultural resources. Firefighters are opening previously constructed control lines from past fires outside the wilderness as contingency lines. California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 continues to make COVID-19 precautions a priority at all incident camps with daily temperature screenings of personnel and implementing measures such as wearing face coverings and social distancing to prevent coronavirus spread. Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both the incident management team and the national forests.   The Red Fire is 3,536 acres and 0% contained. The fire is backing in most areas with some small group torching and short, terrain-driven runs. Last night, firing operations could not be conducted because of high relative humidity. Firing operations will be attempted today along the Lubbs Trail and the 10N01 road to connect burn operations along the north flank, further reducing fuels along the indirect fireline making it more secure as fire approaches.   The Salmon Fire is 748 acres and 5% contained. The fire had little growth yesterday, but the south flank is still the most active. Today, firefighters will continue direct fireline on the southwest flank from Backbone Ridge down to Eightmile Creek with the goal of tying those two lines in tonight or tomorrow. Firefighters will further strengthen lines along Salmon Summit Ridge and continue hose lays from Salmon Summit Ridge down towards Eightmile Creek. Current weather and past fire footprints are helping to reduce the fire spread at this time.  

Weather: Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity will persist through the day making direct fireline constructions easier, however, firing operations harder to accomplish on the north flank. A drying trend is expected to begin tonight and continue through the weekend.  
 
 Air quality: An air quality monitoring specialist is providing daily smoke forecasts and air quality information for the surrounding communities. Refer to fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia.  
 
 Closures: Big Rock River Access has been closed in the interest of public safety as it is being used as a dip site for helicopter operations in the fire suppression efforts on the Red Salmon Complex.

Smoke  Outlook for 8/06 - 8/07 NW California - Red Salmon Complex

 Issued at: 2020-08-06 07:36 PDT

 Fire Moderate fire growth is expected over the next few days as favorable conditions allow firefighters to make continued progress building direct line on the Red Salmon Complex.  

 Smoke  The heaviest concentrations of smoke will remain in the immediate vicinity of the fire for the morning. In the afternoon, smoke will disperse to the east and southeast of the fire. High level haze may be be visible at greater distances. Increased smoke production may occur on Friday due to hotter and drier conditions  

 Other  Air quality may change unexpectedly.   If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect yourself" listed below. Always remember, if you smell smoke you are breathing smoke.

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Seeing smoke in the air? Do you need to protect yourself?  Air experts on the Red Salmon Complex provide daily smoke forecasts for the region to help you understand what to expect. Air Resource Advisors, Ariane Sarzotti and Adam Simmons, provide daily smoke forecast reports for areas affected by the Red Salmon Complex.

Smoke concentration levels are measured at several mobile and permanent smoke monitors stationed in the general area of the fire.  Air resource advisors position mobile smoke monitors in areas impacted by wildfire smoke. Currently, there are monitors in Orleans, Klamath, Willow Creek, Hoopa, Weitchpec, Weaverville, and additional stations may come online over the next few days.

Air resource advisors work with the incident meteorologist and the fire behavior specialist to integrate monitoring data with weather and fire forecasts to make a projection which is presented on the daily smoke outlook for the fire.  Each monitoring station in the affected area is presented with air quality index predictions and actions to protect yourself. These are Environmental Protection Agency air quality standards based on fine particulate matter thresholds. Air quality index categories are described on the report and they also provide a color-coded reference for each breakpoint.  When conditions warrant, the local health department may issue a public health advisory.

Yesterday (August 4), the skies were hazy in Weaverville and there was a slight smell of smoke.  This is consistent with the forecasted good to moderate air quality.  Forks of Salmon was predicted to have unhealthy for sensitive groups throughout the day due to the proximity of the fire.  Klamath and Crescent City were not expected to be impacted by smoke. This forecast is based on fine particulates only; ozone is not included. Forecasts may be wrong so users are advised to use at their own risk and to use caution as conditions can change quickly.  

For more information about the Red Salmon Complex and for daily Smoke Outlooks https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/

Access real time monitoring data (updated hourly) on the NW California Current Outlook website https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia

 Current Situation:The Red Salmon Complex is 3,920 acres and 5% contained burning within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. Firefighters made progress with suppression operations today, utilizing direct containment strategies and strengthening indirect lines in the wilderness using minimum impact suppression techniques and continuing to work with resource advisors to avoid disturbance to cultural resources. Firefighters are opening previously constructed control lines from past fires outside the wilderness as contingency lines.

California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 continues to make COVID-19 precautions a priority at all incident camps with daily screening of personnel and implementing recommended measures to prevent coronavirus spread. Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both the incident management team and the national forests.

The Red Fire is 3,178 acres and 0% contained. The fire is backing in most areas with some small group torching and short, terrain-driven runs. Tonight, crews are utilizing an Unmanned Aircraft System capable of aerial ignition to conduct firing operations on the north flank of the fire along the Lubbs Trail and the 10N01 road. This further reduces fuels along the indirect fireline making it more secure for when fire approaches. The Salmon Fire is 742 acres and 5% contained. The fire had little growth today, allowing firefighters to build direct fireline on both the southwest and southeast flanks joining at Eightmile Creek. Firefighters also strengthened lines along Salmon Summit Ridge and started hose lays from Salmon Summit Ridge down towards Eightmile Creek. Current weather and past fire footprints are helping to reduce the fire spread at this time. Weather: A weak low pressure held over the area bringing slightly cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity today which will persist through the night. A drying trend is expected to begin tomorrow through the weekend. Air quality: An air quality monitoring specialist is providing daily smoke forecasts and air quality information for the surrounding communities. Refer to fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia. Closures: Big Rock River Access has been closed in the interest of public safety as it is being used as a dip site for helicopter operations in the fire suppression efforts on the Red Salmon Complex.

 Smoke Outlook for 8/05 - 8/06 NW California - Red Salmon Complex

 Issued at: 2020-08-05 07:42 PDT
Fire  Moderate fire growth is expected over the next few days as favorable conditions allow firefighters to make continued progress building direct line on the Red Salmon Complex.  Smoke  The heaviest concentrations of smoke will remain in the immediate vicinity of the fire for the morning. In the afternoon, smoke will disperse to the east and southeast of the fire. High level haze may be be visible at greater distances.  Other  Air quality may change unexpectedly.   If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect yourself" listed below. Always remember, if you smell smoke you are breathing smoke.

  

 Red Salmon Complex is 3,919 acres and 0% contained burning within the Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. Crews are utilizing direct containment strategies, strengthening indirect lines in the wilderness using minimum impact suppression techniques, and continue to work with resource advisors to avoid disturbance to cultural resources. Firefighters are opening previously constructed control lines from past fires outside the wilderness as contingency lines. California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 continues to make COVID-19 precautions a priority at all incident camps by screening all personnel daily and implementing recommended measures to prevent coronavirus spread. Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both the incident management team and the national forests.

 

The Red Fire is 3,178 acres and 0% contained. Crews continued firing operations last night making progress on the north flank of the fire along the Lubbs Trail and the 10N01 between Salmon Trailhead and Black Mountain. Firing operations will begin again today. This fire is the most active of the pair with small group torching and short terrain driven runs with backing on the south flank towards the Salmon Fire.

 

The Salmon Fire is 741 acres and 0% contained. The fire continues to hold in its current fire footprint. With the most activity occurring on the south portion in the Eightmile Creek drainage. Firefighters will continue direct line on both the southwest and southeast portions of the fire from Backbone Ridge down to Eightmile Creek and Salmon Summit Ridge to Eightmile Creek.

 

Weather: A weak low pressure remains over the area bringing morning fog and low clouds limiting visibility for air operations. Temperatures are trending slightly cooler today with higher relative humidity which will slow firing operations on the north flank. A slight chance of thunderstorms exists through this afternoon.

 

Air quality: An air quality monitoring specialist is providing daily smoke forecasts and air quality information for the surrounding communities. Reports can be found here: fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia

 

Closures: Big Rock River Access has been closed in the interest of public safety as it is being used as a dip site for helicopter operations in the fire suppression efforts on the Red Salmon Complex.

Current Situation:

Firefighters made progress building direct line on the Red Salmon Complex which has burnt 3,420 acres on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity national forests. Both the Red and Salmon fires are burning within the Trinity Alps Wilderness and are 0% contained. Crews utilized direct containment strategies where possible, strengthened indirect control lines using minimum impact suppression techniques, and continue working with resource advisors to avoid disturbance to cultural resources. A base camp was established in Orleans today. California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 continues to make COVID-19 precautions a priority at all incident camps by screening all personnel daily and implementing recommended measures to prevent coronavirus spread. Community and firefighter safety is a top priority of both the incident management team and the national forests.

The Red Fire is 2,721 acres and 0% contained. Crews continued firing operations today progressing on the north flank of the fire along the Lubbs Trail and the 10N01 between Salmon Trailhead and Black Mountain. This fire is the most active of the pair with small group torching and short terrain driven runs with backing on the south flank towards the Salmon Fire.

The Salmon Fire is 699 acres and 0% contained. The fire continues to hold in its current fire footprint. Firefighters went direct on both the southwest and southeast portions of the fire, building and reinforcing line from Backbone Ridge down to Eightmile Creek and Salmon Summit Ridge to Eightmile Creek.

Weather:
Temperatures will be slightly cooler tonight with higher humidity recoveries over the fire area.  A low pressure system is developing off the coast bringing a slight change of thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon.

Air quality:
An air quality monitoring specialist is providing daily smoke forecasts and air quality information for the surrounding communities. Reports can be found here: fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia

Closures:
Big Rock River Access has been closed in the interest of public safety as it is being used as a dip site for helicopter operations in the fire suppression efforts on the Red Salmon Complex.

Current Situation: Firefighters are making progress building direct line on the Red Salmon Complex which has burnt 3,315 acres on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity national forests. Both the Red fire and Salmon fire are burning in steep, rugged terrain, with limited access within the Trinity Alps Wilderness and are 0% contained. Air operations continue to support crews on the ground as visibility and smoke conditions allow. Crews will continue to go direct where possible, strengthen indirect control lines, while using minimum impact suppression tactics in the wilderness, and work with resource advisors to avoid disturbance to cultural resources. A base camp will be established in Orleans today, bringing firefighters closer to the incident thus reducing travel distance for crews and allow resources to get to the fires more efficiently. The Red Fire is 2,618 acres and 0% contained. Crews began firing operations yesterday on the north flank of the fire along the Lubbs Trail and the 10N01 road near Salmon Summit Trailhead to secure that portion of the line. Firing operations will continue today as conditions remain favorable. All sides of the fire are still active and showing a moderate rate of spread backing in all directions with short uphill runs.  The Salmon Fire is 697 acres and 0% contained. The fire remains in the footprint of previous fires, but still has some potential for growth. Handcrews will continue direct attack operations on the south flank of the fire working from Salmon Summit Ridge and scouting missions along Backbone Ridge to attempt containment and hold the fire where it currently sits. Crews will resume indirect line reinforcement along Backbone Ridge and progress down to Pack Saddle Ridge and begin north toward Black Mountain to tie into the Red Fire. Weather: Temperatures will be slightly cooler today with higher humidity.  A low pressure system is developing off the coast bringing a slight change of thunderstorms this afternoon. Air quality: An air quality monitoring specialist is providing daily smoke forecasts and air quality information for the surrounding communities. Reports can be found here: fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia Closures: Big Rock River Access has been closed in the interest of public safety as it is being used as a dip site for helicopter operations in the fire suppression efforts on the Red Salmon Complex.

 Smoke Outlook for 8/04 - 8/05 

NW California - Red Salmon Complex  Issued at: 2020-08-04 07:33 PDT
Fire  Moderate fire growth is expected on both the Red and Salmon Fires. The Salmon fire continues to burn towards the south. Fire spread has slowed to the north, east and west. Red fire is active on all flanks, backing and group torching have been observed.  Smoke  Smoke will remain in the immediate vicinity of the fire for the morning, then will begin to flow to the southeast. Communities to the southeast of the fire may see elevated smoke conditions later in the day.  Other  Air quality may change unexpectedly.  If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect yourself" listed below. Always remember, if you smell smoke you are breathing smoke.

  Current Situation:

The Red Salmon Complex burning in the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity national forests is 2,748 acres and 0% contained. Both fires are burning in steep, rugged terrain, with limited access within the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Air operations continue to support crews on the ground as visibility and smoke conditions allow. Today, crews strengthened indirect line utilizing existing trail systems, roads, and ridgelines using minimum impact suppression tactics in the wilderness and working with resource advisors to avoid disturbance to cultural resources.

The Red Fire is 2,070 acres and 0% contained. Crews began firing operations on the north flank of the fire along the Lubbs Trail and the 10N01 road near Salmon Summit to secure that portion of the line. Firefighters also built more indirect line and put hose lays in place to the southeast along Salmon Summit Ridge to Salmon Mountain. All flanks are still active at a moderate rate of spread backing in all directions with short uphill runs. 

The Salmon Fire is 678 acres and 0% contained. The fire remains in the footprint of previous fires, but still has some potential for growth. Handcrews started direct attack operations on the south flank of the fire starting at Salmon Summit Ridge and scouting missions along Backbone Ridge to attempt containment and hold the fire where it currently sits. Crews began indirect line reinforcement along Backbone Ridge and will progress down to Pack Saddle Ridge and begin north towards Black Mountain to tie into the Red Fire.

Weather: Humidity will rise this evening with slightly cooler temperatures.  A low pressure system is developing off the coast to bring possible thunderstorms to the early this week.

Air quality: An air quality monitoring specialist will continue to provide daily smoke forecasts and air quality information for the surrounding communities. Reports can be found here: fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia

Closures: Big Rock River Access has been closed in the interest of public safety as it is being used as a dip site for helicopter operations in the fire suppression efforts on the Red Salmon Complex