Great Basin Team 3 held a community meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. at Oak City Park to provide information about the Canal Fire.

Team 3 is actively taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the safety of the community and incident personnel. Please practice physical distancing during the meeting, or wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible.

Please do not attend the meeting if you are ill or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

Order Number: 0408-20-04
 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE FISHLAKE NATIONAL FOREST FILLMORE RANGER DISTRICT
Canal Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure

PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited in the area, on the roads and sections of roads and the trail described in this Order, all within the Fillmore Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest.

1. Being in the area, 36 CFR 261.52(e).
2. Being on the road, 36 CFR 261.54(e).
3. Being on the trail, 36 CFR 261.55(a)

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order:

l. Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.
4. Owners or lessees of land in the area closure with an incident escort approved by the Forest Service.

AREA DESCRIPTION:

The closed area is depicted on the attached map which is incorporated herein, and is within the National Forest boundary

• NORTHERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands south of Forest Road 086 Leamington Pass Road. From the westerly junction of the forest boundary, to the easterly junction of the forest boundary.

• EASTERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands west of the forest boundary from Forest Road 086 Leamington Pass South along the forest boundary to forest road 087 Wide Canyon. Then following the county line south to Forest Trail 003 Oak Creek Canyon.

• SOUTHERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands north of Forest Road 089Oak Creek. From the westerly junction of the forest boundary to the easterly junction of Forest Trail 003. Then from Forest Trail 033 to the county line

• WESTERN BOUNDARY: National Forest System lands east of the forest boundary. From the northerly junction of Forest Road 086 Leamington Pass to the southerly junction of Forest Road 089 Oak Creek.


ROAD DESCRIPTION

Forest Road 086: entire length Forest Road 2628: entire length Forest Road 710: entire length Forest Road 426: entire length Forest Road 432: entire length Forest Road 874: entire length Forest Road 087: entire length Forest Road 1652: entire length Forest Road 445: entire length Forest Road 421: entire length Forest Road 088: entire length Forest Road 1815: entire length Forest Road 906: entire length Forest Road 904: entire length Forest Road 420: entire length Forest Road 390: entire length Forest Road 089: entire length   Forest Road 1653: entire length

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Forest Trail 001: entire length Forest Trail 077: entire length Forest Trail 087: entire length Forest Trail 402: entire length Forest Trail 995: entire length Forest Trail 931: entire length Forest Trail 400: entire length Forest Trail 003: entire length Forest Trail 299: entire length Forest Trail 401: entire length Forest Trail 314: entire length Forest Trail 313: entire length Forest Trail 312: entire length

PURPOSE:

To prevent potential injury to the public during fire operations in the described closure area. To provide for firefighter safety on the road and trails described during the wildland fire fighting operation.

DEFINITION: See the attached map for a visual representation.

IMPLEMENTATION:

1. This Order will be in effect when signed and shall remain in effect until 0000 hours August 1st, 2020 or until rescinded, whichever is earlier.

2. Violation of the above prohibition(s) is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. [Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 357l (b) (6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b) (7)].

3. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Fillmore Ranger District Office (435) 743-5721 and the Fishlake National Forest Supervisors Office 435-896-9233.  

Done at Richfield, UT this 1st day of July, 2020.  


  Mike T. Elson Forest Supervisor Fishlake National Forest

 

 

REDDING, Calif. — The Flat Fire which ignited on the afternoon of June 30 near the Cedar Flat Picnic Area east of Burnt Ranch is now 85% contained. Currently mapped at 62 acres, the Flat Fire burned from Highway 299 towards Ironside Mountain. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Current resources assigned to the Flat Fire include two engines. Visitors to the area may occasionally still see some smoke produced from fuels burning in the interior portions of the fire.

 

One-way traffic control that was in place along Hwy 299 due to the fire has been lifted. However, Caltrans helicopter operations for installation of mesh drapery along the highway remain in effect today July 8. Please plan for up to 75-minute delays until 5 p.m. in the area. Please check road conditions before you travel at https://roads.dot.ca.gov/.

 

Burnt Ranch Campground will be re-opening to the public tomorrow July 9.

Please follow the @ShastaTrinityNF on Twitter and Facebook and visit our InciWeb website for further information on the Flat Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6815/.

As a reminder, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest has enacted fire restrictions to protect the health and safety of employees and communities until further notice. Outside of developed campgrounds and certain permitted facilities and areas, igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire on national forests in California will be prohibited. Forest Service officials are taking this necessary step to ensure that firefighters are available to safely respond and manage incidents. 95 percent of all wildfires in California are human caused.

For more information on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, including fire restriction order #14-20-04, please visit our website: www.fs.usda.gov/stnf.

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News Release

U.S. Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Region
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
3644 Avtech Parkway
Redding, CA 96002
Voice: (530) 226-2500
Web: www.fs.usda.gov/stnf

 

 Flat Fire burning near Burnt Ranch on the Shasta-Trinity NF   REDDING, Calif. — The Flat Fire was reported at 3:02 p.m. on June 30, 2020 near the Cedar Flat Picnic Area east of Burnt Ranch. It is currently approximately 70 acres in size and 25% contained.  The fire is burning north towards Ironside Mountain. The westbound lane of Highway 299 is closed near the incident.  Expect delays of 5 - 10 minutes.    
 Current resources fighting the Flat Fire include 5 crews, 3 helicopters, 4 engines and 2 water tenders. Hose has been laid up the flanks of the fire approximately 2000’ as helicopters bring water up to the higher elevations. Crews continue to put in hand line around the fire.  No structures are threatened at this time. No damage to powerlines. Please follow the @ShastaTrinityNF on Twitter and Facebook and visit our InciWeb website for further information on the Flat Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6815/. Burnt Ranch Campground is closed for firefighters use.  All other campgrounds on 299W are open.
 
 As a reminder, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest has enacted fire restrictions to protect the health and safety of employees and communities until further notice. Outside of developed campgrounds and certain permitted facilities and areas, igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire on national forests in California will be prohibited. Forest Service officials are taking this necessary step to ensure that firefighters are available to safely respond and manage incidents. 95 percent of all wildfires in California are human caused. 
 
 Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest System lands. 
 
 For more information on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest including fire restriction order #14-20-04 please visit our website: www.fs.usda.gov/stnf. 
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Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region Branch of Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 13, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 98 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region Wraps Up Wood Springs 2 Fire

With the fire at 98 percent containment, BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region transitioned the fire to a local Type IV organization. The assigned organization will continue monitoring the fire by aerial and ground patrol. This will be the last update on the Wood Springs 2 Fire.

Tentatively, road closures were rescinded at 7 am on Monday, July 13.

Before full containment, the fire started about five miles west of Sawmill, Arizona on June 27 as a result of lightning. The fire grew to 12,861 acres by July 9. Crews worked to protect power lines east of the fire and stop the fire from jumping Route 7. With cooperation from state, local, and tribal agencies, crews and equipment engaged the fire with road and area closures ensured by the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President.

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region would like to extend appreciation to Navajo Nation government and chapter officials, tribal law enforcement, local and state agencies, and the Navajo Nation as a community for participation and support during the fire.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion 

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region

Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 11, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 96 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management Continues to Secure Wood Springs 2 Fire

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management continued operations on the Wood Springs 2 Fire with a local Type 3 organization. Under an assigned incident commander, crews on Saturday continued to monitor and secure the outer perimeter of the fire. Checks to eliminate any burning areas near the interior of the fire were completed by F, so crews continued their work securing the  fire perimeter.  All area closures and road closures remain in effect at this time. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region

Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 10, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 96 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management Takes Over Wood Springs 2 Fire

As Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 demobilized the base camp at Window Rock High School on Friday, BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management took over operations on the Wood Springs 2 Fire. Under an assigned incident commander with BWFAM, two equipment bosses, four engines, a water tender, and a bulldozer continued to monitor and secure the outer perimeter of the fire, after Team 5 units had mostly completed checks to eliminate any burning areas near the interior of the fire. All area closures and road closures remain in effect at this time. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion

 

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region
Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 12, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 96 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management Type 3 Organization Secures Wood Springs 2 Fire

A local Type 3 Organization, assigned by BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management, continued to monitor and secure the Wood Springs 2 Fire on Sunday. Under an assigned incident commander, personnel  monitored and secured the outer perimeter of the fire and checked for any heat or burning.  All area closures and road closures remain in effect at this time. 

At almost full containment on Sunday, the fire burned about five miles west of Sawmill, Arizona on June 27 as a result of lightning. The fire eventually grew to 12,861 acres. Crews worked to protect power lines east of the fire and stop the fire from jumping Route 7. With cooperation from state, local, and tribal agencies, crews and equipment engaged the fire with road and area closures ensured by the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion

Wood Springs 2 Fire Daily Update, Thursday, July 9, 2020

Crews Continue Restoration of Containment Lines, Personnel and Equipment Begin Heading Home

 

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill, AZ Resources: 309 personnel
Cause: Lightning
Percent containment: 96%
Size: 12,861 acres

 

Fire activity: Yá’át’ééh abiní.

 

Crews on all sides of the fire have worked to restore disturbed areas caused by suppression efforts and get approval from local officials that these areas have sufficiently been restored to a more natural state. Today firefighters will monitor and patrol the fire perimeter to ensure containment lines hold. Crews and equipment will begin to return to their home agencies.

 

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 would like to thank the Navajo Nation for welcoming us into your community and for your partnership and support as we worked to protect your lands.  At 6:00 Friday morning, Bureau of Indian Affair Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region, the local agency, will take over fire suppression duties on the Wood Springs 2 Fire.

 

Communities Affected: The fire occurs in the Nazlini and Kinlichee Chapters of the Navajo Nation. Portions of both chapters in the Fluted Rock area remain on high alert for evacuation due to the fire.

 

Smoke: High pressure begins to build back over the area which could lead to increased smoke from fire activity in un-burned pockets. Smoke is likely to linger in low lying areas during the overnight and early morning hours.

 

Weather: Higher temperatures and lower humidity levels could allow fire activity increase and areas well inside the fire line may burn and put up smoke.

 

Values: Firefighter and public safety are the highest priorities. The fire area includes multiple communities, power lines, sheep and horse camps, and cultural and historical sites, which firefighters have worked hard to protect.

 

Closures and Restrictions: An executive closure order for the fire area remains in place, so the general public should continue to avoid the wildfire area.

 

Road Closures: The following roads remain closed.  Navajo Route 7 is closed from Sawmill to Three Turkey Ruin Junction and N26 is closed from where it intersects N27 out to Route 7. N27 and N201 remain open for general public travel.

 

More Info: Official Wood Springs 2 Fire information can be found on Inciweb at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6813/ and on Facebook at BIA Wildland Fire Management – Navajo Region @BIANavajoRegion.

 

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