InciWebInfo about Julyearly August lightning fires on the ShastaTrinity NF
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Lightning storms moving through the area in late July have ignited several fires. Forest officials and firefighters closely monitor and respond to these fires and aerial reconnaissance flights will often be used to determine potential growth activity of the fires and develop appropriate response activity. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.
Below we have listed each fire by the time the fire was reported, the name given to the fire, the approximate location and estimated fire size (if known) and current status. Any large fires will have a new "incident" page started in InciWeb and the link will appear next to the status.
Shasta McCloud Management Unit (Mt Shasta and McCloud area)
07/22/2020
8:01 pm Zot Fire located northwest of Stewart Springs, 0.1 acres single tree with ground fire, 4 smokejumpers on scene and hand line is complete, fire still active in the tree and firefighters will be felling the tree today and then extinguishing hot spots, fire is now out.
07/27/2020
6:53 pm Obsidian Fire located near Forest Road 49 and Timber Hill in the northeastern portion of the Shasta-Trinity NF. The fire is 0.1 acre and now called out.
07/28/2020
10:50 am Bald Fire for more information please see https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6895/
11:59 am Hunter Fire, 0.1 acres and has been called out.
12:31 pm Porcupine, 0.1 acres and has been called out.
8/1/2020
7:24 am Cement Fire off of the 42N17 Road 1 mile west of Parks Creek Trailhead, approximately 1.5 acres and fire is 100 percent contained.
Trinity River Management Unit (Weaverville, Big Bar, Trinity Lake and Trinity Alps)
07/23/2020
10:15 am Graves Fire located near Graves Creek north of Coffee Creek, 0.1 acres, fire is now controlled and out
10:18 am Kinney Fire located near Kinney Camp Road in Rush Creek Area, 0.29 acres, fire is now called out.
12:04 pm Oak Fire located near Oak Flats northeast of Stuart Fork Trail in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, mapped at 2.95 acres, 7 smokejumpers and helicopter crew on scene, please avoid the area due to ongoing firefighting and aerial operations, fire is now out.
3:43 pm Rush Fire located in Rush Creek drainage, 0.58 acres, 4 smokejumpers on scene, fire is out.
7/27/2020
11:03 am Salmon Fire for information please see https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/
7:47 pm Hatchet Fire located near Hatchet Creek northwest of Trinity Center on SPI land, approximately 1/10 acre and is called out.
7/28/2020
7:25 am Pine Fire is located near Coffee Creek, approximately 11.25 acres and 100% contained.
8/09/2020
01:55 pm Adams Fire located near Adams Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, approximately 1/2 acre and is 100% contained.
South Fork Management Unit (Hayfork and Platina area)
07/27/2020
5:48 pm Round Fire located south of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina, 1.5 acres and is called out.
Shasta Lake Ranger District and the National Recreation Area (Shasta Lake)
07/27/2020
8:50 pm Bridge Fire for more information please see https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6890/
ShastaTrinity Lightning Fires August 10 2020 Update
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
August 10, 2020
Current Fire Situation: Firefighters have contained all lightning fires, except the Salmon Fire, that resulted from thunderstorms moving through the area in late July. Forest officials and firefighters will continue to closely monitor and respond to any new fires. This will be the final update until activity increases.
On the Shasta McCloud Management Unit, the Bald Fire is approximately 23 acres and 100% contained. The Cement Fire near Cement Bluff and the Parks Creek Trailhead of the Pacific Crest Trail is 1.5 acres and 100% contained. The Porcupine, Obsidian, Hunter, Zot and Cement Fires are called out.
On the Trinity River Management Unit, the Pine Fire near Little Boulder Creek west of Coffee Creek is 11.25 acres and 100% contained. The Adams Fire near Adams Lake in the Trinity Alps is .55 acres and 100% contained. The Hatchet, Graves, Rush, Oak and Kinney Fires are called out.
The Salmon Fire is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 (CIIMT14) as part of the Red Salmon Complex. For more information, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/.
On the South Fork Management Unit, the Round Fire located south of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina is 1.5 acres. It is contained and called out.
On the Shasta Lake Ranger District and the National Recreation Area, the Bridge Fire was 16 acres and is out.
Area Closures: There are currently no closures. The advisory along the Pacific Coast Trail near the Bald Fire has been lifted.
As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California is drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, or http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
ShastaTrinity Lightning Fires August 2 2020 Update
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
August 2, 2020
Current Fire Situation: Firefighters have contained all lightning fires, except the Salmon Fire, that resulted from thunderstorms moving through the area in late July. Forest officials and firefighters will continue to closely monitor and respond to any new fires. This will be the final update until activity increases.
On the Shasta McCloud Management Unit, the Bald Fire is approximately 23 acres and 100% contained. The Cement Fire near Cement Bluff and the Parks Creek Trailhead of the Pacific Crest Trail is 1.5 acres and 100% contained. The Porcupine, Obsidian, Hunter and Zot Fires are called out.
On the Trinity River Management Unit, the Pine Fire near Little Boulder Creek west of Coffee Creek is 11.25 acres and 100% contained. The Hatchet, Graves, Rush, Oak and Kinney Fires are called out.
The Salmon Fire is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 (CIIMT14) as part of the Red Salmon Complex. For more information, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/.
On the South Fork Management Unit, the Round Fire located south of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina is 1.5 acres. It is contained and called out.
On the Shasta Lake Ranger District and the National Recreation Area, the Bridge Fire is 16 acres and contained.
Area Closures: There are currently no closures. The advisory along the Pacific Coast Trail near the Bald Fire has been lifted.
As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California is drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, or http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
ShastaTrinity NF Lightning Fires August 1 2020 Update
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
August 1, 2020
Shasta McCloud Management Unit (Mt Shasta and McCloud area)
Current Fire Situation: Firefighters have made great progress in containing lightning fires that resulted from thunderstorms moving through the area in late July. Forest officials and firefighters closely monitor and respond to these fires and aerial reconnaissance flights will often be used to determine potential growth activity of the fires and develop appropriate response activity. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.
In the Shasta McCloud Management Unit, the Bald Fire is approximately 23 acres and 70% contained. This fire is west of Bald Mountain approximately 5 miles east of Castella. All trails in the area are open. The Cement fire near Cement Bluff and the Parks Creek Trailhead of the Pacific Crest Trail is 1.5 acres and 0% contained. The Porcupine Fire is 100% contained. The Obsidian, Hunter and Zot Fires are called out.
In the Trinity River Management Unit, the Pine Fire near Little Boulder Creek west of Coffee Creek is 11.25 acres and 100% contained. The Hatchet, Graves, Rush, Oak and Kinney Fires are called out.
The Salmon Fire is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 (CIIMT4) as the Red Salmon Complex. For more information, please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/.
In the South Fork Management Unit, the Round Fire located south of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina is 1.5 acres and contained and in patrol status.
In the Shasta Lake Ranger District and the National Recreation Area, the Bridge Fire is 16 acres and contained.
Area Closures: There are currently no closures. The advisory along the Pacific Coast Trail near the Bald Fire has been lifted.
As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California are drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, or http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
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ShastaTrinity NF Lightning Fires July 31 2020 Update
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 31, 2020
Shasta McCloud Management Unit (Mt Shasta and McCloud area)
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SHF Lightning Fires July 30 2020 Update
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 30, 2020
Shasta McCloud Management Unit (Mt Shasta and McCloud area)
Trinity River Management Unit (Weaverville, Big Bar, Trinity Alps)
Current Fire Situation: Lightning storms moving through the in late July have ignited several fires. Forest officials and firefighters closely monitor and respond to these fires and aerial reconnaissance flights will often be used to determine potential growth activity of the fires and develop appropriate response activity. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.
In the Shasta McCloud Management Unit, the Bald Fire is approximately 23 acres and 20% contained. This fire is west of Bald Mountain approximately 5 miles east of Castella. The advisory for the PCT and Cabin Creek Trails has been lifted. The Obsidian, Porcupine, and Hunter Fires are 100% contained. The Zot Fire is called out.
In the Trinity River Management Unit, the Pine Fire is near Little Boulder Creek west of Coffee Creek and is 11 acres and 40% contained. The Hatchet Fire was reported on July 27 near Hatchet Creek northwest of Trinity Center and is less than 1/10 acre and is contained. Graves, Rush, Oak and Kinney Fires are called out.
The Salmon Fire is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 (CIIMT4) as the Red Salmon Complex.For more information, pleasevisit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891/.
In the South Fork Management Unit, the Round Fire located south of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina is 1.5 acres and contained and in patrol status.
In the Shasta Lake Ranger District and the National Recreation Area, the Bridge Fire is 16 acres and contained.
Area Closures: There are currently no closures. The advisory along the Pacific Coast Trail near the Bald Fire has been lifted.
As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California are drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, or http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
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SHF Lightning Fires Update July 29 2020
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 29, 2020
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SHF Lightning Fires Update July 28 2020
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Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning Fires
July 28, 2020
Trinity River Management Unit (Weaverville, Big Bar, Trinity Alps)
Salmon Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: approximately 550 acres.
Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Salmon Mountain near Eightmile Creek
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 4 Smokejumpers, 4 Hand Crews
Engines: 0
Helicopters: 1
Air Tankers: As available.
Total Personnel Assigned: 100
Hatchet Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: less than 0.1 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: Northwest of Trinity Center near Hatchet Creek
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 0
Engines: 1
Helicopters: 0
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 6
Pine Fire
Date Reported: July 28, 2020
Acres Burned: 2 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Little Boulder Creek near Coffee Creek
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 1 Hotshot Crew
Engines: 2 Engines, 1 Water tender
Helicopters: 0
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 26
South Fork Management Unit (Hayfork and Platina area)
Round Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: 1.32 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: South of North Star Mountain, southwest of Platina
Percent Contained: 0%
Resources
Crews: 1 Crew
Engines: 2 Engines, 1 Dozer
Helicopters: As available.
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 36
Shasta Lake Ranger District and the National Recreation Area (Shasta Lake)
Bridge Fire
Date Reported: July 27, 2020
Acres Burned: 16 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: South of O’Brien Mountain near Lake Shasta
Percent Contained: 10%
Resources
Crews: 2 Hand crews
Engines: 5 Engines, 1 Water tender
Helicopters: As available.
Air Tankers: 0
Total Personnel Assigned: 62
Shasta McCloud Management Unit (Mt Shasta and McCloud area)
The Obsidian Fire was reported 7/27/2020 located near Forest Road 49 and Timber Hill in the northeastern portion of the Shasta-Trinity NF. This fire is 0.1 acres and is contained.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Current Fire Situation: Lightning storms moving through the in late July have ignited several fires. Forest officials and firefighters closely monitor and respond to these fires and aerial reconnaissance flights will often be used to determine potential growth activity of the fires and develop appropriate response activity. The reconnaissance flights are part of our normal operating plan after lightning storms.
Salmon Fire photos courtesy of Tahoe Helicopter Crew.
The Salmon Fire was reported on July 27 near Salmon Mountain in the northwest corner of the Trinity Alps. It has grown to 550 acres and helicopter crew members, hand crews, and smokejumpers are at the incident. The Hatchet Fire was reported on July 27 near Hatchet Creek northwest of Trinity Center and is less than 1/10 acre. The Pine Fire is near Little Boulder Creek west of Coffee Creek and is 2 acres. Forward spread has been stopped on both the Bridge and Hatchet Fires.
All fires from the lightning storms on July 22 are now contained. In Trinity County, the Graves, Rush, and Oak Fires are called out. The Kinney Fire is in patrol status. In Siskiyou County, the Zot Fire is now out.
The main objectives for today are to:
- Protect health and safety of Public and Responders.
- Prioritize fire response based on values at risk, and resources available.
- Provide accurate information to news, public, and cooperators.
Area Closures: There are currently no closures.
As a reminder, fire restrictions are in place on the Shasta-Trinity NF. We recommend that you bookmark this webpage as restrictions can change during the summer and fall seasons: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/stnf/forestorders
Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California are drifting into the area today. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://fire.airnow.gov/, or http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/, or through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) at http://www.ncuaqmd.org.
Fire Information: Shasta-Trinity NF Lightning fires information is available at 530-628-0039. Information is available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6733/
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Salmon Fire 7272020 Evening Update
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The Salmon Fire is now estimated at 220 acres near the Salmon Mountain in the northwest corner of the Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Obsidian Fire 7272020
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The Obsidian Fire was located 7/27/2020 near Forest Road 49 and Timber Hill in the northeastern portion of the Shasta Trinity NF. Reported size 1/10 acre including a single tree.