The Middle Fire was declared contained on October 5, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

Final Update unless significant activity occurs

The Middle Fire is now 89% contained and is 1,335 acres in size. Except for the southwest corner, very little heat remains on this fire and management objectives are to keep the fire within the current footprint. Today crews will be working on securing the southwest corner of the fire in Canyon Creek where there is still heat and conducting suppression repair work. A total of 167 personnel are currently assigned to the Middle Fire.

In order to provide protection for the public and firefighters fighting the Middle Fire, a Closure Order has been issued for areas potentially affected by the Middle Fire, including Ripstein Campground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06, and Trail 10W08 south of Canyon Creek Falls. The Middle Fire was started by lightning on September 5, 2019 and is located northeast of the Canyon Creek Trailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

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The Middle Fire remains at 1,328 acres and line is 25% complete. Except for the southwest corner, very little heat remains on this fire. Two Type 1 hotshot crews were flown into the spot fires above Stuart Creek yesterday and have been securing this part of the fire and will be flown out at the end of the shift today. Additional crews are working on securing the southwest corner of the fire in Canyon Creek where there is still heat. A total of 189 personnel are currently assigned to the Middle Fire. The intent is to keep the fire within the current footprint.
In order to provide protection for the public and firefighters fighting the Middle Fire, a Closure Order has been issued for areas potentially affected by the Middle Fire, including Ripstein Campground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06, and Trail 10W08 south of Canyon Creek Falls. The Middle Fire was started by lightning on September 5, 2019 and is located northeast of the Canyon Creek Trailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. This fire is challenging because of the steep, rugged terrain. Firefighter and public safety continue to be our number one priority.

The Middle Fire received approximately an inch of rain over the last 24 hours and remains at 1,328 acres and is 15% complete. Planned activities for today include flying crews into the eastern side of the fire to build line around the spot fires, strengthen the line and mop up along Canyon Creek and Bear Creek, and improving access to the east side of the fire. A total of 189 personnel are currently assigned to the Middle Fire. The intent is to keep the fire east of Canyon Creek, west of the divide between Canyon Creek and Stuart Creek, north of the Fork Fire footprint (2017), and south of Bear Creek. In order to provide protection for the public and firefighters fighting the Middle Fire, a Closure Order has been issued for areas potentially affected by the Middle Fire, including Ripstein Campground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06, and Trail 10W08 south of Canyon Creek Falls. The Middle Fire was started by lightning on September 5, 2019 and is located northeast of the Canyon Creek Trailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. This fire is challenging because of the steep, rugged terrain. Firefighter and public safety continue to be our number one priority. For the most up to date Middle Fire information please visit our InciWeb page at https:// inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6588/ or call the Middle Fire information line at 1-530-628-0039. For up to date information regarding the South Fire, please visit the South Fire Inciweb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6577/ or call the South Fire information line at 1-530-852-8473. To learn how you can be better prepared in case of a wildfire, visit www.preventwildfireca.org.

The Middle Fire showed minimal fire activity yesterday, with only smoldering and no movement. Fog and/or rain was present on the fire for most of the day and it remains at 1,328 acres and is 15% complete. Planned activities for today include strengthening the line and mopping up along Canyon Creek and Bear Creek, and improving access to the east side of the fire. Crews will be developing plans to address the spot fires when weather permits and helicopters will continue to drop water in this area. A total of 151 personnel are currently assigned to the Middle Fire. In order to provide protection for the public and firefighters fighting the Middle Fire, a Closure Order has been issued for areas potentially affected by the Middle Fire, including Ripstein Campground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06, and Trail 10W08 south of Canyon Creek Falls. The Middle Fire was started by lightning on September 5, 2019 and is located northeast of the Canyon Creek Trailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. This fire is challenging because of the steep, rugged terrain. Two firefighters were injured on the Middle Fire during initial attack. Firefighter and public safety continue to be our number one priority. For the most up to date Middle Fire information please visit our InciWeb page at https:// inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6588/ or call the Middle Fire information line at 1-530-628-0039. For up to date information regarding the South Fire, please visit the South Fire Inciweb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6577/ or call the South Fire information line at 1-530-852-8473. To learn how you can be better prepared in case of a wildfire, visit www.preventwildfireca.org.

The Middle Fire showed minimal fire activity yesterday, with only smoldering and no movement. It also received periodic rain throughout the day on Monday. On Sunday the fire grew to 1,328 acres, burning out of the East Fork drainage and causing some short range spotting into the Stuart Fork drainage. Planned activities for today include strengthening the line and mopping up along Canyon Creek and Bear Creek and identifying the best way to access the east side of the fire. Crews will also be developing plans to address the spot fires when weather permits. A total of 109 personnel are currently assigned to the Middle Fire. Four helicopters are now assigned to the fire and dropped water on the east side of the fire all day Monday and will continue to do so until crews can get on the ground.

In order to provide protection for the public and firefighters fighting the Middle Fire, a Closure Order has been issued for areas potentially affected by the Middle Fire, including Ripstein Campground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06, and Trail 10W08 south of Canyon Creek Falls. The Middle Fire was started by lightning on September 5, 2019 and is located northeast of the Canyon Creek Trailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. This fire is challenging because of the steep, rugged terrain. Two firefighters were injured on the Middle Fire during initial attack. Firefighter and public safety continue to be our number one priority.

The Middle Fire was very active yesterday, burning in the East Fork of Canyon Creek.Because of overnight rain across the fire, an infrared flight to accurately update maps and acreagewas not possible. Today’s fire behavior should be reduced because of the lower wind speed andhigher humidities from last night’s rain.
Planned activities for today include the construction of indirect fireline for protection of privateproperty and historic sites. A total of 109 personnel are currently assigned to the Middle Fire.
In order to provide protection for the public and firefighters fighting the Middle Fire, a ClosureOrder has been issued for areas potentially affected by the Middle Fire, including RipsteinCampground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06, and Trail 10W08 south of CanyonCreek Falls. Expect more trail closures east of the existing closure area in the future.
It was started by lightning on September 5, 2019 and is located northeast of the Canyon CreekTrailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. This fire is challenging because of the steep, ruggedterrain. Two firefighters were injured on the Middle Fire during initial attack. Firefighter andpublic safety continue to be our number one priority.

the Middle Fire has picked up activity this afternoon with the frontal passage. A large column is visible on the fire, but is no threat to any local communities. The fire is not doing anything that was not expected by fire managers.

The Middle Fire showed moderate fire behavior yesterday, adding 121 acres for a total size of 575 acres. It continues to move south towards the Little East Fork of Canyon Creek, burning actively in timbered areas. Because of higher moisture levels the fire is barely burning in the brushy areas. Planned activities for today include the construction of indirect fireline for protection of private property and historic sites. A total of 109 personnel are currently assigned to the Middle Fire. Cooler temperatures are predicted for today with the possibility of showers over the fire today.

A Closure Order has been issued for areas potentially affected by the Middle Fire, including Ripstein Campground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06, and Trail 10W08 south of Canyon Creek Falls. It was started by lightning on September 5, 2019, and is located northeast of the Canyon Creek Trailhead in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

This fire is challenging because of the steep, rugged terrain. Two firefighters were injured on the Middle Fire during initial attack and keeping firefighters and the public safe is our number one priority.