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Etna, CA- Last nights infrared flight confirmed that the sources of heat around the perimeter of the River Complex continue to diminish each operational period. Crews completed the last section of direct line at the end of yesterday’s shift. The focus today will be to strengthen and improve the control lines and mop-up any remaining portions of heat.

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   River Complex Fire Update Saturday, October 2, 2021

Etna, CA- The River Complex has seen zero perimeter growth over the last two operational periods with diminishing heat signatures each day. The weather is forecasted to continue its warming and drying trend through Monday. Certain areas of the fire are expected to see temperatures in the low 90's with humidity less than 15% during this time period. These conditions will cause an increase of smoke production in the normal areas that were holding the most heat prior to the last rain event such as above Minnehaha Creek and near Sugar Pine Lake.

   Actualización sobre el incendio de River Complex para el jueves, 30 de septiembre de 2021 

   River Complex Fire Update Thursday, September 30, 2021

Etna, CA- The recent rain combined with shortening day lengths, are keeping the burn window each day to a minimum.  Today should be another day of low fire activity with fire behavior isolated to creeping/smoldering in the dead surface fuels.  Given the position of the fire on the slope and the lack of any forecasted weather events, crews should be successful holding the existing control lines and continuing with direct line construction. 

Etna, CA- La lluvia reciente, combinada con los días mas cortos, mantiene la ventana de quema cada día al mínimo. Hoy deberá ser otro día de poca actividad del incendio con el comportamiento del incendio aislado a condiciónes de fuego poco violento/condiciónes de rescoldo en la superficie de combustible muerto.

   Noticas del Incendio River Complex para el martes 28 de septiembre de 2021  

River Complex Fire Update Tuesday, September 28, 2021