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Large fire growth occurred on the southeast flank of Haypress with most of the spread in McNeil creek, up to Adams and Packers peak on the Klamath and Shasta-Trinity forest border. Infrared data shows the fire is backing downslope to the east into Coffee Creek near the Crosby and Thompson Gulch area. The Coffee Creek area is an area of very dense continuous mixed conifer forest with no previously recorded fire history. The Summer fire had limited growth to the north west, while the Cronan showed some backing fire to the south west.

As winds increase and fire behavior becomes more intense, firefighters work to maintain the gains made in the past two weeks. Structure defense in the communities of Cecilville and Summerville continues in preparation for the change in the weather. The incident meteorologist is monitoring weather conditions and communicating with firefighters working on the lines.

 To view the operations update video for August 11, 2021 go to https://fb.watch/7k0xT2qgW1/

The potential for extreme fire behavior is expected to continue increasing this week as temperatures rise and dry thunderstorms move into Northern California. Extremely dry fuels, with hot, dry, windy weather and steep topography are aligned with the head of the Haypress and Summer fires.

Air Resource Advisor, Aleph Johnston-Bloom speaks about air quality and smoke concerns in the area of the River Complex Fire.View the video at https://fb.watch/7khJsndU_2/ 

 To view the video of the River Complex Virtual Community Meeting for August 9, 2021, go to https://fb.watch/7imSb02kIN/

A significant change in the weather is forecast for the next several days. A high-pressure system will bring hot, dry, and unstable conditions into the area today through the weekend. With the excessive heat warning will come the potential for extreme fire behavior. There is also potential for an influx of monsoonal moisture and thunderstorms, prompting incident personnel to adjust plans accordingly.

Fires within the River Complex grew by 1,888 acres on Sunday. Fire behavior is smoldering and creeping under a strong nighttime inversion and a heavy smoke layer. The Haypress Fire grew by approximately 1,019 acres for total acreage of 16,620. The Summer Fire grew approximately 716 acres from the previous day for total acreage of 9,078. The Cronan Fire grew approximately 153 acres the previous day for a total acreage of 1,365 acres. Total acreage for the complex is 27,076 acres with containment remaining at 5%.

 The morning Operations Update video for August 9, 2021 is available on Facebook at https://fb.watch/7heSNkAx18/

Fires within the River Complex grew by 2,103 acres on Saturday. Largely, fire behavior is smoldering and creeping under a strong nighttime inversion and heavy smoke layer. The Haypress Fire grew by approximately 1,092 acres for total acreage of 15,601. The Summer Fire grew approximately 869 acres from the previous day for total acreage of 8,362. The Cronan Fire is currently 1,212 acres. Total acreage for the complex is 25,188 acres with 5% containment.