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River Complex Fire Update

Fire Statistics: Total complex 175,212 acres, 21% containment. Haypress (includes Summer) 169,212 acres. Cronan 5,940 acres.

Property Damage Assessments: 94 structures: 30 residential, 39 out-buildings, 24 commercial, 1 cabin. Structures are defined as 4 walls, a roof, a foundation and 120 square feet. For questions or information regarding the status of your property, call Trinity County Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 530-623-8223.

Resources: 869 Personnel; 17 Hand Crews; 9 Helicopters; 59 Engines, 18 Dozers; 26 Water Tenders; 9 Masticators; 9 Skid Steers; 14 mules, and 3 horses.

Summary: A quarter-inch of rain fell on the fire last night, improving conditions for firefighters. Last night a well-attended community meeting was held in Etna Park to brief citizens and answer questions. Protecting lives, firefighter safety and property remain top priorities. On Thursday, the Haypress fire continued its northeastern push toward Callahan and Hwy 3, burning over the top of Craggy Peak. However, after rainfall this morning the fire spread has moderated. A dedicated structure protection group is working to assess and initiate fire protection measures in and around Callahan. The Cronan Fire is holding and remains in patrol status. Of the 32 fires started on July 30, only 2 fires remain active today.

Safety: Residents are encouraged to follow evacuation orders so they are not putting themselves and firefighters who would work to save them at risk. Please be aware of fire traffic and drive safe.

Evacuations: Siskiyou County has issued evacuation orders and warnings for the communities of Callahan, Mosquito Lake, Eagle Creek, Cecilville, Summerville, Petersburg and Sawyers Bar. Trinity County has issued evacuation orders and warnings for the communities of Coffee Creek, Carrville, and Trinity Center. For specific information regarding evacuations please visit https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices  or https:///www.trinitycounty.org/OES.

Road Closures: Highway 3 is open. Please drive slow through the fire area. Coffee Creek Road west of Hwy. 3. Cecilville Road west from Callahan, which includes Cecilville to Plumber Creek north and west of the Siskiyou-Trinity county line. Sawyers Bar Road from Hwy 93 to Yellowjacket Road. Please be aware of fire traffic. Get live road info at: http://ca511.dot.ca.gov/

Forest Closures: The USDA Forest Service has issued a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect through September 17, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. For more information, please visit  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD949139.

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