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Sheering Fire Update for July 10, 2024 07-10-2024
2024- Sheering Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/10/2024 - 09:15
As of 7 am today, a Type 4 Team took over management of the fire.
CURRENT SITUATION: Containment is now at 89% with only one section of line, along Lost Creek on the southern boundary, remaining unfinished. Aggressive mop-up is being done in that area. In addition to completing the southern containment line, the remaining firefighters are mopping up, patrolling, and securing the fire lines. Backhaul of hose and other fire equipment has also begun.
The number of personnel on the fire has dropped significantly over the last two days as containment lines have been completed and most of the need has switched to monitoring and holding fire lines.
FIRE BEHAVIOR & WEATHER: Fire behavior is minimal, backing, creeping, and smoldering, with a slow rate of spread. Live brush and large downed woody material consumption is highly variable and patchy.
Hot and dry weather will continue with a gradual cool down through the weekend. Daytime relative humidity will be in the teens and 20s with poor overnight recoveries (max in the 30s). Winds will be generally light, and terrain driven with occasional afternoon gusts up to 17 mph.
SMOKE CONDITIONS: Although this fire has not produced notable smoke for several days, this region may experience occasional smoky and unhealthy conditions from other fires burning throughout California. For more information on air quality, go to: https://fire.airnow.gov/
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire restrictions on the Stanislaus National Forest went into effect on July 9, 2024, for the high and moderate fire hazard areas. Additional restrictions for the low fire hazard areas will likely go into effect shortly so please check before you go. We remind all forest visitors that responsible fire use is crucial. Escaped campfires can result in devastating wildfires, endangering lives, property, and natural resources. Everyone must obtain a campfire permit to have fires in dispersed campsites outside of the restricted areas. To obtain a fire permit, go to any Forest Service office or online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/stanislaus/alerts-notices
DATE STARTED: June 24, 2024
ACRES: 528
PERCENT CONTAINED: 89%
INJURIES/ACCIDENTS: 3
TOTAL PERSONNEL: 90
Fire Resources include: 2 Hand Crews, 1 Helicopter, 1 Engine, 1 Water Tender