Morning of Saturday, August 10, 2024 

For more information on the Park Fire, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calnf-park-fire  

Size: 429,118 acres with 36% containment | Personnel: 6,243 

Lassen National Forest: 

Overnight on the #ParkFire, firefighters held the fire south and east of Turner Mountain through direct line construction with support from night capable aircraft. 

Slight improvements in weather conditions are predicted today, aiding the efforts of firefighters to find and extinguish hot spots along the fire perimeter. Crews continue direct tactics with information provided by Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with infrared technology. A fleet of helicopters and air tankers are working in conjunction with ground resources to fully suppress the fire. 

The collaborative, risk-informed strategies, and tactics from all our partners are being implemented under unified authority. 

The #ParkFire has burned 113,600 acres on the Lassen National Forest. 

CAL FIRE: 

The Park Fire behavior moderated overnight which allowed crews to build more containment lines. The fire continues to burn actively near Mill Creek. Overnight relative humidity recovery helped limit fire activity in other areas of the fire. 

The fire is burning in heavy, receptive fuel beds. Crews are working around high heat and deep drainages. 

A slow cooling trend starts this weekend and into next week as temperatures fall to near or even a few degrees below seasonal norms. Today, slightly lower temperatures and higher humidity may help limit fire spread in some areas. 

Sunday afternoon there could be some southwest wind gusts between 20 – 25 mph which could challenge fire suppression in some areas. 

For more information on the Park Fire please visit:  

• CALFIRE Park Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/24/park-fire  
• CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRESHU  
• CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit/ Tehama County Fire Dept: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRETGU  
• Butte County, CA: https://www.facebook.com/ButteCounty 
• Butte County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/bcsonews 
• Plumas County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/plumascountysheriff  
• Shasta County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/ShastaSheriff  
• Tehama County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088640404140  

Fire activity decreases; Bartlett Dam Road reopens

Daily Update – Saturday, August 10, 2024

Highlights: The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reopened Bartlett Dam Road yesterday to restore access to Bartlett Reservoir. To provide for public health and safety due to increased flash flood potential, and to allow for natural resource protection and burn recovery, the Tonto National Forest has closed all National Forest System lands within 100 feet of the Bartlett Reservoir shoreline. Bartlett Lake Marina and Jojoba Boat Launch areas remain open. North Lake Road, Bartlett Flat, Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch, SB Cove, and Rattlesnake Day Use Area remain closed. 

Total personnel on all incidents: 405

Clair: 2,170 acres; 51% containment

Bartlett: 6,161 acres; 69% containment

Y Bar: 297 acres; 70% containment

Sheep: 2,483 acres; 0% containment

Sand Stone: 27,390 acres; 96% containment

Deer: 378 acres; 26% containment

Operational Update: Minimal fire activity continued on the Clair, Bartlett, Y Bar, Sheep, Sand Stone, and Deer Fires yesterday after rain fell across the area the previous day. Only a small amount of smoke was detected in the interior of the Y Bar Fire yesterday, with overall containment increasing to 70%. Around the Sand Stone and Y Bar Fire areas, firefighters continued mastication and chipping along Forest Road 201. Other fire suppression repair efforts include reconstructing berms along Old Highway 87 and repairing dozer lines put in place to prevent fire spread toward the communities of Deer Creek and Rye. Firefighters will continue to monitor and secure fire perimeters while also remaining available to respond to new fire starts as needed. Crews are using helicopters to perform daily reconnaissance flights over the fires and to investigate any new smoke reports that are not accessible by roads. Firefighters are providing assistance to the Tonto National Forest in response to two new fire starts discovered last night.

Weather: Mainly dry weather with near to above normal temperatures is expected this weekend. Monsoon thunderstorms will develop each afternoon with the highest chances for storms over the Y Bar, Deer, and Sheep Fires. These storms may bring strong wind gusts, cloud-to-ground lightning, and heavy rainfall. 

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from Fountain Hills, Sunflower, Deer Creek, Rye, Rio Verde, Goldfield, and unincorporated communities in the Rio Verde Foothills. An interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/. 

Closures: The Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, has issued a Bartlett Lake Post Fire Flash Flood Public Safety Closure to include National Forest System Road 459 (North Lake Road) and all National Forest System lands within 100 feet of the Bartlett Reservoir shoreline. A closure order for the Sand Stone Fire area also remains in effect. See https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices/ for more information about forest closures. Trail users should avoid using the Arizona National Scenic Trail near the fire areas.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Drivers are reminded to use caution and be aware of firefighters working along State Route 87. Temporary flight restrictions are currently in place for the Bartlett, Clair, and Y Bar Fires. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. Know before you fly. If you fly, we can’t. More information can be found at: https://uas.nifc.gov/. 

More Information: 480-409-9683 / https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest / 2024.sandstone@firenet.gov 

https://inciweb.fs2c.usda.gov/incident-information/aztnf-clair / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-bartlett / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-sand-stone 

Smoke Outlook 8/10 - 8/11

 East Central Oregon

Fire

There are multiple fires affecting the forecast area. For more information on these incidents, please visit each fire's Inciweb page.

Smoke

Reduced fire activity from fires over central Oregon has led to some improvement in Air quality late this week. Light winds this morning will become west to Northwest this afternoon. The smokiest conditions are expected in the early afternoon when smoke from nearby fires mixes down from just above the surface. The forecast is for MODERATE conditions over most of the region Saturday, with the exception of Drewsey and near Burns, where UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS smoke levels are expected for portions of morning into afternoon. MODERATE conditions are expected at all forecast locations again Sunday.

Limepoint and Cliff Mountain Fires

Fire Information 208-992-3032

2024.limepoint@firenet.gov

Limepoint: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-limepoint-fire

Cliff Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-cliff-mountain

https://www.facebook.com/payettenationalforest/

Saturday, August 10, 2024

The Limepoint and Cliff Mountain Fires are burning in the Hells Canyon area, located on the Payette National Forest in west-central Idaho, east of the Snake River bordering Oregon.

Note: Per Adams County Sheriff, residents of Cuprum may return to their homes at a Level 2 (SET) evacuation level. Bear and Wildhorse are now in a READY evacuation level (Level 1). Ditch Creek is no longer in an evacuation status. For your safety and the safety of firefighters, please stay away from the fire area. Only residents and property owners are allowed in the area until further notice. This will be the last update from the Southern Area Red Team. We wish the Great Basin Team 4 a good and safe assignment

Limepoint Fire

The Limepoint Fire is west of Cuprum and Bear communities to the Snake River in Adams County, Idaho and was started by lightning on July 24th, burning in tall grass, brush and timber. The southern part of the fire was once a smaller, separate fire named the Oxbow Fire, but both fires burned together and are now collectively known as the Limepoint Fire. It is now 28,115 acres with 27 percent containment. The good work that firefighters have done to hold the fireline has reduced the threat to communities and structures throughout the fire. However, residents should remain alert in case fire activity increases. 

Yesterday, an inversion that persisted through early afternoon reduced visibility for aircraft and moderated fire behavior, allowing firefighters to make good progress improving fireline. Firefighters continued to work overnight on the fire, mopping up and protecting structures. Structure protection remains in place in Bear, Cuprum, Paradise Flat, Ditch Creek, Wildhorse, Mill Creek and OX Ranch.

On the northern flank, hotshot crews worked to contain a spot fire in the northernmost area of the fire and helicopters helped with water drops. Due to unfavorable conditions crews did not burn south of Horse Mountain Lookout yesterday but continued mop up in the area. Crews also improved firelines north to Sheep Rock.

On the eastern flank, crews conducted mop up and held a fireline north of Boulder Creek and along Forest Road 071. They scouted a contingency fireline west of Bear Work Station to Cuprum. Night shift firefighters mopped up around Cuprum. 

On the southeastern flank, firefighters continued to mop up in the Flat Creek and Elk Creek areas. Much of the fireline in this area is considered contained. 

The southwestern flank near Oxbow and western flank along Forest Road 454 (Hells Canyon Road) south of Big Bar had minimal fire activity yesterday. Several areas along the Snake River on the western flank are contained.

Today, 15 hand crews, 27 engines, seven bulldozers, five helicopters, two skidders, seven masticators, four feller-bunchers and 699 people are on the Limepoint Fire. Firefighters will be on alert today for near critical fire weather, shifting winds, high temperatures, chance of thunderstorms and winds aligned with topography which could result in very active fire behavior. On the northern flank, crews will continue to maintain firelines and establish dozer line north to Sheep Rock. As conditions allow, firefighters will continue with strategic burning operations south of Horse Mountain Lookout and along Grassy Ridge, with hotshot crews and drones. These operations may span several days. Hotshot crews will continue to mop up heat and improve handline in the northernmost area of the fire. Masticators will work near Lockwood Saddle to reduce ladder fuels in subalpine fir stands to prevent torching. 

On the eastern flank, crews will continue mopping up and securing fireline north of Boulder Creek and along Forest Road 071. They will also continue improving a contingency fireline north toward Black Lake Road and west towards Cuprum using bulldozers and masticators. Firefighters continue to monitor hot spots along Indian Creek up to Cuprum. 

On the southeastern flank, crews will continue to improve and mop up fireline to hold the fire in the Flat Creek and Elk Creek drainages. 

No personnel are assigned to the western flank of the fire due to lack of fire activity along the Snake River, but firefighters will monitor the area by air. 

Cliff Mountain Fire

The Cliff Mountain Fire started by lightning on July 25th in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in wilderness just below Hells Canyon Dam 25 miles east of Joseph, Oregon in Adams and Idaho Counties, Idaho. It also was once two fires, the Muddy Fire and the Cliff Mountain Fire, which burned into each other. It is 1,108 acres with 20 percent containment, burning mostly in wilderness, with growth slowed in some areas due to steep rocks. Hells Canyon Dam and associated powerlines are threatened by the fire. No smoke was observed on this fire yesterday. No personnel are assigned to the fire. 

Weather/Fire Behavior: Today is forecasted to be hot and dry, with near critical fire weather conditions. Scattered thunderstorms are possible, with very little precipitation. Highs will be in the low-90s, while relative humidity will be 13-19%. North-northeast winds in the morning will become southwest in the afternoon with gusts of 20-25 mph.

Dead and down fuels remain extremely dry, making all types of vegetation available to burn. In heavy grass, a new start could burn 418 acres in an hour if undetected. Minimal fire activity is expected today along the Snake River north of Oxbow; however, material could continue to roll down onto Hells Canyon Road. In the northern, eastern, and southern flanks of the fire, interior burning and spotting is likely, although fire activity is expected to be minimal. The Cliff Mountain Fire is expected to have minimal fire activity.

Air quality information is available at www.airnow.gov and www.wildlandfiresmoke.net. 

Evacuations: Per Adams County Sheriff, residents of Cuprum may return to their homes at a Level 2 (SET) evacuation level. Bear and Wildhorse are now in a READY evacuation level (level 1). Ditch Creek is no longer in an evacuation status. For your safety and the safety of firefighters, please stay away from the fire area. Only residents and property owners are allowed in the area until further notice. 

Closures and Restrictions: The Payette National Forest issued a Forest Closure to protect public safety during the Limepoint and Cliff Mountain wildfires. The closure includes, but is not limited to, the following recreation areas: Big Bar, Black Lake, Sheep Rock, Kinney Point and Horse Mountain Lookout. Huckleberry Campground is inaccessible due to county road restrictions. For more information, see the full closure order and map at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/payette/fire.

County roads within the Forest Closure area are accessible to firefighters and local residents only. For more information view the closure map. Forest Road 454, which runs along the Snake River is open, but please drive with caution due to rolling debris. 

A temporary flight restriction is in effect in and around the fire area. This includes use of personal drones. If you fly, we cannot fly.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Payette National Forest and all state, private and BLM lands in the fire area. Prohibited: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire except within a designated recreation site, or on your own land, and only within a permanent landowner-provided structure; and smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Fire 
Western Idaho and eastern Oregon fires are significantly influencing AQI, especially the Paddock Fire north of Emmett. For more information on Limepoint/Cliff Mountain fire and other wildfire incidents, please visit Inciweb:
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/.

Smoke 
Smoke trends today off the five major regional fire influences in the Outlook area (Town Gulch, OR; Limepoint, ID; Paddock, ID; Western Complex, ID; Snag, ID) will see general movement of smoke from the N until mid-afternoon, then from the W-SW for the remainder of the day before settling in a southerly direction through the night and into Sunday. Smoke from the Snag Fire will continue to bother communities S of this incident for most of the day before winds shif to the west. The Paddock Fire continues to grow, negatively influencing air quality in Emmett, Boise, Idaho City, and Garden City. Early morning AQI in these communities should be better than previous mornings, starting in MODERATE rather than UNH or VUNH. The Town Gulch fire SW of Halfway, OR continues to heavily impair AQI for that community and to a lesser extent communities following the ID-95 corridor south. Expect better AQI today in communities north of Limepoint Fire.

Incident Commander:  Bill Waln, Incident Commander  

Location:  10 miles southwest of Wise River, MT 

Start Date: 7/25/2024  

Cause: Undetermined 

Size: 4,149 acres  

Containment: 5% 

Resources on Site: 3 hotshot crews; 2 type 2 hand crews; 11 engines; 2 skidgens; 1 dozer 

Total Personnel:  303 

KEY MESSAGES:  

Firefighters and emergency personnel appreciate everyone in the area taking extra precautions and driving slowly along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway. Over the weekend, expect intermittent delays and heavy equipment traffic on the byway as crews work to reduce fuels along the route. 

Recent cooler temperatures and moisture over the fire have slowed fire activity and allowed ground and air resources to be available to assist should any new fires start in the area. However, as the weather warms, expect an increase in both fire behavior and smoke in the coming weeks.  

Current Status/PLANNED ACTIONS:   

Firefighters plan to complete the shaded fuel break along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway in the next couple of days. This fuel break is an effective tool to help mitigate hazards and reduce the potential for the fire to spread beyond the break. The structure protection group continues to make significant progress, reinforcing existing protective measures around homes, testing water pumps and sprinklers they have installed, and monitoring for any hot spots. They are also conducting additional structure assessments along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway up to Harriet Lou Creek Road to develop a long-term structure protection plan for the area to use in the future. 

Crews are mopping up, strengthening handlines, and searching for hot spots along Pettengill Creek Road. They will continue to work along the ridge north of Pettengill Road as weather permits and where terrain is accessible. Fire managers will continue to focus on keeping the fire contained along the ridge south of the main Stine Creek drainage as they develop a long-term strategy for this area. Updated mapping and data from the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) will guide strategy and management decisions. Crews will also continue mopping up and reinforcing control lines in the Reservoir Creek drainage.  

Weather and Fire Behavior: 

It will be mostly cloudy with higher humidities and cooler temperatures ranging from the high 50s to high 60s depending on elevation. Showers and thunderstorms moving from the southwest to the northeast are likely from 12:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. tonight, bringing potential wind gusts of up to 40 mph. Otherwise, winds will remain light throughout the day. 

CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS: 

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has issued an Area/Road/Trail Closure (Closure #01-02-03-24-05) effective July 31, 2024. This Order is for public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts of the Grouse Fire. Closure information and maps are posted on the Forests’ website and the fire’s Inciweb page as they are in place. https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtbdf-grouse. 

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area. 

The Forest is in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Campfires are allowed only in a permanent metal fire grate/ring provided by the Forest Service in a designated, developed recreation site. Smoking is restricted to vehicles, in buildings, or in an area clear of flammable materials. Devices with an on/off switch that use LPG fuels are allowed in an area clear of flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.  

Fire Location: 11 miles west of Wapiti, WY
Size: 1,878 acres
Containment: 40%
Personnel: 142
Start Date: 7/19/24
Cause: Lightning
Incident Commander (IC): Ron Steffens, Wyoming Type 3 Team

Summary
Fire behavior was minimal on Friday, with no known spread reported. Higher humidity and showers are likely in the next 24–36 hour period and will moderate fire spread. Due to heavy fuels in steep, inaccessible terrain, the fire is likely to burn and smolder for some time even if cooler temperatures and additional precipitation continue.     

In the Elk Fork drainage, crews are constructing contingency lines south in the Elk Fork drainage.    

A USFS law enforcement officer continues to monitor traffic on Highway 14 to ensure drivers are traveling at a safe speed and watching for fire crews working near or on roadway.   

Closures
Elk Fork Campground is closed indefinitely.  Wapiti Campground and Clearwater Campground are closed until fire conditions allow otherwise. A road and trail closure are in effect at NFS Road #424, Elk Fork Road and NFS Trail # 760, Elk Fork Trail.  Click here to view the closure order (#021404-24-03). For safety reasons, the public is asked to respect closed campgrounds and trails. See photo link below of fire vehicles staged in the Elk Fork Campground.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect until  August 19, 2024.    

Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior
Thunderstorms with variable and gusty winds are expected today which could produce outflow winds that may affect fire behavior and growth. 

Important Information
The Clearwater fire has not been the only fire contributing to smoke in the air.  Fire activity remains high throughout the western U.S. and Canada, continuing to be a widespread influence on air quality.  Use the Air Now link to check current conditions. 

Managing the risk to responders and ensuring public safety remain the highest priorities for the incident management team.  

The Shoshone National Forest implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions due to very dry conditions of fuels and continued hot, dry weather.  Click here to view a copy of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions order (#02-14-04-24-04).  

Fire History
The Clearwater Fire started on Friday, July 19th, 2024, in the vicinity of the Elk Fork drainage. The location of the fire is in very steep and remote terrain that makes direct attack on the fire very difficult for firefighter access and safety. The fire is burning on steep slopes in conifer forest, brush, and dead and down logs.  The fire was caused from lightning.  

Photos

• Members of the Horseshoe Meadow fire crew hike in on Friday, August 8 to improve fireline from the UXU Ranch to the June Fire (2017) fire scar.
   
• Fire equipment and crews are using the Elk Fork Campground to access the fire area for putting in handlines and conduct other fire operations.

Evening of Friday, August 9, 2024 

For more information on the Park Fire, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calnf-park-fire  

Size: 428,808 acres with 34% containment | Personnel: 6,243 

Lassen National Forest: 

Today on the #ParkFire, firefighters held the fire south and east of Turner Mountain through direct line construction with support from aircraft. This evening and overnight, crews will utilize direct tactics supported by night-capable aircraft to hold the fire. Slight improvement in weather is predicted overnight, aiding the unified efforts of firefighters. The collaborative, risk-informed strategies, and tactics from all our partners are being implemented under unified authority. The #ParkFire has burned 113,022 acres on the Lassen National Forest. 

CAL FIRE: 

The Park Fire continues to grow in the Mill Creek area, though firefighters have made significant progress in building containment lines. Daytime highs reached the mid-90s in lower elevations while humidity levels rose to the 15-20% range. The forecast tonight calls for humidity levels to increase compared to the past several days. 

A slow cooling trend starts this weekend and will continue into next week as temperatures fall to near or even a few degrees below the seasonal norm. Sunday afternoon, winds could gust to 20-25mph over part of the fire area. 

Winds are expected to be breezy into the beginning of next week. Large diameter fuels will continue to burn, hampering control efforts. 

This fire is difficult to contain due to near vertical terrain, limited fire history, and dead and down fuel loading. Firefighters continue building direct line where possible, and the fire is still actively spotting. 

Crews are working in high heat and challenging conditions. 

For more information on the Park Fire please visit:  

• CALFIRE Park Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/24/park-fire  
• CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRESHU  
• CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit/ Tehama County Fire Dept: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRETGU  
• Butte County, CA: https://www.facebook.com/ButteCounty 
• Butte County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/bcsonews 
• Plumas County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/plumascountysheriff  
• Shasta County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/ShastaSheriff  
• Tehama County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088640404140

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and roads in the Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the Described Area and Roads):
1. Going into or being upon the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e).
2. Being on a Road within the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
 

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
3. Employees and contractors of the Salt River Project performing approved facilities operation, maintenance and resource survey work coordinated through the Salt River Projects Fire Management Officer.
 

DESCRIBED AREA AND ROADS
All National Forest System (NFS) lands, within 100 feet of the Bartlett Reservoir shoreline starting from Sheep Creek inlet on the Northeast edged of the reservoir and extending directly west across the reservoir/Verde river inlet and moving south along the shoreline and including closure at Bartlett Flat, Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch and SB Cove then continuing south on the shoreline including closure at Rattlesnake Day Use Area then continuing south excluding the Jojoba Boat Launch and Bartlett Marina then continuing closure to the damn and around the southern edge of the reservoir and back along the shoreline to Sheep Creek inlet. 

Described Roads NFSR 459 from the intersection of NFSR 19 (Bartlett Dam Road) continuing north to the roadway end accessing Bartlett Flats is closed. NFSR 459A from the intersection of NFSR 459 continuing east to Rattlesnake Day Use Area is closed. NFSR 459C from the intersection of NFSR 459 continuing south to the access areas of Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch and SB Cove is closed. 

• Note: National Forest System Recreation Areas closed through this order include Bartlett Flat, Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch, SB Cove and Rattlesnake Day Use Area. 
• NFS Road 19 (Bartlett Dam Road) remains open to the end of pavement at the Bartlett Lake Marina.
• Bartlett Lake Marina and Jojoba Boat Launch areas remain open.
   

PURPOSE
To provide for public health and safety due to increased flash flood potential, and to allow for natural resource protection and burn recovery, within the recent fire incident areas of the Horse, Wildcat, Riverside and Boulder View wildland fire burn scars.
 

IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order shall be in effect from August 9, 2024, at 06:00pm through August 31, 2024, at 10:00am, unless rescinded.
2. A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.
§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Cave Ranger District in Scottsdale, AZ, (480) 595-3300, for more information about this Order.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same of similar acts in the same Described Areas and Roads.
 

Signed and issued on August 9, 2024.

Special Statement

Smoke from the new fire South of Grass Valley, the Crozier Fire, may impact the Outlook area.

Fire

The fire is at 428,744 with 34% containment. The fire continues to be active in the Mill Creek drainage and in the interior of the perimeter due to heavy, dry fuels. Fire behavior will be moderate today until the inversion lifts late afternoon.

Smoke

Smoke is shading the fire, leading to moderate fire activity. Smoke continues to impact Shingletown and Chester. Chester could remain in the Very Unhealthy air quality conditions throughout the day and will remain in the Lake Almanor area until winds can clear the smoke out. Areas to the West of the fire are in Good to Moderate air quality conditions. Smoke should decrease in these areas today due to the West, Southwest winds.

Be Smoke Aware

If you smell smoke and it is impacting you, seek relief if possible.