Containment: 46%

Acreage: 215

Today, crews have had success with suppression efforts and containment is now 46%. Placer County Sheriff’s Office has lifted evacuation warnings for The Cedars. The Forest Service closure order remains for the Royal Fire perimeter and surrounding area for public and firefighter safety.

Tonight, Tahoe National Forest is transitioning out of unified command with Placer County Sheriff’s Office, CALFIRE/Placer County Fire and Placer County Office of Emergency Services on the Royal Fire incident. Tahoe National Forest would like to thank all agencies for the support and resource assistance.

An updated US Forest Service closure order is in effect for much of the Chelan Ranger District north of Lake Chelan, due to the Pioneer Fire. Please see the attached official closure order and map for specific information on open and closed trails, roads, and developed campgrounds. The communities of Chelan, Manson, and Stehekin are open and continue to welcome visitors.

Notices and alerts for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest are located at: bit.ly/PioneerClosure 

There will be a Horse Gluch Fire Public Meeting at 7pm on July 11, 2024 at the East Helena High School. All affected residents are encouraged to attend to hear the latest updates regarding the fire.

The meeting will also be available online at:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86458010158?pwd=C8QEcSQ40db5nweyPukQaE6oQzCAh3.1 

Meeting ID: 864 5801 0158

Passcode: 106124

 A Community Meeting is scheduled for Friday July 12,2024 at 7pm. Location is the Etna High School Cafeteria 400 Howell Ave. Etna, CA 96027.

This meeting with be livestreamed on both the Klamath NF and CAL Fire Siskiyou Unit Facebook pages

Inicio del Incendio Lake: Viernes 5 de Julio de 2024 a las 15:48 h.

Causa: En investigación

Ubicación: Cerca del Lago Zaca en el Condado de Santa Bárbara, al norte de Los Olivos, California Tamaño en el momento de la actualización: 34,015 acres

Contención: 16%

Personal: 3.034

Detalles completos del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

Medios de comunicación: 2024 Lake Fire Official Photos and Videos - Dropbox

El Incendio Lake ha aumentado más de 34,000 acres y ahora se divide en una zona norte y otra sur a medida que el incendio aumenta en acres y personal. El incendio permanece bajo el Comando Unificado, con dos campamentos de bomberos para apoyar los esfuerzos de extinción.

Continúa la alerta por temperaturas elevadas, ya que ayer se registraron 106 grados en la línea de fuego. La seguridad de los bomberos y la rápida respuesta médica siguen siendo la máxima prioridad. Se espera humo sobre el fuego hoy.

Actividad de incendio en la Zona Norte: El Incendio Lake no ha cruzado Happy Canyon Road mientras los equipos mantienen el fuego. El área de Davy Brown tiene un comportamiento moderado del fuego. Los equipos de tierra están haciendo un buen trabajo en los esfuerzos por controlar la propagación del fuego alrededor del drenaje del río Sisquoc. Las operaciones de tiro táctico están funcionando bien para reducir los combustibles inflamables antes del incendio y continúan hoy en día. Los equipos de tierra están trabajando con varias aeronaves hoy para ayudar con las tácticas de supresión.

Actividad de Incendio en la Zona Sur: El incendio se ha dividido ahora en dos zonas, la Zona Norte dirigida por CIIMT13 con USFS y la Zona Sur dirigida por IMT5 con CAL Fire. El propósito de zonificar el incendio es garantizar que se cumplan las funciones estratégicas, logísticas y operativas; ya que este fuego ha crecido en complejidad. Hoy en día, las cuadrillas continúan combatiendo activamente el fuego mientras trabajan en el fortalecimiento de las líneas de contención y control.

Pronóstico para el Jueves: No seesperan cambios significativos.Los vientoscambiarán a unadirección más hacia el oeste, con velocidadesgeneralmente ligeras de5 a10 mphy ráfagasde hasta15 mph,con algunasráfagas locales quealcanzan las 25 mphen crestaspor encimadelos 3,500 pies. Las temperaturas máximas de latarde volverána los90 grados,con humedadrelativa que bajaránal 10-20%.

Aproximadamente 2,166 personas dentro de las áreas de advertencias y órdenes de evacuación se han visto afectadas por el Incendio Lake.

Antecedentes del Lake Fire: El 5 de Julio de 2024, los bomberos del Bosque Nacional Los Padres y los Bomberos del Condado de Santa Bárbara respondieron a un incendio de vegetación cerca del Lago Zaca que creció rápidamente a través de la hierba y la maleza durante una ola de calor prolongada en la costa oeste. Un número significativo de recursos de extinción de incendios están trabajando en el incidente, incluidas cuadrillas manuales, motores, topadoras y recursos aéreos para las caídas de agua y retardantes. El incendio está bajo el Comando Unificado del Equipo 13 de Manejo de Incidentes Complejos de California, el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Santa Bárbara y CAL FIRE.

INFORMACIÓN DE EVACUACIÓN: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024

Si no seha registradopara recibir alertas de emergencia, regístreseen ReadySBC.org. Reciba alertas de emergencialocales por mensajede texto,llamada telefónicay correoelectrónico.

Cierre del área del Bosque de Los Padres a causa del Incendio Lake:

Cierres de carreteras: 

• Happy Canyon Road en el límite del Servicio Forestal
• Foxen Canyon Road en Zaca Station Road y Alisos Canyon Road
• Figueroa Mountain Road en Midland School

Mapa de Cierre: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1166138.pdf

Lake Fire Start: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

Cause: Under Investigation

Location: Near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County, north of Los Olivos, California

Size at time of update: 34,015 acres

Containment: 16%

Personnel: 3,034

Full Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

Media Assets: Official 2024 Lake Fire Photos and Videos

The Lake Fire has reached more than 34,000 acres and is now split into a North and South Zone as the fire expands in acreage and personnel. The fire remains under Unified Command, with two fire camps to support firefighting efforts. 

South Zone Fire Activity: The fire has now been divided into two zones, the North Zone led by CIIMT13 with US Forest Service and the South Zone led by IMT5 with CAL Fire. The purpose of zoning the fire is to ensure strategic, logistical, and operational functions are met; as this fire has grown in complexity. Today, crews continue to actively fight fire while working on strengthening containment and control lines. 

North Zone Fire Activity: The Lake Fire has not crossed Happy Canyon Road as crews hold the fire. The Davy Brown area has moderate fire behavior. Ground crews are doing good work in efforts to manage fire spread around the Sisquoc River Drainage. Tactical firing operations are working well to reduce burnable fuels ahead of the fire and continue today. Ground crews are working with various aircraft today to help with suppression tactics.

Forecast for Thursday: No significant changes are expected. Winds will shift to a more westerly direction, with speeds generally light at 5-10 mph and gusts up to 15 mph, with some local gusts reaching 25 mph on ridges above 3500 feet. Afternoon highs will return to the 90s, with relative humidity values dropping to 10-20%. 

Approximately 2,166 people within the evacuation warnings and order areas have been impacted by the Lake Fire.

Lake Fire Background: On July 5, 2024, firefighters from the Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire responded to a vegetation fire near Zaca Lake that grew rapidly through grass and brush during a prolonged heat wave across the west coast. A significant number of firefighting resources are working the incident, including hand crews, engines, dozers, and air resources for water and retardant drops. The fire is under Unified Command with California Complex Incident Management Team 13, Santa Barbara County Fire and CAL FIRE.

EVACUATION INFORMATION: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024 If you haven’t registered for emergency alerts, register at ReadySBC.org. Receive local emergency alerts via text, phone call, and email. 

Los Padres Forest Lake Fire Area Closure: Recreation areas with the Santa Barbara and Santa Lucia Ranger Districts may be impacted by smoke and ash from the Lake Fire. A portion of the Los Padres NF is closed, please view the Closure Order & Closure Order Map.  . 

Road Closures: Visit the County Road Closure Map for more details.

• Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
• Foxen Canyon Road from Zaca Station Road to Tepusquet Road
• Figueroa Mountain Road at 1/2 mile north of Highway 154.
• Calzada Avenue at Roblar
• Brinkerhoff Avenue at Roblar

Summary: Thursday morning, operations flew the fire’s perimeter and mapped it at 807 acres. The decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. The fire remains active on all sides and continues to push toward the east and the south, burning through steep and rugged terrain in places within a mixed fuel type of grass, brush, and Pinyon-juniper.

Along the northwest side overnight, hand crews went indirect on the fire with firing operations and were able to get line in around structures in the area. The northeast side of the fire remains the most active. Today fire resources continue with structure protection to residences to the east of the fire along with conducting point protection efforts to values at risk including the mine, mining infrastructure, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line, and power lines. Firefighters are also trying to keep the fire from impacting Congress and the Sonoran Desert. Two state hand crews are going direct on that side of the fire and putting in line along that flank. Two Single Engine Air Tankers are engaged dropping retardant to help slow the fire’s progress to the east. Two helicopters have also been ordered to help support resources working that side of the fire. The helicopters will use a reservoir near Piedmont to dip from and due to the proximity, turnaround time for bucket support work will be quick. On the southeast side of the fire, a dozer operator is working to put in fire line on State Trust land. Hillside Fire operations plans to tie the dozer line in with State Route 89 to keep the fire from impacting Congress. 

The fire stayed active on all sides throughout the night. Today, as temperatures heat up, fire activity along with behavior may increase. The fire is burning in very steep and rugged terrain on the north and east sides of the fire. Medic support teams have been ordered to help support resources working in those areas. The main priority for operations on any and all fires is the safety of the crews and the public. Crews are working under very hot and dry conditions. Extra ground resources are on order to provide additional support and allow for more crew breaks. On the southwest side of the fire, open mine shafts are creating another hazard for resources. 

Per the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management, SET remains in effect for residences along Ghost Town Road. Residents should be alert and stay aware of the weather and changing conditions. Prepare a go bag to include, personal items, prescriptions, water and snacks, important documents, identification cards, and money. Residents who live in Yavapai County can sign up for emergency alerts at: https://www.ycsoaz.gov/I-Want-To/Services/Sign-up-for-Emergency-Notifications. Management action points ahead of the fire’s perimeter have been established by fire operations to act as a notification should additional SET or GO notifications need to be made. 

Weather: An excessive heat warning is in effect through Thursday at 8pm. Monsoonal moisture continues to increase through the weekend with greater chances for thunderstorms, including outflow winds over the fire area today and over the next few days. 

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the highest priority. Open mine shafts, extreme temperatures, rugged terrain and other identified hazards within the fire area remain a safety concern for fire operations. Additional medic teams have been ordered to support firefighters. Firefighting aircraft and drones are a dangerous combination. Drones in the area could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression operations. If you fly…we can’t.

Incident Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aza5s-hillside-fire

Twitter: @azstateforestry: https://twitter.com/azstateforestry

Facebook: Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management: https://www.facebook.com/arizonaforestry

Ready, Set, Go: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

Crews completed planned ignitions around the entire perimeter and in the interior of the Lockett Fire planning area yesterday, bringing the total number of acres treated to 2,782. 

Helicopter operations will continue today to locate areas which did not receive fire effects and determine if further isolated ignitions are required. Crews on the perimeter of the planning area will be patrolling to ensure the fire stays within containment lines, and resource advisors will work to identify areas requiring rehabilitation, such as on dozer lines, hand lines, and other areas impacted by firefighter activity to mitigate potential erosion issues in the future. Crews and equipment will be working along forest roads and smoke may cause decreased visibility – drive with caution.

The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) will remain in effect today and is expected to lift by tomorrow morning. 

Although ignitions are complete, smoke and isolated flames will still be visible in the days to come as larger dead-and-down fuels, large stumps, and some snags continue to be consumed. Increasing cloud cover, humidity, and chances for rain coupled with decreasing temperatures will moderate remaining fire activity, resulting in fewer visible flames and decreased smoke production on the Lockett Fire. Winds will continue carrying smoke to the south, settling in low areas in the vicinity of the fire at night. The National Weather Service forecast calls for an increasing chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms this weekend and into next week. 

Eighty personnel from the USDA Forest Service and National Park Service are currently assigned to the Lockett Fire. Crews will begin to be released from the incident in the coming days, with some crews remaining to patrol the Lockett Fire and be readily available for initial attack on any new fires in the area.

Managing naturally caused wildfires across the landscape is a very effective tool in restoring the forest to a healthier condition, and these efforts align with the Forest Service's 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy, which aims to increase the use of fire on the landscape as well as other treatments to improve forest resiliency for generations to come.

Additional information can be found on the Kaibab NF website, X, Facebook, Flickr, or by calling the local ranger stations.