Grapefruit Complex 

Daily Update: Monday, July 8, 2024

Alaska Incident Management Team 3 

Incident Commander- Peter Butteri   

Location: 40 Miles north of Fairbanks

Complex Acres: 87,434 

Personnel: 236  

Containment: 0% 

Completed Structure Preparation: 85% 

Crews are working toward finalizing structure protection measures, documenting assessment data, and collecting equipment no longer needed for operations. The work around the Native Allotments, included utilizing a masticator and crews to put in a fire break, has been completed. Slight showers continued to fall over the area Sunday, and 2-4” of rain were measured in the days since the rain event began. The forecast for Monday predicts drier conditions with only a chance of light rain over the fire. Partly cloudy skies with chilly temperatures are expected. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-40s, with highs struggling to reach 60. Minimum relative humidity will be 50% or higher. Winds will continue from the southwest, with gusts to around 18 mph. 

The Grapefruit Complex includes the Globe Fire (#253), Iver Fire (#249), Eagle Fire (#306), Wilber Fire (#308), Noodor Fire (#192), and Fossil Fire (#115). Crews continue to limit the fire’s impact on the Elliott Highway, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Native allotments, and public and private structures, as well as reducing impacts to fish habitat along the Tatalina and Tolovana River corridors.  

Evacuations: The current levels are represented as: Ready (Green): Elliot Hwy MM 18-65 / Set (Yellow): None currently. / Go (red): None currently. 

Smoke: The fire perimeter is unlikely to change. However, as daytime temperatures rise and fuels dry out, some of the fuels that held heat through the rain event may produce smoke. Turning on your headlights is advised to help ensure the safety of firefighters and flaggers working in the area. 

Road access:  The Elliott Highway is open. Expect delays between mileposts 25-65 as firefighters work to remove equipment from the Wickersham Dome trailhead area. Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities temporarily repaired the road due to flooding at milepost 57, utilizing one lane and pilot cars to facilitate traffic flow. DOT is working on logistics for two 12-hour road closures, which could begin as early as Today, July 8th. Check https://511.alaska.gov/  for additional road updates. 

Temporary Flight Restriction:  No TFRs are in place over the fire area.  

Closures:  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office closed the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area surrounding the Wickersham Dome Trailhead at mile 28 Elliott Highway. The closure is in effect until Sept. 1, unless the BLM determines the area is safe for public use at an earlier time.

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The Lockett Fire experienced no growth over the weekend, staying within interior control lines built Friday and strengthened Saturday and Sunday. Today, crews will continue making improvements to prepare the planning area perimeter area along Forest Roads 307 and 310 and along dozer and hand lines connecting the two roads. 

Fire managers are planning to conduct firing operations beginning Tuesday to remove fuels and create a buffer along the planned area, allowing fire to move slowly and naturally through the interior while mitigating opportunities for escaping beyond the control lines. To reduce risks to ground crews, fire managers on the Lockett Fire plan to use a helicopter or an Uncrewed Aerial System (or drone) to conduct reconnaissance and ignitions in areas where entry by foot or vehicle is unsafe or impossible due to high temperatures and hazardous terrain. Prior to ignitions, a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) will be put in place as a buffer zone of safety for ground and air crews. 

The Lockett Fire planning area is surrounded by areas which have experienced prescribed and natural fire and is burning in the footprint of the 2014 Belknap Fire. These fires align with the Southwest ponderosa pine/grassland environment 10-year fire-return interval, the natural historic average time between wildfires in this ecosystem. The intended outcome of this fire includes encouraging the growth of native plants, increasing species diversity in the understory, and the restoration of wildlife habitat. 

Once ignitions begin, smoke will be visible various forest roads in the vicinity of the fire, along State Route 64/East Rim Drive within Grand Canyon National Park, and the Town of Tusayan. A 3-mile section of the Arizona Trail south of Grandview Tower will be temporarily rerouted along Forest Road 310.

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. 

Pioneer Fire Update for Sunday, July 8, 2024  

541-861-5808, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov 

Incident Commander Jeff Dimke

Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 12

Start date: June 8, 2024  

Location: 31 miles northwest of Chelan, WA  

Containment: 14%  

Fire size: 9,055 acres  

Cause: Human caused, under investigation  

Total personnel: 604 

The Pioneer Fire is burning in the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and on private land 31 miles northwest of Chelan. The communities of Stehekin, Chelan, and Manson are open and continue to welcome visitors. Fire managers are using a full-suppression strategy to protect private property, public infrastructure, and natural and recreation resources, while minimizing risks to responders and the public. Part of the rationale for a full-suppression strategy is that the origin of the fire was on private land, and it is suspected to have been human caused. Additionally, while much of the fire area is within wilderness, if the fire were to spread significantly, it could affect population centers.

Yesterday crews began assessing additional structure protection needs down lake of the fire area. Firefighters scouted and prepared the fireline along Nelson Butte with pumps, hose lays, and water handling equipment. A small spot fire was noted to the west of Goat Mountain, but this was held in check by aerial resources. Crews and heavy equipment improved roads southeast of the fire area for safer access. Pockets of heavy dead and down fuels in the drainage of Prince Creek continue to burn and contributed to the large amount of smoke production. On the north end of the lake, crews assessed and improved the protection around the structures along the lakefront and into Stehekin. 

Additional crews, engines, and aviation assets are being ordered for the fire as critical fire weather continues through this week. The hand line along Nelson Butte is staffed and prepared in the event a tactical firing operation is required to control the advancing wildfire. Additional resources will also be sent into the area of Antilon Lake to strengthen firelines in that area. Firefighters will continue to use aircraft to drop water while ground crews build and reinforce firelines and water systems. Two CL-215 “scooper” aircraft are now assigned to the fire and will augment the heavy helicopters dropping water buckets to cool the fire.

WEATHER: The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Monday and Tuesday. There is a potential for record-breaking temperatures in the middle of the week and an increase in fire behavior and potential spread. Smoke is likely to travel over the Chelan area. The air quality outlook is at https://bit.ly/PioneerFireSmoke. Learn more about smoke at smokeready.org. The fire marshal raised fire danger ratings and restrictions; see https://t.ly/WLBds for more information. 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: Due to the increased fire behavior and spread, Chelan County increased evacuation levels. Please visit https://t.ly/QoH9w for more information. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has a closure order in place for much of the fire area. Details and maps are available at: https://bit.ly/PioneerClosure. Many recreation sites remain open and accessible.  

Community Meeting tonight July 8th at 7:00pm at Etna High School 400 Howell Ave, Etna CA

Community Meeting Shelly Fire - July 8, 2024

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Community Meeting Shelly Fire - July 8, 2024

Flyer for the community meeting on July 8th.

Sheriff David J. Lucero is lifting the pre-evacuation status, effective noon today, for those areas that had been under the order due to the Oak Ridge Fire. The pre-evac order was lifted as a result of the progress made on the fire and the continued increase in the fire’s containment.

The areas that are no longer on pre-evac status as of Noon today are Middle Creek Canyon Rd., Vine Mesa, Cascade Ave., Pine Ave. and Beulah Highlands Rd.

We thank our community for their patience and understanding during the past two weeks. For all information on the Pueblo County sheriff's office, visit: https://www.sheriff.co.pueblo.co.us/ .

Rain and cool temperatures aid firefighting efforts on the McDonald Fire 

Size:  172,236 

Personnel:  103 

Start Date: June 8, 2024 

Cause:  Lightning 

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The recent cool and wet weather brought widespread rain over the McDonald Fire helping firefighters with their suppression efforts. Crews were able to use direct firefighting tactics in the 5 Mile Creek Area to secure fireline and reinforce the protection around cabins in the area. The favorable conditions also allowed mop up operations to advance. 

Crews will continue the hard work securing line and mopping up into this week as weather conditions dry but temperatures remain low. The fire has not advanced in the areas that have values at risk. Smokes may still be seen as internal pockets of fuel continue to smolder. Air quality has significantly improved with the rains. The final smoke report of the season for the Interior was issued last Friday. It expired Sunday night. 

Weather: Wetting rains continue. Smoldering is expected under the canopy and in areas that receive less precipitation. Temperatures are forecasted in the low to mid 50s.  

Burn Permits: The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection has lifted the Burn Permit Suspensions for Fairbanks, Salcha, Delta, Tok, and Railbelt areas. Small and Large Scale Permits are required. Burning is allowed today. The fire danger in these areas is MODERATE.  Please check https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/fireareas or call the burn permit hotline for the Fairbanks Area Forestry at (907) 451-2631 for the most current updates. 

Evacuation Notices: A Level 2: SET evacuation notice is in effect for the approximately 20 cabins near the fire’s southeastern edge west of the Tanana River. The communities east of the Tanana River are in READY status, including the Johnson Road neighborhoods, Canaday, Harding Lake, Salcha, the lower Salcha River, Hollies Acres, and south to Birch Lake. Find more information and an interactive map of these areas on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Services website. 

Temporary Flight Restriction: The temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been adjusted based on public input to give float plane access to Harding Lake. Be aware helicopter operations to support the fire still continue in the area. Visit tfr.faa.gov for more information. 

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The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (AFS) located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, provides wildland fire suppression services for over 240 million acres of Department of the Interior and Native Corporation Lands in Alaska. In addition, AFS has other statewide responsibilities that include: interpretation of fire management policy; oversight of the BLM Alaska Aviation program; fuels management projects; and operating and maintaining advanced communication and computer systems such as the Alaska Lightning Detection System. AFS also maintains a National Incident Support Cache with a $18.1 million inventory. The Alaska Fire Service provides wildland fire suppression services for America’s “Last Frontier” on an interagency basis with the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Military in Alaska. 

Location: Siskiyou County, CA

Size: 3380 acres

 Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: Wednesday July 3, 2023, at 1:27pm

Percent Contained:  0%      

Personnel: 925

CURRENT SITUATION:
As of 7/7/2024 at 8:00 am the US Forest Service and CAL FIRE established Unified Command.

Yesterday, under Red Flag Conditions, the Shelly Fire spotted over Kidder Creek and rapidly grew to approximately 1200 acres by 4:00 p.m. In response, additional resources including engines, hand crews, fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters were deployed with the primary goal of safeguarding communities. Helicopters were utilized overnight, and the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office issued additional evacuation warnings and orders.

Today, the priority remains protecting the communities at risk. Air and ground resource will work on direct line control on the north side of the fire, while on the south side, resources will continue constructing handlines and working as close to the fire's edge as safety allows.
 

Community meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 pm, location to be determined, please watch the social media sites and Incident websites for further details. 

WEATHER:  

An excessive Heat Warning through Tuesday with very unstable afternoon conditions continue. Today’s maximum temperature is forecast to be in the lower 100s in the valleys, minimum relative humidity 7-9%, and in the Kidder Creek Drainage up-canyon winds will increase to 7-9 mph late morning through the afternoon then shift to down-canyon 10-15 mph between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. 

EVACUATIONS:

Multiple evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff and www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountyOES

Additional evacuation information and a map can be found on the Genasys site at: https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=41.550694%2C-122.905589

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Kahtishraam Wellness Center - Yreka

1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka, CA 96097

Showers and cots are available.

RV Dry Camping/Parking

West Webb St. and Hoag St. in Montague

Please note, at this time, there are no extra services (sewage/water/power hookups). This is currently set up for DRY camping.

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Animal shelters are available at the following locations(s) for those who have pets and animals that been displaced due to the Shelly Fire:

Dog Evacuation Shelter: 

Rescue Ranch Yreka

2216 East Oberlin Road, Yreka CA 96097

Contact: John Golay 541-698-7526

Livestock Animal Evacuation Shelter (Horses, pigs, sheep, goats, birds): 

Siskiyou Golden Fair

1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097 

Contact: Tom Taylor 530-340-1038 

Cat Evacuation Shelter: 

Siskiyou Golden Fair - Armory Building

1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097

Contact: Becca 530-340-0656

CLOSURES: 

An official closure area around the Shelly Fire went into effect on July 4th. Hikers are not permitted in the area and will be asked to leave the area. For details and a map of the closure are, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1187463.pdf.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: 

Forest fire restrictions also went into effect on July 4th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices/?aid=88596. Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also has restrictions in place.

Pacific Crest Trail Information: https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures

HEALY, Alaska – Crews continue to secure the fireline on the Riley Fire. Due to higher resolution mapping, the fire size was determined to be 432, rather than 388 acres. Two hotshot crews secured the border around a large island of unburned vegetation within the fire. That additional line kept the percent of containment at 31%, even though the fire area is larger.

On Sunday, firefighters used unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) equipped with infrared sensors to detect heat signals in the interior of the fire. The UAS were able to identify remaining hot spots and pinpoint their location so that firefighters could extinguish them. Crews will continue this operation on Monday.

Weather: Cool and humid conditions are forecast for Monday, with the potential for isolated, light rain. Tuesday will be the start of a warmer, drier weather pattern.

Park Opening:   At 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, the National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture will welcome visitors back to the park. Normal park operations will resume, apart from Riley Creek Campground, Riley Creek Day Use Area, and the Horseshoe Lake Trail, which will remain closed due to firefighting support activities in the area. Go to the Denali National Park and Preserve website for closure information. Park Information Line: 907-683-9532, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., daily.

Fire Investigation: The National Park Service is requesting information from anyone who may have witnessed the initial stages of the Riley Fire, specifically between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Anyone who was in the vicinity of the Horseshoe Lake Trail, Mt. Healy Trail, Sugarloaf Trail, or on the southbound passenger train during that time and has information relating to the fire should contact the Tip Line at 888-653-0009.

Evacuations:  Evacuation status in the Denali Borough has been lifted. As of Saturday, July 6, the Denali National Park and Preserve campus housing area was lowered to Green-Ready status. Anyone in GREEN areas should stay alert and monitor for evacuation status updates. No areas outside the Denali National Park and Preserve are in an evacuation status. Go to the Denali Borough website for more information.  

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction remains in place over the Riley Fire until July 19. Find more information at: 4/7281 NOTAM Details (faa.gov).

Inicio del Incendio Lake: viernes, 5 de julio de 2024 a las 3:48 p.m.

Causa: Bajo investigación

Localización: Cerca del lago Zaca, en el condado de Santa Barbara, al norte de Los Olivos, California.

Tamaño en el momento de la actualización: 20.320 acres

Contención: 8%.
Personal: 1,162

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

Medios de comunicación: Fotos y vídeos oficiales del Incendio Lake 2024

Actividad actual del incendio: La mayor parte de la ignición del fuego y el crecimiento se encuentra en la parte sureste del incendio con más actividad de fuego en las horas durante la noche. El fuego está quemando hierba, maleza y madera. Los recursos de avión fueron capaces de limitar el crecimiento en algunas áreas críticas, pero tenían limitaciones debido al humo. Es posible que el fuego siga creciendo en los próximos días debido al viento que favorece su avance y a los bajos niveles de humedad. Se han dictado órdenes de evacuación.

Antecedentes del Incendio Lake: El 5 de julio de 2024, los bomberos de Los Padres National Forest y el Departamento de 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 prolongada ola de calor en toda la costa oeste. Se han aplicado algunos cierres de carreteras y órdenes de evacuación. Un número significativo de recursos de lucha contra incendios están trabajando en el incidente, incluyendo el personal de mano, motores, topadoras, y los recursos aéreos para el agua y gotas de retardante. 

Mando Unificado: Equipo 13 de Gestión de Incidentes Complejos de California, Bomberos del Condado de Santa Bárbara y CAL FIRE.

Evacuaciones: A partir del domingo 7 de julio, las siguientes áreas han sido actualizadas para ADVERTENCIAS DE EVACUACIÓN y ORDENES DE EVACUACIÓN debido a las amenazas a la vida y la seguridad causadas por el Incendio Lake. 

• ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN SE HA EMITIDO para las propiedades identificadas y parcelas al norte de Calzada Ave, al este de E. Oak Trail Rd, al oeste de Happy Canyon, y al sur de las áreas del río Sisquoc.
• ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN sigue en vigor para las zonas al norte de Zaca Lake Road, al este de Foxen Canyon Road, y desde el bloque 9000 y hacia el norte hasta el río Sisquoc (incluyendo Rancho Sisquoc).
• ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN mejorada a ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN para todas las areas desde Figueroa Mountain Road en Junction Camp (incluyendo Tunnel Rd) hasta Chamberlin Ranch y todas las areas desde Zaca Lake Rd en Foxen Canyon Road hacia el norte hasta el Rio Sisquoc incluyendo el este de Foxen Canyon Road hasta la cuadra 9000.
• TODOS LAS ADVERTENCIAS DE EVACUACIÓN y las ORDENES DE EVACUACIÓN en efecto pueden ser revisadas en Lake Fire Incident - July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA - Official Website (readysbc.org)

Los residentes pueden utilizar el Condado de Santa Bárbara 2024 LAKE FIRE Mapa de Incidentes para teclear su dirección para ver si su propiedad cae dentro de las áreas resaltadas. 

Refugio: La Cruz Roja Americana ha abierto un refugio en Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall - 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463.