Good News Again on the Deep Fire, 58% contained

Firefighters silhouetted against the Deep Creek Fire flames at night. [Photo from InciWeb]

The Deep Fire is currently 3,823 acres and 58% contained.

The Deep Fire again showed little growth, with the only remaining heat inside the current perimeter. Thunderstorms passed to the west and north of the fire yesterday, but outflow winds had no effect on the fire.

Crews made good progress yesterday on the line parallel to the southeastern edge of the fire to tie containment into the rocky outcroppings to the east. Hotshot crews will continue to work on that today, with the goal of completing that line in the next several days, if conditions permit.

The Stuart Fork drainage continues to hold well. Rollout from burning snags is still a threat to the line, and extra mitigation measures are being put in place to prevent anything from crossing containment lines.

The northern edge of the fire is still showing some scattered heat south of Little Salt Creek, but the fire has not moved in several days. Crews continue to look for places to cut off northern spread. To the east, the fire has run into rock and is showing little potential for growth…

There is a forest closure associated with the Deep Fire. For current information on forest closures, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf

MAP:

Map of the Deep Fire

WEATHER: According to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Service statement this morning, “The next few days are expected to trend warmer and drier, with light diurnal winds blowing up-slope, up-canyon in the afternoons, and downslope, down-canyon overnight. No thunderstorms are anticipated.”

ROAD CLOSURES: There are currently no road closures associated with the Deep Fire. For information on roads in the area, visit Caltrans QuickMap.

FOREST CLOSURES: There is a forest closure associated with the Deep Fire. Deep Fire Area Closure Map and the Closure Order.

EVACUATIONS: For the most up-to-date information on evacuations in Trinity County go to https://tinyurl.com/29f8uwmk

Important links to also watch:

• Trinity County Sheriff Department 
• Trinity County Office of Emergency Services
• Shasta-Trinity National Forest Facebook
• InciWeb

Earlier:

• Red Flag Warning Issued as Lightning Strikes Pepper the Emerald Triangle
• Powerful Lightning Storm Leaves Multiple Fires to Combat in Northwestern California
• Lightning-Sparked Wildfires Stretch Resources in Northwestern California; Head Fire in Siskiyou County Estimated Over 3000 Acres
• Wildfires Unleashed on Northwestern California: Thousands of Acres Covered by Flames, Evacuations Ordered Following Lightning Storms
• The Deep Fire, West of Trinity Lake, Estimated to Be 1000 Acres
• Battle Against the Deep Fire: Firefighters Confront Challenges in Rugged Trinity County
• The 3,662 Acre Deep Fire Continues Uncontained in the Rugged Terrain West of Trinity Lake
• Deep Fire: Rain from Hurricane Hillary HelpedPositive Signs: Deep Fire Stays Put and Firefighters Hold Strong
• Good News! Deep Fire Containment Now at 51%