Red Salmon Complex Now Over 15,000 Acres

Red Salmon Complex map from August 18.

Press release from the Red Salmon Complex Fire Information Office:

Red Fire: Securing the west and northwest sections remains a priority due to the values at risk in this area. Crews will again be focusing their efforts here increasing the depth of containment lines by burning off from established lines. The UAS was not able to complete burning operation as expected last night due technical difficulties.

The fire established near Prospect Peak is burning in very rough and rugged terrain. Therefore, firefighters are not able to directly attack the fire safely. Fire managers will instead use the 04 Road and a previously placed line along Highpoint Ridge to contain the fire. Managers are also taking advantage of the old Butler Fire burn area where fuels are much lighter than surrounding unburned areas.

Salmon Fire: This fire continues to burn within containment lines. The uncontained portion on the west side is burning into the Red Fire as fire managers had planned.

Weather: Thunderstorm potential continues to wane. A high cloud cover will gradually yield to sunshine on the fire later this afternoon. A gradual cooling trend will start today with relative humidity near normal levels. Winds will be light at 5-6 mph from the west.

Air Quality: Terrain driven winds will bring smoke down into canyons and valleys again this evening. Refer to fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NWCalifornia. 

Closures: The Red Salmon Fire Forest Closure became effective on August 8, 2020. As hunting seasons open, hunters are reminded the closure is in place for their safety as well as the safety of firefighters. The full Forest Closure Order can be found on Inciweb. inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6891

COVID-19: California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 has implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in both fire camp and the surrounding communities. These measures include daily temperature screenings, mandatory use of face coverings, social distancing, implementing more virtual work, and smaller fire camps. Community and firefighter safety are a top priority of both Team 4 and the National Forests….Current Situation: Please note; the Red Salmon Complex now has its own Facebook page and Twitter account.  Updates and the most current information can be found using the links listed above.  Inciweb, is also an excellent source of information on the Red Salmon Complex.

Earlier Chapters:

• Red Salmon Complex Nearly 4,000 Acres, Still 0% Containment
• Red Salmon Complex Still 0% Contained
• Red Salmon Complex Now Over 3,300 Acres With 0% Containment
• Red Salmon Complex Now at 2,643 Acres With 0% Containment
• The Red Salmon Complex, Burning in Humboldt, Trinity, and Siskiyou Counties, is Now Over 1000 Acres With 0% Containment
• The Salmon Fire and the Red Fire Are Being Managed as a Complex [MAP]
• Salmon Fire Started Yesterday, July 28, and Is Estimated to Be 220 Acres and Have 0% Containment
• Red Salmon Complex Grows to 4,284 Acres With 5% Containment
• Cooler Temperatures and High Humidity Kept Red Salmon Fire From Expanding
• Hotter, Drier Weather This Weekend Could Lead to ‘Significant’ Growth on Red Salmon Complex
• Red Flag Warning Issued for the Red Salmon Fire Area
• Red Salmon Complex Now Over 7000 Acres; Red Flag Warning Today
• Red Salmon Complex Now Over 8,000 Acres; 35% Contained
• Red Salmon Complex Now Over 8,000 Acres; 35% Contained
• The Red Salmon Complex Now 10,178 acres and 35% Contained
• Red Salmon Complex Now Over 12,000 Acres