Red Salmon Fire Grew to Just Under 48,000 Acres and Was Advancing to the Southeast Last Night

Red Salmon firing operations. [Photo from InciWeb]

Overnight, the fire continued to advance making “significant movement” to the southeast, according to the Northern California Geographic Coordination Center.

“The fire is actively backing into Tish Tang Creek, creating alignment for potential fire runs into Hoopa tribal lands. Firefighters continued to patrol the northeast portion of the fire along Nordheimer Creek and China Creek,” according to InciWeb.

Yesterday, it moved out of the designated wilderness and thus, can be fought with more intensive fire suppression efforts.

Fire activity remained active most of the night with significant movement of the fire to the southeast.

In Brief:

The Plan:

According to Inciweb, “Fire crew efforts will be focused today clearing dozer lines created during the Corral Fire of 2013, near the fire perimeter in the southwest area of the fire. Tactical firing operations will continue along 10N02 Road, which serves as a primary line containing the fire east of the Hoopa Valley Reservation.”

Compelling Imagery:

Red Salmon stacking smoke yesterday evening. [Image captured from AlertWildfire]

[Photo by Jeff Hinson, Division CA Team 14]

[Photo by Jeff Hinson, Division CA Team 14]

The Weather:

According to InciWeb,

A dry cold front moved into the area from the north and east, bringing the potential to produce critical fire weather conditions with an east wind over the fire area. The expected winds did not materialize over the fire area last night; however, those winds are expected to increase throughout the day and remain a threat into Wednesday afternoon. A Red Flag Warning is effect from Monday night at 10 p.m. and has been extended until Wednesday at 12 noon.

The Closures:

According to InciWeb,

The US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced yesterday the closure of all developed campgrounds and day-use sites on National Forests in California. Additionally, the prohibition of the use of any ignition source on all National System Lands (campfires, gas stoves, etc.) throughout California. The Red Salmon Fire Forest Closure Area became effective on August 8, 2020 under Forest Supervisor’s orders on the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. As hunting seasons open, hunters are reminded the closure is in place for their safety as well as the safety of firefighters. Complete closure information is available on InciWeb for the Red Salmon Complex.

The Maps:

• Operations Map –to see details either zoom or click on the map and download a pdf.
• KMZ Map–Zoom for detail or for 3D imagery, click on the map and download a file that connects with your Google Earth program. 20200908_RedSalmon_IR (1)

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