[UPDATE 11:12 p.m. With Maps] Mountain Fire Jumps Across Control Lines and Spreads East Forcing New Evacuations
According to Cal Fire,
Firefighters are making an aggressive attack, including aircraft, on a 232-acre spot fire across the primary control line near the East edge of the fire. Windy and dry conditions have increased fire activity and uphill runs have been observed.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 8PM for high wind gusts and low relative humidity.
We’ve gathered the most important information about the Mountain Fire and organized it below for our readers.
Stats:
Compelling Images:
#mountainfire from Lake Shastina, 13 mi. east of the fire. 10 min ago. pic.twitter.com/JMCuVX40ky
— fringe dweller (@mapperdan) September 11, 2022
The Plan:
Zeke Lunder, a wildfire analyst looks closely at the Mountain Fire’s push eastward, at minute marker 18.
The Weather:
The Red Flag warning stopped at 8 tonight. But tomorrow is expected to reach nearly 90 degrees. There is a slight chance of showers Sunday night.
UPDATE 11:12 p.m.: The Maps:
- Orthomosaic 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.
Evacuation Information:
- Click here for the latest evacuation information from Siskiyou County
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