Hill Fire Barely Grew Yesterday as Firefighters Slowly Corral It

Firefighter at the Hill Fire. [Photo from Six Rivers National Forest]

But the growth since yesterday is less than 20 acres and the containment has risen slightly which is great news.

This morning’s briefing provided a detailed overview of the current status and progress in combating the Hill Fire. (See The Plan below to watch.)

Fire Progress and Operations

Fire crews have made significant strides in containing the fire, particularly in Division Alpha, near Mosquito Creek wish is to the south of the fire. Handline and dozer line construction have been successfully completed, tying in with resources from the 6NO6 Forest Road. A crucial firing operation yesterday helped secure this area.

Further north, the situation also looks promising. Crews have established dozer lines and handlines, mopping up 100 to 300 feet in depth. This hard work has resulted in a controlled line that now only requires occasional patrolling to ensure no new smokes emerge.

Spike Buck Mountain also shows a hard black line indicating control, with crews continuing to monitor the area.

North of Ammon Ridge, all spot fires have been boxed in with completed handline and dozer line, allowing crews to choke down the fire and go direct on open fire lines.

Yesterdays Total Resources:

1838 personnel
52 Crews
116 Engines
35 Heavy Equipment
18 Helicopters

The Plan:

The Weather:  

The weather conditions over the past few days have been favorable for firefighting efforts, enabling low-intensity burns that helped secure the lines. However, future weather predictions indicate hotter and drier conditions, which could increase fire behavior.

The Roads, etc:

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. There wasn’t an IR map last night or the night before. The plane was unable to fly last night. This is from July 20.

Evacuation and Meeting Information:

• Click here for the latest evacuation information from Humboldt County

Earlier:

• Lightning Activity Starts Fires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
• At Least 50 Lightning Strikes in the Six Rivers National Forest Cause Multiple Fires
• Evacuations as the Hill Fire South of Willow Creek Grows
• Hill Fire in Humboldt County Jumps to 3,437 Acres, 0% Containment
• Extreme Fire Behavior Possible on the Hill Fire Today Due to Weather Conditions
• Hill Fire Grows to about 4600 Acres, Still 0% Containment
• Pyrocumulus Cloud Forming Over the Hill Fire Early Today
• Firefighters Still Have 0% Containment on the Hill Fire Burning South of Willow Creek
• New Evacuations in Place as Hill Fire Continues to Grow
• Brand New Evacuation Orders and Warnings Issued This Afternoon on the Hill Fire
• Hill Fire Grows to 5,563 Acres with 4% Containment