VOLCANO MADNESS: [CaliforniaDisasters] North Ops News & Notes Update (9/10/2019-7:15PM)

Glossary:

AEU = Amador-El Dorado Unit CAL FIRE

BTU = Butte Unit CAL FIRE

KNF = Klamath National Forest

MDF = Modoc National Forest

MEU = Mendocino Unit CAL FIRE

MNF = Mendocino National Forest

NOD = Northern California District BLM

PNF = Plumas National Forest

SHF = Shasta-Trinity National Forest

TGU = Tehama-Glenn Unit CAL FIRE

Dates	Time	News and Notes
09/10/2019	1915	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 8,838 acres brush, 75% contained. Threat continues to Tomhead Lookout and associated communications infrastructure.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-BTU Swedes Fire: 496 acres, grass, 75% contained. Crews continue to mop up and secure control lines
09/10/2019	1915	CA-SHF South Fire: 2,870 acres, 10% contained. The incident is located in steep, rugged terrain. There is a structure threat to rural private residences and ranches, as well as Tomhead Lookout and communications infrastructure. There is also a threat to prehistoric trails, historic sites, Spotted Owl and Peregrine Falcon habitat. Fire may impact a Class 1 Airshed within the Yolla Bolla Wilderness.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 238 acres timber, 65% contained. Minimal fire behavior observed today.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-SHF Middle Fire: 350 acres, timber and brush, 0% completed. The fire is being managed under a confinement strategy.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-NOD R-6 Fire: 260 acres, 90% contained. Mop up continues.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,737 acres grass and brush, 92% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-KNF Kidder 2 Fire: 141 acres of timber, 20% contained. Current threats include historical and cultural sites, private timber land and Spotted Owl habitat.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 1,620 acres, 14% contained. Threat to structures, historical and cultural resources, Spotted Owl habitat and high value timber land.. Fire has the potential to impact Hwy. 96.
09/10/2019	1915	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 47,340 acres grass and timber, 20% contained. In Plumas County Evacuation Advisory remains for the Fluroy Bridge and Franks Valley area and Mandatory Evacuation Order remains for Murdock Crossing, Stoney Ridge and Antelope Lake areas. In Lassen County the Evacuation Warning remains along Hwy 395 from Laufman Grade to Wales Canyon and the Babcock Crossing area. Threat remains to the 5bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and the Walker Mine Super-fund site.
09/10/2019	0700	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 47,340 acres grass and timber, 12% contained. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Evacuation warning for areas along Hwy. 395 from Laughman Grade to Wales Canyon. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and to the Walker Mine Super-fund site.
09/10/2019	0700	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 1,620 acres, 0% contained. Threat to structures, historical and cultural resources, Spotted Owl habitat and high value timber land.. Fire has the potential to impact Hwy. 96.
09/10/2019	0700	CA-KNF Kidder 2 Fire: 141 acres of timber, 15% contained. Current threats include historical and cultural sites, private timber land and Spotted Owl habitat.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 44,307 acres grass and timber, 10% contained. Fire remained active today with short range spotting and uphill runs. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Evacuation order was reduced to a warning for areas along Hwy. 395 from Laughman Grade to Wales Canyon. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and to the Walker Mine Super-fund site.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 1,415 acres, 0% contained. Fire behavior was active today with uphill runs and flanking observed. There is a chance of showers over the fire area tomorrow. Fire is burning in steep and rocky terrain with limited road access. Threat to structures, historical and cultural resources, Spotted Owl habitat and high value timber land.. Fire has the potential to impact Hwy. 96.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-KNF Kidder 2 Fire: 107 acres of timber, 0% contained. There is a chance of showers over the fire area tomorrow. Current threats include historical and cultural sites, private timber land and Spotted Owl habitat. .
09/09/2019	1830	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,737 acres grass and brush, 87% contained. Fire behavior today was limited interior pockets of heat under junipers. Threats include numerous archaeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-SHF South Fire: 2,425 acres, 5% contained. Fire behavior was moderate today with isolated torching. The incident is located in steep, rugged terrain. There is a structure threat to rural private residences and ranches, as well as Tomhead Lookout and communications infrastructure. There is also a threat to prehistoric trails, historic sites, Spotted Owl and Peregrine Falcon habitat. Fire may impact a Class 1 Airshed within the Yolla Bolla Wilderness.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-SHF Middle Fire: 350 acres, timber and brush, 0% completed. Moderate fire behavior was observed today. Fire is located 9 miles north of Weaverville in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. Threats include recreational facilities and private timber lands. The fire is being managed under a confinement strategy.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 238 acres , timber, 30% contained. Minimal fire behavior observed today. Threats include recreation sites, anadromous fisheries, sensitive plants, private timber land, Spotted Owl habitat and County Roads.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-MNF 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 244 acres , 20% contained. Minimal fire behavior observed today. Crews continue mop up and repair operations. The fire is being managed under unified command between the USFS and CALFIRE.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-BTU Swedes Fire: 400 acres, grass, 55% contained. A threat remains to private property and watershed. Evacuation orders were lifted with re-population occurring today.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 8,838 acres brush, 55% contained. Minimal fire activity was observed today. The threat remains to communications infrastructure on Tomhead Peak and Pattymocus Peak.
09/09/2019	1830	CA-NOD R-6 Fire: 260 acres, 80% contained. Mop up continues. All threats have been mitigated.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 43,931 acres grass and timber, 7% contained. Fire remained active overnight. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for areas along Hwy. 395 from Laughman Grade to Wales Canyon and areas near Antelope Lake. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and to the Walker Mine Super-fund site.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 1,100 acres, 0% contained. Moderate fire behavior was observed overnight with backing and smoldering. Fire is burning in steep and rocky terrain with limited road access. Threat to structures, historical and cultural resources, Spotted Owl habitat and high value timber land.. Fire has the potential to impact Hwy. 96.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-KNF Kidder 2 Fire: 107 acres of timber, 0% contained. Current threats include historical and cultural sites, private timber land and Spotted Owl habitat. A Type 2 Incident Management Team assumed command of this incident today.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,737 acres grass and brush, 55% contained. Fire behavior overnight was limited interior pockets of heat under junipers. Threats include numerous archaeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-SHF South Fire: 2,425 acres, 0% contained. The incident is located in steep, rugged terrain. There is a structure threat to rural private residences and ranches. as well as Tomhead Lookout and communications infrastructure. There is also a threat to Salmon, spotted Owl and Peregrine Falcon habitat. Fire may impact a Class 1 Airshed within the Yolla Bolla Wilderness.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-SHF Middle Fire: 223 acres, timber and brush, 0% completed. Fire is located 9 miles north of Weaverville in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. Threats include recreational facilities and private timber lands. The fire is being managed under a confinement strategy.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 238 acres (decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping), Timber, 10% contained. Moderate fire behavior observed overnight. Threats include recreation sites, anadromous fisheries, sensitive plants, private timber land, Spotted Owl habitat and County Roads.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-MNF 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 237 acres (decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping) timber, 14% contained. Crews continue mop up and repair operations. The fire is being managed under unified command between the USFS and CALFIRE.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-BTU Swedes Fire: 400 acres, grass, 40% contained. There is a threat to 60 KV powerlines in the fire area. Evacuation orders and road closures remain in place. Repopultion is planned to occur today.
09/09/2019	0830	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 8,838 acres brush, 50% contained. Minimal fire activity was observed overnight. Evacuation orders have been lifted with repopulation complete. the threat remains to communications infrastructure.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-KNF Kidder2 Fire: 80 acres of timber, 0% contained. Current threats include Kidder Creek Summer Camp area, structures, private timber land and the Pacific Crest Trail.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-SHF Middle Fire: 75 acres, timber and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located 9 miles north of Weaverville in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. Threats include recreational facilities and private timber lands. The fire is being managed under a confinement strategy.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 38,049 acres grass and timber, 5% contained. Fire was active overnight with continued long range spotting. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Mandatory evacuations in place along the Antelope Lake Rd. from Heart K Ranch to Babcock Meadows. Additional mandatory evacuations have been ordered for areas along Hwy. 395 from Laughman Grade to Wales Canyon areas and areas near Antelope Lake. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and to the Walker Mine Super-fund site. A type 1 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the incident.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 1,100 acres, 0% contained. Active fire behavior today. Fire is burning in steep and rocky terrain with limited road access. Threat to structures, historical and cultural resources, Spotted Owl habitat, high value timber land, and Hwy 96.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 8,838 acres brush, 50% contained. There is a continued structure threat with mandatory evacuations still in place. Threat to communications infrastructure,Tomhead Lookout, Pattymocus Lookout and PG&E gas transmission lines.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-SHF South Fire: 2,050 acres, 0% contained. The incident is located in steep, rugged terrain. Structure threat to Hamilton Gulch, Buck Camp, and Tomhead Lookout. Private timberland and and communications infrastructure is also threatened.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 279 acres, Timber, 10% contained. Moderate fire behavior observed today with single tree torching and flanking. Threats include recreational values, anadromous fisheries, sensitive plants, private timber land, Spotted Owl habitat and County Roads.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,737 acres grass and brush, 55% contained. Threats include numerous archaeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat, and range allotment
09/08/2019	1900	CA-MNF 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 380 acres timber, 15% contained. Threat to structures and timber land.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-BTU Swedes Fire: 400 acres, grass, 30% contained. There is a continued threat to structures, private property and watershed in the fire area. Limited road access and terrain is hampering control efforts. Evacuation orders and road closures are in place for the fire area.
09/08/2019	1900	CA-NOD R-6 Fire: 260 acres, 50% contained. Threats include structures, Sage Grouse Habitat, private timber, and communication infrastructure.
09/08/2019	0830	CA-MNF 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 380 acres timber, 15% contained. Threat to structures and timber land.
09/08/2019	0830	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 38,049 acres grass and timber, 7% contained. Fire was active overnight with continued long range spotting. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Mandatory evacuations in place along the Antelope Lake Rd. from Heart K Ranch to Babcock Meadows. Additional mandatory evacuations have been ordered for areas along Hwy. 395 from Laughman Grade to Wales Canyon areas near Antelope Lake. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and to the Walker Mine Super-fund site. A type 1 Incident Management Team is ordered for this incident.
09/08/2019	0830	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 253 acres, 0% contained. Fire behavior moderated overnight. Fire is burning in steep and rocky terrain with limited road access. Threat to structures, high value timber land, I-5 and Hwy 96.
09/08/2019	0830	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 8,838 acres brush, 20% contained. There is a continued structure threat with mandatory evacuations for areas south of Hwy 36 between Tedoc Rd and Vestal Rd. There are evacuation warnings for portions of the Red Bank Community. Threat to communications infrastructure,Tomhead Lookout, Pattymocus Lookout and PG&E gas transmission lines.
09/08/2019	0830	CA-SHF South Fire: 2,050 acres, 0% contained. The incident is located in steep, rugged terrain. Structure threat to Hamilton Gulch, Buck Camp, and Tomhead Lookout. Private timberland and and communications infrastructure is also threatened.
09/08/2019	0830	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,533 acres grass and brush, 55% contained. Threats include numerous archaeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat, and range allotment
09/08/2019	0830	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 238 acres, Timber, 0% contained. Fire behavior moderated overnight. Threats include private timber land, Spotted Owl habitat, anadromous fisheries as well as potential impact to State Highway 3.
09/08/2019	0830	CA-BTU Swedes Fire: 400 acres, grass, 20% contained. There is a continued threat to structures in the fire area. Limited road access and terrain is hampering control efforts. There are road closures in place for the fire area.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 24,034 acres grass and timber, 5% contained. Continued long and short range spotting. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Mandatory evacuations in place along the Antelope Lake Rd. from Heart K Ranch to Babcock Meadows. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and to the Walker Mine Superfund site.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 8,838 acres brush, 15% contained. Continued structure threat with mandatory evacuations for areas south of Hwy 36 between Tedoc Rd and Vestal Rd. There are evacuation warnings for portions of the Red Bank Communtiy. Threat to communications infrastructure and the Tomhead and Pattymocus Lookouts.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 200 acres, 0% contained. Burning in steep and rocky terrain with limited road access. Threat to structures, high value timber land, I-5 and Hwy 96.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-SHF South Fire: 1,900 acres, 0% contained. The incident is located in steep, rugged terrain. Structure threat to Hamilton Gulch, Buck Camp, and Tomhead Lookout. Evacuation order for residence in Hamilton Glade area.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,533 acres grass and brush, 45% contained. Threats include numerous archeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat, and range allotments.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-NOD R-6 Fire: 260 acres, 50% contained. Threats include structures, Sage Grouse Habitat, private timber, and communication infrastructure.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-MNF 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 291 acres timber, 10% contained. Threat to structures and timber land.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 238 acres, Timber, 0% contained. Active burning conditions with threats to private timber land.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-KNF Kidder 2 Fire: 80 acres, 0% contained. Current threats include Kidder Creek Summer Camp Area, Structures, Private Timber Land and the Pacific Crest Trail.
09/07/2019	1915	CA-BTU Swedes Fire: 400 acres, grass, 0% contained. Continued threat to structures and 60kV powerlines. Road closures in the area and access and terrain continue to hamper control efforts.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 24,040 acres grass and timber, 0% contained. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Mandatory evacuations in place along the Antelope Lake Rd. from Heart K Ranch to Babcock Meadows. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 7,754 acres brush, 9% contained. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access which is hampering control efforts. Active fire behavior with spotting observed. Continued structure threat with evacuation warnings remaining in place. Road closures in the area. Long range spotting observed.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 200 acres, 0% contained. Burning in steep and rocky terrain with limited road access. Threat to structures and private land holdings.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-SHF South Fire: 1,665 acres, 0% contained. The incident is located in steep, rugged terrain. Structure threat to Hamilton Gulch, Buck Camp, and Tomhead Lookout.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,000 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Limited road access is hampering containment efforts. Threats include numerous archeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat, and range allotments.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-NOD R-6 Fire: 260 acres, 10% contained. Fire behavior was moderate overnight and the forward rate of spread has been stopped. Crews are engaged in heavy mop-up. Potential remains for spotting with gusty winds forecasted today. Threats include structures, Sage Grouse Habitat, private timber, and communication infrastructure.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-MNF 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 291 acres timber, 10% contained. Fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Continued structure threat.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 70 acres, Timber, 0% contained. No current threats recorded.
09/07/2019	0730	CA-KNF Kid Fire: 50 acres, 0% contained. Current threats include Kidder Creek Summer Camp Area, Structures, Private Timber Land and the Pacific Crest Trail.
09/06/2019	1915	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 7,340 acres brush, 7% contained. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access which is hampering control efforts. Active fire behavior with spotting observed. Continued structure threat with evacuation warnings remaining in place. Road closures in the area. Long range spotting observed.
09/06/2019	1915	CA-MEU 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 291 acres timber, 10% contained. Fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Continued structure threat.
09/06/2019	1900	CA-NOD R-6 Fire: 200 acres, 0% contained. moderate rate of spread. Threats include structures, Sage Grouse Habitat, private timber, and communication infrastructure.
09/06/2019	1900	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 4,600 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Extreme fire behavior was observed with running, torching, and spotting. Limited road access is hampering containment efforts. Threats include numerous archeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat, and range allotments.
09/06/2019	1900	CA-SHF South Fire: 1200 acres, 0% contained. Active fire behavior with uphill runs and torching. Structure threat to Hamilton Gulch, Buck Camp, and Tomhead areas.
09/06/2019	1900	CA-KNF Kid Fire: 50 acres, 0% contained. Moderate rate of spread Fire is located within the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, 9 miles NW of Etna. Fire is in close proximitity to the Kidder 2 fire currently at 15 acres. Current threats include Kidder Creek Summer Camp Area, Structures, Private Timber Land and the Pacific Crest Trail.
09/06/2019	1900	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 200 acres, 0% contained. Decreased acreage due to more accurate mapping. Active fire behavior observed with crowning and uphill runs. Burning in steep and rocky terrain with limited road access. Threat to structures and private land holdings
09/06/2019	1900	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 2,900 acres grass and timber, 0% contained. Active fire behavior observed today with crowning and short range spotting. No recorded fire history in the area. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Mandatory evacuations in place along the Antelope Lake Rd. from Heart K Ranch to Babcock Meadows. Evacuation advisory has been issued for the Babcock Crossing area. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek.
09/06/2019	1900	CA-SHF Rams Horn Fire: 70 acres, Timber, 0% contained. Moderate rate of spread with no current threats recorded.
09/06/2019	1635	CA-NOD R-6 Fire: 100 acres, 0% contained. moderate rate of spread. Map
09/06/2019	1600	CA-KNF Kid Fire: 50 acres, 0% contained. moderate rate of spread. Fire is located within the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, 9 miles NW of Etna. Current threats include Structures, Private Timber Land and the Pacific Crest Trail. Map
09/06/2019	1540	CA-KNF Lime Fire: 300+ acres, 0% contained. moderate rate of spread with a threat to structures and private land holdings. Map
09/06/2019	0740	CA-PNF Walker Fire: 2,000 acres grass and timber, 0% contained. Fire behavior was Moderate overnight with flanking and torching. No recorded fire history in the area. Structures are threatened in Genesee Valley and Ward Creek areas. Mandatory evacuations in place along the Antelope Lake Rd. from Heart K Ranch to Babcock Meadows. Threat to 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek.
09/06/2019	0740	CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 6,500 acres brush, 5% contained. Access and terrain continue to hamper control efforts with long range spotting observed.Continued structure threat with evacuations warnings in place. Road closures in the area. Long range spotting observed.
09/06/2019	0740	CA-SHF South Fire: 200 acres, 0% contained. Moderate rate of spread. fire progressed NE toward the Red Bank incident overnight. No current threats reported.
09/06/2019	0740	CA-MDF Lone Fire: 2,592 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. The decreased acreage is due to more accurate mapping. Extreme fire behavior was observed overnight. threats include numerous archeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat, and range allotments.
09/06/2019	0740	CA-AEU Country Fire: 85 acres grass, 100% contained.
09/06/2019	0740	CA-MEU 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 230 acres timber, 0% contained. Fire behavior was active overnight with torching and spotting observed. Fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Structure are threatened.