[CaliforniaDisasters] North Ops News & Notes Update (9/13/2019-6:35PM)

Glossary:

KNF = Klamath National Forest

MDF = Modoc National Forest

MNF = Mendocino National Forest

PNF = Plumas National Forest

SHF = Shasta-Trinity National Forest

TGU = Tehama-Glenn Unit CAL FIRE

Dates Time News and Notes 09/13/2019 1835 CA-PNF Walker Fire: 50,940 acres grass and timber, 35% contained. In Plumas County Evacuation Advisory remains for the Flouroy 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 5 Bears Hydroelectric project in Ward Creek and the Walker Mine Super-fund site. Crews are beginning suppression repair efforts in areas impacted by the fire. 09/13/2019 1825 CA-TGU Red Bank Fire: 8,838 acres brush, 100% contained. 09/13/2019 1823 CA-KNF Kidder 2 Fire: 165 acres of timber, 43% contained. Current threats include historical and cultural sites, private timber land and Spotted Owl habitat. Transition to mop up operations is occurring in areas where containment lines are complete. 09/13/2019 1811 CA-KNF Lime Fire: 1,872 acres, 61% contained. There is no longer a structure threat for the incident. Current threats include historical and cultural resources, Spotted Owl habitat and high value timber land.. Fire has the potential to impact Hwy. 96. 09/13/2019 1754 CA-SHF South Fire: 3,740 acres, 20% 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 and historic sites. Fire may impact a Class 1 Airshed within the Yolla Bolla Wilderness. 09/13/2019 1745 CA-SHF Middle Fire: 394 acres, timber and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. A closure is in place for roads leading to the fire. Smoke may impact local residents in the Clear Creek Drainage. 09/13/2019 1734 CA-MNF 1-1 Henthorne Fire: 244 acres , 90% contained. Crews continue mop up and repair operations. 09/13/2019 1720 CA-MDF Lone Fire: 5,737 acres grass and brush, 95% contained. Threats include numerous archaeological sites, Sage Grouse Habitat. 09/13/2019 1530 The National Weather Service- Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11AM to 11PM Sunday for strong, gusty winds with low relative humidity. Area includes Fire Weather Zone 285 within Modoc county except of the Surprise Valley area in Northern California. Link The National Weather Service- Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch in effect for Sunday afternoon into Monday morning for gusty winds and low humidity. General area includes Northeast California and far Northwest Nevada. Specific areas include Fire Weather Zones 270, 271, 272, 278 and 458 in Northern Washoe County.

Source: https://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/news.php

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