 Map based on IR perimeter, identifying only active fires (Aug. 20)
NTSB Preliminary Report: Helicopter lost power to main rotor
Current Fire Situation: The entire Iron-Alps Complex of fires was declared contained at 1800 on September 10, 2008. Final acreage change is due to more precise mapping. Buckhorn Fire: Some patches of interior burning may develop again today in the Big French Creek area around Limestone Ridge. Occasional smoke columns may be evident to the public on fires within the Iron Complex; however, fire crews are successfully keeping all fire activity within established containment lines.
Today’s Objectives: Buckhorn Fire: Helitack crew members will be on site in the top of the bowl along Limestone Ridge monitoring interior burning. A California CCC crew will be working with the Weaverville District Agency Administrator in support of rehabilitation and repair work. Suppression repair work continues on the Buckhorn and Eagle fires.
Area Closures: A Closure Order is in place by the Shasta-Trinity NF prohibiting public use of National Forest System lands north and south of Highway 299. A detailed closure map and description may be found at: www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity/conditions.
Evacuations: There are no evacuation orders at this time. Highway 299 is open to traffic. For up to the minute road information call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623 or www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/.
Remarks: THIS WILL BE THE FINAL DAILY UPDATE PRODUCED FOR THIS INCIDENT. Public and commercial recreational opportunities on the Forest and in surrounding communities are quickly returning to normal. Commercial rafting and kayaking at Pigeon Point Run are operational. Archery deer hunting season continues and the fall run of salmon and steelhead is beginning. Please use caution when recreating. The fire danger is still very high. To determine the status of a Forest Service campground or picnic area, please contact the local Ranger District office.
Additional Information: Recorded fire information for Shasta-Trinity National Forest is available at (530) 226-2500 (press 2), Iron Complex fire information at (530) 623-6415. Additional fire information is also available online at www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity or www.inciweb.org.
For additional information regarding air quality and smoke impacts, go to:
AirNow – Smoke from Forest Fires, How to Protect Your Family:
http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke_fires.main
Center for Disease Control (CDC) – Wildfire Fact Sheet:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/facts.asp
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