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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/i/1447/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Panther - Klamath Theater</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/1447/</link><description>Latest articles for Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:25:55 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Klamath- Six Rivers National Forest Update 9/25/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8285/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8285/</guid><description><![CDATA["   FIRE UPDATE USDA Forest Service Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests(530) 842-6131 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath or (707) 442-1721 www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers      for September 25, 2008 Contact: 530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Info FINAL UPDATE Unless Conditions Change 707-441-3673 - Six Rivers NF Fire Info The remaining lightning-caused fires on the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests that started on June 21 are now 90 percent contained overall, with a total acreage of 191,292 acres for all the fire areas involved. Continuing warm and dry weather will influence fire activity where heat sources remain within the Marble Mountain and Siskiyou Wildernesses. The fires are confined in these wilderness areas and will continue to smolder, creep, back-down slopes until a significant rainfall occurs over the northern California area. Management of the remaining fires will be transferred back to the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests from the Boise National Incident Management..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:26:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Klamath- Six Rivers National Forest Update 9/21/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8258/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8258/</guid><description><![CDATA["Klamath - Six Rivers National Forests Update 9/21/0Incident: Siskiyou/ Blue 2 Complex-klamath Theater Wildland FireReleased: 36 min. ago FIRE UPDATE USDA Forest Service Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests (530) 842-6131 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath or (707) 442-1721 www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers Sunday, September 21, 2008 Contact: 530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Info 707-441-3673 - Six Rivers NF Fire Info 208-559-5367 - Mike Ferris, NIMO PIOIncrease in relative humidity has helped to moderate spread on all the remaining lightning-caused fires on the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests. A weak weather disturbance will move through the region today. The only affect this system will have on the fires is to bring some increased cloud cover and ridge top winds in the afternoon. The generally cool and moist air mass will remain in place, helping to moderate afternoon temperatures and humidity. Firefighters will continue to patrol and mop-up any hot spots on the Siskiyou/Blue 2 Complex. They..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:27:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Klamath & Six Rivers National Forest Update 09 19 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8245/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8245/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Update USDA Forest Service Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests(530) 842-6131 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath or (707) 442-1721 www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers Friday, September 19, 2008 Contact: 530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Info 707-441-3673 - Six Rivers NF Fire Info 208-559-5367 - Mike Ferris, NIMO PIO Today will see another weather change. An upper level low and associated cold front will begin to move through the region today. Expect to see widespread showers develop late this morning in the west, moving east in the afternoon and evening. Precipitation amounts are expected to be fairly light with the greatest chance of measurable rain in Del Norte County and over the higher terrain. Firefighters are making good progress on a new fire which started on Wednesday. The Empire fire has burned approximately 45 acres and is located in Devil&#39;s Gulch and Empire Creek, three miles north of State Highway 96. There are 125 firefighters and management personnel actively suppressing the fire...."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:44:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Klamath & Six Rivers N F Update 09 17 08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8215/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8215/</guid><description><![CDATA["USDA Klamath National Forest (530) 842-6131 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath ~ USDA Six Rivers National Forest (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversWednesday, September 17, 2008 Contact: 530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Info ~ 530-627-3532 - Six Rivers NF Fire Info ~ 208-559-5367 - Mike Ferris, NIMO PIOA mix of repair work and fire suppression efforts continues on the remaining lightning-caused fires on the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests. Weather changes yesterday helped moderate fire behavior, but the small amount of precipitation did little to reduce dry fuels and change current conditions. Temperatures will run three to five degrees cooler, returning them to near normal for this time of year. Firefighters today will continue to complete remaining repair work and monitor, patrol and take suppression action on any fire behavior that threatens existing containment lines. Helicopters will continue to cool down any active hotspots in the Devils Canyon area on the South Ukonom fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:26:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Kalmath NF Fire Update 09/15/2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8205/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8205/</guid><description><![CDATA[" USDA Forest Service ● Klamath National Forest1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097 ● (530) 842-6131 ● www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamathMonday, September 15, 2008 Contact: 530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Info Center208-559-5367 - Mike Ferris, NIMO PIO       In spite of the continuing dry conditions and poor relative humidity recovery, firefighters have made good progress holding the South Ukonom fire from spreading beyond the Little North Fork of the Salmon River and the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Firefighters have successfully built and burned out approximately 1  to 2 miles of fireline in the Little North Fork area over the past several days to confine the South Ukonom fire within the Marble Mountain Wilderness. A high pressure ridge will continue to dominate the region, continuing hot and dry conditions into Tuesday with poor humidity recovery. A Red Flag Warning for hot, dry and unstable conditions has been issued through Monday night.The primary fire activity remains in the Marble..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Klamath National Forest Fire Update 9-12-08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8180/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8180/</guid><description><![CDATA["  FIRE UPDATEUSDA Forest Service ● Klamath National Forest1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097 ● (530) 842-6131 ● www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath    Friday, September 12, 2008Contact: 530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Info Center or 208-559-5367 - Mike Ferris, NIMO PIOVery dry conditions and poor relative humidity recovery continues to prolong the Klamath National Forest lightning-caused fires. The next several days will see a return to conditions that will promote active to very active fire behavior. The primary fire activity however remains in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. The South Ukonom fire is expected to continue to spread north and east into the wilderness. The Panther fire will also continue to spread eastward into the Marble Mountain Wilderness. The Caribou and Anthony Milne fires have seen minimal spread. The Panther fire is experiencing low intensity surface fire with isolated torching. The South Ukonom fire behavior has remained fairly constant the past few days experiencing..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:23:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["A Number of Forest Roads and Trails Reopened (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1447/8160/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1447/8160/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Davida Carnahan (530) 841 4485 Duane Lyon (530) 841 4517 A Number of Forest Roads and Trails Reopened Yreka, CA (September 5, 2008)-A number of Klamath National Forest Roads have been reopened south of Happy Camp providing increased access to popular hunting and hiking areas. The reopened roads include, 15N10, 15N13, 15N19, and 15N38. In addition a number of Forest Trails have been reopened, including the Elk Creek Trail, Johnson&#39;s Hunting Ground Trail, South Fork Salmon Trail, and Ukonom Falls Trail. In the Forest area near Cecilville, Forest Road 38N01 and the South Fork Salmon Trail have been reopened. A new trail closure was implemented August 5, 2008. The closure starts about 5 miles north of the Little North Fork Trailhead west of Sawyers Bar, California.A number of Forest roads and trails continue to be closed because of current wildfires. Information on current closures is available on the Klamath National Forest web site at..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Klamath River Closures Lifted and Dillon Creek Cam (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1447/8159/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1447/8159/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Davida Carnahan (530) 841 4485 Duane Lyon (530) 841 4517Klamath River Closures Lifted and Dillon Creek Campground reopened Yreka, CA (August 29, 2008)-Coon Creek, Dillon Creek, Blue Nose, Presidio Bar and Ti Bar River Access areas have been reopened for public use. Located along State Highway 96 between Happy Camp and Somes Bar, California, the five river access areas provide popular access for boating on the Klamath River. In addition, Dillon Creek Campground, located about 18 miles south of Happy Camp, California, has been reopened for public use. However drinking water is not currently available at the campground. District Rangers are working closely with the National Incident Management Team, assigned to assist in managing the current wildfires on the Klamath National Forest, to determine if some additional closed roads, trails, and areas can be re-opened. Maps and copies of current closure orders are available at local Forest Service offices as well..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:06:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Additional Forest Roads, Trails, and Area Reopened (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1447/8158/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1447/8158/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Davida Carnahan (530) 841 4485 Duane Lyon (530) 841 4517 Additional Forest Roads, Trails, and Area Reopened Yreka, CA (September 8, 2008)-A portion of Klamath National Forest Road 15N17 has been reopened, east of Ti Bar Guard Station, providing increased access to popular Stanshaw Trailhead and Haypress Meadows hunting and hiking areas. In addition Forest Roads 13N35, 14N01, 14N14, 14N39, and 14N69 have also been reopened. The newly opened Forest Road 15N17 can be accessed from Forest Roads 14N01 or 13N11. The southwest area of the Marble Mountain Wilderness as well as Wooley Creek, Bridge Creek, Medicine Mountain, and Portuguese Trail (from the trailhead to Portuguese Peak) have also been reopened. A new road closure has been implemented for Forest Road 13N13. This new closure is located in the Siskiyou/Blue 2 Complex west of State Highway 96.A number of Forest roads and trails continue to be closed because of current wildfires. Information on current..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:02:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["9/10/08 5:00 PM Update (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8157/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/8157/</guid><description><![CDATA["Current Fire StatusPanther &amp; North Ukonom fires - 75% contained, 48,770 acres.Slinkard fire - 100% contained, 374 acresActivities Today One crew is assigned to monitor and patrol Panther fire and continue fireline suppression repair. With the continued drying, the fire may show activity in the Bridge Creek area.  WeatherA cooler air mass has been moving through the area resulting in a slight cooling in temperatures, low humidity and light winds. Today&#39;s weather will be sunny in the morning with possibly a few cumulus buildups in the afternoon. Today&#39;s maximum temperatures are 84-90 in the lower elevations, and 74-80 at mid slope. Humidity is 12-17% at low elevations and 15-23% at mid slope. Winds are variable 2-5 mph. The Incident Command Post, previously located at Happy Camp, has relocated to the Armory at the Siskiyou County Fairgrounds. Base camps are located at Whites Gulch, east of Sawyers Bar, and at Orleans. The fires are currently under management of the Boise..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther & North Ukonom Fire Update 8-23-08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7961/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7961/</guid><description><![CDATA["NOTE: Today&#39;s update will be the last one by Harvey&#39;s Team. For future information on the Panther Fires, contact the Happy Camp Ranger District at 530-493-2243.Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 8:00amToday&#39;s Update: Friday, observed fire behavior on the Panther and North Ukonom Fires was moderate with isolated torching. All fire growth occurred in the wilderness. Firefighters began construction on a segment of line in the wilderness south of Ukonom Lake to check the eastward progression of the fire. Crews continued to make good progress repairing fireline elsewhere outside of the wilderness.Today, crews will continue the line construction in the wilderness. Other crews will repair, mop up and patrol fireline on the rest of the fire. Containment objectives have been met on the fire outside of the wilderness area. Minimal suppression action is being taken on the fire in the wilderness area. The fires will continue to burn naturally and will be closely monitored by firefighters who..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:26:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther and North Ukonom Fires Update for 8/22/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7934/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7934/</guid><description><![CDATA["Friday, August 22, 2008 - 8:00amToday&#39;s Update: On Thursday, minimal fire behavior was observed on the Panther and North Ukonom Fires. Crews continued to make progress repairing firelines with trackhoes, excavators and chippers. Excavators were used on the north and northeast perimeter of the Panther Fire to clean up areas disturbed by line construction.Today, fire crews will continue line repair, mop up and patrol outside of the wilderness. One crew will also work to construct a short segment of line using light on the land tactics to establish a firebreak to help contain fire activity to the wilderness area.Containment objectives have been met on the fire outside of the wilderness area. Minimal suppression action is being taken on the fire in the wilderness area. The fires will continue to burn naturally and will be closely monitored by firefighters who will take appropriate suppression action if necessary. Location: 15 miles south of Happy Camp, California Current Size: 47,910..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther/north Ukomon Fire Update 8/21/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7915/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7915/</guid><description><![CDATA["Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 9:00amToday&#39;s Update: Fire behavior on the Panther and North Ukonom Fires was moderate on Wednesday due to light rain and cloud cover over portions of the fire area. Crews continue to make good progress repairing firelines. Containment objectives have been met on the fire outside of the wilderness area. No suppression action is being taken in the wilderness area. The fires will continue to burn naturally and will be closely monitored by firefighters who will take appropriate suppression action if necessary. Location: 15 miles south of Happy Camp, California Current Size: 47,910 acres (Panther Fire 24,756 acres; North Ukonom Fire 23,154 acres)Jurisdiction: US Forest Service, Klamath National ForestContainment: 75%Estimated Containment Date:  8/28/2008Cost to Date: $14,048,410 (Panther $13,894,264;; North Ukonom $154,146)Cause: Lightning Injuries:  4 Fatalities: 1Resources: 2 crews, 3 engines, 1 helicopter, 2 water tenders Total Personnel: 184Cooperating..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:29:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Fire Update (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7899/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7899/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 9:00amToday&#39;s Update: The Panther and North Ukonom Fires continue to spread east into the Marble Mountain Wilderness area. Crews are making good progress repairing firelines. Containment objectives have been met on the fire outside of the wilderness area. No suppression action is being taken in the wilderness area. The fires will continue to burn naturally and will be closely monitored by firefighters who will take appropriate suppression action if necessary. Today, firefighters will repair fireline, patrol and mop up, and monitor the fire in the wilderness area.Location: 15 miles south of Happy Camp, California Current Size: 47,910 acres (Panther Fire 24,756 acres; North Ukonom Fire 23,154 acres)Jurisdiction: US Forest Service, Klamath National ForestContainment: 75%Estimated Containment Date:  8/28/2008Cost to Date: $13,824,790 (Panther $13,710,425; North Ukonom $114,366)Cause: Lightning Injuries:  4 Fatalities: 1Resources: 3 crews, 3 engines, 1..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Fire Update 8/18/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7867/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7867/</guid><description><![CDATA["Monday, August 18, 2008 - 9:00amUpdate: Firefighters made good progress yesterday securing line and mopping up on the Panther Fire, which now consists of the original Panther Fire and the north portion of the Ukonom Fire. Fire continues to spread into the Marble Mountain Wilderness where firefighters are closely monitoring fire behavior, intensity and rate of spread. A Repair Plan has been approved by the Klamath National Forest for the Panther Fire, and is being implemented by operations beginning on the north end of the fire. Repair activities consist of pulling soil back into lines, which had been displaced during line construction. Dead branches, which were thrown clear of the fire in efforts to reduce fuels, will be chipped to decrease fuel density. Fire crews assigned to the Panther Fire are providing assistance to the Klamath National Forest for initial attack on new fire. Today, temperatures are expected to be lower with a chance of thunderstorms. Firefighters will continue to..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:06:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Fire Update 8/17/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7849/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7849/</guid><description><![CDATA["Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 9:00amToday&#39;s Update: Yesterday, Harvey&#39;s Great Basin Incident Management Team assumed command of the northern portion of the Ukonom Fire while continuing to manage the Panther Fire. Wooley Creek is the dividing line between Ukonom North and Ukonom South. The fires are burning east into the Marble Mountain Wilderness area. Good progress was made securing containment lines on the fireline outside the wilderness area. The team surveyed the Panther Fire on Saturday to make recommendations for repair of the areas disturbed by fire suppression efforts.Sunday, firefighters will continue to secure and repair fireline on the Ukonom North, while monitoring fire spread into the wilderness area. Travelers are advised to use caution while driving along Highway 96 as smoke is impacting visibility along the Klamath River corridor. Today, there is a slight chance of thunderstorms which may bring windy conditions and lower temperatures to the area.Location: 15 miles..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:25:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Fire Update 8/16/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7837/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7837/</guid><description><![CDATA["Panther Fire/Ukonom Fire NorthSaturday, August 16, 2008 - 9:00 amUpdate: Harvey&#39;s Incident Management Team assumed command of the Ukonom fire north of Wooley Creek today. The team will now be tasked with managing both the Panther and Ukonom Fires. Recent weather conditions have been favorable and have contributed to further success in containing the wildfires. Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Panther Fire as they secure fire lines and increase mop up activities. Crews are working the southwest perimeter of the Panther Fire to increase the depth of the fire line by reducing the amount of dense brush and flammable vegetation that remains in the area.The Ukonom Fire is east of the KIamath River in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Firefighters were able to hold the fire along Wooley Creek, which created a natural fire break on the southeast perimeter of the fire. The west and south perimeters have been secured by fire lines. The fire will be monitored closely as it..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:12:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Fire Update 8/14/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7802/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7802/</guid><description><![CDATA["Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 9:00amUpdate: Yesterday the Panther Fire experienced active surface fire with isolated torching. Crews were successful in securing the northwest corner of the fire, cutting containment lines in the rugged Coon Hollow area. Helicopter bucket drops were used to support firefighting operations and help firefighters steer the fire into natural fuel breaks. Firefighters also strengthened their hold on the northeast perimeter, widening lines and beginning to mop-up hot spots. The fire continued to back down to the Klamath River which is acting as a natural line for the fire. Mop-up and monitoring continued through last night on the south and west boundaries as firefighters watched for rolling material from the fire on Highway 96.Today, crews will continue to improve, hold, mop-up and control established lines on the fire. Highway 96 has been re-opened to two-way traffic. The area will continue to experience smoke as interior pockets of fuel continue to ignite and..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Fire Update for 8/13/08 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7788/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7788/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Panther FireAugust 13, 2008 - 9:00amUpdate: Yesterday there was active surface fire with a short run in the Coon Hollow Drainage on the northwest portion of the Panther Fire. Crews worked to establish containment lines in this area to prevent future runs. The west perimeter of the fire continued to slowly back down toward the Klamath River, and has reached the river in some places. Firefighters worked with local river rafters to access portions of the fire due to the extremely steep terrain. Highway 96 remains limited to one lane through the fire, as debris continues to roll down onto the Highway. The night shift continued to mop up and monitor the west portion of the fire for roll out on Highway 96 and also mopped up in the Bishop Creek area. Today higher temperatures and lower relative humidity is expected as a strong, high pressure builds over the area. Crews will continue to improve established line and mop-up on the south and west boundaries of the fire while monitoring the..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:59:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Fire Update for 8/12/08 AM  (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7759/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7759/</guid><description><![CDATA["Panther FireTuesday, August 12, 2008: 9:00amMorning Update: Yesterday crews made good progress on establishing fire line in the Bishop Creek area on the north east portion of the fire. Mop-up and monitoring continued on the south boundary of the fire. Last night crews patrolled and held existing line and continued to mop up on the south and south west perimeter while watching for rolling debris on Highway 96. The fire continues to burn slowly into the Marble Mountain Wilderness where it is expected to die out due to existing, natural barriers and sparse vegetation. Efforts to steer the Panther fire into the areas consumed by the King Creek (2007) and Titus (2006 &amp; 2007) fires helped stop the spread of the Panther Fire to the north and east. Command of the Panther Fire was transferred to Rich Harvey&#39;s Great Basin Type 2 Team this morning. Today work will be focused on improving the line established to contain fire in the Bishop Creek area and to continue mop up there and on the..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 11, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7742/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7742/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Stats Acres burned: 21,802Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 2,170Fire line to build: 5 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 28%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 4 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 14 residences, 0 other Structures destroyed: 0 residences, 0 other  Resources Suppression cost to date: $8,800,000 Crews:  21Engines: 35Helicopters: 10 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 2Total Personnel Assigned: 793Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowanThe Panther fire is located 15 miles south of Happy Camp, CA. Yesterday, the fire continued to back its way down to the Klamath River from King Creek to just south of Aubrey Creek. This backing fire was primarily a low-intensity burn in the understory of the forest.The containment line along the southern edge of the fire is complete and holding well. Crews will continue to hold, mop-up, and patrol this piece of line. Firefighters are making good progress building direct and indirect..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:11:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 10, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7730/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7730/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Fire Stats Acres burned: 19,632Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 1,435Fire line to build: 7 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 19%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 4 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 14 residences, 0 other Structures destroyed: 0 residences, 0 other  Resources Suppression cost to date: $8,100,000 Crews: 21Engines: 30Helicopters: 15 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 2Total Personnel Assigned: 772Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan           Panther fire is located 15 miles south of Happy Camp, CA. Yesterday, the fire remained active until 9:00 pm., then moderated under increased humidity. Along the Klamath River, the fire was backing downhill with short uphill runs in very smoky conditions. Firefighters have brought the burnout operation to Hwy 96 from the Ukonom Lookout in order to complete the entire south portion of fire line. East of the lookout to the Wilderness boundary, the fire line is nearly..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 9, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7708/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7708/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire StatsAcres burned: 18,197Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 3,787Fire line to build: 14 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 15%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 3 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 14 residences, 0 other Structures destroyed: 0 residences, 0 other  ResourcesSuppression cost to date: $7,500,000 Crews: 20Engines: 29Helicopters: 15 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 2Total Personnel Assigned: 751Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan Yesterday, the fire moved across Titus Ridge near the headwaters of Bishop Creek and has become well established in the Bishop Creek drainage. Firefighters are reporting more active burning as the humidity has become lower. In the King Creek drainage, the fire has reached the Klamath River. In the Ukonom drainage, the fire has nearly reached the Klamath River.Today, west of the Ukonom Lookout, the spot fires have caused firefighters to use the contingency line along Road 14N11 for..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 8, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7694/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7694/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Stats Acres burned: 14,410Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 1,751Fire line to build: 14 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 14%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 3 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 0 residences, 0 other Structures destroyed: 0 residences, 0 other  Resources Suppression cost to date: $6,800,000 Crews:  20Engines: 27Helicopters: 15 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 2Total Personnel Assigned: 751Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan Yesterday, the fire burned actively in McCash Fork, Cub Creek, and Coon Hollow drainages. In the King Creek drainage, the fire has reached the Klamath River. In all areas, the fire burned at a low to moderate intensity.From the Ukonom Lookout west, the fire along the hand line is within 1.5 miles of the Klamath River. There were two spot fires yesterday and due to the steep terrain it is likely firefighters will be forced to use the contingency line for containment. Clear air on the west..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 7, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7678/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7678/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Stats Acres burned: 12,659Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 1,637Fire line to build: 14 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 14%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 3 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 0 residences, 0 other Structures destroyed: 0 residences, 0 other  Resources Suppression cost to date: $6,200,000 Crews:  20Engines: 28Helicopters: 11 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 2Total Personnel Assigned: 762Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan The firefighters and personnel assigned to the Panther Fire share a deep sorrow for the victims of the helicopter crash and for their families. Our thoughts and prayers go out for them and their families.Yesterday, the fire burned in the McCash Fork and Cub Creek drainages to within a mile of the wilderness boundary. In the Coon Hollow drainage, the fire has progressed to above the 3,000&prime; elevation. In King Creek, the fire has reached nearly to the Klamath River. In all areas, the..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 5, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7640/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7640/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire StatsAcres burned: 9,806Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 983Fire line to build: 15 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 8%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 3 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 30 residences, 60 otherStructures destroyed:  0 residences, 0 other Resources Suppression cost to date: $4,800,000 Crews:  20Engines: 29Helicopters: 16 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 3Total Personnel Assigned: 794Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan  Yesterday the fire continued to burn downhill in the McCash Fork, King Creek and Coon Hollow drainages. In all areas it was a slow moving fire, backing downhill through ground fuels.Last night, crews assigned to the night shift reported very smoky conditions with little fire activity. The fire did burn down into the bottom of the King Creek drainage near the Klamath River. The firing operation yesterday was effective along the south side between the Ukonom Lookout and Lick Creek. On the..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update; August 4, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7610/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7610/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire StatsAcres burned: 8,823Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 821Fire line to build: 18 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 5%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 3 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 30 residences, 60 otherStructures destroyed: 0 residences, 0 other ResourcesSuppression cost to date: $4,100,000 Crews: 20Engines: 32Helicopters: 15 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 6Total Personnel Assigned: 807Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan Yesterday the fire was most active in the McCash Fork drainage and in Coon Hollow. In both areas it was a slow moving fire, backing downhill through ground fuels.Last night, fire was moderately active in the McCash Fork area, and visible in the King Creek drainage within  mile of the Klamath River. The firing operations yesterday were dependent primarily upon the humidity. Crews continued the burning operation until nearly midnight on the line from Ukonom Lookout toward Lick Creek. Today, on..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:14:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 3, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7592/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7592/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Stats Acres burned: 8,002Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 891Fire line to build: 24 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 5%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 3 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 30 residences, 60 otherStructures destroyed:  0 residences, 0 other Resources Suppression cost to date: $3,200,000 Crews:  20Engines: 31Helicopters: 16 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 12Total Personnel Assigned: 782Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan The Panther fire is located 15 miles south of Happy Camp, CA. All inquiries regarding the fatality on this fire are referred to the Klamath National Forest Supervisor&#39;s Office. Phone: (530) 841-4451 or (530) 841-4485.Fire was active last night in the McCash Creek area.Yesterday, firing operations were initiated and the crews were able to increase depth of fire line from Ukonom Lookout toward Lick Creek. The firing objective was to achieve a low-intensity burn to secure the line.On the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:08:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Panther Update: August 2, 2008 (Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7579/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1447/7579/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire StatsAcres burned: 7,111Acreage increase (last 24 hours): 979Fire line to build: 26 milesDate started: 7/22/2008 Percent contained: 0%Expected containment: 8/28/2008Injuries: 2 Fatalities: 1Structures threatened: 30 residences, 60 otherStructures destroyed:  0 residences, 0 other Resources Suppression cost to date: $2,100,000 Crews:  19Engines: 31Helicopters: 16 (shared with other fires) Dozers: 12Total Personnel Assigned: 761Command: California Interagency Incident Management Team 1- McGowan All inquiries regarding the fatality on this fire are referred to the Klamath National Forest Supervisor&#39;s Office. Phone: (530) 841-4451 or (530) 841-4485The fire was most active yesterday in the late afternoon. It crossed the Ukonom Creek and burned upslope toward the Ukonom Lookout and northwest of Ten Bear Mountain. The column of smoke was clearly visible from Hwy 96. On the north, the fire has not quite reached into the Coon Hollow drainage. Indirect line construction has been..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>