Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Fire activity increased late yesterday as smoke cover began to lift over portions of the fire area. Containment lines on the south edge of Big Bar held. Internal islands will continue to burn out today. The south flank of the Buckhorn Fire continued to actively back into the French Creek and Prairie Creek drainages. The fire made a significant run to the north in the Prairie Creek drainage in the late afternoon. Firing operations began on Manzanita Ridge and progressed south to approximately 1 mile north of Highway 299 above Skunk Point Picnic Area. Firing operations on the southwest corner of the Buckhorn Fire have progressed to within 1.5 miles of Highway 299. The Carey Fire remains relatively inactive and continues backing slowly into the Eagle Creek drainage
Today's Objectives: Eagle Fire: Crews will continue to hold and mop up the south and west flank below the 16 road and hold and mop up new black line east and north of Big Bar. Structural engines are in place in Big Bar. Buckhorn Fire: Firefighters will resume firing operations on lower Manzanita Ridge this evening and above the community of Big Bar. The intent is to back the fire down to control lines above the community of Big Bar. Structural protection strike teams will continue to prepare and staff Big Bar area. Fire crews continue to provide point protection at both the Brooks and Lower Waldorf ranches. Carey Fire: Fire crews continue to hold the fire perimeter, patrol and mop up the west and east flanks of the fire.
Eagle 30,506 77%Buckhorn (partially in Trinity Alps Wilderness) 22,945 37%Carey (Trinity Alps Wilderness) 3,044 61%Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday June 21st, 2008 approx. 09:28 AM |
| Location | Junction City, CA |
| Incident Commander | Joe Brabender Type 3 |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 112 |
|---|---|
| Size | 105,855 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday September 10th, 2008 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory) Grass, brush, and heavy timber. |
| Fire Behavior | Buckhorn Fire: Some patches of interior burning may develop 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. |
| Significant Events | Personnel on the Eagle and Buckhorn Fires continue to patrol and mop-up. Crews continue to identify and accomplish significant suppression repair work. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Full containment of the Iron-Alps Complex was accomplished as of 1800 September 10, 2008. 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. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | The Iron/Alps Complex is 105,855 acres. Smoke in the interior of the fires will most likely be seen until significant precipitation is received in the fire area. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 7 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 92 degrees |
| Humidity | 15% |
