August 13th, 2008 Update
Incident: Yolla Bolly Complex Wildfire
Released: 8/12/2008
FIRE UPDATE
Mendocino National Forest (530) 934-3316 Web: www.fs.fed.us/r5/Mendocino
Six Rivers National Forest (707) 442-1721 Web: www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers
Shasta-Trinity National Forest (530) 226-2500 Web: www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:00 a.m.
Yolla Bolly Complex Fire Update
Resources:
Acres Burned
87,132
Crews
8
Cause
Lightning
Engines
12
Date Started
June 20, 2008
Helicopters
5
Percent Contained
90%
Dozers
1
Expected Containment
August 15, 2008
Water Tenders
10
Total Resources
402
Important News: The slop over resulting from a burning snag on the Vinegar Fire has been secured. Additional work will be required today to further contain and mop up the slop over.
The fire continues to burn away from the containment lines established near the Trinity River and into the interior unburned fuels.
Current Fire Situation: Fire behavior has increased with the drying of fuels and the current hot and dry weather conditions. Daily inversions and the associated stable air mass will limit smoke dispersal and the use of aviation resources through today.
Today's Objectives: Containment and mop up of the slop over is the top priority for today. Mop up, containment and the rehabilitation of mechanical fire lines will continue on the remaining portions of the fires. A water hose lay will be established to assist in the mop up operation.
Structures and Resources Threatened: The structural protection of private holdings near Henthorne Lake and the Forest Service historic buildings have been completed.
Area Closures: For information on Forest road closures, contact the respective national forests listed in this update's letterhead. The Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness is also closed to public use to provide for public safety and facilitate fire fighting efforts.
Additional Fire Information: The Yolla Bolly Incident Information Center is located at the Ruth Fire Camp and will be in operation from 8 AM to 8 PM. The Incident Information phone number is 866-751-0788. Summary information, photos, and maps of the incident will continue to be available online at http://www.inciweb.org/.
