7/12/2008 Cub Complex Fire Update
Incident: Cub Complex Wildfire
Released: 7/12/2008
FIRE UPDATE
Lassen National Forest - NorCal Interagency Incident Management Team II
FIRE INFORMATION: (530) 258-3932 (7:00am to 9:00pm) or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen
CUB COMPLEX
July 12, 2008 @ 8:00am
Location: 16 miles southwest of Chester, California
Onion Fire: 4,782 Acres - 100% Containment
Cub Fire: 11,033 Acres - 60% Containment
Total Estimated Fire Size: 15,815 Acres Total Estimated Fire Containment: 71%
Estimated Expected Containment: July 20, 2008
Committed Resources: 1,150 total personnel including 24 Crews, 8 Helicopters, 74 Engines, 14 Dozers, 28 Water Tenders, and fire support personnel.
Current Fire Situation: The Cub Complex includes both the Onion and Cub fires that are located in steep terrain. Control lines have been established around the Onion fire. Control lines have been established along the northern and eastern flanks of the Cub fire. The fire has spread to the south and has reached Rattlesnake Creek along a significant portion of the northern side of the drainage. On the southeastern flank, spot fires and slop-overs continue in the Humboldt Saddle area and the Pacific Crest Trail. The fire has the potential to cross Rattlesnake Creek and move uphill to the south on the northern aspect of the drainage where steep terrain will cause rapid slope driven runs. Aviation assets are critical to support operations in the Rattlesnake Creek drainage and along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Planned Actions: Firefighters for the Onion and Cub fires will patrol the Onion Fire and mop-up hot spots within the fire perimeter. Fire crews on the Cub fire will continue to contain spot fires on the southeast flank, mop-up on the north and east flanks of the fire. Firefighters continue line construction around the southeastern and southern fire perimeter in preparation for burnout operations. Along the Southern portion of the fire, crews are constructing containment line along the 27N06 road, north of Butte Meadows. Firefighters continue to prep Road 27N06 for potential burnout as a contingency line if the fire crosses Rattlesnake Creek.
Evacuations and Closures: Due to falling tree snags, and rocks, State Highway 32 remains closed through Deer Creek Canyon from the junction of Highway 36, south towards Chico.
The immediate threat evacuation order that was issued by the Butte County Sheriff's Department was downgraded yesterday afternoon to a precautionary evacuation status for the communities of Butte Meadows and Jonesville including the Lassen Boy Scout Camp. Humboldt Road remains closed at the point that the paved portion of the road ends, just past of Jonesville.
Remarks: Northern California Interagency Incident Management (NorCal) Team II is managing the Cub Complex for the Lassen National Forest. Fire camp is established at Chester High School. Starting tonight, approximately 150 firefighters will be staying at a remote camp located at the Lassen Boy Scout Camp, north of Butte Meadows.
Additional Information: BTU Lightning Complex (530) 538-7826; Canyon Complex (530) 283-7882; Butte County Evacuation Information (530) 538-2739; Butte County Air Quality (530) 891-2882; and CalTrans (Road Closures) (800) 427-7623).
