July 19, 2008 -- Cub Complex Fire Update
Incident: Cub Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 7/19/2008
FIRE INFORMATION: (530) 258-3932 (7:00am to 9:00pm) or http://www.inciweb.org/
CUB COMPLEX
July 19, 2008 @ 8:00am
Location: 16 miles southwest of Chester, California
Onion Fire: 4,782 Acres - 100% Containment
Cub Fire: 14,936 Acres - 85% Containment
Total Estimated Fire Size: 19,718 Acres Total Estimated Fire Containment: 90%
Estimated Expected Containment: July 20, 2008
Committed Resources: 658 total personnel including 18 Crews, 2 Helicopters, 26 Engines, 5 Dozers, 21 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 and no additional movement is expected. The Cub fire is currently holding within its containment lines. Fire crews made significant progress with fire perimeter mop-up and fire suppression rehabilitation activities in all divisions. Forest closures for the surrounding fire area will remain in place.
Planned Actions: The Onion fire is in patrol status. Firefighters will continue to mop-up and patrol along the northeastern, southeastern and southern perimeter of the Cub fire. Fire suppression rehabilitation will occur along Highway 32, the eastern and southeastern sides of the Cub fire, and roadways north of Jonesville.
Evacuations and Closures: State Highway 32 is open with traffic controls in place until the fire suppression rehabilitation along the highway is completed. The public is encouraged to use caution when traveling through the fire area, as firefighters, utility crews, and large equipment operators may be working on or near the highway and side roadways. Call Cal Trans at 800-427-ROAD for the latest road status information.
The Butte County Sheriff has lifted all remaining evacuation orders in the areas of Jonesville, Butte Meadows, and Lassen Boy Scout Camp.
The Lassen National Forest (NF) temporary Forest Closure Order remains in effect which includes a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail within the southern portion of the forest. The Potato Patch, Alder, and Elam campgrounds located south of Highway 36 in Deer Creek Canyon remain closed. All forest campgrounds and the Pacific Crest Trail north of Highway 36 remain open for forest visitors, campers, and hikers. Call the Lassen NF for additional closure information at (530) 257-2151, or on the internet at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen.
Remarks: Northern California Interagency Incident Management (NorCal) Team II continues to manage the Cub Complex for the Lassen National Forest. Fire crews will be leaving the Lassen Scout Camp and relocating to the Base Camp in Chester today. Demobilization of assigned resources is ongoing. Fire suppression rehabilitation will be ongoing for both the Onion and Cub fires.
Additional Information: BTU Lightning Complex (530) 538-7826; Canyon Complex (530) 283-7882; Butte County Air Quality (530) 891-2882; Plumas County Air Quality (http://www.myairdistrict.com/index.php/aqi-forecast/plumas-county); and Cal Trans (Road Closures) (800) 427-7623).
