Elk Complex Update 7.16.07
Incident: Elk Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 7/16/2007
Phone: (530) 493-1519
July 16, 2007
Protection of the town of Happy Camp is the number one priority. Dozer line and handlines are constructed on the west side of Happy Camp. A voluntary evacuation is taking place on the Elk Creek Road. On theTitus Fire, line construction efforts are occurring on the north and east flanks structure protection is being implemented. Outlying structures are being protected east of the Titus Fire.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department Office of Emergency Services has taken steps to locate an evacuation center at Marble Mountain Ranch in the event a voluntary evacuation becomes necessary in the town of Happy Camp from Dolittle Road to Chambers Flat. Individuals with special needs, such as bed ridden individuals, need to let the Sheriff's Office know so plans can be made.
Happy Camp District:
Little Grider Fire (approx. 636 acres): The fire continues to burn down hill towards Perkins Gulch.
Titus Fire (approx. 1408 acres): The fire burned over Titus Peak towards Elk Creek yesterday. There is a mandatory evacuation for campers and miners. Lines have been constructed around structures.
King Creek II Fire (approx. 1464 acres): The fire is burning north east to Coon Creek .
Elk Fire (approx. 930 acres): This fire continues to be monitored. This fire is in very steep inaccessible area.
Tom Martin Fire (approx. 40 acres): Tom Martin Fire (approx. 40 acres): Fire contained.
Clear Fire (approx. 10 acres): Tom Martin Fire (approx. 40 acres): Fire contained.
The remaining small fire will continue to be monitored, patrolled and staffed as resources allow.
Total Complex Acreage: 4725 acres
Total Complex Containment: 15% Expected Full Containment: 7/29/2007
Cost to Date: $2,300,000 Injuries to Date: 6
Structures Threatened: 506
Committed Resources: 1123 personnel
Additional fires on the Klamath National Forest:
Oak Knoll District:
China Fire (approx. 2000 acres)
Incident Management Team Southern California 1 (Walker) has Taken command of the incident.
Salmon District: zero fires
Scott River District:
Black Fire (approx. 15-20 acres)
Sky Fire (approx. 22 acres)
Goosenest District: zero
Cal Fire:
Secret Fire (approx.450 acres):
Shaft Fire (approx. 6 acres)
Additional Fire Information: http://www.inciweb.org/ (including other fires) or (530) 493-2243. Please go to the Klamath NF website for more information on restrictions and trail closures at www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath/conditions/.
