2021 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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Lassen NF:

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54% Containment on the #TamarackFire with steady rainfall across the entire fire area overnight

Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team:

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Humboldt-Toiyabe NF:

In response to the current and growing risk of wildfire, The U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest- Bridgeport Ranger District are elevating current fire restrictions to Stage II, Effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, Including all-district lands in California and Nevada.

Stage II Fire Restrictions prohibit the following:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire on National Forest System lands. Campfires are prohibited on all lands managed by the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts, including developed recreation sites, campgrounds, and day-use areas. This includes twig stoves commonly used by hikers, portable wood/charcoal fire pits, and stoves. Portable stoves with contained fuel sources (propane, jellied petroleum, etc.) and an on/off switch are allowed. California campfire permits are required for the use of any portable stove, regardless of fire restriction level, in the state of California.

2. Smoking, outside an enclosed vehicle or building. Exception: smoking while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is clear of all flammable materials.

3. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.

4. Using an explosive. Please remember, fireworks and exploding targets are never permitted on public lands.

5. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine between 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Woodcutting and other activities need to be completed prior to 1 p.m. daily. It is always prohibited to operate or use any internal or external combustion engine without an approved USDA spark arrestor that is properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.

6. Operating or parking a vehicle or other motorized equipment over or on top of dried/cured vegetation. Exceptions: Parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway, overnight parking in Forest Service developed campgrounds, and at trailheads.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/alerts-notices/...

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Inciweb:

The Park Fire was discovered Monday, July 26 at approximately 2 pm, burning northeast of Springville on Bear Creek Road near Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest. The Fire has grown to approximately 250 acres with 5% containment. It is being managed under Unified Command with US Forest Service and Cal Fire.

Road closures are in place along Bear Creek where it intersects with Summit Road. Balch Park road is open for official use only in the fire area.

Dozer and hand lines are being established around the Fire to stop it from spreading further. Firefighters are working to fully suppress the Park Fire with firefighter and the public’s safety being the first priority. Numerous dead trees, many of them on fire, are present and may fall unexpectedly. Extended mop-up due to heavy dead and down fuels is expected.

Over 160 fire personnel are assigned to the Fire, and the cause is under investigation.

Fire information can also be found on Facebook @SequoiaNF and @calfiretuu , Twitter @sequoiaforest and @CALFIRE_TUU, Instagram @calfire_tuu and InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7726/. CAL FIRE would like to remind all to visit www.readyforwildfire.org

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Lassen NF:

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Lassen NF:

The Dixie Fire grew 4,917 acres and is now 226,421 acres with 23% containment. The fire was active throughout the day Thursday and this should continue. For more information go to Dixie Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7690/

Communities immediately to the north and east of the Dixie fire, including Chester, Westwood, and Susanville are likely to see unhealthy air quality today. Leftover smoke from Wednesday lingered in the Central Valley on Thursday, but most new smoke was transported north of the fire.
Try not to add to indoor pollution. When smoke levels are high, do not use anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces, or gas stoves. Do not vacuum, because vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home. Smoking puts even more pollution into the air.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe NF:

Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will reopen a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail that was closed due to the Tamarack Fire.

The Pacific Crest Trail between California State Route 88 and California State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) will reopen Saturday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m.

“While we’re reopening this portion of the trail, hikers should be cautious,” said Forest Patrol Captain Don Harris. “We’re seeing more containment of the Tamarack Fire, but smoke may still be visible from the Pacific Crest Trail. Because of firefighting operations currently taking place east of the PCT, hikers are encouraged to stay on and hike directly through this portion of the trail.”

The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and has attracted thousands of hikers. It is divided into five regions: Southern California, Central California, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington.

Fire Information:
• Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamarack_fire
• Public Information Phone: 775-434-8629
• Media Phone: 775-434-8110
For Forest closure information, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/htnf/alerts-notices.

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Inciweb:

On July 29, 2021, Sequoia Kings Canyon National parks experienced heavy thunderstorms that ignited five known lightning fires in the Park.

The Red Spur Fire is located Southwest of Junction Meadow, and is currently a single tree.

The Park is using a confine and contain suppression strategy utilizing natural rock features, existing trails, hand line construction and other natural barriers as containment lines. By using this method fire managers are reducing exposure to firefighters and minimizing suppression impacts in the wilderness.

The park is working with the local air quality districts. Smoke will be visible near the fire locations and from high country vistas however, smoke from regional wildfires in the state of California may affect visibility over the area.

All trails in the area remain open. However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park infrastructure.

For the most up to date fire information follow the link to Inciweb at inciweb.nwcg.gov

The Sentinel Fire is located South of Cedar Grove just off Sentinel Ridge. This fire will be visible from Cedar Grove.

The Park is using a confine and contain suppression strategy utilizing natural rock features, existing trails, hand line construction and other natural barriers as containment lines. By using this method fire managers are reducing exposure to firefighters and minimizing suppression impacts in the wilderness.

The park is working with the local air quality districts. Smoke will be visible near the fire locations and from high country vistas however, smoke from regional wildfires in the state of California may affect visibility over the area.

All trails in the area remain open. However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park infrastructure.

The Timber Fire is located in Mineral King Valley, near the trail headed towards Timber Gap. Smoke may be visible from Mineral King.

The Park is using a confine and contain suppression strategy utilizing natural rock features, existing trails, hand line construction and other natural barriers as containment lines. By using this method fire managers are reducing exposure to firefighters and minimizing suppression impacts in the wilderness.

The park is working with the local air quality districts. Smoke will be visible near the fire locations and from high country vistas however, smoke from regional wildfires in the state of California may affect visibility over the area.

All trails in the area remain open. However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park infrastructure.

The Deer Fire is located in Mineral King Valley, south side of the East Fork, near Deer Creek.

The Park is using a confine and contain suppression strategy utilizing natural rock features, existing trails, hand line construction and other natural barriers as containment lines. By using this method fire managers are reducing exposure to firefighters and minimizing suppression impacts in the wilderness.

The park is working with the local air quality districts. Smoke will be visible near the fire locations and from high country vistas however, smoke from regional wildfires in the state of California may affect visibility over the area.

All trails in the area remain open. However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park infrastructure.

The Evelyn Fire is located 1/4 mile north of Evelyn Lake.

The Park is using a confine and contain suppression strategy utilizing natural rock features, existing trails, hand line construction and other natural barriers as containment lines. By using this method fire managers are reducing exposure to firefighters and minimizing suppression impacts in the wilderness.

The park is working with the local air quality districts. Smoke will be visible near the fire locations and from high country vistas however, smoke from regional wildfires in the state of California may affect visibility over the area.

All trails in the area remain open. However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park infrastructure.

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Lassen NF:

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Stanislaus NF:

Lightning Fires Update – August 1, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Since 7/29, there have been 15 lightning fires detected on the Stanislaus National Forest, with the majority of them being within or near wilderness boundaries. All fires are currently below half an acre, with 5 of them already contained as of last night. Crews are onsite applying full suppression tactics. We do expect more lightning strikes this afternoon and have staff on patrol to monitor for any new starts. Make sure you are staying aware of the weather as you recreate on the forest and remember that fire restrictions remain in effect in high and moderate risk areas. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stanisla ... ts-notices.