Summary
The China and Back fires which started as a result of severe lightning from thunderstorms on July 9th have kept firefighters busy for the past week and a half in steep rugged terrain.
The China Fire has been declared 100% contained with total acres at 2,906. Homes along the Klamath River are no longer threatened and traffic on roads has been reduced due to release of fire equipment from the incident. 171 firefighters remain on the fire line and more are expected to be released today.
The Back Fire is 100% contained and also will be continually monitored.
Although containment has been achieved, some areas deep within the burned area are still smoking. The weather is expected to remain the same for the next two days and assist final extinguishment.
The incident management team will be leaving Saturday; the fire will be managed by the Happy Camp and Oak Knoll Ranger Districts.
For questions regarding campgrounds and trails in the area contact Fire Information for the Klamath National Forest at (530) 841-4451.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | 07/10/2007 at 00 hrs. |
| Location | 12 miles west of Yreka, Calif |
| Incident Commander | Norm Walker |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 171 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,906 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 07/19/2007 at 1800 hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Timber |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering, creeping and ground fires were observed well within the interior of the fire. |
| Significant Events | All areas of the China and Back fires received measurable rain during the previous evening and afternoon on Wednesday. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol containment line. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | The terrain is extremely steep in many locations. |
| Remarks | Unified Command with Cal Fire terminated at 6:00pm on Wednesday since the fire no longer posed a threat to State Respondsibility areas. State Highway 96 is open to all motorists. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 3-5 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 65 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 45 % |
