Iron Complex Fire Update 7-8-08
Incident: Iron Alps Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 7/8/2008
Planned Actions: Cedar Fire: Finish constructing and improving hand and dozer lines. Complete burnout along 4N25 Road.
Eagle Fire: Patrol fireline along Hwy 299 and continue mopping-up and patrolling along secured lines.
Construct hand line and burn out to tie in with Big Bar Creek.
Ironside Fire: Continue improving lines and burning out and hold existing roads and dozer lines on the north flank of the fire.
Zeigler Fire: Build direct line on western perimeter and burnout as necessary.
Buckhorn Fire: Provide structure protection for private properties. Improve dozer line north to China Peak and north to 5N04 Road.
Denny Fire: Mop-up all hot spots and place the fire in monitor status.
Hwy 299 remains open, but is subject to periodic closure from falling debris and fire activity. Please call Cal Trans
at 1-800-427-7623 for the most current road conditions.
Area Closures: To protect public safety and to facilitate fire suppression efforts, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest has initiated a trail closure at Canyon Creek Trailhead, which is in the Granite Fire Closure Area. In addition, Trinity County Sherriff's office has temporarily closed Country Road 402 due to fire activity. Evacuations: This morning, Trinity County Sherriff's Office issued a mandatory evacuation for Fisher Road, east of Trinity Village. Additionally, an evacuation advisory was issued for the communities of Trinity Village and Hawkins Bar. These evacuation notices were ordered due to threats from the Zeigler Fire. Health Advisories: Smoky conditions and low visibility continue throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory conditions should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Fire Information: A recorded line for the public with current information about the fire situation is available by calling (530) 226-2500 and pressing 2 for fire information. The line is updated daily or as new information becomes available. Information is also available at the Shasta-Trinity National Forest webpage: www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity and www.inciweb.org.
