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Start date:

6/21/08

Cause:

Lightning

Estimated Size:

59,678 acres

% Contained:

52%

# of Firefighters:

1,301

Injuries to date

7

Estimated Containment:

8/30/08

Closures: To protect public safety and to facilitate fire suppression efforts closures of the Dillon Creek Campground the GO Road north of Road 11N11, Dillon Creek Trails, and Roads 14N69, 13N35, 14N19, 14N38, 13N38, 11N11, 12N12, 15N38 are still in effect.

Rafting Restrictions: Rafting access to the Klamath River in the fire area is restricted.

# of 20-person hand crews:

33

# of helicopters:

4 light,

3 medium, &

3 heavy-lift

Yesterday fire crews were able to continue strengthening lines and conducting burnout operations along the southwest flank of the fire. Fire crews observed low to moderate fire behavior under the smoke inversion and then moderate to high fire behavior after the smoke cleared. Today crews will construct and improve contingency lines and continue to build containment lines across Lonesome Ridge towards Nickowitz Peak. Crews will also monitor, mop up, and patrol all established containment lines, and continue rehab on sections of constructed dozer line.

Start date:

6/20/08

Cause:

Lightning

Estimated Size:

42,195 acres

% Contained:

63%

# of Firefighters:

438

Injuries to date

6

Estimated Containment:

9/15/08

Closures: Salmon River Road (Siskiyou Co.) near Forks of Salmon Dillon Creek, Oak Bottom & Nordheimer Flat Campgrounds, Medicine Mountain Trail (5820), Wooley Creek Trail (5820), Portuguese Peak Trail (5833), Bridge Creek Trail (5816), & all trails within the Ukonom RD Marble Mountain Wilderness, Norcross and Johnson Hunting Ground Trailheads

# of 20-person hand crews:

8

# of helicopters:

2 light,

2 medium, &

2 heavy-lift

Fire continues backing down to the Salmon River Road near the Forks of the Salmon. Rollout along the Salmon River Road and North Fork Salmon Road have the potential to threaten residences and structures. Crews held and patrolled line in the Salmon River and Forks area.
A remote spike camp is established at Ahlgrens Cabin in order to minimize vehicle travel to and from the incident command post and to reduce the distance crews must hike to begin their work. A closure remains in effect for the Salmon River Road near Somes Bar to the Forks of Salmon to the general public. Local residents will be allowed to travel this road with restrictions.

Residents traveling below the fire on Salmon River Road are cautioned to please slow down and be alert for firefighters, increased traffic and rolling debris from the fire.

Community Meetings: A community meeting is planned for today, Saturday, August 2 at 4:30 p.m. at Forks of the Salmon. Fire managers will be providing updates on the Ukonom, Siskiyou and Blue 2 fires.

Start date:

6/20/08

Cause:

Lightning

Estimated Size:

6,510 acres

% Contained:

52%

# of Firefighters:

398

Injuries to date

2

Estimated Containment:

8/30/08

Road Closures: Forest Road 14N01 (Red Mountain Road) from Red Mountain Lookout NE to Intersection with Road 15N01 (GO Road). Road 15N01 from intersection of Road 14N01 East to its termination point. Forest Road 14N01 from intersection with Road 15N13, continuing NE to intersection with Road 15N01. Road 15N01, from intersection with Road 15N39, continuing south to its termination point. Road 15N39, from intersection with Road 15N01, continuing E to its termination point.

Trail Closures: Summit Valley Trail-3E07; South Kelsey Trail-4E06; Gunbarrel Trail-3E01; Boundary Trail-4E50.

# of 20-person hand crews:

8

# of helicopters:

2 light,

1 medium, &

1 heavy-lift