Daily Update 7/25/2007
Incident: Elk Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 7/25/2007
ELK FIRE COMPLEX UPDATE
July 25, 2007
Total Complex Acreage: 9,748 acres Incident Resources: 1,151 personnel
Total Complex Containment: 34% Expected Full Containment: 7/29/2007
Cost to Date: $9,890,076 Injuries to Date (minor): 9
Structures Threatened: 550 Fatalities to Date: 1
After three days of burnout operations the Little Grider is 100% contained. Crews will continue patrolling and mopping up near the fire's perimeter. Smoke will continue to be produced as fuels burn within the interior. Suppression efforts continue on the five remaining uncontained fires. The protection of Happy Camp and Elk Creek communities remains a top priority.
Burnout and line construction activities continue on the Wingate, Titus and King Creek 2 with excellent results on the north and northeast corner of the Wingate fire. These actions are considered critical in order to secure the northern portion of the fire. To date, a total of 62 miles of fireline has been constructed consisting of 27 miles of dozer line and 35 miles of handline and brushed roads.
Complex Fire Details
Of the thirty identified fires in the Elk Complex, 25 are 100% contained. The fires will continue to be monitored, patrolled and staffed as safety, resources and access permit. The remaining five fires are as follows:
- King Creek II Fire (3,054 acres) 25 % contained. Line construction continued on the fire.
- Wingate (1,182 acres) 8% contained. Burnout operations are ongoing.
- Elk Fire (1,144 acres) 96% contained. Crews established direct line on the fire's northern and eastern perimeters.
- Titus Fire (2,043 acres) 5% contained. A recommended evacuation for homeowners, and closure for campers and miners, from Five Mile Bridge to Norcross Campground on Elk Creek Road remains in place. Firelines have been constructed and burnouts continue.
- Hummingbird Fire (80 acres) 0% contained.
Evacuation Planning:
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department has prepared an evacuation plan in the event evacuation becomes necessary. Individuals with special needs, such as mobility assistance, should notify the Sheriff's Department ahead of time.
Sources of info include: http://www.inciweb.org/ (including other fires) or the incident information office at (530) 841-4451. Visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath for information on fire restrictions and local closures.
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