09/02/2013 1800 CA-SRF-Corral Complex: 11,924 acres, 49% contained.Expected containment 09/15/2013. Pincha-Tulley CAIIMT-3/Mendes, Unified Command. The fire was smoldering and creeping with rolling material still a concern. The fire was most active in the southern portion. Open flame observed from heavy dead logs within the interior. The Corral, Patterson, Trail and Swamps fires have burned into one fire. As result, they have been removed from the Complex acres breakdown. Planning is currently under way to use fixed wing aircraft for water drops in the wilderness area to increase safety to Firefighters and helicopters. CA-KNF-Forks Complex: 35,892 acres, 45% contained. Expected containment 09/15/2013. NORCAL 2, IMT2 (Johnson). Smoldering and creeping continues in isolated fuel accumulations. Interior fire activity consists of low intensity surface fires that are burning through available fuels well inside containment areas. Monitoring of fire activity in the Granite, Butler and Nordheimer Creeks continues. Smoke levels have significantly diminished and fire behavior is expected to remain minimal due to increased fine fuel moistures due to cloud cover and higher humidity. Fire suppression repair is being implemented over the fire area. Mop up to 300 feet, patrol, and monitoring of fire spread in all divisions continued until completion of the swing shift resources at 0000 hrs. There will not be a swing or night shift.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 01:39:43 +0000
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