Thursday, August 10, 2017

Modoc July Complex Fire update for August 10


FIRE SUMMARY
By the end of Wednesday’s shift, one new lightning-caused fire was identified. Firefighting crews positioned throughout the Forest along with coordinated efforts between Modoc Dispatch and the Modoc July Complex operations staff provided for quick resource responses to smoke reports. Aircraft pinpointing exact locations to the resources en route provided firefighters the advantage of engaging any new fires aggressively, effectively and — most important — safely.

Crews worked the 108-acre Chalk Fire on Wednesday and continue to monitor, mop up, and patrol.

With drier conditions to start the day combined with a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, holdover fires have potential to grow and new starts remain likely. Firefighters will focus their efforts on securing the current fires and prepare for new starts. Fire suppression repair work is in progress, personnel and equipment are rehabilitating firelines and other areas impacted during firefighting efforts. The goal is to reduce erosion and other impacts from suppression activities.

NORTH ZONE
The Steele Fire is estimated at 45,690 acres and remains 91 percent contained. Crews are continuing to secure firelines, mop up and further control sections of interior heat.

SOUTH ZONE
The Cove Fire is at 30,886 acres and remains at 100 percent containment. Firefighters will continue their efforts to keep the fire within its containment lines.
Date Started: July 24, 2017
Cause: Lightning
Size:  83,120
Containment: 91%
Structures Destroyed: 0
Firefighter injuries: 6
Total Personnel: 1,277
Fire Resources:    29 crews,   63 engines,   4 helicopters,   12 bulldozers,   40 water tenders

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