8/2/13 – 2200 Hours

ugust 2, 2013, 10:00 p.m.

For Immediate Release

Orleans Complex, Six Rivers National Forest

Fire Information 530/618-2101 – (phone line staffed from 8am to 8pm)

The Orleans Complex is comprised of two fires, the Butler Fire (started 7/31) and the Dance Fire (started 7/29).

Butler Fire

Detected: Wednesday, July 31, 10pm

Cause: Under Investigation

Fuels: Timber and Brush

Estimated Size: 1,060 acres

Containment: Dance Fire 100%, Butler Fire 0%

Committed Resources: Approximately 618

Structures Damaged or Destroyed: 0

Summary:

The Butler Fire, located on the Six Rivers National Forest, is located approximately 10 miles east of Somes Bar, California. Northern California Interagency Team 2 is managing the incident. The following closures are in effect:

o Highway 93 (Forks of Salmon Road) is closed from Oak Bottom Campground to Nordheimer Flat

o Nordheimer Campground is closed

The Butler Fire is continuing to burn mostly on the south side of the Salmon River in the remote area east of Butler Flat. A spot fire on the north side of the river remains at about 1/4 acre. The fire burned into the Lewis Creek drainage and along the ridge of Butler Mountain. Challenge to firefighters include extremely rugged, steep terrain and limited access to the fire area. Rolling rocks and debris continue to pose safety concerns. Crews are clearing the Butler Creek Trail and beginning line construction from Orleans Peak. Structure protection for the homes along Highway 93 (Forks of the Salmon Road) continues to be a focus.

Dance Fire

Detected: Monday, July 29, 5pm

Cause: Under Investigation

Fuels: Timber and Brush

Estimated Size: 577 acres (acreage has decreased due to GPS mapping)

Containment: 100%

Committed Resources: Approximately 471

Structures Damaged or Destroyed: 1 home, 2 outbuildings

Crews continue mop-up and patrol. Visitors and residents will continue to see smoke within the fire perimeter.

Alert: The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District has issued a health alert due to the smoke for the following areas: Hoopa (Stage 3 alert); Karuk Tribe; Humboldt County (Willow Creek, Orleans, Forks of the Salmon); Trinity (Burnt Ranch). Recommend to restrict any outdoor activities. For further information about symptoms, or recommended actions, call the 24 hour Air Quality Advisory Information at 1-866-BURN-DAY or check the district’s website at www.ncuaqmd.org.

Please see http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3577/# for updates and a map of the Orleans Complex.

Source:  inciweb

 

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