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Thursday, July 19, 2007

InciWeb: China-back Complex Wildland Fire - 2906 Acres with a 90% containment.

China-back Complex Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 0830 hrs.

Summary

The China and Back fires which started as a result of severe lightning from thunderstorms on July 9^th have kept firefighters busy for the past week and a half in steep rugged terrain.

On the China Fire, firefighters will continue suppression efforts today on isolated hot spots, burning trees (snags) and mop-up. The China Fire is estimated to be 2906 Acres with a 90% containment. Yesterdays rain assisted firefighters on the line and greatly minimized smoke that had affected surrounding communities for previous days. Today firefighters will be dealing with slippery road conditions while monitoring fire activity within the fire perimeter and improving fire control lines.

The Back Fire has a 100% containment line around it and is being continually monitored. .

Numerous resources were released yesterday of which many were available for reassignment to other incidents. Fire management officials on the China Back Complex are optimistic that the China Fire will be contained and controlled soon and additional crews will be made available today.

For questions regarding campground and trail closures contact Duane Lyons from the Klamath National Forest at (530) 841-4485. A new fire Information phone number for the China Back Complex is now in operation.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	07/10/2007 at 00 hrs.
Location	12 miles west of Yreka, Calif
Incident Commander	Norm Walker

Current Situation

Total Personnel	640
Size	2,906 acres
Percent Contained	90%
Estimated Containment Date	07/21/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved	Timber
Fire Behavior	Smoldering, creeping and ground fires were observed well within the interior of the fire.
Significant Events	All areas of the China and Back fires received measurable rain during the previous evening and afternoon on Wednesday.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Firefighters will continue to improve and extend fire lines around the perimeter of the fire.
Growth Potential	Low
Terrain Difficulty	The terrain is extremely steep in many locations.
Remarks	Unified Command with Cal Fire terminated at 6:00pm on Wednesday since the fire no longer posed a threat to State Respondsibility areas. State Highway 96 is open to all motorists.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions	5 mph SW
Current Temperature	72 degrees
Current Humidity	50 %

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