National Fire News Report ~ 8/2/08

National Preparedness Level 4

(On a scale from 1 to 5)

Current hours for the National Fire Information Center are
(MST) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
208-387-5050
This report will be updated daily.

August 2, 2008

Fire activity increased in a few of the western states including Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. California remains the most active with 11 large fires and complexes burning a total of 422,010 acres.

A total of 39 large fires burning 496,773 acres was reported nation-wide. Ten new large fires were reported: two each in Texas, Idaho, Utah, and Washington; and one each in Colorado and Wyuoming. Four large fires were contained: one each in Florida, Montana, Washington, and Nevada.

On July 25, on the Eagle Fire, a portion of the Iron Complex near Junction City, California, Olympic National Park firefighter, Andrew Palmer was fatally injured. On July 26, a firefighter was fatally injured on the Panther Fire near Happy Camp, California. The firefighting community extends condolences to the families and friends of these fallen firefighters.

Australia and New Zealand are providing 44 fire specialists and managers to assist with fire suppression operations in California.

Two MAFFS C-130 airtankers from the 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte, North Carolina are supporting the State of California at McClellan Airpark in Sacramento, California. The Mission Commander is LTC Charles Davis, 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Weather Discussion: Windy conditions will continue across Montana, Wyoming, and the Northern Plains. Thunderstorms may occur over parts of Montana, Colorado, Utah, and eastern Oregon. Texas and Oklahoma will be hot and dry.

Source: National Interagency Coordination Center

Daily statistics 8/2/08
Number of new large fires	10	States currently reporting large fires:
Number of active large fires	28 fires and complexes 39 total fires	Arizona (2) California (11) Colorado (2) Idaho (3) Montana (2) North Carolina (2) Oklahoma (1) Texas (3) Utah (2) Washington (2) Wyoming (3)
Acres from active fires	496,773
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) fires	5
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) acres	10,612
Fires contained since 8/1/08	4
Year-to-date large fires contained	577
Year-to-date statistics
2008 (1/1/08 - 8/2/08)	Fires: 56,3115	Acres: 3,703,651
2007 (1/1/07 - 8/2/07)	Fires: 57,415	Acres: 5,074,089
2006 (1/1/06 - 8/2/06)	Fires: 71,460	Acres: 5,645,074
2005 (1/1/05 - 8/2/05)	Fires: 38,666	Acres: 4,699,074
2004 (1/1/04 - 8/2/04)	Fires: 47,880	Acres: 5,498,760
2003 (1/1/03 - 8/2/03)	Fires: 36,533	Acres: 1,823,713
2002 (1/1/02 - 8/2/02)	Fires: 53,308	Acres: 4,317,476
2001 (1/1/01 - 8/2/01)	Fires: 50,195	Acres: 1,545,421
2000 (1/1/00 - 8/2/00)	Fires: 61,4001	Acres: 3,596,854
5-year average
2003 - 2008	Fires: 54,347	Acres: 4,924,130
10-year average
1998 - 2008	Fires: 52,581	Acres: 3,813,236

Current Wildland Fires
Arizona	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 2		Acres: 510	New WFU: 1
Oak (Kaibab National Forest): 200 acres. This fire is 110 miles south of Williams. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Newt (Kaibab National Forest): 310 acres. This fire is 15 miles southeast of Grand Canyon Village. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
California	Fires: 11	Acres: 422,010	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Bear Wallow Complex (Klamath National Forest): 11,475 acres at 17 percent contained. This complex of two fires is 13 miles southeast of Happy Camp. Residences are threatened and voluntary evacuations are in effect. Information: Call (707) 467-1512 or visit the web site.
Blue 2 (Six Rivers National Forest): 6,510 acres at 52 percent contained. This fire is 12 miles east of Klamath. Cultural and communication sites are threatened. Trails and roads are closed. Information: Call (707) 457-3974 or visit the web site.
Canyon Complex (Plumas National Forest): 37,276 acres at 92 percent contained. This complex of six fires is 16 miles northeast of Paradise. Moderate fire behavior was reported. Information: Call (530) 283-7882 or visit the web site.
Iron and Alps Complex (Shasta-Trinity National Forest): 83,135 acres at 87 percent contained. This complex of three fires is one mile north of Junction City. Some residences remain threatened. Information: Call (530) 623-6415 or visit the web site.
Lime Complex (Shasta-Trinity National Forest): 62,473 acres at 80 percent contained. This complex of two fires is 14 miles west of Hayfork. Residences, ranches, and youth camps remain threatened. Evacuations remain in effect. Information: Call (530) 226-2500 ext. 2 or visit the web site.
Panther (Klamath National Forest): 6,232 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 14 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Structures and cultural resources are threatened. Information: Call 530-841-4406.
Rich (Plumas National Forest): 5,198 acres at 10 percent contained. This fire is 20 miles west of Quincy. Residences, communication sites, and power lines are threatened. Information: Call 530-283-7882 or visit the web site.
Siskiyou Complex (Klamath National Forest): 58,657 acres at 52 percent contained. This complex of two fires is 18 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Cultural sites are threatened. Information: Call (530) 627-3532 or visit the web site.
Telegraph (Merced-Mariposa Unit, Cal Fire): 34,034 acres at 80 percent contained. This fire is five miles north of Mariposa. Power lines and water supply systems remain threatened. Evacuation orders were lifted. Information: Call (209) 966-4784 or (209) 966-4785 or visit the web site. Evacuation Hotline: (209) 966-1133 (recorded)
Yolla Bolly Complex (Mendocino National Forest): 75,648 acres at 45 percent contained. This complex of three fires is 47 miles southwest of Redding. Cultural sites are threatened. Information: Call (530) 934-1278 or visit the web site.
Ukonom Complex (Six Rivers National Forest): 41,372 acres at 63 percent contained. This complex is 10 miles east of Orleans. Moderate fire activity was reported. Structures, cultural sites, and a telecommunication facility are threatened. Information: Call (530) 627-3532 or visit the web site.
Colorado	Fires: 1	Acres: 227	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 300	New WFU: 0
NEW Maverick (Ute Mountain Ute Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs): 227 acres at 25 percent contained. This fire is burning 11 miles west of Red Mesa. Structures and cultural resources are currently threatened.
Albin Draw (Grand Mesa/Uncompahgre/Gunnisom National Forest): 300 acres. This fire is 15 miles southeast of Nucla. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Florida	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Ratner Bridge West (Florida Division of Forestry): The fire was contained at 335 acres.
Idaho	Fires: 2	Acres: 4,400	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 242	New WFU: 1
Cabin Creek (Payette National Forest): 900 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 35 miles west of Cobalt. Residences are threatened. Information: Call 208-634-0700.
NEW Sand Shed (Twin Falls District, Bureau of Land Management): 3,500 acres at 10 percent contained. This fire is five miles west of Richfield. Wind driven fire behavior resulted in rapid fire spread. Residences are threatened and evacuated.
NEW Willow (Caribou-Targhee National Forest): 242 acres. This fire is 11 miles west of Macks Inn. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Montana	Fires: 2	Acres: 9,868	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Harley (Lewis and clark National Forest): 167 acres at 81 percent contained. This fire is three miles west of Neihart. Evacuation orders and road closures were lifted. Information: Visit the web site.
Cascade (Custer National Forest): 9,701 acres at 31 percent contained. This fire is 10 miles west of Red Lodge. Communities are threatened and evacuations are in place. Information: Call (406) 446-2103 or visit the web site.
Duck (Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge): The fire was contained at 457 acres. Information: Visit the web site.
Nevada	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Little One (Elko Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): The fire was contained at 1,000 acres.
North Carolina	Fires: 2	Acres: 40,954	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Evans Road (North Carolina Division of Forest Resources): 40,704 acres at 80 percent contained. This fire is located seven miles south of Creswell. Residences are threatened. Precipitation fell on the fire yesterday. Information: Call 919-218-3179.
Double H (North Carolina Division of Forest Resources): 250 acres at 40 percent contained. This fire is 20 miles southeast of Asheville. Residences are threatened. Information: Call 919-218-3179.
Oklahoma	Fires: 1	Acres: 4,120	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
McMillen (Central and Western Office, Oklahoma Department of Forestry): 4,120 acres at 98 percent contained. The fire is located six miles northwest of Tishomingo.
Texas	Fires: 3	Acres: 3,844	New fires: 2	Fires contained: 0
Parks Complex (Texas Forest Service): 1,920 acres at 85 percent contained. This complex is 20 miles southwest of Sweetwater.
NEW Menard (Texas Forest Service): 1,024 acres at 90 percent contained. This fire is located nine miles northeast of Menard. Wind driven fire activity was reported. Structures are threatened.
NEW Taylor (Texas Forest Service): 900 acres at an unknown percent contained. This fire is nine miles north of Rocksprings.
Utah	Fires: 2	Acres: 1,000	New fires: 2	Fires contained: 0
NEW Little Bald Mountain (Wasatch-Cache National Forest): 600 acres at an unknown percent contained. This fire is 11 miles southwest of Grantsville. Moderate fire activity was reported. Residences are threatened and evacuated and roads are closed.
NEW Wagstaff (Northeast Area, Utah Department of Forestry): 400 acres at five percent contained. This fire is eight miles east of Tabiona. Extreme fire behavior was reported.
Washington	Fires: 2	Acres: 3,500	New fires: 2	Fires contained: 1
NEW Green Lake (Northeast District, Washington Department of Natural Resources): 2,000 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is four miles northwest of Omak. Winds caused the fire to spread rapidly. Residences are threatened and evacuated and roads are closed.
NEW Smith Lake (Washington Department of Natural Resources): 1,500 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is four miles northwest of Grand Coulee. Wind driven fire activity was reported. Structures are threatened and evacuations are in order.
Cold Springs (Gifford Pinchot National Forest): The fire was contained at 7,729 acres. Information: Call (509) 395-2670 or visit the web site.
Wyoming	Fires: 2	Acres: 6,850	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 9,560	New WFU: 0
New Fork (Bridger-Teton National Forest): 6,200 acres at five percent contained. This fire is 15 miles north of Pinedale. Structures are threatened. Information: Call 866-651-4234.
NEW Le Hardy (Yellowstone National Park): 650 acres at 10 percent contained. This fire is 65 miles west of Cody. Active fire behavior was reported. Residences and power lines are threatened and roads are closed.
Gunbarrel (Shoshone National Forest): 9,560 acres. This fire is 40 miles west of Cody. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives. Information: Call 307-578-5199 or visit the web site.

Telegraph Fire ~ 8/2 Update

Telegraph Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated:	August 2, 2008 7:00 am
Date/Time Started:	June 25, 2008, 3:15 pm
Administrative Unit:	CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
County:	Mariposa County
Location:	Telegraph Road and Sherlock Road in the Midpines Area.
Acres Burned:	34,034 acres
Containment	80% contained
Structures Threatened:	There is a reduced threat to residence in the communities of Midpines, Mariposa, and Bear Valley.
Structures Destroyed:	21 Residences and 33 Outbuildings
Injuries:	28 minor
Evacuations:	8/2 - All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. (8/1) - Residents allowed back into evacuated areas. Click Here. (7/31) - Residents allowed back into evacuated areas. Click Here. (7/30) - Residents allowed back into evacuated areas. Click Here. For the latest on current evacuations contact (209) 966-1133. Evacuation Center: Mariposa Elementary School 5044 Jones St, Mariposa
Cause:	Human (Target Shooting)
Estimated Cost:	$28.5 million
Resources Committed :	4,057 Personnel (2,405 CAL FIRE) 350 Fire Engines 94 Hand Crews 65 Dozers 55 Watertenders 16 Helicopters 16 Airtankers
Cooperating Agencies:	CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire, Mariposa Sheriffs Department, BLM, USFS, National Park Service, OES, CCC, CHP, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Conditions:	No anticipated growth unless a significant event occurs. Active fire behavior has been isolated to the north and east flanks of the fire. Other areas are experiencing short runs in the interior fire area due to lower humidity and higher temperatures. Good progress was made yesterday establishing and improving fireline around the north end. Today, firefighters will continue to work aggressively on getting fire lines completed in the north. Fire suppression repair needs are being identified and begun in several areas. Road restrictions on Highway 140 East of Mariposa may affect access to Yosemite National Park. Visitors to Yosemite National Park are encouraged to explore other access routes. Various other road restrictions remain in place in and around the fire area. Sherlock Road remains closed to residents. For the latest highway conditions visit Caltrans. The incident will have a North operations area (Incident Command Team # 6) and a South operations area (Incident Command Team #8). Download the latest fact sheet Click Here to view a map of the fire
Phone Numbers:	(209) 966-4784 or (209) 966-4785 Evacuation Hotline: (209) 966-1133 (recorded)

Red Flag Warnings - Tahoe - winds, low humidity

- GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA - Red flag warning in effect from 11 am this morning to 8 pm pdt this evening for gusty winds and low humidity for the east shores of lake Tahoe and the Carson range.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING.
SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE TAHOE BASIN THIS MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON ALONG THE EAST SHORES OF LAKE TAHOE AND THE CARSON RANGE.
SPEEDS OF 15 TO 20 MPH ARE EXPECTED BY EARLY AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH...HIGHER GUSTS TO 60 MPH OVER THE RIDGES OF THE CARSON RANGE. IN ADDITION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL DROP TO NEAR 10% AFTER POOR RECOVERY LAST NIGHT. ALONG THE WEST SHORES OF THE LAKE AND THE SIERRA CREST...WINDS WILL BE LIGHTER AT 10-15 MPH WITH GUSTS AROUND 25 MPH AND RIDGE GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

Instruction:
A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL OCCUR. CONTINUE TO CHECK WEATHER.GOV/RENO/FIRE FOR UPDATES.

Area: GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-

Affected Counties or parts of: Modoc, Plumas, Placer, Mono, Lassen, El Dorado, Nevada, Sierra, Alpine

Sent: 2008-08-02T06:13:42-07:00

Telegraph Fire ~ 34,000+ Acres

Telegraph Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated:	August 1, 2008 7:00 am
Date/Time Started:	June 25, 2008, 3:15 pm
Administrative Unit:	CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
County:	Mariposa County
Location:	Telegraph Road and Sherlock Road in the Midpines Area.
Acres Burned:	34,034 acres
Containment	60% contained
Structures Threatened:	2,000 residences in the communities of Midpines, Briceburg, Mariposa, Greenley Hill, Coulterville, Bear Valley, and Mt. Bullion Camp
Structures Destroyed:	21 Residences and 33 Outbuildings
Injuries:	22 minor
Evacuations:	The majority of residents were allowed to re-enter with the exception of Sherlock Road and parts of the community of Midpines. (7/31) - Residents allowed back into evacuated areas. Click Here. (7/30) - Residents allowed back into evacuated areas. Click Here. The communities of Midpines and El Portal remain threatened. For the latest on current evacuations contact (209) 966-1133. Evacuation Center: Mariposa Elementary School 5044 Jones St, Mariposa
Cause:	Human (Target Shooting)
Estimated Cost:	$23.8 million
Resources Committed :	4,531 Personnel (2,342 CAL FIRE) 466 Fire Engines 96 Hand Crews 65 Dozers 55 Watertenders 16 Helicopters 12 Airtankers
Cooperating Agencies:	CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire, Mariposa Sheriffs Department, BLM, USFS, National Park Service, OES, CCC, CHP, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Conditions:	The Telegraph Fire continues to be active on the north and east flanks near Jenkins Hill and Soapstone Ridge. Other areas are experiencing flare-ups due to lower humidity and higher temperatures. Yesterday, good progress was made getting fireline around the active portions of the fire. Today, firefighters will continue to aggressively work on getting fire lines completed in the north. Efforts will continue in all other areas of the fires to patrol and look for any hotspots that might re-ignite. Highway 140 east of Mariposa is subject to various restrictions based on fire activity. Travel of Highway 140 may be subject to CHP vehicle escorts. There are various other restrictions to roads in and around the fire area. Visitors to Yosemite National Park may want to use alternate routes. For the latest highway conditions visit Caltrans. The incident will have a North operations area (Incident Command Team # 6) and a South operations area (Incident Command Team #8). Download the latest fact sheet Click Here to view a map of the fire (7/31/08)
Phone Numbers:	(209) 966-4784 or (209) 966-4785 Evacuation Hotline: (209) 966-1133 (recorded)

California Wildland Fire News ~ 8/1/08

Statewide Fire Overview - Lightning Series

Current Situation: On June 20, 2008, a thunderstorm system moved over California striking over two thousand lightning sparked fires. Today over 98 percent of those fires have been contained. California’s firefighters have received assistance from firefighting agencies across the state, nation and several foreign countries. Conditions throughout California remain extremely dry and fire danger remains very high.
(Updated 8/1 at 8 a.m.) Download the latest statewide map.

Statewide Fire Statistics

Total Fires at Peak: 2,096

Total Fires Contained: 2,071

Total Active Fires: 25

Total Acres Burned: 1,131,655

These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred from state, local and federal firefighting agencies beginning June 20, 2008.

CAL FIRE Statistics

Total Fires at Peak: 1,008

Fires Contained: 1,007

Active Fires: 1

Acres Burned: 376,096

These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred ONLY in CAL FIRE jurisdiction since June 20, 2008.

Statewide Resources Committed

Personnel Committed: 12,815

Fire Engines: 801

Hand Crews: 291

Dozers: 132

Water Tenders: 187

Helicopters: 75

Highway closures: Firefighters remind everyone to use extreme caution while driving on roads affected by fires. All major roads are now open. There may be some delays on State Highways 70, 140 and 299. Travelers are advised to seek current information on secondary road closures from local law enforcement.

Evacuations: Areas of Mariposa, Plumas and Trinity counties are under evacuation orders and voluntary evacuations at this time. Residents are advised to monitor their local fire situation, check with local law enforcement agencies for information, and be prepared to evacuate when necessary.

Structures:
Threatened : 4,283 residences, 78 commercial, 1,065 outbuildings.
Destroyed : 181 residences, 1 commercial, 329 outbuildings.

CAL FIRE Summary of Fires by County

Mariposa: The Telegraph Fire has burned 34,034 acres and is 60% contained. Click Here for more information.

Butte: The Butte Lightning Complex has burned 59,440 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Shasta & Trinity: The Shasta and Trinity Lightning burned 86,500 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Mendocino: The Mendocino Lightning Complex burned 53,300 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Humboldt: The Humboldt Complex burned 1,325 acres and is now 100% contained.

Lassen, Modoc: The Corral Fire burned 12,434 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Mariposa: The Oliver Fire burned 2,789 acres and now 100% contained.Click Here for more information.

Lake: The Walker Fire burned 14,500 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Napa & Solano: The Wild Fire burned 40,000 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Santa Clara: The Whitehurst and Hummingbird Fires burned a combined 994 acres and are both now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Tehama & Glenn: The Tehama-Glenn Lightning Complex burned 22,907 acres and is now 100% contained.

Major Federal and Local Incidents

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National Fire News Report ~ 8/1/08

National Preparedness Level 4

(On a scale from 1 to 5)

Current hours for the National Fire Information Center are
(MST) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
208-387-5050
This report will be updated daily.

August 1, 2008

Wildland fires continue to be active in the western states. Fire activity has slightly increased in Arizona and Colorado due to the windy and dry weather conditions.

Nationally, there are 34 fires and complexes burning a total of 491,529 acres. Six new large fires were reported: two each in Colorado and Arizona; and one each in North Carolina and Florida.

On July 25, on the Eagle Fire, a portion of the Iron Complex near Junction City, California, Olympic National Park firefighter, Andrew Palmer was fatally injured. On July 26, a firefighter was fatally injured on the Panther Fire near Happy Camp, California. The firefighting community extends condolences to the families and friends of these fallen firefighters.

Australia and New Zealand are providing 44 fire specialists and managers to assist with fire suppression operations in California.

Two MAFFS C-130 airtankers from the 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte, North Carolina are supporting the State of California at McClellan Airpark in Sacramento, California. The Mission Commander is LTC Charles Davis, 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Weather Discussion: Windy conditions will develop across Montana, Wyoming, and eastern Idaho. Dry thunderstorms are possible across Montana.

Source: National Interagency Coordination Center

Daily statistics 8/1/08
Number of new large fires	6	States currently reporting large fires:
Number of active large fires	26 fires and complexes 34 total fires	Arizona (3) California (11) Colorado (2) Florida (1) Idaho (1) Montana (3) Nevada (1) North Carolina (2) Oklahoma (1) Texas (1) Virginia (1) Washington (1) Wyoming (1)
Acres from active fires	491,529
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) fires	4
Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) acres	8,414
Fires contained since 7/31/08	2
Year-to-date large fires contained	573
Year-to-date statistics
2008 (1/1/08 - 8/1/08)	Fires: 53,581	Acres: 3,813,236
2007 (1/1/07 - 8/1/07)	Fires: 57,017	Acres: 5,046,917
2006 (1/1/06 - 8/1/06)	Fires: 70,608	Acres: 5,586,914
2005 (1/1/05 - 8/1/05)	Fires: 38,188	Acres: 4,641,496
2004 (1/1/04 - 8/1/04)	Fires: 47,529	Acres: 5,484,674
2003 (1/1/03 - 8/1/03)	Fires: 35,987	Acres: 1,800,473
2002 (1/1/02 - 8/1/02)	Fires: 52,747	Acres: 4,057,663
2001 (1/1/01 - 8/1/01)	Fires: 49,885	Acres: 1,531,121
2000 (1/1/00 - 8/1/00)	Fires: 60,2931	Acres: 3,488,932
5-year average
2003 - 2008	Fires: 53,422	Acres: 4,869,000
10-year average
1998 - 2008	Fires: 52,581	Acres: 3,813,236

Current Wildland Fires
Arizona	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 150	New WFU: 1
NEW Newt (Kaibab National Forest): 150 acres. This fire is 15 miles southeast of Grand Canyon Village. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
California	Fires: 12	Acres: 409,143	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 1
American River Complex (Tahoe National Forest): The complex was contained at 20,541 acres. Information: Call (530) 367-6223 or visit the web site.
Bear Wallow Complex (Klamath National Forest): 9,905 acres at zero percent contained. This complex of two fires is 13 miles southeast of Happy Camp. Residences are threatened and voluntary evacuations are in effect. Information: Call (707) 467-1512 or visit the web site.
Blue 2 (Six Rivers National Forest): 6,380 acres at 30 percent contained. This fire is 12 miles east of Klamath. Cultural and communication sites are threatened. Trails and roads are closed. Information: Call (707) 457-3974 or visit the web site.
Canyon Complex (Plumas National Forest): 37,750 acres at 90 percent contained. This complex of six fires is 16 miles northeast of Paradise. Moderate fire behavior was reported. Information: Call (530) 283-7882 or visit the web site.
Iron and Alps Complex (Shasta-Trinity National Forest): 81,092 acres at 80 percent contained. This complex of three fires is one mile north of Junction City. Some residences and power lines remain threatened. Information: Call (530) 623-6415 or visit the web site.
Lime Complex (Shasta-Trinity National Forest): 61,936 acres at 75 percent contained. This complex of two fires is 14 miles west of Hayfork. Residences, ranches, and youth camps remain threatened. Evacuations and road closures are in effect. Information: Call (530) 226-2500 ext. 2 or visit the web site.
Panther (Klamath National Forest): 4,099 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 14 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Structures are threatened. Information: Call 530-841-4406.
Rich (Plumas National Forest): 3,000 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 20 miles west of Quincy. Extreme fire behavior resulted in rapid fire spread yesterday. Residences were evacuated. Information: Call 530-283-7882 or visit the web site.
Siskiyou Complex (Klamath National Forest): 57,885 acres at 46 percent contained. This complex of two fires is 18 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Structures and cultural sites are threatened. Information: Call (530) 627-3532 or visit the web site.
NEW Tehipte (Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park): 165 acres at 20 percent contained. This fire is 33 miles southwest of Big Pine. Moderate fire activity was reported. Information: Visit the web site.
Telegraph (Merced-Mariposa Unit, Cal Fire): 33,705 acres at 40 percent contained. This fire is five miles north of Mariposa. Communites, communication facilities, power lines, and water supply systems are threatened. Evacuations and road closures are in effect. Information: Call (209) 966-4784 or (209) 966-4785 or visit the web site. Evacuation Hotline: (209) 966-1133 (recorded)
Yolla Bolly Complex (Mendocino National Forest): 73,516 acres at 35 percent contained. This complex of three fires is 47 miles southwest of Redding. Residences and cultural sites are threatened. Information: Call (530) 934-1278 or visit the web site.
Ukonom Complex (Six Rivers National Forest): 39,840 acres at 30 percent contained. This complex is 10 miles east of Orleans. Moderate fire activity was reported. Structures, cultural sites, and a telecommunication facility are threatened. Roads are closed. Information: Call (530) 627-3532 or visit the web site.
Colorado	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 1
NEW Chief (Little Snake River Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): The fire was contained at 341 acres.
Idaho	Fires: 1	Acres: 686	New fires: 2	Fires contained: 1
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 350	New WFU: 0
NEW Cabin Creek (Payette National Forest): 686 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 35 miles west of Cobalt. Residences are threatened. The fire spread rapidly yesterday. Information: Call 208-634-0700.
NEW Blackhawk (Eastern Idaho Area Office, Idaho Dept of Lands): The fire was contained at 1,500 acres.
Flag Knoll (Caribou-Targhee National Forest): 350 acres. This fire is 13 miles south of Swan Valley. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives.
Montana	Fires: 3	Acres: 8,163	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Parmenter (Kootenai National Forest): The fire was contained at 130 acres. Information: Call (406) 283-7675 or visit the web site.
Harley (Lewis and clark National Forest): 167 acres at 51 percent contained. This fire is three miles west of Neihart. Residences are threatened. Information: Visit the web site.
Cascade (Custer National Forest): 7,539 acres at five percent contained. This fire is 10 miles west of Red Lodge. Communities are threatened and evacuations are in place. Information: Call (406) 446-2103 or visit the web site.
Duck (Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge): 457 acres at 90 percent contained. This fire is 25 miles southwest of Fort Peck. Firefighters expect to contain the fire today. Information: Visit the web site.
Nevada	Fires: 2	Acres: 3,642	New fires: 1	Fires contained: 0
Gooseberry (Carson City Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): 3,042 acres at 75 percent contained. This fire is located 10 miles southeast of Doyle. Extreme fire activity was reported. Residences are threatened.
NEW Little One (Elko Field Office, Bureau of Land Management): 600 acres at 10 percent contained. This fire is burning 15 miles northeast of Midas. Wind driven fire activity was reported.
North Carolina	Fires: 1	Acres: 40,704	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Evans Road (North Carolina Division of Forest Resources): 40,704 acres at 80 percent contained. This fire is located seven miles south of Creswell. Residences are threatened. Information: Call 919-218-3179.
Oklahoma	Fires: 1	Acres: 4,120	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
McMillen (Central and Western Office, Oklahoma Department of Forestry): 4,120 acres at 95 percent contained. This fire was previously reported as the Ravia Fire. It is located six miles northwest of Tishomingo. Structures are threatened.
Texas	Fires: 2	Acres: 900	New fires: 2	Fires contained: 2
NEW Parks Complex (Texas Forest Service): 600 acres at zero percent contained. This complex is 20 miles southwest of Sweetwater.
NEW Cogan Creek (Texas Forest Service): 300 acres at 50 percent contained. This fire is eight miles west of Huntsville.
Red River (Texas Forest Service): The fire was contained at 950 acres.
Rock Creek (Texas Forest Service): The fire was contained at 1,200 acres.
Utah	Fires: 0	Acres: 0	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 1
Bridal Falls (Uinta National Forest): The fire was contained at 246 acres.
Virginia	Fires: 1	Acres: 4,664	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
South One (Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge): 4,664 acres at 95 percent contained. This fire is located 12 miles southeast of Suffolk.
Washington	Fires: 1	Acres: 7,729	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
Cold Springs (Gifford Pinchot National Forest): 7,729 acres at 98 percent contained. This fire is 40 miles northwest of Goldendale. Information: Call (509) 395-2670 or visit the web site.
Wyoming	Fires: 1	Acres: 2,600	New fires: 0	Fires contained: 0
WFU Fires: 1		Acres: 4,701	New WFU: 0
New Fork (Bridger-Teton National Forest): 2,600 acres at zero percent contained. This fire is 15 miles north of Pinedale. Active fire behavior was reported. Structures are threatened. Information: Call 866-651-4234.
Gunbarrel (Shoshone National Forest): 4,701 acres. This fire is 40 miles west of Cody. This wildland fire use is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives. Information: Call 307-578-5199 or visit the web site.