A fire south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage is burning in heavy timber in very steep terrain. The Hill Fire covers 7,098 acres with containment of 14%. Crews have had a lot of success on the western and northern edges, but spot fires have been flaring up on Sugarloaf Mountain. Evacuations are in effect as well as a number of road closures. There have been 5 injuries. It’s being fought by nearly 2,100 personnel.
The Shelly Fire in the Marble Mountains of Siskiyou County has not grown beyond it’s perimeter after burning 15,292 acres, now with 66% containment. Seven people have been injured. Evacuation orders and warnings have been reduced for many people. Nearly 1,500 personnel remain on scene.
The Ridge Fire on the Lake and Colusa County line is 50% contained after burning about 2,755 acres.
Several fires in Plumas County north of Highway 70 are being managed as the Gold Complex and cover a total of more than 3,000 acres with no containment. Many evacuation orders are in effect.
-Steve Gibson