Lightning fires reaching containment, campfires restricted

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The following is a press release from Modoc National Forest.

ALTURAS, Calif. - Lightning started at least nine fires on the Modoc National Forest so far from the most-recent storm. Firefighters were ready and able to respond quickly, keeping them in check for now. Additional fires may present themselves in the coming days and more lightning is expected.

Wildland firefighters and dispatchers have plenty of work to do without having to worry about escaped campfires or roadside starts.

Everyone should do their part, including maintaining equipment, vehicles and trailers appropriately, avoiding risky burning practices and adhering to fire-safety restrictions going into effect today. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/x6V9u.

If we all play our part, maybe the success created yesterday can be maintained. Here is a rundown of current lightning fires on the Modoc National Forest:

  • The Antelope Fire near Antelope Plains is 130 acres, 60-percent contained with significant ground and air resources making good progress yesterday afternoon and evening.

  • The Border Fire near Border Mountain is 2.5 acres, 75-percent contained with handline and hose around the whole fire.

  • The Crowder Fire one mile west of Crowder Reservoir was last reported at two acres.

  • The Plum Fire near Plum Springs was contained/controlled at 0.1 acres.

  • The Willow Fire Northeast of Clear Lake Reservoir was contained/controlled at 0.5 acres.

  • The Dutch Flat Fire was contained/controlled at 0.1 acres.

  • The Jacks Fire was contained/controlled at 0.1 acres. 

  • The Maple Fire west of Maple Reservoir was contained/controlled at 0.1 acres.

  • The Rock Fire one mile west of Timbered Mt. was contained/controlled at 0.1 acres.

As the bulk of available resources continue working to suppress the Antelope Fire today, others will check the smaller fires regularly and remain ready to respond to new starts.

Additional resources are expected to arrive this morning, including a strike team of five engines to bolster initial attack capacity. An air reconnaissance plane will remain in the area along with two helicopters, one with rappel capabilities to insert firefighters into remote locations.