Fires continue to grow in the Modoc National Forest, largest at 19,000 acres

Fires continue to grow in the Modoc National Forest, largest at 19,000 acres

MODOC NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. - There are now 15 active fires on the Modoc National Forest. California Interagency Incident Management Team 12 is taking over management of the July Complex this morning. The Gold Fire remains the largest in the national forest at 19,000 acres and has 35% containment.

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Smoke Intrusion from California Wildfire Influences Klamath’s Air Quality

Smoke Intrusion from California Wildfire Influences Klamath’s Air Quality

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Smoke intrusion from regional wildfires is expected to create air quality concerns in Klamath County. The air quality outlook from 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, is expected to be in the range of unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy for all.

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