HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.3.20 Email from John Messina -North Complex Update
From:Messina, John@CALFIRE
To:Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Lambert, Steve;Lucero, Debra;
McCracken, Shari;Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami;Rodas, Amalia;Sweeney, Kathleen;
Teeter, Doug
Cc:Tod Kimmelshue (kimmelshuet@gmail.com)
Subject:North Complex Update
Date:Saturday, October 3, 2020 11:05:58 AM
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Good Morning All,
The west zone of the North Complex is winding down. We are pulling out the last of the hose and
repairing the dozer throughout the fire area. It is not uncommon for fires of this size to have heat
and smoke well within containment lines visible to the public for weeks. This residual heat/smoke is
rarely a threat but does cause concern for the public. We expect to respond to smoke complaints
within the fire area until it rains.
We are closely monitoring the situation along Hwy 70 near Rock Creek. We are prepared to suppress
the fire should the USFS be unsuccessful in doing so. The good news is the majority of the active fire
is in Plumas County just east of the Plumas/Butte County boundary. Unfortunately that situation can
change quickly if the wind blows again. We are establishing fire control lines on the north side of
Hwy 70 which will limit the fires spread should it cross over. I am confident that we will keep it from
impacting the communities of Yankee Hill, Concow, Paradise, Magalia Stirling City and Forest Ranch.
We are leaning on the USFS to ensure there is timely and accurate fire information flowing to us, the
EOC and BCSO. Weather forecasts are hinting to an early fall storm impacting our region with rain as
early as this Friday. I hope it holds true.
Have a great weekend!
John Messina
Fire Chief