WILLOWS
August Complex (South Zone) Fire update
The South Zone of the August Complex continues to grow in size as fire crews make good progress
in some locations, while conditions in other areas are proving difficult. The sheer size of the fire creates varying fire activity across the vast terrain and fuel conditions.
Firefighters were successful in implementing additional control line and containment measures along the eastern portion of the fire on Tuesday. Crews completed burning operations near Salt Creek that
will provide a secure containment line once mop-up of the area is complete.
The fire continues to progress south toward Lake Pillsbury where extreme dry conditions and heavy fuels (vegetation) are allowing for substantial fire growth despite having favorable winds from the southwest. In this area, fire crews are constructing dozer and hand lines, and tying into previously constructed lines from the 2018 Ranch fire. Firefighters are also installing hose lays and implementing measures for structure protection.
In the southwest area of the fire within the Yuki and Sanhedrin Wilderness Areas, fire behavior
remains active, and growth has progressed west of Impassible Rock. Air tankers are being utilized to
provide protection of important communications facilities with retardant drops.
Weather: Dry conditions are forecast to continue on Wednesday, with increasing humidity expected
over the next few days. Temperatures will remain in the upper 70s to the mid-80s. Southwesterly
winds will continue, with clearer skies to the south.
Evacuations: Evacuation orders are in effect for Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Trinity Counties.
Please see each of the respective county sheriff’s office or emergency management websites for
specific evacuation information. Evacuation information can also be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/6983/55716/
Public Meetings: The August Complex-South Zone will hold a Virtual Public Meeting at 7 pm on
Thursday, September 17, 2020 to provide a fire overview and to allow the public to ask questions. The meeting will be live streamed on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page.
For more information on the August Complex can be found on please check InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/
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LAKE COUNTY
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