McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County on Friday, July 29, 2022
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Update 6:00 A.M. McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County Public Information and Infrared Maps for Monday, August 22, 2022
Update 6:00 A.M. Caltrans Road ConditionsUpdate 6:00 A.M. Air Quality Measurements
August 22, 2022 - McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County acreage: 60,138 with 95% containment.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 8/22/2022, 8:21:26 AM |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 29th, 2022 approx. 02:15 PM |
| Location | Klamath River, Siskiyou County, CA |
| Incident Commander | Unified Command - US Forest Service & CAL FIRE |
| Incident Description | Wildland Fire |
| Coordinates | 41.819 latitude, -122.895 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 925 |
| Size | 60,138 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 95% |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and Understory) Tall Grass (2.5 feet) Brush (2 feet) Narrative: Excessive ground fuels in large size class. |
| Significant Events |
Minimal Backing Creeping |
Outlook
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 Hours: Suppression repair efforts are underway and crews continue to work around communities patrolling for hot spots. New starts will have the potential for rapid growth due to hot, dry and windy conditions. 24 Hours: Suppression repair efforts are underway and crews continue to work around communities patrolling for hot spots. New starts will have the potential for rapid growth due to hot, dry and windy conditions. 48 Hours: Suppression repair efforts are underway and crews continue to work around communities patrolling for hot spots. Continued warm, dry and windy conditions are expected. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Yesterday: Temperatures were well above normal with triple digit temperatures recorded in valleys and upper 80s to lower 90s along ridgetops. Afternoon humidity dropped to around 10%. West to southwest winds were reported at many sites with gusts ranging from 20 to 30 mph. Today: Temperatures will drop near normal as a weak mid-level trough moves over the region. Humidity will remain low with most areas dropping well into the teens in the afternoon. West to northwest winds will gust to around 20 mph. Extended: Temperatures are expected to be above normal Tuesday and well above normal Wednesday. Afternoon humidity will drop well into the teens with typical diurnal winds each day. Wind gusts in the afternoon around 20 mph will be from the northwest. |
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