Timber, Brush, Chaparral, Grass, Understory Litter

Upper level monsoonal instability enhanced a warm and dry air mass at the surface to support steady fire spread in all fuel types. Fire growth was primarily a function of rapid uphill runs and roll-out due to steep, complex terrain. Better ventilation provided new growth opportunities along the south side of Trinity River. Western expansion continued with transport winds from the east during the first portion of the day transitioning to the west during the afternoon. Predominate fuel type is converted brush. Heavy dead and down components are dominant in many areas. All live fuels are cured to levels normally seen in late September.

Provide structure preparation, defense and point protection on identified values at risk within the Trinity River drainage, Soldier Creek ,Big Creek, and Canyon Creek. Continue to prepare structures in the Burnt Ranch and Junction City areas. Finish preparation and continue firing the FA 60 road on the western edge of the fire. Begin firing operations on the Soldier Creek road to keep fire to the north. Hold and patrol overnight firing operations. Construct direct and indirect containment line as appropriate and where safe to do so. Prepare for additional planned firing operations. Scout control lines from previous fires for potential use. Patrol and mop up all values at risk in the previously burned areas.

Fair to good relative humidity recovery will gradually reduce the contribution of fine fuels to fire spread during overnight hours. Daily diurnal wind flow will steer established, deep seated fire both east and west along the 299 corridor towards Junction City and Burnt Ranch.

The fire is burning in the footprint of the 2008 Cedar Fire. The terrain is extremely steep and access is difficult. Evacuation orders have been issued for residents of Del Loma and Big Bar on both sides of the Trinity River.

Forecast: Elevated moisture continued to move over the region with mostly cloudy skies overnight and a few convective cumulus clouds. Increased stability on Saturday with lingering moisture and partly cloudy skies during the day. Humidities will be a little higher Saturday with moderate to good overnight recoveries. General winds will be up slope and up the Trinity River canyon with gusts to 20 mph in the late afternoon. Light east ridge winds in the morning will become north west in the early afternoon with gusts to 25 mph lasting into the late evening.

Timber, Brush, Chaparral, Grass, Understory Litter

Upper level monsoonal instability enhanced a hot and dry air mass at the surface to support steady fire spread in all fuel types. Fire growth was primarily a function of rapid uphill runs and roll-out due to steep, complex terrain. Better ventilation provided new growth opportunities along the south side of Trinity River. Western expansion continued with transport winds from the east during the first portion of the day transitioning to the west during the afternoon. Predominate fuel type is converted brush. Heavy dead and down components are dominant in many areas. All live fuels are cured to levels normally seen in late September.

Provide structure preparation, defense and point protection on identified values at risk within the Trinity River drainage. Prepare structures to receive fire. Scout control lines from previous fires for potential use. Construct direct and indirect containment line as appropriate and where safe to do so. Prepare for planned firing operations.

Fair relative humidity recovery will gradually reduce the fire spread during overnight hours. Daily diurnal wind flow will steer established, deep seated fire both east and west along the 299 corridor towards Junction City and Burnt Ranch.

The fire is burning in the footprint of the 2008 Cedar Fire. The terrain is extremely steep and access is difficult. Evacuation orders have been issued for residents of Del Loma and Big Bar on both sides of the Trinity River.

Forecast: Northwest winds will continue overnight with gusty up-canyon winds becoming

light down-slope overnight. Humidity recoveries will be poor to moderate. Isolated thunderstorms are possible again on Friday with dry lighting and gusty outflow winds possible.Very hot and dry conditions were experienced over the fire again today with

temperatures around 100° and humidities in the teens.

Observed: Thunderstorms

developed in NE California with some shower activity passing within about 50

miles of the fire area. Southeast upper-level winds in the morning shifted to the

northwest during the late afternoon with gusts up to 15 mph in the late

afternoon.