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McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County on Friday, July 29, 2022
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Evening Update: Per Inciweb: McKinney Fire is now at 60,109 Acres, 40% Containment, with 3,537 Personnel
Basic Information
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Current as of |
8/6/2022, 7:15:48 PM |
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Incident Type |
Wildfire |
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Date of Origin |
Friday July 29th, 2022 approx. 02:15 PM |
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Location |
Siskiyou County, CA |
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Incident Commander |
Unified Command - US Forest Service & CAL FIRE |
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Incident Description |
Wildland Fire |
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Coordinates |
41.819 latitude, -122.885 longitude |
Current Situation
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Total Personnel |
3,537 |
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Size |
60,109 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained |
40% |
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Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and Understory) Tall Grass (2.5 feet) Brush (2 feet) |
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Significant Events |
Active Flanking Backing Creeping |
Outlook
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Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Perimeter control focus on direct tactics as well as continuing indirect opportunities and contingency lines. Structure defense of values at risk operations continue along the Highway 96 corridor near Walker Bridge, Horse Creek and Scott Bar. Fire has progressed to Collins Badly lookout in the south and is backing towards Scott Bar, and Humbug drainage, Deadwood Baldy Peak on the east flank. Fire crossed over the dozer line on Branch X in Division D into Monument Gulch. 24 hours: Direct and indirect line construction in all Branches as weather has moderated fire behavior. Fire continues to slowly spread along Klamath river corridor. Flanking, slope runs, and backing being forecasted for active fire behavior. |
Current Weather
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Weather Concerns |
Conditions were sunny, hot, and dry over the incident on Saturday. High temperatures ranged from the lower 80s on the ridges to near 100 in the valley bottoms. Minimum humidity values were 20 to 35% across the entire incident. Winds were light to moderate downslope in the morning then switched to westerly in the afternoon with gusts from 15 to 20 MPH. Mostly clear conditions are expected tonight with moderate humidity recoveries and mainly slope-driven winds. Sunday, a Red Flag Warning for wind and RH is in effect for the McKinney fire. |
Update 10:00 A.M. Siskiyou County McKinney Fire Operational Video Update for Saturday, August 6, 2022
Update 6:00 A.M. McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County Briefing and Infrared Maps for Saturday, August 6, 2022
Update 6:00 A.M. Caltrans Road Conditions
Update 6:00 A.M. Air Quality Measurements
August 6, 2022 - McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County acreage for Saturday morning: 60,004 with 30% containment.
Update 8:30 A.M.
Location: Siskiyou County, CA
Size: 60,044 acres
Percent Contained: 30%
Cause: Under Investigation
Vegetation: Timber (Litter and Understory), Tall Grass, and Brush
Number of Personnel Assigned: 2,783
Start Date: Friday July 29, 2022 at 2:15pm
Minimal forward fire progression is expected as the McKinney Fire continues to show patterns of backing alignment. More containment line has been secured around the fire's perimeter as firefighters continue to make headway. Crews tied in their fireline with adjacent crews along the eastern portion of the fire from the south fork of Humbug Creek to Dunn's Gulch, bringing containment to 30% across the fire. Mop-up operations are in effect where containment is established in order to solidify the control along the eastern portion of the fire. Fire crews have successfully established line along the rugged terrain on the western edge of the fire. Fire is backing down towards Mill Creek where the dozer line appears to be holding. Contingency groups are working to secure structures. The northeastern section of the fire, just west of Skunk Creek, holds heavy fuel loads of dry fallen timber and snow brush. This area has potential to pose challenges for firefighters, so fire crews are bolstering resources in that area.
The Smokey Fire, near Beaver Creek, received rapid response from initial attack resources on the McKinney Fire. It has reached 50% containment in just one day. The 34-acre fire has been fully surrounded with handline and hose lays as firefighters continue to monitor and patrol the fire.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT:
The initial damage assessment for the McKinney Fire is more than 50% complete. The initial report of damaged or destroyed structures is as follows; Of the 274 structures inspected, 134 structures have NOT been damaged, 87 residences are destroyed, 132 total structures destroyed (homes, garages, outbuildings, commercial etc.) and 4 structures have minor damage.
An interactive structure status map is available at Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services webpage: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices
WEATHER:
As the Klamath in August goes, today will be hot, dry, and mostly sunny. The amount of moisture and instability in the atmosphere allows a chance for thunderstorms to present themselves. Temperatures forecasted to be in the low 100's in lower elevations and high 80's in higher elevations with winds from the west and northwest. Potential for gusts to reach up to 15-20 mph.
EVACUATIONS:
Multiple Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit https://www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff and https://www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountyOES
Additional evacuation information and a map can be found on the Zonehaven site at: https://community.zonehaven.com/
A new shelter has been established at Karuk Wellness Center at 1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka, CA, 96097.
Highway 96 remains closed through the fire area.
CURRENT FOREST ORDERS:
Fire restrictions are in effect on the Klamath National Forest. For more information, visit
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices/
A forest closure is now in effect for the McKinney, Yeti, and Alex Fires. Please refer to the links below for specific details:
Closure Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1047211.pdf
Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1047212.pdf
Pacific Crest Trail Information: https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures
Basic Information as of 8:04 A.M.
| Current as of | 8/6/2022, 8:04:19 AM |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 29th, 2022 approx. 02:15 PM |
| Location | Siskiyou County, CA |
| Incident Commander | Unified Command - US Forest Service & CAL FIRE |
| Incident Description | Wildland Fire |
| Coordinates | 41.819 latitude, -122.885 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2,783 |
| Size | 60,004 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 30% |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and Understory) Tall Grass (2.5 feet) Brush (2 feet) |
| Significant Events |
Active Flanking Backing |
Outlook
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Perimeter control focus on direct tactics as well as continuing indirect opportunities and contingency lines. Structure defense of values at risk operations continue along the Highway 96 corridor near Walker Bridge, Horse Creek and Scott Bar. Fire has progressed to Collins Badly lookout in the south and is backing towards Scott Bar, and Humbug drainage, Deadwood Baldy Peak on the east flank. Fire crossed over the dozer line on Branch X in Division D into Monument Gulch. 24 hours: Direct and indirect line construction in all Branches as weather has moderated fire behavior. Fire continues to slowly spread along Klamath river corridor. Flanking, slope runs, and backing being forecasted for active fire behavior. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Conditions were sunny, hot, and dry over the incident on Saturday. High temperatures ranged from the lower 80s on the ridges to near 100 in the valley bottoms. Minimum humidity values were 13-25% across the entire incident. Winds were light to moderate downslope in the morning then switched to west-northwest in the afternoon with gusts from 15 to 20 MPH. Mostly clear conditions are expected tonight with poor to moderate humidity recoveries and mainly slope-driven winds. Sunday, hot and mostly sunny, slight chance of a thunderstorm. There will be just enough moisture and instability that a thunderstorm cannot be ruled out over the incident. |
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