The Roundabout Complex is now mapped at 17,776 acres with 10% completion. The increase in acreage reflects both improved mapping and increased fire activity yesterday. Crews continue to make steady progress, with key operational shifts underway and resources preparing to transition.
Moldy Fire (#279) – Fire behavior increased yesterday within the large unburned interior but favorable winds out of the east kept fire activity from moving toward any identified values at risk. Today, crews are assessing options to steer the fire into flatter ground, corral it to the west, and prepare to insert hotshot crews tomorrow. The Plumas Hotshots completed cutting work on the northern allotment near Halfway Slough yesterday and will begin plumbing hose line today. The Zigzag Hotshots will be inserted to join the Plumas Hotshots tomorrow.
Caribou Fire (#128) – The Zigzag Hotshots continued securing and gridding operations. Aerial reconnaissance identified some remaining heat on the southern end of the fire, which will be addressed today. This will be the final planned shift on Caribou for the Zigzag crew before they transition to join the Plumas Hotshots on the Moldy Fire tomorrow.
Richards Fire (#251) – The Nulato Hills crew continues mop-up and gridding and will begin pulling hose from the fire area today.
Billy Hawk (#182) and Billy Hawk 2 (#191) – Both fires remain in monitor status.
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION ISSUED – A TFR is in place over the Billy Hawk, Richards, and Caribou Fires to support suppression operations.
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