Highlights: Himalaya Road Fire is undergoing extensive dozer line repair work across an estimated 35-40 miles, while fire resources are also being consolidated to a smaller staging area. The Aggie Creek Fire is currently in patrol status, with crews scouting for areas that may need repair.
Operations: Work continues on the extensive fire suppression repair for the Himalaya Road Fire. The repair work will be focused on the Caribou Creek area, with multiple excavators methodically restoring dozer lines. Given the significant amount of ground to cover, this process will take a considerable amount of time. The heavy equipment will progress across the fire area, eventually concluding its work along Glacier Creek near the Elliot Highway. The total distance of dozer lines requiring repair is estimated to be between 35 and 40 miles, highlighting the long-term commitment to restoring the affected landscape.
In a strategic move to reduce the impact of closures and transition out of the area, fire resources are working on consolidating resources to a smaller staging area. This allows fire resources to begin pulling out of public areas, lessening the disruption to local communities and returning the land to a more natural state.
On the Aggie Creek Fire, the fire is currently in patrol status, with crews scouting for areas that may need repair.
Weather: High pressure will bring dry weather through Monday. A new weather pattern will move in later, bringing higher chances for rain, more moisture, and cooler temperatures.
Winds will be light and variable on Saturday before picking up to around 10 mph from the south and southwest later in the weekend. The minimum humidity is expected to increase from 40% on Saturday to 50% on Sunday. High temperatures will drop slightly from the mid-70s to the low 70s.
Closures: Olnes Pond Campground remains closed to the public for use by the fire crews.
Evacuations: Level 1 “READY,” evacuations are still in effect. Level 1indicates that a fire is present in the area and to prepare for potential evacuation. Visit https://bit.ly/FNSBevac for current evacuation levels.
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