After significant moderation of fire behavior on the three fires that make up the Poorman Complex, management of the complex downgraded to a smaller, Type 4 organization on Sunday. Baker River Hotshots remain on the incident to monitor fire behavior… Read More ›
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The Poorman Complex is transitioning to a Type 4 incident, tomorrow July 17
Beginning tomorrow, Sunday, July 17, at 0700, the Poorman Complex will transition to a Type 4 incident with Incident Commander Mike Seaton assuming command. As the Southern Area Gray team transitions out, we would like to thank the village of… Read More ›
Firefighters complete structure preparation along Poorman Road
Firefighters completed structure preparation for approximately 33 structures along the Poorman Road area. At this time, there are no immediate threats to structures near the Camp Creek and Donut Fires. Crews will continue to monitor fire activity and assess structures… Read More ›
Minimal fire activity and growth across the Poorman Complex
There was minimal fire activity and fire growth across the Poorman complex yesterday. Lower temperatures and increased humidity resulted in moderated fire behavior including smoldering and creeping; vegetation is currently less receptive to burning. Baker River Hotshots continue with structure… Read More ›
Moderate fire activity and minimal growth on the Poorman Complex
There was moderate fire activity on the Camp Creek and Donut Fires yesterday due to dry, windy conditions. The fires saw minimal fire growth with most of the activity within the interior of the current fire perimeter. The Lassen Hotshot… Read More ›
Moderate fire activity expected on Camp Creek and Donut Fires due to dry, windy conditions
Moderate fire activity is expected on the Camp Creek and Donut Fires todaydue to dry, windy conditions. As temperatures increased over the past couple of days and humidity decreased, much of the vegetation has dried out leaving it susceptible to… Read More ›
Increased fire activity on the Camp Creek Fire due to dry conditions and increased wind
Fire activity increased on the Camp Creek Fire on Sunday due to dry, burnable vegetation and increased wind. The southern portion of the Poorman Complex experienced wind gusts of up to 23 mph from the southwest resulting in moderate growth… Read More ›
Moderate fire growth on southern portion of Poorman Complex expected over the next couple days
As temperatures increase across the Poorman Complex and drying conditions occur, moderate fire growth is expected on the Camp Creek Fire (#352) and the Donut Fire (#335). The Sunset Fire (#369) ran into natural barriers on three sides, with a… Read More ›
Southern Area Gray Team conducts engine training with local Tribe and village of Ruby
The Southern Area Gray Team conducted a training with the local Tribe and village volunteer fire department of Ruby on fire engine operations yesterday. Upon arriving to the incident and meeting with the local community, the Gray Team found the… Read More ›
Firefighters complete structure assessments along Poorman Road and continue to complete cabin structure preparation
Firefighters completed structure assessments along Poorman Road located approximately 15 miles from the Camp Creek Fire (#352) to the east and the Donut Fire (#335) to the west. They also completed structure preparation on three more cabins in the area…. Read More ›