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Eureka, July 11, 2007
According to Fire Management Officer Kent Swarztlander, lightning strikes late Tuesday evening started five (5) wildland fires in the Smith River National Recreation Area, Six Rivers National Forest. "The Pioneer Fire, the highest priority fire, is located about 1/3 mile above Pioneer Village near the town of Gasquet. The fire is burning upslope and side-slope depending on wind conditions, traveling away from residents," said Swartzlander. "The remaining fires are located near or within the Sisikyou Wilderness," continued Swartzlander.
Fire Status:
- Total fires: 5
- Total acres: approximately 135
Pioneer Fire
- Location: mid-slope fire 1/3 mile above Pioneer Village near the town of Gasquet
- Size: approximately 30 acres
- Resources: six engines, two handcrews, one air tanker
- Cause: Probable lightning
- Current fire condition: Fire is burning upslope and slide slope, depending on wind conditions, and traveling away from residents. It is located in steep rugged terrain, with very heavy brush, timber and numerous snags.
Jedidiah Fire + three other fires, majority in or near Siskiyou Wilderness
- Jedidiah Fire: approximately 80 acres
- Other fires: approximately 25 acres
- Resources: Currently un-staffed
- Cause: Probable lightning
- Current fire condition: Assessing fire and resource needs. Access to these fires in the wilderness is difficult due to inaccessible, steep terrain. The fire is burning in heavy fuels.
Fire Information Officer: Brian Morris, 707-457-3131. ext 105/Cell 707-218-6436
More information will be provided as it is available.
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