Red-Salmon Complex Fires grows, Still 0% contained

Humboldt County, Calif. (KIEM)-Firefighters continue to battle the Red Salmon Complex fires in the Six Rivers and Shasta Trinity National Forest is now at 1,877 acres and remains 0%contained.

On Sunday crews focused on reinforcing indirect control lines on both fires while using minimum impact suppression tactics in the wilderness.
The Red Fire is more than 12,00 and 0% contained.
Crews have nearly finished reinforcing control lines to Whiteys Peak along Salmon Summit Ridge.

Firefighter’s goal is to continue to strengthen and improve old control lines on the Salmon Summit Ridge Line to the south and progressing to Salmon Mountain.
The Salmon Fire is 626 acres and 0% contained, smoke from the Red Fire is expected to create shade over the Salmon Fire which should decrease fire activity.

Firefighters plan to keep patrol of the Salmon Summit Ridge line looking for possible spot fires and continue mop-up operations on the northeast portion to prevent growth into the Klamath National Forest.This is a developing story we will update you as more information becomes available.