Gold Complex Fire update

Here’s an update on the Gold Complex Fire.

California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 has transitioned off the Gold Complex. A Type 3 Incident Management Team from the Plumas National Forest has taken command of the incident this morning.

Operational Update
Smith Fire
The Smith Fire is 100 percent contained. Firefighters are continuing patrol in the area. Some isolated smokes may occasionally be visible in the far interior, especially during the afternoons and evenings as hot weather returns.

Mill Fire
Firefighters are continuing to work on mop up and suppression repair work.  Backhaul of supplies is also continuing.  Similar to the Smith Fire, there are pockets of interior burning which may become more visible along with increased smoke as hot weather returns.

Weather
Hot temperatures are returning today and are expected to persist through the end of this week.  High temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.  Winds are expected to be light this morning, with west winds developing in the afternoon, with ridges predicted to have gusts to 12 mph.  Smoke from the Park Fire is impacting air quality and visibility, especially this morning.  The extended forecast has a chance for thunderstorms and lightning starting Friday evening and continuing through the weekend.

Wildland fire prevention
The Plumas National Forest is currently under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and the Tahoe National Forest is in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Make sure to be familiar with the restrictions for the national forest you are planning to recreate on.  If you are in an area where you can have a campfire, make sure it is dead-out and cold to the touch. Please be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire and report suspected wildfires by calling 911.