Park Fire update — Tuesday, Sept. 10

According to the Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2, the Park Fire has blackened 429,603 acres am dos 99 percent contained.

Resources include 485 personnel, one helicopter, four crews, six engines, two dozers, 10 water tenders, two chippers, eight excavators, two feller bunchers, three skidders, one log loaders, one backhoe and four road graders .

Current situation
Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 will be transferring command of the fire Thursday, Sept. 12.  New fire managers will arrive today, receive a briefing and begin the transition with SWCIMT2, gathering information that will facilitate the change of command.

Tomorrow’s update will be the final update from SWCIMT2. Thereafter, the Lassen National Forest public affairs officer will be the point of contact for Park Fire information. Today will be the final day that information is posted on community boards. The incident will be managed with fewer personnel and resources, but fire-suppression repair work will continue.

Weather and fire safety
Winds today will be picking up again. Temperatures continue their downward trend reaching highs only in the 80s today. Despite this, relative humidity remains stubbornly low. These conditions encourage the spread of any new fires, so be particularly cautious while recreating and using equipment outdoors and be aware of applicable fire restrictions. Stumps and snags do continue to smolder and occasionally burn within the Park Fire perimeter; interior smoke might be visible but poses no danger. Hazy, smoky skies are the result of fires in other states. Get air-quality information for your area and view a smoke map here: tinyurl.com/ypkfbkyn.

Forest closure
Some Lassen National Forest lands, roads, and trails remain temporarily closed for the safety of the public and firefighters during the repair phase of the fire. Prior to recreating on your public lands, view Forest Order No. 06-24-07 and the map here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices. Knowing the forest-closure status in the areas where you are working or recreating is your responsibility.