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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/i/1408/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for American River Complex</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/1408/</link><description>Latest articles for American River Complex Wildland Fire</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:23:38 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex 100% Contained (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7522/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7522/</guid><description><![CDATA["The American River Complex is 100% contained as of Wednesday evening, July"]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:36:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Mop Up and Suppression Repair Work Continue (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7358/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7358/</guid><description><![CDATA["Crews continue to complete suppression repair work throughout the American River Complex as well as mop up hot"]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Roads and Campground Closures Lifted (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1408/7299/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1408/7299/</guid><description><![CDATA["CLOSURES and RESTRICTIONSJuly 24, 2008All roads have now been opened including the Foresthill Divide Road and the Texas Hill Road. All campgrounds have been opened including the Mumford Bar Trailhead Campground, Tunnel Mills, North Fork, and Onion Valley. China Wall OHV Staging area is open. Some trails have been opened including: Euchre Bar, Italian Bar, and American Eagle.Trail Closures Still in Effect&middot;· Mumford Bar Trail&middot;· Beacroft Trail &middot;· American River Trail (east of the Mumford Bar Trail to Sailor Flat Trail). Sailor Flat TrailNOTE: Fire restrictions are in place on the Tahoe National Forest. This means, in part, that campfires are allowed only in designated areas and smoking is restricted to a closed vehicle or cleared area. For more information on all closures and restrictions, please see http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/fire/index.shtml or http://www.inciweb.org/ or call the Fire Information Desk at"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex July 22, 2008 Update (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7407/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7407/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ or call (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226By the NumbersComplex20, 541; 95% contained;701 personnel: 14 crews; 7helicopters; 28 engines; 5dozers; 28 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 19,990 acres; 95% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % containedPlacer County, CA - Due to little fire activity and high percentage of containment, the American River Complex will be transitioning to a local type three team on Wednesday July, 23rd. The type three organization will be in place to manage the remainder of the uncontained fire line and complete remaining rehabilitation projects. A helicopter flew the perimeter of the fire yesterday with infrared technology and found various hot spots. Crews will walk the area today with GPS units, locate the hot spots, and extinguish them. The California National Guard successfully completed their last day of training yesterday...."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex July 21, 2008 Update (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7379/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7379/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ or call (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226 By the NumbersComplex20, 541; 85% contained;701 personnel: 14 crews; 7helicopters; 28 engines; 5dozers; 28 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 19,990 acres; 85% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % containedPlacer County, CA - With containment of the Government Springs/Westville Fire reaching 85 percent, firefighters spent much of Sunday pulling equipment off the firelines. Several crews will be demobilized, much of the mop-up has been accomplished, and firelines are being rehabilitated to meet Tahoe National Forest standards. Two hundred California National Guard troops will mop-up hot spots and remove hoses on Monday on the southern side of the fire to complete a three-day training stint, and will then be available for deployment elsewhere.Fire officials continue to monitor the situation at the bottom of Big Valley..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:39:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American Canyon Complex Update July 20, 2008 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7354/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7354/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/Info Center: (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226 - Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.By the NumbersComplex20, 541; 75% contained;705 personnel: 14 crews; 8helicopters; 27 engines; 5dozers; 29 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 19,977 acres; 75% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % containedPlacer County, CA - Suppression efforts by firefighters has brought the containment up to 75%. Firefighters worked to suppress the stubborn northeast flank of the Government Springs/Westville fire on Saturday. A hotshot crew worked in Big Valley Canyon, supported by water drops. Efforts to contain and keep the fire on the south side of the North Fork of the American River have been successful.Rehabilitation on the northern perimeter, west of Big Valley Canyon has been completed. Firefighters are utilizing dozers, chippers and excavators to assist with rehabilitation..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:44:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["California National Guard Start Firetraining on AM  (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7336/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7336/</guid><description><![CDATA["Two Hundred members of the California National Guard will begin a three-day training exercise in fire suppression techniques on the American River Complex today. This training consists of working on the fires southern flank learning line construction techniques and mop-up"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex July 19, 2008 Update (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7333/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7333/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/Info Center: (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226 - Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the NumbersComplex19,992 acres; 65% contained;762 personnel: 14 crews; 8helicopters; 34 engines; 5dozers; 31 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 19,371 acres; 65% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % containedPlacer County, CA - Firefighters continued to make gains Friday on the 30-square-mile Government Springs/Westville fire centered in the rugged American River Canyon about 75 miles northeast of Sacramento. Crews are extinguishing remaining hot spots 200 feet into the burned area and continuing rehabilitation of fire control lines on the western fire perimeter on both sides of the American River. Tough work remains to contain the fire&#39;s northeast flank. Crews worked deep into the canyon on Friday, supported by helicopter water drops. Helicopters are dropping..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:01:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex July 18 Update (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7312/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7312/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226 Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the NumbersComplex19,510 acres; 60% contained;773 personnel: 16 crews; 8helicopters; 37 engines; 6dozers; 32 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 18,959 acres; 60% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % containedPlacer County, CA - Warmer temperatures and lower humidity caused the Government Springs/Westville fire to become more active Thursday than in the past several days. Most of this activity was within the interior of the control lines, presenting little concern for fire fighters. The fire is now 60% contained. The largest section of uncontained perimeter is located on the northeast portion of the line from Big Valley Canyon to Sailor Flat, and the majority of active suppression activities were focused in this area. Firefighters continued to mop up and strengthen..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:13:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Information Meeting In (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7308/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7308/</guid><description><![CDATA["American River ComplexFire Information MeetingFriday, July 18, 20087:00 pm Alta Community Center 33950 Alta Bonney-Nook Road Public is invited. For further information call 530-389-9251"]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River July 17, 2008 Update (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7294/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7294/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226 Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the NumbersComplex19,322 acres; 55% contained;831 personnel: 19 crews; 8helicopters; 29 engines; 6dozers; 29 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 18,771 acres; 55% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % containedPlacer County, CA - The Government Springs/Westville Fire experienced little growth yesterday, but interior burning produced smoky conditions in some areas. Favorable weather conditions allowed firefighters to continue mopping up hotspots within 150 feet of the northern fireline west to east from Texas Hill Spring to Big Valley Canyon. Increase in acreage was due to burnout operations conducted along a small southeast portion of the fire. Crews continued to build direct fireline, working down the steep slopes toward the American River on the fire&#39;s eastern..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["July 16, 2008 AM erican River Complex Update (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7271/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7271/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226 Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the NumbersComplex18,799 acres; 50% contained;844 personnel: 19 crews; 8helicopters; 51 engines; 7dozers; 28 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 18,192 acres; 50% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % containedPlacer County, CA - Firefighters have started mop-up operations along the north and south sides of the Government Springs/Westville fire. This fire is now 50% contained. Firefighters are continuing direct attack, working toward the American River on the fire&#39;s eastern flank. Rehabilitation of machine-constructed fireline is being assessed. Excess resources are being identified for release as progress continues on securing the perimeter. On Tuesday, continued favorable weather conditions allowed firefighters to begin mopping up small, remaining hotspots within..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:18:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["July 15, 2008 AM erican River Complex Update (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7247/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7247/</guid><description><![CDATA["For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226 Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  By the NumbersComplex18,799 acres; 40% contained;925 personnel: 18 crews; 8helicopters; 49 engines; 8dozers; 25 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/Westville Fire 18,192 acres; 40% containedPeavine - 551; 100 % contained Placer County, CA - The 28 square mile Government Springs/Westville fire was relatively quiet Monday in response to continuing favorable weather conditions and ongoing suppression work. The weather pattern of night time east winds, which produced unusually low relative humidity and record high daytime temperatures of recent weeks, has moderated. A more seasonable pattern is now in place with lower temperatures and higher humidity. As a result, the fire behavior Monday produced relatively low intensity, slowly creeping ground fire burning underneath the forest..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/12/2008 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7205/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7205/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tahoe National Forest American River Complex Fire UpdateSaturday, July 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the Numbers Complex18,408 acres; 20% contained;884 personnel: 18 crews; 8helicopters; 53 engines; 8dozers; 24 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 17,856 acres; 10% containedPeavine - 552; 100 % contained Placer County, CA - Firefighters took advantage of lower temperatures and reduced fire activity on Friday to construct and bolster firelines on the north, west, and south sides of the Government Springs-Westville Fire. The east end of the fire continues to burn actively in rugged terrain.  On the west end of the 10-mile long fire, work to protect the residents of Blue Canyon, the Interstate 80 corridor, and the Union-Pacific railroad line continues. 20-person hand crews..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:35:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/11/08 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7173/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7173/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tahoe National Forest American River Complex Fire UpdateFriday, July 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the Numbers Complex18,019 acres; 20% contained;894 personnel: 18 crews; 8helicopters; 52 engines; 9dozers; 24 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs/ Westville Fire 17,467 acres; 10% containedPeavine - 552; 100 % contained Placer County, CA - Firefighters made good progress Thursday holding and building new line on the north, west, and south flanks of the merged Government Springs/Westville fires. As anticipated, a smoke inversion limited fire activity and also curtailed air operations for much of the day. The fire became active in Tadpole Creek, east of Beacroft Trail, within the fire perimeter on the southeast flank, when the inversion lifted about 2 PM. On the west side, hotshot crews built..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:27:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/10/2008 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7174/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7174/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tahoe National Forest American River Complex Fire UpdateThursday, July 10, 2008, 10:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the Numbers Complex16,184 acres; 25% contained;890 personnel: 20 crews; 7helicopters; 53 engines; 10dozers; 24 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:August 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs and Westville Fires combined - 15,632 acres; 10% containedPeavine - 552; 100 % contained Placer County, CA - On Wednesday morning, down-canyon winds resulted in active fire behavior on the west flanks of both the Government Springs and Westville fires, and strong afternoon up-canyon winds caused the Westville fire to make a significant run to the east and north. The fire crossed the North Fork of the American River to the north and burned into the Government Springs fire. Approximately 5,400 acres burned Wednesday, primarily on the Westville..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/09/2008 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7175/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7175/</guid><description><![CDATA["  Tahoe National Forest   American River Complex  Fire UpdateWednesday, July 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  By the Numbers Complex10,211 acres; 20% contained;760 personnel: 14 crews; 8helicopters; 47 engines; 10dozers; 20 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:October 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs Fire - 6,538 acres; 10% contained Westville Fire - 3,146 acres;15% containedPeavine - 552; 100 % contained Placer County, CA - Active fire behavior was seen throughout the day Tuesday, with increased winds and much drier conditions. These conditions will intensify today, especially towards evening. Higher temperatures, variable winds, and lower relative humidity have resulted in a transition from an intense surface fire to short crown runs. The incident meteorologist has issued another local Red Flag Warning through the morning...."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:50:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/08/2008 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7128/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7128/</guid><description><![CDATA["  Tahoe National Forest  Fire UpdateTuesday, July 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ American River Complex Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  By the Numbers Complex9,024 acres; 20% contained;671 personnel: 12 crews; 8helicopters; 42 engines; 10dozers; 17 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:October 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs Fire - 6,174 acres; 10% contained Westville Fire - 2,299 acres;15% containedPeavine - 552; 100 % contained Placer County, CA - The incident meteorologist issued a local Red Flag warning for the fire area Monday night as easterly winds, higher temperatures, and lower relative humidity moved in. The warning will remain in effect until at least noon today. These conditions are expected to persist for the next several days. On the Government Springs Fire, crews worked throughout the day and night to hold the line southeast of Sawtooth Ridge. They..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:42:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Helibase Operations (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7115/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1408/7115/</guid><description><![CDATA["The American River Complex has a helibase operation at the Blue Canyon Airport. These operations are critical to the management of the Government Springs and Westville Fires. To ensure public, helibase, and aircraft personnel safety, we ask that the public come to the main entrance of the airport if you are interested in getting information about the fire or want to view the aircraft. Residents are asked not to walk or ride ATVs near or onto the airstrip. Doing so may result in the need to shut down air operations. There is a bulletin board at the main entrance of the airport with information that is updated daily as well as the Nyack Shell Station. We appreciate your cooperation. "]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:35:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Update 7/7/08 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7100/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7100/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tahoe National Forest Fire UpdateMonday, July 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ American River Complex Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. By the Numbers Complex8,438 acres; 20% contained;733 personnel: 14 crews; 8helicopters; 44 engines; 10dozers; 14 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:October 1, 2008FiresGovernment Springs Fire - 5,938 acres; 10% contained Westville Fire - 1,948 acres;15% containedPeavine - 552; 100 % contained Placer County, CA - Yesterday, fire officials met to reevaluate priorities for the American River Complex given the dynamic fire behavior, changing weather, and available resources. Three areas are of particular concern based on the values at risk: the northwest area of the Government Springs Fire southeast of Blue Canyon, and the southeast corner and southwest side of the Westville Fire adjacent to the Foresthill Divide Road. Fire personnel..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/06/08 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7086/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7086/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Tahoe National Forest  Fire UpdateSunday, July 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ American River Complex Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  By the Numbers Complex7,652 acres; 25% contained;651 personnel: 14 crews; 8helicopters; 37 engines; 10dozers; 12 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:July 30, 2008FiresGovernment Springs Fire - 5,500 acres; 10% contained Westville Fire - 1,616 acres;15% containedPeavine Fire - 552 acres;100% contained Placer County, CA - Yesterday, temperatures increased and relative humidity decreased resulting in an increase of fire behavior. This drying trend is expected again today causing fire activity and smoke conditions to intensify.  On the Government Springs Fire, firefighters constructed additional dozer lines roughly three miles west of Helester Point on Sawtooth Ridge. Burnout operations were limited during the day on the northwest..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/05/08 (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7075/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7075/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tahoe National Forest  Fire UpdateSaturday, July 5, 2008, 9:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe or http://www.inciweb.org/ American River Complex Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  By the Numbers Complex7,139 acres; 25% contained;645 personnel: 14 crews; 9helicopters; 37 engines; 10dozers; 11 water tendersEstimated Containment Date:July 30, 2008FiresGovernment Springs Fire - 5,384 acres; 10% contained Westville Fire - 1,204 acres;15% containedPeavine Fire - 552 acres;95% contained Placer County, CA - Yesterday, fire activity was moderate on the Government Springs Fire. Firefighters made significant progress with line construction and burnout operations. On the northwest perimeter, crews built line one mile past Helester Point to the west. They also prepared the confluence of Willmont Canyon and Burnett Canyon for a burnout operation, which occurred late yesterday and into the evening. The goal of this burnout..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Trails Closed Near AM erican River Complex (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1408/7051/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1408/7051/</guid><description><![CDATA["To ensure public safety, the Tahoe National Forest closed numerous trails in the vicinity of the American River Complex yesterday. These trails include: Euchre Bar American EagleItalian Bar Beacroft Trail (from the trailhead to the North Fork of the American River)American River Trail (east of the Mumford Bar Trail toward the Sailor Flat"]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:47:25 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["American River Complex Fire Update 07/04/2008 9 AM  (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7050/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1408/7050/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tahoe National Forest Fire UpdateFriday, July 4, 2008, 9:00 a.m.For further Information visit: www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoeAmerican River Complex Info Center (530) 367-6223, 6224, or 6226Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  By the Numbers Complex6,277 acres; 25% contained;563 personnel: 13 crews; 7helicopters; 25 engines; 10dozers; 9 water tendersFiresGovernment Springs Fire - 4,701 acres; 10% contained Westville Fire - 1,025 acres;15% containedPeavine Fire - 552 acres;95% contained Placer County, CA - On the Government Springs Fire, fire activity was moderate to intense yesterday and crews held the fire south of the Texas Hill Road. The wind did hamper firefighters&#39; ability to complete substantial burnout operations along the northeast corner of the fire and northern flank due to unfavorable wind conditions. They completed minimal burnout operations on the northeast corner. In the morning, there was some interior burning toward the northeast side of the fire, which caused a..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Foresthill Divide Road Closed Near Westville Fire (American River Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1408/7028/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1408/7028/</guid><description><![CDATA["Placer County, CA - The Tahoe National Forest in cooperation with Placer County has announced the closure of the Foresthill Divide Road from China Wall OHV Area to Sailor Flat. This action is a precautionary measure due to the possible increase in fire behavior and associated fire operations over the next several days on the Westville Fire. Firefighters are continuing to strengthen the line along the Foresthill Divide Road by conducting burnout operations, which will likely result in an increase in smoke in the area causing poor visibility along the road. The Placer County Sheriff&#39;s Department is staffing this closure.The Mosquito Ridge Road is open. However, users should be aware that traffic could be restricted or the road could be closed at anytime in the future if fire conditions warrant. The Tahoe National Forest and Placer County are implementing these measures to ensure public and firefighter safety."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:12:07 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>