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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/1422/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Blue 2</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/1422/</link><description>Latest articles for Blue 2 Wildland Fire</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:02:08 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Blue #2 Fire Now Under Siskiyou Complex (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7864/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7864/</guid><description><![CDATA["Todays (8/13) 0600 Update will be the last for the Blue #2 Fire. Effective 1800 8/13, all information for the Blue #2 will be combined into the Siskiyou Complex."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Siskiyou/blue 2 Update 8/13/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7889/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7889/</guid><description><![CDATA["Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 8:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou and Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Overall Strategy: Direct and indirect line with low-intensity burnouts backed with contingency lines are designed to create a defensible line around both the Blue 2 and Siskiyou fires. These three approaches are also being used on the Ukonom Fire which has been connected to the Panther Fire to the north. Fire growth within the lines is expected to continue throughout the summer as the fires run their natural course and burn out or are extinguished by fall rains. Action will be taken to protect significant cultural and ecological sites if threatened. The fire management team is working closely with Karuk, Yurok, and Hoopa tribal representatives and the Klamath and Six Rivers..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Sisikyou Complex Update (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7787/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7787/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIRE UPDATEUkonom, Siskiyou, and Blue 2 FiresKlamath and Six Rivers National Forests Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 8:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou and Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Overall Strategy: Direct and indirect line with low-intensity burnouts backed with contingency lines are designed to create a defensible line around both the Blue 2 and Siskiyou fires. These three approaches are also being used on the Ukonom Fire which has been connected to the Panther Fire to the north. Fire growth within the lines is expected to continue throughout the summer as the fires run their natural course and burn out or are extinguished by fall rains. Action will be taken to protect significant cultural and ecological sites if threatened. The fire management team is working closely..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:54:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Sisikyou Update - Blue 2 Fire (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7768/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7768/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIRE UPDATEUkonom, Siskiyou, and Blue 2 FiresKlamath and Six Rivers National Forests Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 8:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou and Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Overall Strategy: Direct line and indirect line with low-intensity burnouts backed with contingency lines are designed to create one defensible line around both the Blue 2 and Siskiyou fires. These three approaches have been used on the Ukonom fire which has been connected to the Panther Fire to the north. Fire growth within the containment line is expected to continue throughout the summer as the fires run their natural course and burn out or are extinguished by fall rains. Action will be taken to protect significant cultural and ecological sites if threatened. The fire management team is..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:05:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 8-7-08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7682/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7682/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIRE UPDATEUkonom, Siskiyou Complex and Blue 2 FiresKlamath and Six Rivers National Forests Thursday, August 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Overall Strategy: Direct line, indirect line with burnouts, and contingency lines are designed to create a perimeter (big box) around the Blue 2 and Siskiyou fires. These three approaches are also being used on the Ukonom fire. Structures, infrastructure, cultural sites, and other areas of concern are being protected. Fire growth within these boxes may continue throughout the summer. Fire management teams are working closely with tribal representatives and the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests to accomplish this strategy.  Siskiyou Complex: 58,766 acres 64% contained Blue 2: 7,981..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 8/6/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7666/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7666/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIRE UPDATEUkonom, Siskiyou Complex and Blue 2 FiresKlamath and Six Rivers National Forests Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Overall Strategy: Containment by direct line or indirect burnouts and contingency lines are designed to create a perimeter around the multiple fires in this area: Blue 2, Siskiyou, Ukonom, and Panther. Structures, infrastructure, and other areas of concern are being protected within this perimeter. Fire growth within this box may continue throughout the summer. Fire management teams are working closely with tribal representatives and the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests to accomplish this strategy.  Red Flag Warning: Firefighters prepared for unstable weather conditions which were..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 8/5/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7665/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7665/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIRE UPDATEUkonom, Siskiyou Complex and Blue 2 FiresKlamath and Six Rivers National Forests  Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Overall Strategy: Containment by direct line or indirect burnouts and contingency lines are designed to create a perimeter around the multiple fires in this area: Blue 2, Siskiyou, Ukonom, and Panther. Structures, infrastructure, and other areas of concern are being protected within this perimeter. Fire growth within this box may continue throughout the summer. The teams managing these fires are working in close coordination with tribal representatives and the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests in the effort to achieve this strategy. Air operations have been hampered by smoke in the..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update08/04/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7625/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7625/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIRE UPDATEUkonom, Siskiyou Complex and Blue 2 FiresKlamath and Six Rivers National Forests  Monday, August 4, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  News: Community Meetings: Fire officials have scheduled community meetings to provide current fire information to the public. A community meeting is scheduled at the Community Center in Forks of Salmon on Tuesday, August 5 at 4:30 PM, and in Somes Bar on Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 PM at Junction School.  Health Advisories: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity.  Safety Message: Travelers are asked to drive slowly and use..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 8/03/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7596/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7596/</guid><description><![CDATA["Sunday, August 3, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (801) 326-0913 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Please Slow Down: While traveling along the Highway 96 and 93 corridors as well as other roads, travelers are asked to be cautious as there will be fire fighting equipment and periods of heavy smoke in the fire areas.  SISKIYOU COMPLEX STATUS: Southwest of Happy Camp, CA Start date:6/21/08 Cause:LightningEstimated Size: 59,678 acres% Contained:60%# of Firefighters:1,492Injuries to date8Estimated Containment:8/30/08Closures: To protect public..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:55:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 08/02/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7580/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7580/</guid><description><![CDATA["Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Please Slow Down: While traveling along the Highway 96 and 93 corridors as well as other roads, travelers are asked to be cautious as there will be fire fighting equipment and periods of heavy smoke in the fire areas.  SISKIYOU COMPLEX STATUS Start date:6/21/08 Cause:LightningEstimated Size:59,678 acres% Contained:52%# of Firefighters:1,301Injuries to date7Estimated Containment:8/30/08Closures: To protect public safety and to facilitate fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 8/01/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7559/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7559/</guid><description><![CDATA["Friday, August 1, 2008, 9:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Memorial Service for Chief Daniel Packer:  A sunrise memorial service was held in honor of Chief Daniel Packer at the Ukonom Complex Incident Command Post in Orleans this morning. Over a thousand firefighters who attended felt the spirit of the fallen firefighter who died in the line of duty. Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Please Slow Down: While traveling along the Highway 96 and 93 corridors as well as other roads, travelers are asked to be cautious as there will be fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["University of Montana Human Performance Lab at Blu (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7548/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7548/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release Contact: Siskiyou Complex Fire Information (530) 627-3532Date: July 30, 2008  University of Montana Human Performance Lab at Blue 2 Fire Camp to conduct research studies of firefighter performance  The United States Forest Service - Missoula Technology Development Center has contracted with the University of Montana - Human Performance Lab to continue with the wildland firefighter applied research studies to improve wildland firefighter safety, health, work capacity and overall performance. The seven person research team just arrived at the Blue 2 fire camp and for the next ten days and will work on these projects: &middot;1) Final Field Trial of Firefighter WorkShift Lunches: Prior research has clearly shown that wildland firefighters who eat regularly throughout the workshift perform better in the hours before lunch and towards the end of the workshift. This improved performance is the equivalent of about 1.8 additional hours of work each day when compared to..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 7/30/2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7513/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7513/</guid><description><![CDATA["Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 9:00 a.m.  On the web at:  http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Memorial Service for Chief Daniel Packer:  A sunrise memorial service honoring Chief Daniel Packer will be held Friday, August 1st, 2008 at 6:00 a.m. at the Ukonom Complex Incident Command Post in Orleans. Community members are invited to attend. Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Please Slow Down: While traveling along the Highway 96 and 93 corridors as well as other roads, travelers are asked to be cautious as there will be fire fighting equipment and periods of heavy..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:25:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 7/29/2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7514/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7514/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 9:00 a.m.  On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Please Slow Down: While traveling along the Highway 96 and 93 corridors as well as other roads, travelers are asked to be cautious as there will be fire fighting equipment and periods of heavy smoke in the fire areas.  SISKIYOU COMPLEX STATUS Start date:6/21/08 Cause:LightningEstimated Size: 55,729 acres% Contained:46%# of Firefighters:1,336Injuries to date7Estimated Containment:8/30/08Closures: To protect public safety and to facilitate fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:28:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 7/28/2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7515/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7515/</guid><description><![CDATA["Monday, July 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m.  On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (530) 627-3532 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Please Slow Down: While traveling along the Highway 96 and 93 corridors as well as other roads, travelers are asked to be cautious as there will be fire fighting equipment and periods of heavy smoke in the fire areas.  SISKIYOU COMPLEX STATUS Start date:6/21/08 Cause:LightningEstimated Size: 55,084 acres% Contained:46%# of Firefighters:1,304Injuries to date7Estimated Containment:8/30/08Closures: To protect public safety and to facilitate fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 7/27/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7471/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7471/</guid><description><![CDATA["Sunday, July 27, 2008, 9:00 a.m.  On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (347) 426-8322 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA - E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity. Please Slow Down: While traveling along the Highway 96 and 93 corridors as well as other roads, travelers as asked to be cautious as there will be fire fighting equipment and periods of heavy smoke in the fire areas.  SISKIYOU COMPLEX STATUS Start date:6/21/08 Cause:LightningEstimated Size: 55,616 acres% Contained:42%# of Firefighters:1,058Injuries to date7Estimated Containment:8/30/08Closures: To protect public safety and to facilitate fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:39:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 7/26/08 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7462/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7462/</guid><description><![CDATA["Saturday, July 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m.  On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou, Ukonom Complex Information: (347) 426-8322 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath Blue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixriversIncid Incident Command Post is located in Orleans, CA - E-mail: ukonom.incident@gmail.com  Health advisories for all areas: Area residents and visitors should be aware of very smoky conditions and low visibility throughout the area. Persons with asthma or other respiratory disease should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or activity.  SISKIYOU COMPLEX STATUS Start date:6/21/08 Cause:LightningEstimated Size:54,657 acres% Contained:36%# of Firefighters:1,120Injuries to date7Estimated Containment:8/8/08Closures: To protect public safety and to facilitate fire suppression efforts closures of the Dillon Creek Campground the GO Road north of Road 11N11, Dillon Creek Trails, and Roads 14N69, 13N35, 14N19, 14N38, 13N38, 11N11, 12N12, 15N38 are still in effect.Rafting..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:28:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update 7/25/2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7454/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7454/</guid><description><![CDATA["Friday, July 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou Information: (347) 426-8322 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamathBlue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers   SISKIYOU COMPLEX STATUS Cause: Lightning Date Started: June 21, 2008 Percent Contained: 36 percent Acres Burned: 54,657Total Resources Assigned: 1,120Expected Containment: 8/8/2008 Current Fire Situation: The Siskiyou Complex experienced very little fire growth yesterday. It is slowly backing down the slopes towards the Klamath River. All established containment lines continue to hold. The incident management team is also providing support to the Happy Camp Ranger District through the use of aircraft and crews to manage the Panther Fire (100 acres) in the headwaters of Ukonom Creek and other small fires ignited by Monday night&#39;s lightning activity. Changes: The Incident Command Post located at Happy Camp is in the process of relocating to the Ukonom Incident Command Post near Orleans..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update July24,2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7435/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7435/</guid><description><![CDATA["Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:00 p.m. On the web at: http://www.inciweb.org/Siskiyou Information: (347) 426-8322 www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamathBlue 2 Information: (707) 457-3974 www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers BLUE 2 STATUSStart Date: June 20, 2008Cause: LightningAcres Burned: 4,856Containment: 25%Estimated Containment: 8/12/2008Total Resources Assigned: 370 Current Fire Situation: Crews worked to continue burning and improving fireline along Crescent City Fork of Blue Creek. Fire continues to creep along the northwest perimeter around Dr. Rock, and is also moving very slowly along the southern perimeter of the fire. The Main Objective: Crews continue to scout the interior of the fire to see if they can find favorable fuels and topography to halt the southern spread of the Blue 2 fire through the use of hose lays, sprinklers and handlines where necessary. In the northwestern portion of the fire, firefighters continued to burn out from Road 14N01 towards the Crescent City Fork of Blue Creek...."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update for Tuesday July 22, 2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7396/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7396/</guid><description><![CDATA["Weather - A westerly flow returns to the area A weak low pressure crossed the fire area late last night bringing scattered thunderstorms. A westerly flow will bring cooler conditions and generally sunny skies. A warming and drying trend is expected later in the week as a ridge of high pressure forms over the western United States. Crews pick up spot fireCrews suppressed a five-acre spot fire that had crossed a hand line connecting the G-O road and Red Mountain road on the fire&#39;s northwest corner. The fire spotted across the line the evening of Sunday July 20. To date, crews have successfully kept the fire below the Gasquet - Orleans (G-O) road. South Red Mountain road Five crews (20-person each) along with four pieces of machinery are preparing the South Red Mountain road for future actions. This road, which travels southward from the main Red Mountain road, would serve as a containment line on the southwest side. This work is expected to be completed within the next week allowing..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:03:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update for Monday July 21, 2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7381/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7381/</guid><description><![CDATA["Weather - A weak low pressure is forecast to move across the area A weak low pressure along the northern California coast will move onshore today and track across the fire area tonight. While moisture is limited, the air mass will become unstable and a few isolated thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon. This information is important to firefighters because thunderstorms often produce gusty outflow winds which can affect the fire&#39;s behavior. Red Mountain Lookout and communications siteCrews have completed all the work necessary to protect the Red Mountain lookout and communications site in the event fire moves in the direction. Completing this work was important because the site contains communication equipment critical for local fire and other emergency operations, also cellular communication, for all Del Norte County. Red Mountain roadEighty people have been working with two wood chippers, one masticator (used to convert trees into chunks for chipping) and one bulldozer..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update for Sunday July 20, 2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7373/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7373/</guid><description><![CDATA["Warmer weather and the coastal marine influenceTemperatures are expected to rise today, but relative humidity is likely to remain in the 30-40% range. Each morning low clouds (fog) have moved inland from the Pacific Ocean draping a moist cover over the fire. This coastal marine influence has resulted in higher humidities which has lowered fire behavior until it evaporates as the day heats up. Red Mountain Lookout and communications siteCrews have completed all the work necessary to protect the Red Mountain lookout and communications site in the event fire moves in the direction. Completing this work was important because the site contains communication equipment critical for local fire and other emergency operations, also cellular communication, for all Del Norte County. Red Mountain roadCrews have completed five miles of check (defensible) line along the existing Red Mountain roadway and spur roads. Eighty people have been working with two wood chippers, one masticator (used to..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:16:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update for Saturday July 19, 2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7341/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7341/</guid><description><![CDATA["Warmer weather and fire behaviorTemperatures are expected to rise today, but relative humidity is likely to remain in the 30-40% range. Fire managers note that the Blue 2 fire is most active when humidity is in the low 20% range. Red Mountain Lookout and communications siteFire managers are confident that the Red Mountain Lookout and communications site is ready to meet fire if it ever advances into the area. Crews re-fortified structure-wrapped buildings which house communication equipment critical for local fire and other emergency operations, also cellular communication, for all Del Norte County. Hoses have been laid around the buildings, even on the buildings, ready to spray and soak structures to protect them. Crews had already removed trees, shrubs and dead fuels around the site to decrease potential for fire. Red Mountain roadFour pieces of equipment and 80 people have been working different sections along the Red Mountain road and spur roads, removing fuels to reduce fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update for Friday July 18, 2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7311/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7311/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Managers coordinate activitiesFire Managers from the Blue 2 fire and Siskiyou Complex to the east met yesterday to coordinate fire suppression efforts.High relative humidity recovery overnight was expected to aid crews in suppression activities today. (Note: Increased acreage reflects information collected following a flight made possible after skies cleared.) Red Mountain Lookout and communication siteA priority of suppression efforts is to protect the Red Mountain Lookout and communication site. This work is completed. Crews wrapped buildings which house communication equipment critical for local fire and other emergency operations, also cellular communication, for all Del Norte County. Hoses have been laid around the buildings, even on the buildings, ready to spray and soak structures to protect them. Crews had already removed trees, shrubs and dead fuels to decrease potential for fire at the site. Red Mountain RoadTo aid protection efforts at the Red Mountain site, crews are..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:05:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update for Thursday July 17, 2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7289/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7289/</guid><description><![CDATA["Crews will take advantage of another day of cooler temperatures and higher humidities as they continue suppression efforts on the Blue 2 fire. Red Mountain Lookout and Communication SiteWork at the Red Mountain lookout and communication site is completed. Crews have cleared trees and brush from around buildings. The site is the main communication hub for all Del Norte County and is critical for local fire and other emergency operations. Red Mountain RoadHand crews, a masticator (used to convert trees and brush into chips) and a bulldozer are working simultaneously along different sections of the Red Mountain road and spur roads to prepare them for use by crews to ignite backburns if necessary. In the northwest corner of the fire, south of the G-O road and east of the Red Mountain road, crews have constructed 3.5 miles of containment line and have removed adjacent fuels in anticipation of burning out in front of the fire as it gradually advancesGasquet-Orleans (G-O) TrailCrews have..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Public Meeting for The Blue 2 Fire (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7290/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7290/</guid><description><![CDATA["Public MeetingJuly 18, 2008 - Friday evening - 6:30 pmMountain Elementary School in Gasquet Fire managers will present information and answers questions about the Blue 2"]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Blue 2 Update for Wednesday July 16, 2008 (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7261/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7261/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire crews made good progress yesterday on four areas of the Blue 2 fire. Red Mountain Lookout and Communication siteCrews along with wood chipping equipment continued work cutting Lodgepole pine and brush away from the lookout and communication buildings. The site is the main communication hub for all Del Norte County and is critical for local fire and other emergency operations. Crews wrapped some buildings in protective material that reflects heat to be ready in case the fire reaches the area. The protective wrap is made of the same material as firefighters&#39; protective fire shelters. Crews also installed collapsible water tanks, pumps, hoses and a sprinkler system to wet the area if the fire approaches. Red Mountain RoadCrews continue work on the red mountain road which leads to the lookout and communication site. They are preparing the route for future firefighting actions if they become necessary. Heavy equipment called a masticator is &quot;chewing&quot; trees and brush on..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7250/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1422/7250/</guid><description><![CDATA["July 15, 2008 Blue 2 FireLocation: Blue CreekCause: LightningStart Date: June 20, 2008Estimated Date of Containment: August 12, 2008Acres: 3,895Containment: 15 percent Fire Information: (707) 457-3995 Kathy Thompson, Public Information Officer, Dave Sabo, Public Information Officer  Current Fire Situation: Extremely steep terrain, heavy fuels, few natural fire barriers, limited access and limited availability of fire-fighting resources.  Planned Actions: Pre-position collapsible water tanks, water pumps and hoses around the Red Mountain Lookout and communications site. Install structure wrap around communication structures. Remove fuels along the Red Mountain road with mechanized equipment for future holding actions. Continue to hold fire on the south side of the Gasquet-Orleans (G-O) road. Continue to construct hand lines, pre-position collapsible water tanks, water pumps and hoses along the trail at the end of the G-O road. Continue coordination with the Siskyou fire complex for..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["New ICP Location and Phone # (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7234/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1422/7234/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Blue 2 fire Incident Command Post is no longer at the Gasquet Ranger District. Our new location and phone number are:Blue 2 Incident Command PostMountain Elementary School, 55 Azalea Lane, Gasquet, CA. 95543 Our phone number is (707) 457-3995. "]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:03:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closures for Public Safety (Blue 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1422/7118/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1422/7118/</guid><description><![CDATA["NEW Closure Information: The following road and trail closures for public safety are in effect. 1. Forest Road No. 14N01 (Red Mountain Road) from the intersection with 15N13 then northeast to its intersection with Forest Road No. 15N01 Gasquet - Orleans (G-O Road). 2. Forest Road No. 15N01 (G-O Road) from its intersection with Forest Road No. 15N01 (Red Mountain Road) then south to its termination point. 3. Trail No. 3E07 (Summit Valley Trail) for its entire length:4. Trail No. 4E06 (South Kelsey Trail) for its entire length; and 5. Trail No. 3E01 (Gunbarrel Trail) for its entire length. 6. Trail No. 4E50 (Boundary Trail) from its entire length."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>