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CA-KNF- Sims - Wildland Fire - 215 acres - 20%

Posted: 24 Jun 2009 09:57 AM PDT

Update: 6-24 0725hrs - Sims Fire KNF 215 ac 20% containment. 374 firefighters are commited at this time. Containment is expected 6/27.
Update: 6-24 0645hrs - NOPS - Sims Fire KNF 200 ac 0% containment.
Update: 6-23 1700hrs - 175 acres.

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IA: 1450hrs - Vegetation Fire in the Sims Creek area. 20 acres making run up the hill rapid rate of spread. SKU type 3 strike team just dispatched. No immediate structure threat.
Location: Klamath National Forest - Sims Creek area located off U.S. Highway 96, 8 miles North East of Seiad valley along highway 96
Fuels/Terrain: Heavy timber on steep slopes.
Caution: Due to the threat of burning debris rolling onto the highway and drifting smoke, motorists are urged to be cautious.

Air attack: Two helicopters, one lead plane and two tankers were assigned to the fire yesterday afternoon, currently commited to the fire 5 helicopters, 3 fixed wing aircraft Medford Reload base is open and ready for load and return
Resources: 14 hotshot crews 1 S/T Cal Fire crews and 24 fire engines. 2 Ukonom IHC, Mendocino Hotshots en route this a.m.
SRF ST 2600 (11, 21, 31, 33, 42)
SHF ST ???? (31, 34, 42, 61, 62)
SHF H-506
SHF Div-3
SHF Crew 11 Trinity, Crew 5 Shasta