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6/6

West Side overview: - Elliot Fire: 4,463 acres, 3% contained - Swillup Fire: 1,768 acres, 0% contained - Malone Fire: 413 acres, 7% contained - Ufish Fire: 1,255 acres, 0% contained East Side overview: - Head Fire: 6,683 acres, 19% contained - Den Fire: 294 acres, 95% contained - Scott Fire: 1,469 acres, 50% contained - Lake Fire: 191 acres, 5% contained

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5/6

Firefighters assisted local resources with a new lightning fire west of the Elliot Fire. The Elliot, Swillup, Ufish, and Malone fires increased in acreage today. Tonight, firefighters will use limited tactical firing operations to tie the Elliot Fire back into the south side of Coon Creek. Crews will also patrol the State Route 96 corridor and the Swillup Fire, where a structure threat still exists.

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4/6

The fire remained active but remained within the contingency lines constructed. The fire continues to back toward Scott River. Firefighters will keep a close watch due to the potential for spotting across the river. The west side of the complex was very active today. Fixed-wing aircraft and water-dropping helicopters supported firefighters on the ground as they continued to hold the Highway 96 corridor and protect structures.

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3/6

Clear skies and lower relative humidity increased fire behavior throughout the Happy Camp Complex today. Aircraft were used on both the west and east sides of the complex to aid firefighters and slow the spread of the fires. Smoke production increased, most notably the Scott Fire, which developed a large column this afternoon. The Scott and Gold fires burned together today and will now be known as the Scott Fire.

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2/6

The meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook (facebook.com/Klamath NF) and YouTube (youtube.com/@ciimt5). A Facebook account is not necessary to view the meeting. On the Head Fire, crews completed line construction on the east flank from State Route 96 to Collins Baldy Lookout, and down to Scott Bar. Firefighters will now shift their efforts to the northwest and west flanks of the fire.

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2/4

Fire behavior transitioned from surface fire to single and multiple trees igniting. The Elliot, Ufish, and Swillup fires experienced short-range spotting and rolling material, which was the primary growth mechanism. Tonight, crews are watching these fires closely and will use tactical firing when necessary to protect the values at risk. Progress continued on the Head fire, and direct line construction is going well.