In one of California’s Trumpiest counties, the MAGA backlash has begun
After California’s June primary, Shasta County is again holding up a mirror to a fractious U.S.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/shasta-county-maga-politics-california-22296455.php
Breaking: California sues Shasta County over Measure B – Shasta Scout
The ballot initiative, which has just been approved by voters, set out to impose voter ID and eliminate mail-in voting — among other changes to local election procedures, which appear to contradict California law. The state had previously warned it was prepared to act if Shasta County atte..
https://shastascout.org/california-sues-shasta-county-over-measure-b/
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Over the weekend, the Alameda Fire Department dispatched their fire boat, the Deanna Jo, and a crew of three firefighters to assist with firefighting for the Green Fire in Shasta Trinity National Forest. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-tow-fire-boat-to-help-fight-green-fire-in-shasta-county/
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To secure this area, crews will add depth to the Rip Gut Ridge fireline using firing operations. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS, drone), will be used to initiate firing operations while minimizing risk to firefighters. Last night crews successfully brought the eastern fireline to the Pit River and, to the southwest, joined the two arms of Shasta Lake while adding additional depth to this fireline.
During the day, supported by air operations, crews will be tasked with holding where firing has occurred, and mopping up areas of heat within the firelines. In addition to moving crews, the fleet of watercraft assigned to the Green Fire will also provide suppression support along shorelines as crews seek to secure the southern area of the fire.
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Along the eastern flank of the fire, three Type I helicopters were used to moderate fire behavior with water drops, as crews worked to hold and reinforce the firing operations that have occurred along the Rip Gut Ridge fireline.
Fire Weather: Seasonal temperatures will continue through the weekend accompanied by slightly lower, dryer humidity. Temperatures are predicted to be in the mid-90s, with humidity between 19 to 24%. A shift toward below normal seasonal temperatures and windier conditions is predicted to begin early next week.
Patterns of afternoon wind shift will continue to influence visibility and the use of aircraft. Winds in the morning will be out of the northeast, moving smoke to the south. Winds will shift in the early afternoon, pushing smoke northward. The southern area of the fire should experience sufficient afternoon visibility to continue to allow for aircraft operations, while limited visibility in the northern half of the fire may preclude the use of aircraft as has occurred earlier in the week.
Fire Operations: With the strengthening of firelines along the Brock Mountain Road to the west and firelines to the north and northeast, operations will prioritize securing the southern extent of the fire. The large area of unburned fuels between the eastern flank of the fire and the Rip Gut Ridge fireline remains a substantial concern.
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Sekhar Padmanabhan, Staff Reporter
Jul 19 at 1:44 PM EDT
…Considering the complexity of operations along Rip Gut Ridge, engaging in night operations on unforgiving terrain, ferrying firefighters by boat, using significant numbers of aircraft, and conducting firing operations to consume fuels. The expectation delivered to operational staff was that actions would be well-considered, undertaken with sufficient support in place, and implemented with a commitment to ensuring the safety of our firefighters on the ground.
Fire Activity: Yesterday, fire activity was most notable within the southeastern portion of the fire. This is the area where we have a large block of unburned fuels between the existing eastern flank of the fire, the Rip Gut Ridge fireline further to the east, and the Pit River to the south. To the southwest, between the Sulanharas and Pit River arms of Shasta Lake, the fire was active as it continued to move down to shorelines and to the roads that move southward from the Sulanharas arm along ridges to the Pit River arm of the Lake.
In addition to the fire suppression boats on the lake, two Type I helicopters were used yesterday to assist crews in reinforcing lines in the southwest portion of the fire.
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This effort is likely to require an additional day to complete before firing operations reach the Pit River. Between the Sulanharas and Pit River arms of Shasta Lake, crews, assisted by helicopters, took advantage of the southward progression of the fire yesterday to limit the progression of the fire along a portion of a road previously identified as a control feature between the two arms of the lake. In effect, they were able to begin the construction of reinforced fireline. Crews also successfully conducted firing operations last night to strengthen the construction of fireline between the arms of the lake. Crews will continue these efforts today. Air support is likely to be available again in the southern area of the fire as smoke disperses in the afternoon.
LINK for additional information. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16bY3wxGT2/
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Fire Weather: Predicted winds in the morning will be out of the northeast, moving smoke to the south. Winds will shift in the early afternoon, pushing smoke northward. The southern area of the fire will experience sufficient afternoon visibility to allow for aircraft operations, while limited visibility in the northern half of the fire may preclude the use of aircraft. Temperatures will remain in the low 90s, relative humidity will moderate, ranging between 20-26%. Winds will be moderate at between 5 and 8 mph out of the south in the afternoon. Persistent heat and low humidity over the last week has progressively dried fuels to such an extent that burning potential remains high in spite of moderating temperatures, humidity, and wind.
Fire Operations: The east flank of the fire along the Rip Gut Ridge fireline that extends to the Pit River, and the area to the southwest between the Sulanharas and Pit River arms of Shasta Lake, will be the focus of operations today. The southern extent of the Rip Gut Ridge Fireline is now rigged with pumps and hose lays and will receive retardant application in anticipation of firing operations to tie this fireline to the Pit River. Crews successfully conducted firing operations last night, reinforcing the southern third of this fireline.
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