Single Incident Information

Division D: Crews are constructing indirect line on the ridge above Silver Creek Plunge and preparing around structures to create defensible space for holding operations. Strategic firing operations will be conducted based upon fire behavior. Additional crews are being loaned from neighboring divisions to help with implementing protection plans for Boiling Springs and Silver Creek Lookout in anticipation of Goat Fire movement south.  A Structure Wrap Group is on order for historic Forest Service infrastructure in Division D.

Division T: Continue line construction through the Lightning Fire scar towards Division R/S. Scout for opportunities to reduce fire movement to the South and West. Coordinate with Division R/S for ingress/egress and fire line placement. Additional crews on loan from neighboring Divisions to assist in completion of indirect line to connect Bulldog and Nellie fires through Lightning Creek.

Division R/S: Utilize a mix of mechanical and crew-built line for more direct suppression tactics. Implement firing operations utilizing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to clean interior pockets from previous shifts burns. Continue to hold and mop-up dozer line from Anderson Creek to Highway 17.

Division Q/P: Assist with holding and mopping up dozer line along Highway 17 to Anderson Creek. Anticipate any need for firing on the southeast corner of the fire to prevent fire from impacting Highway 17 and progressing towards Lowman.

Division O: Fire activity picked up during the previous shift but is making little progress through the Pioneer burn scar.

Division N: Type 1 and Type 2IA crews will implement direct suppression tactics to prevent further fire spread on east and west sides of Deadwood Reservoir. Crews will construct direct line to the east using the 591 road to tie into the 2016 Pioneer burn scar. West of the reservoir, construct direct line keeping fire on the peninsulas that extend into the reservoir. Dozer line will be constructed on the western side of the fire, south of Deadwood Reservoir, to help secure the fire edge into the Rattlesnake burn scar.
Resources in Division N have been identified to assist the forest in IA response during the predicted weather event and thunderstorms.

Structure Group/IA: Structure group will continue to assess and mitigation around structures. They will also be available to assist the forest in IA Response.

24 hours:

High ERCs and low fuel moistures will support moderate fire behavior. Terrain-driven winds increase with afternoon heating. Active surface fire, with frequent group torching and spotting continues. Instability, and moderate potential for thunderstorms near or over the fire may increase fire behavior and spread potential.

48 hours:

Moderating temperatures, relative humidity, and ERCs, along with a diminishing threat of convective activity, will continue to support moderate fire behavior. Torching and short duration surface fire possible later in the burn period.