Incident Update Dixie Fire

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Date:
09/21/2021
Time:
10:44 AM

Butte County Sheriff Office (Evacuation Information): 833-512-5378

Information Line: (530) 592-0838

Assistance for Plumas County Residents: (530) 283-6300

Assistance for animals (including large animals/ livestock): (530) 283-3673 or (530) 283-6300

Wildlife Disaster network: Response for injured wildlife: 1-800-942-6459

Wildlife Disaster network: Gold Country Wildlife Rescue: 1-530-885-0862

Incident Facts

Name
Dixie Fire
Start Date/Time
2021-07-14
Incident Status
Active
Location
Above the Cresta Dam, Feather River Canyon
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Butte, Plumas
Administration Unit
Lassen National Forest and National Park Service
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
963,276
Containment
90%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
1,329
Structures Damaged
95
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
3
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities
1

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Dixie Fire West Zone 

As predicted, yesterday’s warmer temperatures and dry northeast winds resulted in increased fire
activity in unburned areas within containment lines. Smoke was visible along Grizzly Ridge and in areas
near Old Station. Firefighters, engines, and water tenders identified and actively suppressed several
hotspots within 100 feet of the firelines.
• With the current warming and drying trend and changing winds, firefighters will remain vigilant for
potential changes in fire behavior. Winds will shift to the southwest this afternoon, with gusts up to 20
mph possible. Temperatures are predicted to rise into the 80s on ridgelines and 90s in valleys, with
humidity in the teens.
• On the northwest side of the fire on Hat Creek Rim, crews are holding and improving the remaining
uncontained fireline, searching for and extinguishing all areas of lingering heat that could pose a threat
to containment lines. Patrol, mop-up, and backhaul of excess firefighting equipment continues elsewhere
around the fire perimeter.
• Suppression repair is underway in areas affected by fire-suppression activities.
• The public is advised to be cautious along local roadways as fire traffic will be present conducting
patrols and suppression repair.

Closures and Evacuations
Lassen and Shasta County Sheriffs’ Offices have no evacuation orders in effect.

The Lassen National Forest Dixie Fire Closure Order is in effect until November 30, 2021, to provide safety for our firefighters and the public: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices/?aid=67821.