9/4/2021- 12:24 p.m.
Dixie Fire West Zone:
California -The fire continues to burn actively within the control lines. Interior islands had active ground fire with isolated torching this afternoon. The smoke was held over the fire by a strengthening inversion layer which moderated fire behavior.
Crews will continue to complete direct and indirect containment lines south of Old Station and hold HWY 44 corridor. Crews continue to complete line in steep and rugged terrain in the wilderness of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Resources are also completing contingency line north and south of Janesville and Milford. A wind event is predicted in the area, therefore; crews are providing structure protection while ensuring firefighter safety.
Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and to monitor evacuation information and road closures, including social media and local law enforcement websites for the most current information.
Residents will see smoke coming from trees and stumps for days following their return.
Proceed with caution because burned out areas may have unseen hazards. Residents are encouraged to call 911 if they are concerned about any active flames near their homes or businesses.
Damage assessment remains ongoing. Change in threatened structures due to new Evacuation Warnings in Lassen, Plumas and Shasta County.
Dixie Fire East Zone:
Fire was very active in the Coyote Hills, Horton Ridge, and Ross Canyon areas this afternoon. Firefighters building line on the fire’s southeastern edge were challenged by shifting winds as the fire progressed southeast into dense forest fuels.
Additional crews were in Dixie Valley protecting structures. Aircraft were assisting crews with retardant and water drops.
Scooper aircraft were committed to the fire backing down the escarpment heading east towards Highway 395. Helicopters worked to keep the fire confined to the top of the escarpment.
Crews and engines worked closely with firefighters from the West Zone to reinforce line on the north flank while the south flank was steered towards the Sugar Fire scar of the Beckwourth Complex.
Resources held and improved dozer and handline from Clover Valley to the east side of Lake Davis.
No fire grew beyond constructed line from the west side of Lake Davis to Grizzly Ridge and northeast towards Taylorsville as crews patrolled and monitored that line protecting the Highway 70 corridor.
Fire near Devil’s Punchbowl south of Taylorsville held in check as firefighters improved line along the steep terrain north and south of Montgomery Creek.
Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis McChord assisted crews in the Genesee area with mop-up, establishing 100 feet of protection around structures.
Structure protection continued within Clover Valley, Dixie Valley, Genesee, Taylorsville, Greenhorn, and Cromberg.
