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2/2 We appreciate the publics patience as we work as quickly as possible to make the roadway safe for the traveling public during this dynamic situation.

📸: Photos show the District 2 Tree Crew, Seiad Maintenance Crew, and Yreka Maintenance Crew working to remove hazardous trees along State Route 96. Photos courtesy of Roger Matthews, Yreka Maintenance Superintendent.

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Caltrans District 2

🚧STATE ROUTE 96 UPDATE -- 8/18/2023🚧

State Route 96 remains closed from Seiad Creek Bridge to 6.7 miles east of Scott River Road due to the #HeadFire, which is now part of the #HappyCampComplex. It is unknown at this time when the roadway will be reopened as it not only remains within a mandatory evacuation zone issued by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office but there are also many imminent hazards along the roadway that need to be addressed.

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1/2 Evacuation Notes
● Evac zones map link: https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=9.95163303965468&latlon=41.81621862720...

● Evacuation Shelter Info - - Kahtishraam Wellness Center 1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka - The Karuk Tribe has opened the Wellness Center in Happy Camp as an evacuation center for the Head Fire. 537 Jacobs Way in Happy Camp. There are showers and cots available.

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South of Hamburg, Klamath and Scott Rivers -

Sekhar Padmanabhan
4 hours ago · Aug 18, 1:32 PM

3/3 No fire spread is expected outside the current perimeter until fuels dry with sunlight and receive significant winds. Air operations will be impacted by the potential thunderstorms in the forecast and by low visibility conditions most of the daytime operational period.

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South of Hamburg, Klamath and Scott Rivers -

Sekhar Padmanabhan
4 hours ago · Aug 18, 1:32 PM

2/3 The fire will experience light northwest winds most of the shift, especially in drainage bottoms with heavy fuels. The fire is expected to have minimal fire spread and only react when influenced by a downdraft or strong winds. Interior islands and isolated concentrations of heavy dead and down will continue to consume and smolder.

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South of Hamburg, Klamath and Scott Rivers -

Sekhar Padmanabhan
4 hours ago · Aug 18, 1:32 PM

1/3 The Head Fire is now Branch XX (twenty) of the Happy Camp Complex. There was no infrared flight last night, so acreage has not been updated. Per radio traffic this morning, there was no significant growth on the fire overnight. Per the incident management team: …

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