Hill Fire (CASRF)
7,224 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Willow Creek, California, United States
Hill Fire
12,913 acre wildfire (91% contained)
Willow Creek, California, United States
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Wildfire Status:
The Hill Fire, which ignited on July 15, 2024, is located approximately 11 miles south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage. This wildfire has burned through 7,224 acres of steep, inaccessible terrain characterized by heavy timber and dry vegetation. As of August 15, 2024, the fire is reported to be 100% contained, and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. The current management of the fire has transitioned from a Type 3 North Coast Interagency Incident Management Team to local staff from the Lower Trinity Ranger District, with around 100 personnel remaining to conduct mop-up operations.
In the early stages, the Hill Fire exhibited rapid growth, prompting significant air resource deployment and evacuations. The fire's behavior has since moderated, primarily influenced by weather conditions, with mixed hardwood-conifer timber present at lower elevations and light brush dominating the upper elevations. Notably, the northern edge of the fire has intersected with the footprint of the 2022 Ammon Fire, where reduced fuel loads have contributed to diminished fire activity. Currently, the fire exhibits minimal activity, described as smoldering, creeping, and backing.
Weather conditions have played a crucial role in the management and behavior of the Hill Fire. Firefighters have been able to leverage favorable weather to control the fire's spread effectively. The incident management involved coordination between federal and state fire agencies due to the fire's location on both state and federal lands. The successful containment of the Hill Fire reflects the collaborative efforts of multiple firefighting teams and the positive impact of weather on fire behavior. Overall, the situation has stabilized, allowing local resources to assume responsibility for ongoing management and monitoring.
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Containment History:
Date | Percent Contained |
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2024-07-17 | 0% contained |
2024-07-19 | 0% contained |
2024-07-20 | 2% contained |
2024-07-21 | 4% contained |
2024-07-22 | 7% contained |
2024-07-23 | 8% contained |
2024-07-24 | 10% contained |
2024-07-25 | 14% contained |
2024-07-26 | 17% contained |
2024-07-27 | 45% contained |
2024-07-28 | 53% contained |
2024-07-29 | 61% contained |
2024-07-30 | 69% contained |
2024-07-31 | 73% contained |
2024-08-01 | 77% contained |
2024-08-02 | 84% contained |
2024-08-11 | 91% contained |
2024-08-14 | 98% contained |
2024-10-29 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
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2024-07-17 | 3437 acres | 5.4 sq mi | 13.7 sq km |
2024-07-18 | 4033 acres | 6.3 sq mi | 16.1 sq km |
2024-07-19 | 4544 acres | 7.1 sq mi | 18.2 sq km |
2024-07-20 | 5248 acres | 8.2 sq mi | 21.0 sq km |
2024-07-22 | 5582 acres | 8.7 sq mi | 22.3 sq km |
2024-07-23 | 7074 acres | 11.1 sq mi | 28.3 sq km |
2024-07-24 | 6623 acres | 10.3 sq mi | 26.5 sq km |
2024-07-25 | 7098 acres | 11.1 sq mi | 28.4 sq km |
2024-07-26 | 7111 acres | 11.1 sq mi | 28.4 sq km |
2024-10-29 | 7224 acres | 11.3 sq mi | 28.9 sq km |