Gold Complex Update August 2, 2024

Quick Facts
Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45
Crews: 4

Containment: Mill 98%; Smith 100%
Engines: 9

Detection Date: July 22, 2024
Dozers: 1

Cause: Lightning
Water Tenders: 6

Total resources: 146
Helicopters: available as needed

Official Fire Information

Headlines

• A Type 3 Incident Management Team from the Plumas National Forest is in command of the incident.
• With predicted thunderstorms and lightning wildland firefighting resources on the incident are prepared to support on local initial attack if needed.
• Closure orders are still in effect on the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests in the area southeast of the junction of California Highways 70 and 89 to the Tahoe Forest boundary west of County Road A 23.
• Recreation sites at Lake Davis and in the Lakes Basin are open this weekend.  Smoke impacts to the recreation areas are primarily from the Park Fire and expected to be reduced as winds shift.

Operational Update
Smith Fire: The Smith Fire is in patrol status and there is a continued firefighter presence in the area.  Some isolated smokes may occasionally be visible in the far interior, especially during the afternoons and evenings.  
Mill Fire: Firefighters are continuing to work on mop up, suppression repair and patrol.  Backhaul of supplies is continuing.  There are pockets of interior burning which may become more visible with increased smoke.
Weather
The forecast for today is hot temperatures followed by a chance of thunderstorms starting this evening and Saturday.  While there is a chance of rain, there is also a likelihood for lightning.  Continued hot temperatures are forecasted through the weekend and early next week.
Wildland Fire Prevention
The Plumas National Forest is currently under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and the Tahoe National Forest is now in Stage 3 Fire Restrictions.  Be familiar with the restrictions for the national forest you are planning to recreate on.  If you are in an area where you can have a campfire, make sure it is dead-out and cold to the touch.  Be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire. Report suspected wildfires by calling 911.