Camp Complex News Today

The following information concerning the Smith River Complex Fires is from the U.S. Forest Service as of Tuesday, Oct. 3.

The air quality in some areas is unhealthy for sensitive people, according to the local air pollution control district.

Fire Update 2023 SRF Lightning Complex Monday, September 18, 2023 – 9:00 a.m. Eastern Area Gold Team Brian Jenkins, Incident Commander Information Phone: 530-536-0767 Email: 2023.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov Information Staffing Hours: 8

The Smith River wildfire complex surpassed 80,000 acres on a day of increased fire activity.

The Smith River wildfire complex surpassed 80,000 acres on a day of increased fire activity.

Twenty miles to the southeast, the Elliot and Swillup fires of the Happy Camp Complex merged over the weekend.

The Smith River wildfire complex has passed 70,000 acres, and over the weekend the fire reached the edge of the evacuated community of Gasquet.

The Smith River wildfire complex has passed 75,000 acres.

New evacuation orders have been issued because of wildfires burning since last week in California's northwest corner.

Firefighters are battling a wild fire ignited by lightning in the Klamath National Forest.