Page 3 - Smith River 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 Smith River Complex is now 94,508 acres with 84% containment.

The New York crew joined 38 others from across the country to help contain the Smith River Complex fire.

The Smith River Complex is now 94,508 acres with 84% containment.

Recent storms have dampened conditions but have also spurred new vegetation that could act as fuel for fires. Also, strong fall winds have yet to arrive.

Recent storms have dampened conditions but have also spurred new vegetation that could act as fuel for fires. Also, strong fall winds have yet to arrive.

A storm complex that meant rainfall on fires burning in Northern California also blocked firefighters from accessing the blazes, which are largely burning in rugged terrain. The Smith River Complex, the largest of a group of fires sparked by dry lightning weeks ago, is now burning at over 94,000 acres.

The Smith River Complex is now 94,508 acres with 84% containment.

Half the nation's federal wildland firefighters could quit if Congress fails to avert major pay cuts, according to the union representing federal employees.

A large team of fire officials are back home -- after battling a fire in southern Oregon.