For Immediate Release: July 18, 2011
Contact: Barbara Torres, 530-233-8713
ALTURAS, CA. The Scorpion Fire Complex on the Modoc National Forest was declared 100% contained at 7 a.m. today. The 2,943 acre fire was located about 20 miles southeast of the city of Tulelake.
While many fire crews have been released, there are still 5 engines, 1 hand crew and 1 water tender continuing with mop-up operations.
The fire burned through grassland, sage brush and Juniper forest. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Modoc National Forest firefighters were aided in the suppression efforts by equipment and personnel from Lassen National Forest, Klamath National Forest, the National Park Service and Cal-Fire.
The fires were spotted around 6:15 on Friday evening about 20 miles southeast of the city of Tulelake. Originally there were four fires that ignited almost simultaneously. The smallest one, Track, at .1 acre was contained Friday. The other three were Mammoth which burned 1,351 acres, Point which burned 5 acres and Scorpion at 1,587.
The Forest Service wishes to remind forest visitors to be careful with fire and smoking materials. A California Campfire Permit is required outside all developed areas if you plan to operate a camp stove, lantern or have a campfire or charcoal fire.
Barbara Torres Public Affairs Specialist
Modoc National Forest 530-233-8713
bltorres@fs.fed.us
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