Marble Complex INCIDENT UPDATE 7-7-2025

Monday, July 7, 2025
Marble Complex: 375 Acres – 2% Containment                  Total Personnel: 383
Jacket Fire: 50 acres – 2% containment                              Summit Fire: 325 acres – 0% containment     

Current Situation: California Complex Interagency Incident Management Team 9 assumed command of the Marble Complex following widespread thunderstorms and lightning across the Klamath National Forest last week which caused 17 fires. The Jacket and Summit Fires were two of the largest fires and have been combined as the Marble Complex. Firefighters have been operating in a full-suppression strategy since the report of these fires with the goal of utilizing direct fire attack tactics to protect threatened values at risk, including surrounding communities. The coordination of multiple responding agencies along with a firefighting force of both ground and air resources have assisted in minimizing the growth of both fires within the Marble Complex.

Summit Fire: Due to the continued warm and dry weather, fire activity on the Summit Fire increased with most of this fire behavior on the northern and southern flanks. Four hot shot crews have been inserted into the Marble Mountain Wilderness where the Summit Fire is burning. Due to the difficult and rugged terrain, as well as the remoteness of the fire, these crews and other overhead personnel are spiked out in the wilderness. This means that crews stay out on the line for a period of several days with supplies, such as food and equipment, flown in via helicopter. This allows firefighters to constantly monitor the situation and limit long travel times. Crews made great progress on Sunday as they employed direct suppression tactics to secure all spot fires outside of the main fire perimeter. This includes several spot fires and a slop over across the Pacific Crest Trail along the eastern head of the fire. Crews were also able to construct direct control lines along the northern edge of the fire starting at the PCT and worked their way west approximately half the length of the fire. Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters assisted ground crews with water and retardant drops along the southwest corner of the fire to moderate fire behavior and allow firefighters the opportunity to directly attack the southern flank. Today, firefighters will continue constructing direct line along the northern edge towards the heel of the fire.

Jacket Fire: With containment and hose lines surrounding the entire perimeter, firefighters started extensive mop up operations on the Jacket Fire. Crews worked throughout Sunday to start the process of ensuring there was no heat or potential issues to cause escape by mopping up at least 30 feet into the interior of the burn from the line. Using water and hand tools, firefighters seek out remaining hot spots with the goal of increasing containment and ensuring there is no threat of escape from established control lines. The Jacket Fire was reported on July 3, 2025, and has been burning on a ridge near Crapo Creek approximately four miles northeast of Forks of Salmon. Crews will conduct mop up operations for the next several days.

Weather: The weather remained favorable on Sunday with sunny skies and light winds along with seasonable temperatures. The potential for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon is forecasted over the Summit and Jacket fires. Should these thunderstorms not develop, warm and dry weather can be expected.

Forest Closures & Restrictions: A Forest Closure Order is currently in effect due to the Summit Fire. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid these areas and remain vigilant of changing fire conditions.

Evacuations: Evacuations are in place for both the Summit and Jacket Fires.
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California Complex Interagency Incident Management Team 9