Shasta-Trinity National Forest: Swift Complex and Cedar Fire

Update for September 10, 2025

Peak Fire	Lick Fire	Cedar Fire
Start Date: 8/25/25	Start Date: 8/29/25	Start Date: 9/3/25
Size: 504 acres	Size: 36 acres	Size: 104 acres
Containment: 95%	Containment: 95%	Containment: 95%
Cause: Lightning	Cause: Lightning	Cause: Human
Location: Trinity County	Location: Trinity County	Location: Trinity County

This will be the last update on the Swift Complex and the Cedar Fire unless significant activity occurs.

Swift Complex-Peak Fire Overview: The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has assumed command of the Swift Complex. Current handlines will be patrolled, gridded and mopped up. Teams are collecting excess equipment and materials that are no longer required, which will be used to support active wildfire suppression efforts in other locations.

In the Peak Fire, crews and resources are improving lines and mopping up on the east flank of the Mule Creek drainage. The south and east flanks will continue to be patrolled and mopped up. Other resources are conducting post-fire rehabilitation work.

The Lick Fire is in patrol status.

Swift Complex Resources: 331 personnel

Cedar Fire Overview: With rain occurring on the fire yesterday, firefighters are strengthening containment lines and patrolling, mopping up, gridding, and suppressing any remaining hotspots. Teams are collecting excess equipment and materials that are no longer required, which will be used to support active wildfire suppression efforts in other locations. Fire crews are focused on preventing the Cedar Fire from expanding beyond its existing boundaries and safeguarding the Trinity Pines community. Crews are grading the 30N30 Road  from State Route 36 to Rattlesnake Road.

Cedar Fire Resources: 95 personnel

Current Fire Weather: A half-inch of rain fell over the Swift Complex and the Cedar Fire on Tuesday. A chance of showers and thunderstorms continues Wednesday afternoon. A slight change of showers is predicted for Thursday before a drying trend returns Friday and Saturday. High temperatures Wednesday are expected in the 60s and lows overnight in the 50s with higher humidities.  

Closures: The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has issued a Fire Closure Order – Forest Order No. 14-25-22. This is effective August 30, 2025, through January 31, 2026. To view the order and map, please click on the link to Peak Fire Closure Order.

Public Safety: Recreators are asked to stay away from trails and trailheads in the Long Canyon, Four Lakes Loop, Stoney Ridge, Stuart Fork, Swift Creek, Granite Peak, and North Fork Swift Creek areas as these are primary access routes for firefighters. Please be advised that there will be increased fire traffic on State Route 3. Clark Springs Campground, Day Use Area, Beach and Boat Ramp are closed to the public to support firefighting operations.

Additional fire-related information: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShastaTrinityNF/

InciWeb: 

Swift Complex: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cashf-swift-complex

Cedar Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cashf-cedar-fire

Shasta-T Press Release

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