An August 16 account from Six Rivers described thirteen fires within the complex, three already contained. The state record later gave a single November containment date for the complex near the Oregon border.
Incident record
| Reported start | 15 August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location in the incident record | South of the Oregon border, northeast of High Plateau Mountain |
| County listing | Del Norte |
| Reported footprint | 95,107 acres |
| Recorded containment | 100% |
| Containment entry | 17 November 2023 |
Thirteen fires in an early Smith River snapshot
Three contained components out of thirteen does not equal 23% perimeter containment. The first ratio counts ignitions regardless of size; the second measure refers to secured perimeter. The dated component count also should not be assumed to describe the membership throughout the incident.