Forest service: BAER team deployed; rapid assessments due in about a week

Aug 13, 2026

Acting staff officer Micah Keesow said a Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) team arrived to start rapid assessments and that initial BAER recommendations typically take 7–10 days; staff also outlined next steps for salvage, infrastructure protection and longer-term recovery.

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The Forest Service said teams are already conducting rapid post-fire assessments to prioritize life-safety and infrastructure protection and to scope recovery work.

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