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Latest Update: 05/17/2008 0800 hours PDT
 
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Date Time News and Notes
     
05/17 0800 Bighorn Fire (ANF-1444), Fire has burned 461 acres and is 72 % percent contained. Crews will continue to build direct line where possible, crews are constructing a secondary/contingency line on the south portion of the fire down to Mt Baldy Road. Fire continues to pose a moderate threat to the cabins that line the West Fork of Bear Canyon. Fire poses a minimal threat to the Village of Mt Baldy. Excess resources continue demobilization.
05/16 1700 Honey bee (CA-INF-282),Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit, 1,085  acres and is 0% percent contained Crews flown in to take action on south and east portions.
05/16 0730

Honey bee (CA-INF-282), Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit, 950 acres and is 0% percent contained. No major problems, just smoke concerns. Fire has crossed Kern River to the West and is creeping along east flank and South Fork of Kern River.

05/16 0730

Bighorn Fire (ANF-1444) Fire is now 420 acres and 60 percent contained. Increase in fire size is due in part to fire growth (30%) and better mapping (70%). Fire activity remained minimal and was limited to roll out and short runs back into the black. Crews made good progress building direct fire line and cold trailing in steep rugged terrain. Fire continues to pose a moderate threat to the cabins that line the West Fork of Bear Canyon. Fire poses a minimal threat to the Village of Mt. Baldy. Fire may continue to back its way down the slope of the West Fork Bear Canyon . Spread is moderate in intensity and is driven by heavy dead and downed fuels. There will be no night shift working the fire, engines will continue to patrol and monitor conditions and provide structure protection.

05/15 0600 Bighorn Fire (ANF-1444) Incident is under Forest Service Jurisdiction and is being managed by SCIIMT 1 (Joseph). Fire has burned 340 acres, is 25% percent contained and continues to burn in steep rugged terrain. Temperatures in the valley are near 100 degrees and single digit RH's prevail. High wind gusts are forecast with approaching high pressure. There was minimal fire behavior observed through the night. Fire continues to move through dry dead fuels and make short moderate intensity runs back up the steep slopes. A closure of the Mt Baldy school is in effect for a third consecutive day. The village of Mt Baldy remains under a voluntary evacuation and the special use/hike in cabins are under a mandatory evacuation.
05/14 1800 Honeybee Fire CA-INF2882, Fire is approximately 370 acres and burning North of HAIWEE PASS. Incident is being staffed by a total of 8 personel. Fire is putting up black smoke 1500-2000 feet in the air,picking up on the west side flanking with isolated tourching, east side making small runs and is being managed as a wildland fire use fire..
05/14 1800 Bighorn Fire (ANF-1444) Unified command will be terminated a 1800 hrs. The fire will be under Forest Service Jurisdiction and managed by SCIIMT 1 (Joseph). The fire has burned 320 acres of brush with a grass understory, scattered sparse fuels on slopes with heavier fuels in drainages and is 25 % percent contained. Approximately 100 residences and 10 outbuildings remain threatened. Incident progression and spread of the fire area is due to the influence of a strong high pressure system. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph increasing to between 17 and 20 mph could cause the fire to spread during the night. This system will bring much warmer temperatures, very low RH's and strong N-NE winds gusting to 30 mph for the next three days. Gusty northeast winds will be returning to the area later tonight through early afternoon Thursday along with humidity's dropping into the teens. Poor overnight recovery is expected and will not exceed 25%. Winds will begin to increase after midnight and are expected to reach 40 mph. This weather pattern could effect the fires spread and push it to the Southwest. This spread will threaten more homes and establish the fire in more continous fuels. Crews will continue to construct direct handline where possible.
05/14 1800

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hilary Clark (909) 382-2922

Pacific Crest Trail on the San Jacinto Wilderness to Re-Open Following Apache Fire  

IDYLLWILD , CALIF. , May 14, 2008 – San Jacinto District Ranger Laurie Rosenthal announced today that the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the San Jacinto Wilderness will be opened to public entry starting Saturday, May 17. The PCT was closed on April 29 due to the Apache Fire. Approximately one mile of the Pacific Crest Trail, North of Spitler Trail, and South of South Ridge Trail was damaged during the fire. Trail crews have surveyed the trail for hazards and have deemed the trail safe for foot and equestrian traffic. Hikers should always be prepared when visiting the National Forest, and especially near areas with recent fire activity, since conditions can change without prior warning, especially during a storm event, due to sloughing, erosion, and the possibility of rock slides.

“Know Before You Go” – For current trail or permit information, please call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at (909) 382-2922.

05/14 0800

Inyo National Forest fire management officials report that the Honeybee Fire, sparked by lightning on May 6th and being managed as a wildland fire use fire, is continuing to grow according to resource objectives.

The fire, burning in timber and brush in the Sierra Nevada southwest of Olancha, had reached 185 acres when mapped on Monday, May 12th, and was burning with low to moderate activity. The fire is burning in the area between Haiwee Pass and Olancha Pass, towards the south and west.  It has reached the South Fork of the Kern River, and is expected to continue growing, burning onto the Sequoia National Forest.  Fire management officials from the Inyo National Forest are working closely with fire management from the Sequoia National Forest in the monitoring of the Honeybee Fire to ensure that it continues to meet resource objectives as it burns. A hand crew, specially trained in wildland fire use, is assigned to the fire and is camping out in the vicinity of the fire, providing on-the-ground observations and monitoring of weather conditions and fire spread predictions.  A helicopter is also assigned to the fire and will be used for reconnaissance flights as necessary. With the north winds, smoke from the Honeybee Fire is traveling down-canyon towards Kennedy Meadows and is expected to have some impact on the area.  As winds shift in direction, this impact will be lessened.  Smoke may also travel to Kennedy Meadows in the evenings as it gathers at lower elevations down-canyon from the fire.  However, fire officials have a smoke monitoring device in the Kennedy Meadows area and are closely watching the effects of the smoke in the area.  If smoke becomes too intense, appropriate management actions will be taken.

Smoke may continue to be visible along Highway 395 and as far away as Ridgecrest, Big Pine and Kennedy Meadows.

05/14 0800 Bighorn Fire (ANF-1444)has burned 310 acres of brush with 10 % percent containment . Transfer of command from the initial attack IC Eric McCormick to Southern California Team 1 (Joseph, Type 2 IMT) occurred at 0600hrs. With the predicted weather pattern the fire could spread down canyon in a Southwesterly direction. Fire is burning in Steep rugged terrain, temperatures in the valley near 100 degrees and single digit RH's. Approximately 100 residence remain threatened. The continued evacutions of cabins near the fire area and the notifications to the town of Mt. Baldy for a recomended evacuation. Fire made short low to moderate runs up the steep canyons. Most fire activity had moderated by 2300hrs. Crews will work to construct direct hand line in the steep terrain, supported with both rotor and fixed wing assets.
05/13 1300 The Bighorn Fire (ANF-1444) is now 100 acres. Joseph's Type II Incident Management Team has been ordered. The fire is north of the Mt. Baldy Village, but the community is not threatened, and there are no evacuations at this time, except four or five isolated, hike-into cabins.
05/09 1100

Governor Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Bolster State's Firefighting Resources

http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/9545/

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued Executive Order S-03-08, which boosts the state's preparedness for wildfire season and directs the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to immediately mobilize critical firefighting resources and personnel to save lives and homes statewide.

"This year's fire season has already begun," Governor Schwarzenegger said. "We need every firefighting resource and tool on ready alert, so we can spring to action when disaster strikes. This Executive Order gives CAL FIRE the ability to increase staffing and pre-deploy equipment in anticipation of extreme and threatening fire weather."

The Governor also directed state agencies, including the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California National Guard, California Conservation Corps and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to coordinate their actions with federal and local agencies, maximizing California's fire prevention and fighting capabilities.

Today's Executive Order follows last week's letter to the President requesting that federal Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) capabilities be made available for this wildfire season. Earlier this week, the Governor issued a proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2008 "Wildfire Awareness Week. /http://www.gov.ca.gov/proclamation/9453/

05/08 1500

Highway dedicated to fallen Esperanza firefighters Friday

State Highway 243 will be officially dedicated as the Esperanza Firefighters Memorial Highway in a special ceremony Friday. State Assemblyman John J. Benoit will speak at the public dedication, set for 10 a.m. at the Silent Valley RV Club in the small mountain community of Poppet Flats.

That's near where five U.S. Forest Service firefighters based in Idyllwild were overrun by the Esperanza wildfire on Oct. 26, 2006 . Four died at the scene; the fifth five days later. Benoit, R-Bermuda Dunes, last year authored Assembly Concurrent Resolution 4, which formally dedicated Highway 243 in honor of the five firefighters of Engine Company 57— Mark Loutzenhiser, Jess McLean, Jason McKay, Daniel Hoover-Najera, and Pablo Cerda. "While the Esperanza Fire died out a year and a half ago, the memories and sacrifices of the five firefighters who perished that day will live forever," Benoit said in a statement. The Owen Coffman American Legion Post in Palm Springs first originated the idea to designate the highway in memory of the fallen firefighters. The 30-mile stretch of highway between Banning and Mountain Center will carry the designation, with memorials on both ends provided for by a $3,700 donation by the American Legion Palm Springs Post. "Dedicating this highway will remind motorists along the route of the crew of Engine Company 57 who selflessly sacrificed everything to defend lives and property," Benoit said. "We shall always remember the courage of our firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect us."

http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080508/NEWS0806/805080308/1006/news01

05/06 0830

CA-BDF-5147 APACHE 784 acres 100% contained. Transition to Type 3 ICT has occurred. Projected personnel count by end of shift today will be 50.

05/05 1000 Apache Fire now 100% contained. Joseph's Type II team to transition to a Type III team on 5/6 at 0600.
05/02 0600

CA-BDF-5147 APACHE So CAL Type II (Team 1). Fire has burned 784 acres and is 25%percent contained. There has been minimal movement of the fire toward a South, South East direction with smoldering and backing. All crews will spike out and work two consecutive day shifts. Crews will be flown out at the end of shift Saturday 5/3/08 . The incident is operating in the San Jacinto Wilderness and the Santa Rosa / San Jacinto Monument . MIST practices are being utilized.

05/02 0600

Santa Anita Fire (CA-SMD-08-22735) Fire has burned 584 acres and is 100 % percent contained. Incident remains in Unified Command with USFS (Fiorella) and Sierra Madre (Heydorf) continues until 0800 on 5/2/08 . The fire will be transitioning back to the local district on Friday, May 2nd at 0800 under a Type 3 organization. Acreage apportionment: USFS=248 acres and Sierra Madre=346 acres. This will be the last report on this incident.

05/01 0700

CA-BDF-5147 APACHE So CAL Type II (Team 1) IC Joseph assumed command at 0600 hours this morning. The fire has consumed 700 acres and is 5 % Percent contained. Steep inaccessible terrain with snag hazards limits night time operations. High winds over fire have been observed. Ground resources have lengthy travel times to access incident. This incident fire behavior is wind driven in the morning hours and moderating in the afternoon. Based on fire weather forecasts, fires projected movement is expected toward the South / South East. Threats remain to Cultural Sites; Painted Rock in the West Fork of Painted Canyon structures in Zen Center and Bonita Vista Rapid.

05/01 0700 Santa Anita Fire (CA-SMD-08-22735) fire has burned 584 acres and is 93 % percent contained . Unified Command with USFS (Fiorella) and Sierra Madre (Heydorf) continues. The fire will be transitioning back to the local district on Friday, May 2nd at 0800. Remaining resources continue to improve line, mop-up, and provide structure protection. With cooler temperatures predicted and good progress made by crews, it is anticipated that containment will be achieved on May 2nd at 1800 hours. Acreage apportionment: USFS=248 acres and Sierra Madre=346 acres.
05/01 0700

Per the US Geological Survey the 4.4 magnitude quake hit at 01:11 A.M. and was centered 12 miles south east of Lake Isabella CA, A previous quake occurred approximately four hours earlier recording a 4.2 magnitude temblor outside just Palm Springs . Two micro quakes registered 1.1 on the scale have occurred this morning. No damage has been reported from any of these. http://quake.usgs.gov/recenteqs/latest.htm

04/30 1200

CA BDF-005147 Apache . Joseph's – SO CAL type II team is being Mobilized to this incident and tentatively transitioning by 1800 todays date. Fire is 700 + acres 0% percent containment with a potiental to burn another 2000 to 5000 acres . Fire continues to burn at rapid rates of spread in heavy down logs and timber moving into grass and brush and is a threatening Agua Caliente Reservation, the San Jacinto wilderness, and the Santa Rosa-San Jacinto National Monument. This incident is in deep and inaccessible terrain, with high winds over fire, and is inaccessible to resources due to steep terrain, aircraft have been grounded due to high winds over fire 25 mph plus. fog at lower elevations also grounding aircraft.

04/30 1000

CA BDF-005147 Apache . Joseph's – SO CAL type II team has also been Mobilized to this incident. Fire is 650 + acres 0% percent containment. This fire is burning near Apache Peak in San Jacinto Wilderness area of the San Bernardino National Forest in Riverside County . This fire began last night and remained quite small, but it is growing and suppression action commencing this early this morning. Incidents is located near Apache Peak , on the eastern most ridge of mountains over looking the desert. Fire is being wind-driven, with ridge top winds in the area measuring approximately 35 mph. It is burning in a mix of timber and brush. Eight CDF Handcrews are ready to be flown into the fire. We have diverted aircraft from the Santa Anita Fire (in Sierra Madre) for this new fire.

04/30 0700 Santa Anita Fire (CA-SMD-08-22735) fire has burned 584 acres and is 88 % percent contained . Incident remains in Unified Command with USFS (Fiorella), Sierra Madre Fire (Heydorf) and Sierra Madre Police (Diaz). All of the evacuated areas, with the exception of Chantry Flats in the Angeles National Forest , have been reopened. Heavy demobilization expected to occur today and tomorrow. With the cooler temperatures and good progress made by the crews. Lower evelvations of the incident are observing some drizzle. It is anticipated that containment will be achieved on May 2nd. Acreage aportionment: USFS=238 acres and Sierra Madre=346 acres.
04/29 0700 The Santa Anita Fire (CA-SMD-08-22735) This incident is in Unified Command with USFS (Fiorella), Sierra Madre Fire (Heydorf), Sierra Madre Police (Diaz) and LA County Sheriff (Rodriguez).The fire has consumed 538 acres and is 57% percent contained. This incident is within one (1) mile of the Chantry Flats Campground in Los Angeles County. The fuels in in this area are 4 Chaparral (6 Feet) Models 1,2 AND 4, have not burned in 30 years. An acreage breakdown: USFS=234 acres and Sierra Madre=304 acres. Assigned resources continue with direct line construction, mop up and structure protection. Approximately 700 of the 1000 evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes as of 2000 on 4-28. The remaining evacuation orders will be reviewed today. The public schools will re-open today. The private schools will remain closed.
04/27 1700 The Santa Anita Fire (CA-SMD-08-22735) is estimated now at 450 acres with 30% containment. It began Saturday at 1500 hours. Portions of the City of Sierra Madre have been evacuated. Fiorella's USFS Type II Incident Management Team #3 has been activated and assumed command of the fire at 1200 hours today.
04/23 1000

The potential for large fire will be moderate over the Desert PSA and over the Owens Valley due to locally strong and gusty winds and low humidity through tonight. The remainder of the region will see very little in the way of fire activity through tonight due to the below normal temperatures and near normal humidity.

http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/outlooks/Fire_Potential.html

04/18 1030

Forecasted winds for Saturday will become strong and gusty over the mountains and deserts, especially over the Antelope Valley , Mojave, and Tehachapi's with sustained speeds in the 25 to 40 mph range. Winds will diminish some on Sunday but still could be quite gusty over the deserts in the afternoon. For complete synopisis see the Predicitive Services, Southern California 7 day Significant Fire potential website. http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/outlooks/Fire_Potential.html and http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/weather/daily_product/DailyOutlook.html

04/17 0700 The Red Flag issued by the National weather services or the far eastern areas (lower desert) of San Bernardino riverside & imperial / San Diego counties was recinded.
04/17 0700 CA-LPF 821 Escalon CHP still providing escorts for motorist traveling through the area for Firefighter safety as mop up continues
04/16 1730

CA-LPF 821 Escalon Incident holding at 15 acres an increase in relative humidity has slowed the rate of spread. unknown containment, however anticapate to have hose lines around fire tonight. Structure threat has ben reduced ddue to changes in weather and fire activity. USFS and Cal Fire resources consisting of 4 hand crews,2 Type 3 engines and 2 overhead will remain assigned overnight. Day shift (4/17/08) planned need resources should be minimal.

04/16 1400 CA-LPF 821 Escalon SR1 JSO Esalen Institue, fire started at 1300 hrs. Iintial report of 10-15 acres heavy Brush, with a Structure threat and a moderate rate of spread in steep terrain.
04/16 0700 A Red Flag warning has been issued from 1000 Hours thru 1700 hours PDT today for due to strong gusty north to northwest winds and low relative humidity with sustained wind speeds between 20 and 25 mph with gusts in excess of 35 mph are likely for the far eastern areas (lower desert) of San Bernardino riverside & imperial / San Diego counties.
04/16 0700 CA-RRU-033285 Dos Palmas Incident the fire consumed 261 acres and is 100 % contained 1 crew assigned in normal day shift work assignment for mop up and patrol. This will be the last report on this incident.
04/15 0800 The State of California CAL FIRE (MVU) proclamation for burning suspension issued on 04/11/08 will remain in effect thru today due to anticipated weather conditions with all open burning and a restricted the use of campfires to facilties within established camp grounds open to the public on all State Responsability lands within the Counties of Imperial and San Deigo
04/15 0600 CA-RRU-033285 Dos Palmas Incident Wildland Fire (Full Suppression/Perimeter Control). The fire started on 04/13/2008 at 1817 hrs. Lat: 33° 30´ 27" Long: 115° 49´ 7" in the Dos Palmas Reserve, south of Mecca. Fire has burned 261 Acres of 40 year old sage, bamboo, tamarisk, salt brush and is 90 Percent contained. Reources made excellant progress today and were able to get a line around the fire with expected containment today. Resources have begun demob and all CAl Fire resources will be demobed this morning. A small crew commitment, Five Riverside County Fire type III engines and one water tender will remain remain during the next operational period for line improvement and mop up operations. Due to better mapping, acreage has been placed at 261 acres with a breakdown as 212 acres Riverside County ownership, and 43 acres BLM ownership.
04/14 1200

New Study Shows Odds High for Big California Quakes A new study issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey determined the probabilities that different parts of California will experience earthquake ruptures of various magnitudes. The new statewide probabilities are the result of a model that comprehensively combines information from seismology, earthquake geology, and geodesy (measuring precise locations on the Earth's surface).  For the first time, probabilities for California having a large earthquake in the next 30 years can be forecast statewide.

The new information is being provided to decision makers who establish local building codes, earthquake insurance rates, and emergency planning and will assist in more accurate planning for inevitable future large earthquakes. http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1914&from=rss_homeSee Link for further information

04/13 0800 CA-CSR 021 Special Staffing April was recinded in its entirety as of 0800 today's date.
04/11 0900 CAL FIRE (MVU) has Suspended all open burning and restricted the use of campfires to facilties within established camp grounds open to the public on all State Responsability lands within the Counties of Imperial and San Deigo
04/11 0730

CA-CSR 021 Special Staffing April Due to the anticipated extreme temperature increase and relative humidity drop this weekend effective 0800 Hrs Friday April 11th 2008, the following Staffing Pattern will be in effect:

O-1 RRU: At Rayn Air Attack Staff 1 Air Tactical and 2 Air takers(S-2T's) and staffing to accommodate reload operations.

O-2 Staff H-404 in TCU (Water drop only) and H-301 in RRU

O-3 Staff 2 Hand Crews per camp in Strike Team Configuration in the following Units SLU; BDU; RRU;MVU This staffing pattern will be reevaluated by CSR Monday Morning 04/14/08

 

3/20 0730 CA-BDU-002993 Bluff The fire burned 648 acres and is 100% contained. All resources have been or will be demobed with the exception of 1 T/1 handcrew that will perform patrol or mop operations today.
03/19 0700

CA-BDU-002993 Bluff Inyo County, Incident began on 03/16/2008 at 1237 hours and burned 648 acres of Chaparral (6 Feet) Rabbit Brush, sage, Willows and salt grass and is 100% contained. Incident Latitude and Longitude Lat: 37° 23´ 22" Long: 118° 30´ 3" Fire is located at Pleasant Valley Dam RD / Chalk Bluff RD, 6 miles north of Bishop CA. All road and camp ground closure's will be lifted at 0800 hrs on Today There are 16 T/1 Crews, 22 Engines 2 Dozers, 6 Water Tenders assigned. Anticipate demobilization of resources to begin at 0800 today

02/09 1200 Texas Winter Fires (TX-TXS-008005) &(TX-TXS-008009) 7 T/3 Engines and 3 Dozers have been mobilized to East Texas assisting in suppression of these incidents.
1/23/2008 0800

The Federal Interagency Situation report completed by the Forests and Units previously required to be completed daily prior to 1700 hrs, will now be only be required to submit a weekly report . This report will be required to be completed every Thursday prior to 1700 hours or when either of the following conditions are met:

1. When wildland Fire activity occurs (including WFUs and prescribed fire).  

2. Forest(s) or Unit(s) Fire Danger is reported at very high or extreme and or there is a increase in level of incident activity, NICC requirements or direction from the GACC (South Ops) that may require a change in the frequency of reporting. Should you have any questions please contact your Geographic Area Intelligence Coordinator/Officer

     
11/27 0845 Update Corral Fire; 100% contained at 4,901 acres. Last night isolated heat due to smoldering stump holes was observed, crews continue to patrol and mop-up.
11/26 0730 Update Corral Fire; 4,901 acres and 90% contained. Last night fire activity was limited to smoldering and minor burning of unburned fuels within containment lines. Crews continue to patrol and mop-up. Structure protection is still in effect where necessary.
11/25 1815 Update Corral Fire; holding steady at 4,720 acres and is 75% contained. Interior islands and minor pockets of unburned fuels continued to burn out well within containment lines throughout the day. Helitorch operations were successful in mitigating areas of concern on the east perimeter. All mandatory evacuations have been rescinded. All areas are planned to be opened with no restrictions as 1200 hours tomorrow.
11/25 0915 Update Corral Fire; Kanan Dune and Malibu Canyon Roads are reported open.
11/25 0800 Update Corral Fire; 4,720 acres and 40% contained. Moderate Santa Ana conditions continued throughout the night. Flanking and isolated head fire runs were observed. Interior islands continued to burn out. Crews continued direct line construction and perimeter control. Resources patrolled and mopped-up. Structure protection was provided as needed. Road closures remain in effect for PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) from Malibu Canyon Rd. to Paradise Cove; Kanan Dume Road from PCH to Mulholland Hwy. plus Latigo Canyon Rd. Via Acero Rd. Zumirez Dr. and Corral Canyon Rd. PCH from Zumirez Dr. to Kanan Dume Rd. is open to residents only. Mandatory evacuations remain in effect for the areas from the Coast to Mulholland Hwy. between Puerco Canyon Rd. and Latigo Canyon Rd.
11/24 1900 Update Corral Fire, 4,650 acres and 25% contained. So far, 50 residences and 2 outbuildings have been confirmed destroyed with another 24 residences and 3 outbuildings damaged plus a loss of electrical infrastructure over a large area of Malibu coast. There was much traffic congestion on narrow canyon roads. The water system was easily overtaxed during firefighting operation. Crews continued direct and indirect line construction. The Corral Fire is being managed under Unified Command by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, National Park Service, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The ICP will move from Pepperdine University to the Malibu Civic Center effective at 0600 hours tomorrow.
11/24 1800 Update Haverford Fire ; 25 acres and 100% contained. The acreage changed due to more accurate mapping.
11/24 1615 Haverford Fire (CA-MVU-012007); Started about 1000 hours this morning, The fire is located on Highway 78 and Haverford Road in Ramona. The fire burned 30 acres and is over 50% contained. They are mopping up and watching for spots.

11/24
0730 Update Corral Fire; Structures are burning. access to homes and sufficient water supply are factors in suppression efforts.
11/24 0715 Corral Fire (CA-LAC-07258567); started in Malibu at Newell Road and Corral Canyon Rd. about 0323 this morning. At 0600 hours the fire has burned approximately 1,000 acres and is 5% contained. Channel 7 news reports structures burned. Some of the major problems are difficult road access for firefighting apparatus, difficult egress for residents during evacuation due to incoming fire apparatus. The Fire is burning in the same area as previous firefighter and civilian burn over in 1996, water distribution system is easily overtaxed during firefighting operations. wind driven, significant spotting problems, blow-up conditions on wind-aligned slopes. Mandatory evacuations in place, CA-FIRE IMT-9 (Windsor) has been mobilized to the fire.
11/20 1000 The National Orange Show Mobilization Center has been activated with resources being prepostioned from USFS , CAL FIRE, OES and local Government cooperators. http://www.nationalorangeshow.com/directions-riv.htm
11/17 0730 Gelobter's Boise NIMO Incident Management Team is mobilized on CA-OSC-0114 to Southern California with a specific location to be determined.
11/17 0730

California Incident Management Team 2 (Molumby) is mobilized on CA-OSC-0120 to Ontario CA. with a specific location to be determined.

11/11 1700 Update Jack Fire (CA-YNP-4850) the fire has burned 287 acres and is 0% controlled. The fire started 10/29/07 from lightning. Selected WFSA alternative is to go direct on the fire south of Turner Ridge, however, steep terrain and rollout may require a larger burnout around the north end Wawona, which would increase the size and complexity of the incident considerably. The south half of the fire is in oak woodland, manzanita, and bear clover. The north half of the fire is in heavy ponderosa pine/mixed conifer. The fire activity is light due to intermittent showers.
11/10 1700 Update Harris Fire; Mop up and patrol will continue by unassigned local resources until rain fall occurs as isolated hot spots may keep appearing for the next several days. Final 209 indicates 12 residences damaged, 253 destroyed, 2 commercial properties destroyed, 3 outbuildings damaged, and 293 destroyed.
11/10 0830 The temporary emergency closure that was put into effect for the Angeles National Forest on October 23, 2007, were terminated on Thursday, November 8, 2007. In addition, some new specific areas within the Angeles National Forest that were damaged by the Buckweed and the Ranch fires will remain closed until rehabilitation efforts are completed. This includes Rowher Flat Off Highway Vehicle and Drinkwater Flat areas which were burnt during the Buckweed fire.
11/10 0830 The Cleveland National Forest (Forest) will re-open portions of the Forest, today after an emergency closure October 21, 2007, due to the recent and ongoing fires. The Forest Use Restriction Level will return to EXTREME. Those restrictions that were in effect prior to the fires will be continued. Under this level, the closure of all national forest lands south of Interstate 8 and a general prohibition on campfires, except for Laguna Campground, will also be in affect. Forest Service officials re-evaluated current conditions for the four southern California Forests, and based on a variety of criteria including the moisture level in vegetation, weather conditions and firefighter staffing/equipment needs, they concluded that portions of the four southern California Forests, the Angeles, Los Padres, San Bernardino, and the Cleveland National Forests could re-open to visitors. The recently burned areas of the Forest will be closed with regard to the Santiago Fire area in the Santa Ana Mountains; the Poomacha Fire in the Palomar Mountains; and the Witch Fire, that burned all the national forest lands south of State Highway 76 and north of Ramona, and portions of the San Diego River watershed east of Ramona.
11/10 0830 Update Slide Fire;Suppression repair surveys of the fire lines are complete. Approximately 71% of phase 1 of suppression repair of dozer lines and approximately 90% of the hand lines have been completed. Road repair continues. All San Bernardino National Forest closures have been lifted with the exception of fire impacted areas and roads.
11/09 0900 Update Santiago Fire; The fire is 28,400 acres and 100% contained. CIIMT 7 Type 2 team (Smith) is scheduled tentative demobilization with incident transtioning to a Cleveland National Forest Type 3 Organization (IC-Jay Bertek) will assume command of the fire today at 12:00 hours.
11/09 0900 Update Poomacha Fire; The fire is 49,410 acres and100% contained. Mop up and patrol continues through out the fire area. CIIMT #1 Type 2 team (Walker) is scheduled tentative demobilization with incident transtioning to a Cleveland National Forest Type 3 organization (IC Wilson) that will be taking over the Poomacha Fire today at 1800.
11/07 1800 Update Santiago Fire; The fire is 98% contained. There are small flare ups and smoldering continues in inaccessible areas.
11/07 1800 Update Poomacha Fire; The fire is 98% contained.
11/07 1730 Update O'Harrel Fire; The fire is now 540 acres. The fire is low threat to anything and is burning in grass and under story with backing and some short runs.
11/07 1730 Devil WFU (CA-YNP-4801); Started 09/29/07 at approximately 1500 hours, cause of the fire is lightning. The fire is 1 mile north of the Yosemite Valley Rim in the Cascade Creek drainage. So far the fire has burned 100 acres The Devil WFU (Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit) preserves fire as an integral ecosystem process and protects natural and human communities from the effects of catastrophic wildfires. The fire is burning between 6,000 and 7,400 feet in elevation in ponderosa pine and mixed conifer species that has burned once recently in 1986. The fire is a ground fire cleaning up pockets of brush and conifer mortality from the earlier fire. Smoldering creeping, and some minimal open flame<2feet in height. no torching or spotting observed. The Devil WFU is one of four WFUs burning in Yosemite National Park. These fires were started by lightning on 10/29. Ten fires were suppressed in the Park from this storm. Of the other three WFUs still active. Only the Jack WFU, at seven acres, is of any concern. It is located 2 miles north of Wawona on Turner Ridge.
11/06 1730 Update OSC-FEMA-mobilization; The mobilization center closed today.
11/06 0730 Update Santiago Fire; Crews are continuing to suppress hot spots and improve the line. Last night there were some small flare-ups and one moderate interior run. The fire is 94% contained.
11/05 1730 Update O'Harrel Fire; The WFU has burned 425 acres. The Forest is continuing to monitor the fire which is backing and making some short runs.
11/05 0730 O'Harrel (CA-INF-1271) a lightning fire that started on 10/30/07 is being managed as a "Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit". The fire started on Glass Mountain.
11/05 0730 Update Santiago Fire; CIIMT 7 (Smith) assumed command today. There are some remaining areas of heat including the spotty burn in division "QQ". The top of Harding Canyon, and Pine Canyon, above Silverado Canyon will require attention.
11/05 0730 Update Poomacha Fire; So. Cal Team 1, (Walker) assumed command of the incident at 0600 hours.
11/05 0730 Update Slide Fire; Fiorella's Type II Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team #3 assumed command of incident
11/04 0930

Effective 0930 hrs today's date The Southern California Geographic Area has moved to a MACS mode 2. The decision to change modes was made by a MACS Conference Call, collectively by the OES Southern California Deputy Chief, CDF Region Operations Chief, and USFS South Zone Emergency Operations Coordinator or representative designees.

Modes 1 and 2 reflect a non-critical regional situation. In general, in modes 1 and 2 there are no major multiple incidents which would require extended use of multi-agency resources. Most of the MACS coordination points will be operational on a 24 hour day basis in modes 1 and 2, although several points will make alternate arrangements for contacts and responsibilities during night time and /or weekends. The basic distinction between Modes 1 and 2 is seasonal based on activity levels and Incident complexity.

11/04 0645 Update Santiago Fire; Some of the problems are remaining areas of heat including the top of Harding Canyon, Pine Canyon, above Silverado Canyon and the mine site these areas will require attention to prevent any escape from containment lines. Rehab is continuing.
11/04 0645 Update Poomacha Fire; is 95% contained. Some of the major problems and concerns the snags in the area. Firefighters are continuing to respond to citizen concerns, smokes, and hazards.
11/03 0600 Update Santiago Fire; The fire was active in unburned fuels last night. All containment lines are holding.
11/03 0600 Update Poomacha Fire; is 93% contained. Firefighters are making slow progress on cold trailing the north flank due to steep terrain.
11/02 1830 Update Poomacha Fire; is still 90% contained. Helicopter water drops were used on the north flank and hot spots throughout the day, supported by handcrews cold trailing the line. Engines responded to local citizen concerns of smoke and hot spots in other areas.
11/02 1800 Update Santiago Fire; today there were numerous flare-ups and strong runs through unburned islands. Ground and air crews were busy today chasing spots and flare-ups. Crews will be concentrated tonight in the eastern divisions to quickly attack any flare-ups.
11/02 0915 Weather Discussion: GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING*** High pressure will slowly build into the Great Basin today and tonight and will bring offshore flow to the region this weekend. There will still be a marine layer presence along the coast today in the form of low clouds and fog along with high humidity, but north to northeast winds will likely surface into some of the inland valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles counties later this morning. The strongest winds will occur over the I-5 corridor and the Santa Clarita valley with sustained speeds between 10 and 20 mph along with some higher gusts. Temperatures will begin to warm across much of the region today with the humidity lowering some, especially inland and where any offshore winds surface. North to northeast winds will strengthen overnight and into Saturday morning over the mountains and below the canyons and passes south of Point Conception with speeds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts in the low 40s in the more windy areas. Winds will diminish Saturday afternoon with some breezy conditions expected briefly Sunday Morning. This expected wind event will be much weaker and of shorter duration than the previous Santa Ana that took place over a week ago. Temperatures will warm to above normal levels and the humidity will drop into the single digits and teens by Saturday afternoon. These warmer and drier conditions will likely last into Monday before some moderation occurs. End/Rolinski
11/02 0900 Pincha-Tulley's Type I California Interagency Incident Management Team #3 is mobilized on a preposition order.
11/02 0900 Southern Area Command Team, Waterbury - closeout is scheduled for 11/02/07 0900 hours.
11/02 0900 Update Slide Fire; Fiorella's Type II Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team #3 will shadow McGowan's California Interagency Incident Management Team #1 and will transition Monday, Nov. 5.
11/02 0900 Update Witch Fire; Kerschen Cal Fire Team #10, will transition to a Type II Incident organization soon.
11/02 0900 Update Harris Fire; Windsor, Cal Fire Team #9 will transition the Incident back to the Unit today.
11/02 0900 Update Poomacha Fire; Walker's Type II Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team #1 will shadow Ault's Cal Fire Type I Team #4 and will transition Monday, Nov. 5.
11/02 0900 Update Santiago Fire; Smith's South Central Sierra Type II Team will shadow Whitney's Southern Area Type I Team today and will transition on Saturday, Nov. 3.
11/02 0630 Update Santiago Fire; is still 90% contained at 28.400 acres. Work is still progressing in the Silverado Canyon area.
11/02 0630 Update Poomacha Fire; The fire is still 85% contained at 49,410 acres. Last night two pockets were actively burning in the north area requiring air support.
11/01 1800 Update Poomacha Fire; is 85% contained at about the same acreage. Two pockets within the interior of the burn in the north area actively burned requiring air support. The firing operation went slow this morning bur fire behavior increased this afternoon, burning about 2 acres and is not complete.
11/01 1800 Update Santiago Fire; 90% contained at 28,400 acres. Burnout of additional acres in the Silverado Canyon watershed is not desirable given the runoff impacts associated with further disturbance. The Incident Command Team feels that it will be necessary to monitor and work the Silverado Canyon area for at least one week. A wind event predicted for Friday and Saturday will test containment lines.
11/01 0630 Update Poomacha Fire; The fire is 86% contained after burning 50,156 acres. There is 8 miles of line to build. Fireline construction has started in the northeast portion of the fire. Mop up and patrol continued on secured line. They will continue fireline construction in the northeast area of the fire. Burning operations in this area are planned today in preparation of predicted wind event.
11/01 0630 Update Santiago Fire; has burned 28,400 acres and is 90% contained. The effort to burn out the large island yesterday was hampered by equipment difficulties and higher RH. The operation will resume today.
11/01 0630 Update Slide Fire; is 100% contained at 12,759 hours. Site visits for residents of Running Springs were completed yesterday. There are still smoldering hot spots. Today they will continue to mop-up and patrol around structures, suppression repair and back haul of equipment from the line. Continue to use IR flights for location of hot spots within the fire area and within communities.
10/31 1800 Update Santiago Fire; 38,445 acres and is 90% contained. demobilization of excess resources has begun. Tomorrow's figures will be significantly lower.
10/31 1800 Update Witch Fire; is 100% contained. Damage assessment and fireline suppression repair are ongoing. Demobilization of excess resources is continuing.
10/31 0630 Update Harris Fire; is 100% contained at 90,440 acres. Five civilians have been killed and 21 injured by this fire. All crews are meeting agency rest cycle requirements. Most assisting agencies have returned to their normal operations. Portions of CAL FIRE Team 9 will demob from the incident. The remainder will remain until the fire is controlled. Mop-up is still need around some interior islands and the northeastern portion of the fireline. Heavy fuels near the line are still holding some heat. Today firefighters will improve control lines, mop-up and patrol, and continue fire suppression rehabilitation. Rotary wing infrared interpretation will continue to be used to identify hot spots and focus mop-up efforts. There will be extensive demobilization of excess resources today.
10/31 0630 Update Witch Fire; is 99% contained major demobilization of excess resources continues. 100% containment is expected to be completed today by 1800 hours. Damage assessment and fireline suppression repair are on-going.
10/31 0630 Update Poomacha Fire; is 70% contained at 50,156 acres. Conditions were not favorable for firing operations last night. There was minimal to no backing fire north of Palomar divide. Yesterday's IR flight showed a large improvement from the last operational period.
10/29 1915 Update on the burned firefighters appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune Saturday 10/27/2007. To read the article click on the URL . http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20071027/news_1n27fighters.html
10/29 1830 Update Santiago Fire; fire perimeter has not changed today. Changing wind patterns and problematic fuel and topographic conditions have produced severe fire behavior during the past several burning topographic conditions have produced severe fire behavior during the past several burning periods.
10/29 1830 Update Poomacha Fire; has burned 49,540 acres and is 70% contained. Winds were not favorable for firing operations today. Indirect and direct dozer and handline have been completed on the north side of the fire.
10/29 1830 Update Witch Fire; Good progress has been made on closing the last portions of open line. Vehicles destroyed include cars, boats, travel trailers, and tractors. This make a total of 852 vehicles destroyed and 8 damaged. The arrival of additional resources has allowed San Diego County Fire agencies initial resources to return to their respective jurisdictions.
10/29 1830 Update Harris Fire; The fire is 85% contained. There was minimal active fire in the interior islands. No other significant spread.
10/29 1830 Update Slide Fire; is 90% contained. Effective today Cal Fire is no longer in Unified Command.
10/29 1830 Update Grass Valley Fire; is 100% contained at 1,247 acres.
10/29 1730 There are numerous lightning fires in the Madera-Mariposa Ranger Unit, and Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests. At this time not all of them are staffed. Some in MMU are at least 3 acres.
10/29 0800 Update Slide Fire; The fire has burned 12,789 acres and is 90% contained. There was no perimeter spread last night, islands inside the line are still burning with low to moderate fire intensity.
10/29 0800 Update Grass Valley Fire; 1,247 acres and 95% contained. Utility companies are still working in the fire area. Most of the evacuation areas are open, however, the area adjacent to the Grass Valley Fire is still closed. The crews are continuing with effective mop-up.
10/29 0745 Update Harris Fire; is 75% contained and has burned 90,440 acres. Significant mop-up is required to prevent any future escape potential. A large part of this mop-up is in steep terrain with heavy fuels. The Tecate border checkpoint was re-opened. Rotary wing infrared interpretation will continue to be used to identify hot spots to focus mop-up efforts. Demo of excess resources will continue. NORCAL Team 1 will demobilize from the fire today. FEMA mobilized crews will be assigned to line assignments.
10/29 0730 Update Poomacha Fire; has burned 49,540 acres and is 65% contained. Mop up and patrol is underway within the flats, but the area around Palomar Mountain is still active. Control operations within the Agua Tibia Wilderness area is difficult because of the steep terrain and inaccessibility.
10/29 0730 Update Witch Fire; 95% contained at 197,990 acres. Warm, dry and unstable atmospheric conditions, still exist at the higher elevations of the fire. Increased winds are expected on Branch III this afternoon. Large demob. of resources will continue during the day.
10/29 0730 Update Santiago Fire; has burned 28,400 acres and is 65% contained. The fire continues to threaten structures and private property within the Silverado area. Direct line construction in Division A has been chosen to limit the adverse long term effects from flooding and rock fall that would result from burning out a larger area. Changing wind patterns and problematic fuel and topographic conditions have produced severe fire behavior during the past several burning periods. a mild to moderate offshore wind event is forecasted for the coming weekend. Continued aircraft support will be critical.
10/28 1800 Update Poomacha Fire; has burned 49,150 acres and is 50% contained. There is active backing fire north of Palomar Divide. There are moderate runs up slope in the interior of the burn. the areas around the Puma Reservation and Palomar Mountain are still active.
10/28 1800 Update Witch Fire; has burned 197,990 acres. It is 90% contained. Warm, dry and unstable conditions, with low relative humidities still exist at the higher elevations of the fires. All communities have been repopulated. SDG&E is continuing to restore utility service to affected areas. Good progress on containment occurred in all Branches.
10/28 1800 Update Harris Fire; has burned 90,750 acres. It is 70% contained. Residents continued to re-enter the fire area. The Sheriff's department, assisted by military resources, started a secondary search of the fire area. Three engine strike teams assisted residents re-entering their homes. The US Navy Seabees will be released later this evening. The alternate control lines that are being constructed to support the Lawson Valley contingency plan are nearly complete.
10/28 1800 Update Grass Valley Fire; has burned 1,247 acres. It is 95% contained. A closure order remains in effect for the San Bernardino National Forest. The mandatory evacuation has been lifted east to Heaps Peak. The are adjacent to the Grass Valley Fire is still closed. Crews continued with effective mop up.
10/28 1800

Update Santiago Fire; has burned 28,012 acres. It is 65% contained. Fire moving in to extremely heavy fuels of the Cleveland National Fire. Structure protection is engaged at the communications facility at Modejeska Peak and in Silverado Canyon.

10/28 1300 Update Poomacha Fire; has burned 49,150 acres. It is still 50% contained.
10/28 0700 Update Witch Fire; Good progress has been made on the portions of existing open line.
10/28 0700 Update Santiago Fire; Minimal fire behavior was observed overnight with creeping and backing. Smokes are visible well into the interior. Evacuations of Modjeska and Silverado Canyons remain in effect but will be re-evaluated later today.
10/28 0700 Update Rice Fire; 100% contained at 9,000 acres. Today they will continue mopping up and patrolling with fireline suppression repair.
10/28 0645 Update Poomacha Fire; is 50% contained. Active Structure protection occurring in the Mt. Palomar area. There was moderate fire behavior with short runs up slope to the ridge tops last night.
10/28 0630 Update Grass Valley Fire; Evacuation and closure orders remain in effect for a large area surrounding the Grass Valley and Slide Fires. Effective mop up of the perimeter is on-going.
10/28 0630 Update Harris Fire; has burned 90,750 acres and is 65% contained. Three engine strike teams have been assigned to the reentry of residents. US Navy Seabees will continue contingency lines in the Lake Marina area and will assist in equipment demob. Complete assessment of fire area for fire suppression rehab needs and begin rehab. Various aerial infrared platforms will fly the fire to identify hot spots and help refine the fire perimeter map.
10/28 0630 Update Slide Fire; The fire is 75% contained There was low intensity surface fire last night with burning snags. Residents will probably be able to return to Lake Arrowhead today.
10/27 1815 Update Harris Fire; 86,500 acres and is 65% contained. The fire spotted over control lines northeast of Barrett Lake. The spot was knocked down with helicopters. The fire burned well in interior islands and will continue to do so on the northeastern portion of the fire. There was no other significant spread.
10/27 1800 Update Witch Fire; is 75% contained. Diminished onshore winds may continue to test control lines with possible short range spotting in isolated areas. Heavier fuels located in the main drainages continue to burn out.
10/27 1900 Update Slide Fire; is remapped at 12,789 acres and is 65% contained. Firefighters made good progress today containing the fire spread on all flanks.
10/27 1900 Update Rice Fire; The fire is 90% contained as of this evening. The firefighters continued line construction on the fire perimeter and mop-uped around structures. All portions of Fallbroook was re-opened to residents.
10/27 1900 Update Poomacha Fire: 45,000 acres and is 45% contained. There was moderate fire behavior during this operational period, low humidities, evacuations, structure protection, steep inaccessible terrain on the North and Northwest end of the fire. Continue structure protection and perimeter control.
10/27 1830 Update Grass Valley Fire; is 95% contained. Closure orders remain in effect for a large area surrounding the Grass Valley and Slide Fires. Effective mop-up of the perimeter is on-going.
10/27 1830 Update Santiago Fire; Cooler weather and cloud cover moderated today's fire behavior. Fire continued to back down Silverado Canyon at a slow rate of spread. Dozers continued to work to tie in control lines above Silverado Canyon and the North Main Divide.
10/27 1030 So Ops FEMA activation 2007 (CA-OSC-0110). IMT 4 (Opliger) will assist FEMA in setting up a a Mobilization Center at the Chino Airport in Chino California.
10/27 0730 Update Ammo Fire; The fire has burned 21,084 acres and is 90% contained. Today they will patrol and extinguish smokes along the fire's edge where it is safe.
10/27 0730 Update Rice Fire; the fire is 80% contained after burning approximately 9,000 acres. So far they found 206 residences, 2 commercial properties, and 40 outbuildings destroyed.
10/27 0730 Update Witch Fire; the fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 60% contained. So far they have discovered 911 residences, 30 commercial properties, and 175 outbuildings destroyed and 62 residences, 10 commercial properties, and 50 outbuildings damaged. There was no significant fire spread last night. The San Diego River drainage and the Poomacha Fire interface with Witch still remain a concern. Warm, dry and unstable conditions still exist at the higher elevations of the fire. Residents have been allowed to return to the town of Del Dios. The communities of Alpine and Putz Valley are still under evacuation order.
10/27 0730 Update Slide Fire; the fire has burned 13,800 acres and is 25% contained. so far they have found 201residences and 3 outbuildings destroyed.
10/27 0730 Update Santiago Fire; the fire has burned 27,521 acres and is 35% contained. So far they have found 14 residences and 8 outbuildings destroyed, and 8 residences and 12 outbuildings damaged. The fire was very active during the night. There is still current and future threats to property and structures. Successful construction and the ability to hold secondary lines along the Orange/Riverside County line and along Trabuco Canyon area is essential to limit fire growth and to prevent fire spread in to Riverside County.
10/27 0715 Update Ranch Fire; The fire has burned 58,401 acres and is 97% contained. No forward movement on the fire is expected today. So far they have found 1 residence and 9 outbuildings destroyed and 2 outbuildings damaged.
10/27 0715 Update Poomacha Fire; has burned 43,000 acres and is 45% contained. So far they have found 78 residences and 19 outbuildings destroyed. Fire has entered the Agua Tibia Wilderness. Control operations within this area are difficult given the steep terrain and inaccessibility. Active structure protection is occurring in the Mt. Palomar area. In residential areas where the overall threat has lessened, some displaced residents are being allowed to return. An extensive assessment of structures destroyed is in progress and is expected to increase.
10/27 0700 Update Grass Valley; 85% contained at 1,140 acres. they have found 162 residences destroyed and 20 damaged. Evacuation and closure orders remain in effect for a large area surrounding the Grass Valley and Slide Fires. Good progress is being made on line construction in the Miller Canyon drainage.
10/27 0700 Update Harris Fire; is 50% contained after burning 85,800 acres. So far they have found 188 residences, 1 commercial property , and 222 outbuildings destroyed, plus 250 residences and 2 commercial properties damaged. Active structure protection continued in Lyons Valley. Fire officials adjusted an access control point so residents outside the evacuation order area could gain access. Incident Commanders continue to visit evacuees twice daily. Evacuation orders were lifted to residents only in the communities of Delzura and Deerhorn. Yesterday residents returned to Potrero and Tecate. Firing operations were successful along Wilson Creek.
10/26 0700 Update Rice Fire; has burned 9,000 acres and is 40% contained. Portions of the fire perimeter still in need of line construction.
10/26 0700 Update Grass Valley Fire; is 1,100 acres and 70% contained. Evacuation and road closure orders remain in effect for a large area surrounding the Grass and Slide Fires. Damage assessment teams are working in the Grass Valley Fire area.
10/26 0700 Update Witch Fire; The fire has burned approximately 197,990 acres and is 45 % contained. The fire progression has slowed to the west, southwest, and northwest due to improvement in the weather and resources assigned to the fire. Conditions in these areas have improved to the point of returning some residents. The Poomacha Fire has merged with the Witch Fire.
10/26 0700 Update Poomacha Fire; 39,000 acres and 35% contained. On Branch the perimeter control lines have been tied into the Witch Fire. Some spotting has occurred, but control lines are holding. Active structure protection is occurring in the Mt. Palomar area. A general assessment of structures lost is in progress.
10/26 0700 Update Harris Fire; 84,300 acres and 20% contained. The fire is still burning in old and extremely dry fuels. The heavy fuels and steep terrain on the northern edge of the fire present few control opportunities. Active structure protection continued in Lyons Valley. Approximately 500 more homes were ordered evacuated yesterday. Yesterday re-entry for residents only was allowed in the Thousand Trails, Potrero and Tecate neighborhoods. Today re-entry for residents only will be allowed in the communities of western Jamul.
10/26 0630 Update Slide Fire; The fire has burned 13,378 acres and is 15% contained.
10/26 0630 Update Ranch Fire; 87% contained at 58,396 acres. Successful suppression efforts limited fire spread in most locations.
10/26 0600 Update Santiago Fire; 27,000 acres, 30% contained. Current and future threats to property and structures exist. Successful construction and ability to hold secondary lines along the Orange/Riverside County line and along Trabuco Canyon area is essential to limit the fire growth and to prevent fire spread into Riverside County.
10/26 0600 Update Ammo Fire; has burned 19,353 acres and is 80% contained. Firefighters are completing firing to tie in the line and secure for potential wind event. CDF Team 5 (Streblow) has assumed command of the fire.
10/25 0600 Update Grass Valley Fire: the fire is 40 percent contained. Communities threatened are Crestline, Thousand Pine Valley. Valley of Enchantment, Strawberry Flat, Valley of the Moon, Blue Jay, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, Arrowhead Highlands, Twin Peaks.
10/25 0600 Update Witch Fire; the fire is 20% contained. Communities threatened are Julian, Pine Hills, Cuyamaca, Wynola, Santa Ysabel, Alpine, Harbison Canyon. Threats have decreased yet still exist to: San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Escondido, Lakeside, Valley Center, San Marcos, Rancho Santa Fe, Rincon, Wildcat Canyon, Rancho Bernardo.
10/25 0600 Update Poomacha Fire; the fire is 20% contained. Communities threatened are Valley Center, Rincon, Pauma Valley, Mt. Palomar Community. Extreme fire behavior, wind shifts, low humidity, evacuations.
10/25 0600 Update Santiago Fire; the fire is 30% contained. Communities threatened are Siverado, Trabuco, Live Oak, Holy Jin, Cleveland National forest.
10/25 0600 Update Harris Fire: the fire is 10% contained. Communities threatened are Chula Vista, San Diego, San Miguel, Portrero, Barrett Junction, Barrett Lake, Engineer Springs, Dulzura, Deerhorn Valley, Lawson Valley, Jamul, Lyons Valley and homes along Millar Ranch Road.
10/25 0600 Update Rice Fire; the fire is 30% contained. Communities threatened are Fallbrook, Deluz. Fire still has growth potentinal due to predicted weather and critical fuel moistures.
10/25 0600 Update Buckweed Fire; the fire is 100% contained.
10/25 0600 Update Magic Fire; the fire is 100% contained.
10/25 0600 Update Ranch Fire; the fire is 70% contained after burning 55,756 acres. Critically low live fuels moisture and low relative humidity. Steep inaccessible terrain. Infrastructure including the Interstate 5 Fwy, State Hwy 126.
10/25 0600 Update Slide Fire; the fire is 1% contained after burning 11,366 acres. Communities threatened are: Green Valley, Running Springs, Live Oak, Fredalba, Smiley Par, Deer Lick, Calvery Chapel Camp, National's Children's Forest and Visitor Center, Aroowbear Lake.
10/24 2030 Update Ranch Fire; the fire is 70% contained after burning 54,716 acres. So far only 1 residence and 8 outbuildings have been destroyed.
10/24 2015 Update Canyon Fire; the fire burned 4,500 acres and is 85% contained. Air quality still remains a public health and safety concern. Loss of electrical infrastructure over large area of Malibu Coast.
10/24 2015 Update Harris Fire; The fire is 10% contained after burning 75,000 acres. 155 homes, 2 commercial property and 17 outbuildings have been destroyed.
10/24 2015 Update Grass Valley; the fire has burned 1,100 acres and is 30% contained. So far 100 residences have been destroyed. Fire behavior has lessened during this operational period due to a decrease in winds combined with increased relative humidity and effective perimeter control. Observed fire behavior today has been limited to creeping and backing fire with short uphill runs.
10/24 2015 Update Witch Fire; is 20% contained after burning 196,240 acres. 645 residences have been destroyed, 30 commercial properties and 50 outbuildings. The fire progression has slowed to the west, southwest, and northwest due to improvement in weather and resources assigned to the fire. Conditions in these areas have improved to the point of evaluating the return of some residents. Winds in the fire area are still variable with coastal influence returning to valleys. The Poomacha Fire continues to burn close to the north flank of the Witch Incident.
10/24 2000 Update Buckweed Fire; has burned 38,356 acres and is 100% contained.
10/24 2000 Update Slide Fire; has burned 10,800 acres and is 16% contained. So far, 200 residences have been destroyed. Some of the major problems are high density residential property intermixed among bug killed timber with poor to limited access, lack of resources, continued adverse weather and extremely dry fuels and the inability to fully assess structure loss due to fire activity.
10/24 1830 Update Magic Fire; The fire is 100% contained at 2,824 acres.
10/24 1830 Update Rice Fire; the fire is 20% contained after burning 9.,000 acres. The fire is still making isolated runs due to low fuel moistures. Evacuation orders are still in effect for Fallbrook and outlying areas. The ICP will be moved to O'Neill Lake Campground at Camp Pendleton in time for the 10/25/07 morning briefing. There are 35,000 evacuees from the Fallbrook and DeLuz areas.
10/24 1830 Update Poomacha Fire; the fire has burned 35,000 acres and is 10% contained. There was extreme fire behavior and wind shift with low humidity today. There are 2,000 structures threatened and so far 50 have been destroyed. The expansion of the incident in a north easterly direction was due to wind shifts.
10/24 1830 Update Santiago Fire; The fire has burned 22,000 acres and is 30% contained. 3,000 residences are threatened, 8 damaged and 14 destroyed. Current and future threats to property and structures exist. Fire behavior is very active with rapid rates of spread.
10/24 1830 Update Rosa Fire; The fire is 100% contained at 411 acres.
10/24 1335 The Pacific Southwest Regional Forester Chief Pena, is requesting all employees to join him in a moment of silence at noon on Friday, October 26, 2007 to honor the five Esperanza fallen firefighters. U.S. Flags at Forest Service facilities are to be maintained at half-staff for the entire day to mark this poignant anniversary.
10/24 1200 President Bush signs California Disaster Declaration that funnels money to people whose property losses aren't covered by insurance. To read the Declaration go to
http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_297114547.html
10/24 0630 Update Ammo; 7,500 acres, Power on Camp Pendleton has been affected, no reports of outages from residents near Camp Pendleton. I-5 southbound is closed at Basilone, northbound at Las Pulgas due to smoke and downed power lines. Fire is spotting across I-5 onto the San Onofre State Park. There is no threat to the Nuclear Power Plant.
10/24 0600 Update Canyon; 4,500 acres, Communities threatened are around Carbon Cyn,. Las Flores Cyn., Carbon Mesa, Rambla Pacifico, Tuna Cyn., and the top of Piuma near Schueren Rd. Red Flag warnings have been extended until 1500 hours, 10/24/07. Air quality still remains a public health and safety concern.