The Grand Fire was first reported after noon on May 15 near Frazier Park, Calif. Little to no fire behavior was observered last night. While there are occasional interior torching of unburned islands, they are well within the control lines. Today, crews will continue to patrol the fire area, hold existing lines and continue working on fire suppression repair. Demobilization will continue today. US Forest Service, Kern County and Ventura County are in Unified Command. There are currently 1,853 personnel assigned to the fire, including 73 crews, 84 engines, 14 dozers, 25 water tenders and 203 overhead. Eleven helicopters are providing air support. Angeles NF, LA County Fire, Kern County Fire, Ventura County Fire, Bureau of Land Management and Cal Fire are all providing fire suppression resources. Other cooperators include, Ventura, Los Angeles and Kern County Sheriff Departments, California Highway Patrol, California State Parks and the California Conservation
The Lytle fire was reported at 1:23 P.M. on Monday May 13, 2013 between Lytle Creek Road and Interstate 15, west of Sierra Avenue in North Fontana. The fire burned northeast along the north side of of Interstate 15, jumping across Sierra Avenue to the Lytle Creek wash. As the fire approached Sierra Avenue, it burned around the cluster of businesses at the freeway ramps, destroying the drive-thru menus at a fast food restaurant. The fire also destroyed an outbuilding at a nearby residence. Residents and businesses in the fire's path sheltered in place until the fire had passed. Firefighters on the ground and in the air were able to gain the upper hand on the fire as it approached the Lytle Creek wash, halting the fire at 75 acres. During the course of the firefight, southbound Interstate 15 was closed to all traffic from Interstate 215 interchange past the Sierra exit. One firefighter did suffer heat exhaustion during the incident. 285 firefighters and the following resources were...
Current Fire Situation: As of the morning of May 14, the Fawn Fire is 100% contained and 1.5 acres in size. The fireline is complete around the fire. Helicopter 506 continues to provide water drops to assist Smokejumpers. Mop up is in progress on the
The Rosa fire was reported at 10:23 A.M. on Tuesday May 7, 2013 west of State Highway 74 near the community of Cahuilla Hills in Palm Desert. The fire has burned two to four acres in sparse vegetation in an un-named drainage east of Haystack Mountain near the Art Smith Trail. Within the drainage the fire burned a very narrow strip approximently one mile long, creating a fireline that is two miles in length, which is very unusual for so few acres. Due to the remote location, firefighters from the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Calfire are using a helicopter to shuttle firefighters to to the fire area, as well as drop water. An additional helicopter dropped water on the narrow fire in the drainage. On Wednesday, four Calfire inmate crews were brought in to help construct and improve the fireline. Very little to no smoke is visible on the fire. The fire never threatened communities or resulted in any impact to motorists along State Highway 74. The cause of the fire...
On March 19, 2013, the Shasta Lake Unit of the National Recreation Area on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest may be conducting a prescribed fire to remove understory fuels on National Forest System lands in the area of Packers Bay. The project site is located between Packers Bay and Halfway Cove. Sections to be burnt during this stage of the project include approximately 65 acres Units E and F. Other phases of this prescribed burn project have included approximately 18 acres burned on Feb. 4 (map Unit C), 40 acres on Feb. 5 (sections of map Unit D), and 82 acres on Feb. 6 (southern portion of Unit D), with all implementations of the fire prescription going as planned. Check back for further details as the Northwoods Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
The Fawnskin Fire started at 5:26 pm, Saturday near Forest Road 2N71, north of the community of Fawnskin, which is on the north shore of Big Bear Lake. The cause of the wildfire was an escaped campfire, which started above Forest Road 2N71 in very steep and rocky terrain with heavy fuels consisting of timber and brush. Due to the quick and immediate response and coordination of the U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire, San Bernardino County Fire and other cooperating agencies, the forward progression of the flame front was halted at the ridge. There was spotting on the north side of the ridge during the night, but the two spot fires were contained. The fire has been held to 30 acres and containment is now 100%. Crews will continue constructing and improving handlines, and reducing hotspot within the fire interior. Firefighters will continue to reduce and mitigating hazard trees and snags. At no time were any structures, private lands threatened or any evacuation orders in place. Forest Road...
Hwy 97 Pile Burn Caltrans with assistance from Cal-Fire inmate crews will be burning piles along Highway 97 mile posts 16 thru 36.5 (Township 45N Rage 2W Sections 16,22,27). Crews will be burning 2-3 acres a day the week of Dec 17 thru 21 ignition beginning 10am through 3pm all week. When ignition is completed crews will continue cleaning up remaining piles. Burning of piled materials reduces vegetative build-up with the objectives of mitigating the severity of future wildfires, enhancing wildlife habitat, and improving the overall health of the forest.Conditions for managing fire intensity and smoke production are predicted to be within acceptable guidelines. The objectives of these fuel reduction projects are to reduce hazardous fuel levels and to provide for safer communities while improving the overall health of the forest.All prescribed burning operations will be accomplished in accordance with approved burn plans, which states specifically how and when to safely implement the...
At 9:35am on April 26, 2013 a tanker truck carrying gasoline and diesel fuel overturned on State Route 38, one mile east of Angelus Oaks. The rear trailer of the tanker truck spilled approx. 2900 gallons of gasoline and 1700 gallons of diesel fuel onto the roadway. Fuel from the spill contaminated the soil at the shoulder of the highway and has entered Cold Creek. Firefighters from San Bernardino County Fire Department, the US Forest Service and CalFire responded and worked closely with the California Highway Patrol to stop additional fuel from leaking as well as reducing the threat of a fire. In addition to firefighters, hazardous materials experts from the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, San Bernardino County, the US Forest Service, the US Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife responded and have worked hand-in-hand to quickly start clean-up efforts both on the highway and in the creek. As part of the clean-up, contaminated soil is...
Forest Service Fire crews have completed the prescribed fire in the Angelus Oaks Fuel Reduction project planned for this week, burning a total of 70 acres. The project area is located along Forest Road 1N12 located about 300 yards north of the Angelus Oaks community. Smoke and flames will be visible to residents and motorists along State Route 38 and may be visible from other mountain communities and highways. Firefighters will be using a technique called "hand burning" using a variety of tools such as the drip torch and fusees to reduce the chamise component in the chaparral ecosystem. Crews will continually monitor conditions and adjust burning as based on favorable weather conditions. "Doing this work under these favorable weather conditions reduces the risk of a catastrophic wildfire threatening mountain communities under typical, dryer and windy conditions common to the area in the summer and fall fire seasons. ," stated Front Country District Ranger Gabe Garcia. "The understory...
Starting in March and continuing through the spring, information will be posted about prescribed burns on the Big Valley and Doublehead Ranger Districts of the Modoc National
Firefighters continue working (lining the perimeter) on the Refuge Prescribed Burn Project to enhance wildlife habitat today through mid-week when we expect
