FIRE Update 7:45 PM
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 1,142 |
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| Size | 3,634 acres |
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| Percent Contained | 24% |
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| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday September 13th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
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| Fuels Involved | Medium to Heavy Brush. Mostly Chaparral, brush and mixed conifers. Fuels are approximately 15 to 20 years old. |
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| Fire Behavior | During
the last 48 hours, the fire has been in a predominatly downhill backing
situation. As the fire comes into alignment with topography,
significant flare-ups continue to occur. A burning operation to
strengthen certain areas is the reason for the majority of visible fire
activity during the day. The primary spread of the fire continues to the
north and east. |
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| Significant Events | Good
fire line construction progress was made today and burnout operations
were successful. The infrared flight from last night provided additional
perimeter information and confirmed active areas on the fire. Highway
39 remains closed where rolling rocks are a safety issue. Evacuations of
Camp Williams, East Fork Campground and San Gabriel Canyon are still in
effect. Resources include 0 Air Tanker, 10 Helicopters.63 engines,8
dozer, 34 hand crews and 11 water tenders. |
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Outlook
| Planned Actions | Firefighters
will continue line construction, continue holding existing lines and
strengthen the existing lines. Scouting areas for opportunities to
engage will also continue as well as structure protection in the Camp
Williams area. |
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Bill rode around Bonelli and took this panorama. Click on picture to get a full view of the panorama.
Last Checked 6:00 am -- Gate is closed this morning. No surprises.
Do you think the Garcia trail is also closed to hikers?
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