Sharp Fire Info

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At this mornings briefing: 136 acres with no containment a this time.
Minimum humidity 10% upslope winds 3-5 mph becoming South 8-15 mph ridgetop winds SW 5 mph becoming South 15 mph in the afternoon

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Incident Type:    Wildfire
Date of Origin    Thursday August 08th, 2013 approx. 12:15 PM
Location            Wrightwood
Fuels Involved:    Timber
Terrain Difficulty:  Steep
Remarks:             Steep inaccessible terrain

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Official Forest Service Incident Information

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3607/

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INCIDENT UPDATED 1 MIN. AGO
Approximate Location
34.346 latitude, -117.618 longitude

Incident Overview

Wildfire burning in steep terrain with heavy timber. Evacuations have been ordered for Mojave Scenic and East Canyon drives south from Loan Pine Canyon Road to Buckhorn, Slippery Elm and Mahogany roads. Please check with San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for additional information regarding evacuations (760) 956-5001.

A red Cross evacuation center has been set up at Serrano High Schoo, 9292 Sheep Creek Road in Phelan.

Basic Information
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Under Investigation
Date of Origin   Thursday August 08th, 2013 approx. 12:15 PM
Location   Near Wrightwood
Incident Commander   Oscar Vargas
Current Situation
Total Personnel   380
Size   100 acres
Percent Contained   5%
Fuels Involved   

Timber
Outlook
Terrain Difficulty   

Steep
Remarks   

Steep inaccessible terrain

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Smoke Advisory Issued for Victor Valley
Posted Date: 8/8/2013

Smoke and ash from the Sharp wildfire could impact air quality in and around the Victor Valley.   Changing weather and fire conditions will determine which areas of the High Desert are affected.  If you see or smell smoke and/or ash in the air where you are, be cautious and use common sense to protect your family's health.  Everyone - especially people with heart or lung disease, older adults and children - should limit time spent outdoors and avoid exercise when smoke is in the area.

For more information on protecting yourself from the impacts of smoke and particles, click here to read entire Smoke Advisory.

This Advisory will remain in effect as long as conditions warrant.

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Per Paul Bauer at Mountain High:

If people need to wait or have RV's they can use the lower lot at Mt High West.

Not at Mt High East as that's the Incident Command Center

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INCIDENT UPDATED 3 MIN. AGO
Incident Overview

Wildfire burning in steep terrain with heavy timber. Evacuations have been ordered for Mojave Scenic and East Canyon Drives south from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Buckthorn, Slippery Elm and Mahogany Roads. Please check with San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for additional information regarding evacuations (760) 956-5001.

A Red Cross evacuation center has been set up at Serrano High School, 9292 Sheep Creek Road in Phelan.

Basic Information
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Under Investigation
Date of Origin   Thursday August 08th, 2013 approx. 12:15 PM
Location   Near Wrightwood
Incident Commander   Oscar Vargas
Current Situation
Total Personnel   380
Size   150 acres
Percent Contained   30%
Fuels Involved   

Timber
Outlook
Terrain Difficulty   

Steep
Remarks   

Steep inaccessible terrain

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Update from SBCFD 7:26am 8-10-13
150 acres
40% contained
575 Fire Fighters on scene
Evacuations remain in place

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Residents in the Pinon Mesa area of Wrightwood having issues at road blocks about leaving or returning to buy supplies send an email ASAP.

webmaster@wrightwoodcalif.com  

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August 10, 2013
1800 hours



Enlarged:

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INCIDENT UPDATED 17 MIN. AGO
Incident Overview

Map of Sharp Fire permiter posted, along with a QR code that can be scanned for current map. Pictures from Lone Pine Canyon posted, click "photos" & "maps" at the top navigation bar to view.

Wildfire burning in steep terrain with heavy timber. Evacuations have been ordered for Mojave Scenic and East Canyon Drives south from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Buckthorn, Slippery Elm and Mt. Mahogany Roads. Please check with San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for additional information regarding evacuations (760) 956-5001.

A Red Cross evacuation center has been set up at Serrano High School, 9292 Sheep Creek Road in Phelan.

Basic Information
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Under Investigation
Date of Origin   Thursday August 08th, 2013 approx. 12:15 PM
Location   Sheep canyon just south of Wrightwood
Incident Commander   Wakoski / Johnstone
Current Situation
Total Personnel   902
Size   163 acres
Percent Contained   75%
Estimated Containment Date   Tuesday August 13th, 2013 approx. 08:00 PM
Fuels Involved   

Chaparral (6 feet)
Fire Behavior   

Creeping and smoldering, with interior torching of single and grouped trees.
Significant Events   

Wakoski's Type 2 Team in command. Significant progress made in line construction.
Outlook
Planned Actions   

Complete line construction, continue to mop up in divisions.
Growth Potential   

Medium
Terrain Difficulty   

Extreme
Remarks   

A major portion of the fire has been lined, with the exception of Division Z. Division Z is steep and inaccessible. Water drops from rotary wing aircraft is somewhat successful. CHP and San Bernardino Sheriff to prepare a re-entry plan for evacuated areas by noon on 08/11/2013.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions   5 mph
Temperature   54 degrees
Humidity   24%

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Here's a map I made up with a view looking towards the South