Brush fire burning in Cleveland Nat Forest - Silverado Fire

[Wrightwood]

Fire personnel responded to a brush fire in the Cleveland National Forest near Anaheim Hills Friday morning.

The vegetation fire was initially reported at 15 acres, but that estimated was revised to 50 acres later Friday morning. The fire was reported in the 30500 block of Silverado Canyon Road, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

No structures were threatened.

A column of smoke could be seen from miles away.

The fire began during a stretch of dry, hot days in Southern California. Triple-digit heat and dry conditions are expected through the weekend.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Brush-Fire-Reported-Near-Anaheim-Hills-274919321.html


From a Twitter post

[Wrightwood]

http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4105/

INCIDENT UPDATED 4 MIN. AGO
Incident Overview

Fire agencies are initiating an aggressive initial attack. Wildfire is off of Silverado Canyon Road south of Corona.

Road closures include: North Main, Indian Truck, Bedford, and Maple Springs Rd.

Basic Information
Current as of   9/12/2014, 12:57:05 PM
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Unknown
Date of Origin   Friday September 12th, 2014 approx. 10:30 AM
Location   Silverado Canyon
Incident Commander   USFS
Current Situation
Size   350 Acres
Fuels Involved   

grass /brush

[Elk]

INCIDENT UPDATED 4 HRS. AGO
Incident Overview

Fire agencies are initiating an aggressive initial attack. Wildfire is off of Silverado Canyon Road south of Corona.

Road closures include: North Main, Indian Truck, Bedford, Maple Springs Rd, and Silverado Canyon Road.

Basic Information
Current as of
?9?/?12?/?2014? ?2?:?19?:?05? ?PM

Incident Type: Wildfire

Cause: Unknown
Date of Origin:Friday September 12th, 2014 approx. 10:30 AM
Location: Silverado Canyon
Incident Commander: USFS

Current Situation
Size: 1,200 Acres
Fuels Involved: grass /brush
 

[Elk]

INCIDENT UPDATED 6 MIN. AGO

Incident Overview

Fire agencies are initiating an aggressive initial attack. Wildfire is off of Silverado Canyon Road south of Corona.
Road closures include: North Main, Indian Truck, Bedford, Maple Springs Rd, and Silverado Canyon Road.

Basic Information
Current as of: ?9?/?13?/?2014? ?8?:?24?:?46? ?AM
Incident Type: Wildfire
Cause: Unknown
Date of Origin: Friday September 12th, 2014 approx. 10:30 AM
Location: Silverado Canyon
Incident Commander: USFS

Current Situation
Total Personnel: 738
Size: 1,600 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained: 10%

Fuels Involved
Chaparral (6 feet)
fuel model 4, brush

Significant Events
Moderate fire behavior. No Spotting

Outlook

Planned Actions
Constructing fireline on all perimeters
 

Projected Incident Activity
12 hours: Expect fire to spread to east. Potential for additional 200 ac to be burned
24 hours: There is the possibility of fire burning to north main divide and getting further into orange/San Diego and riverside counties. Additional 400 acres.
48 hours: Additional increase of 500 acres.
72 hours: Additional 1,000 acres.

Current Weather

Weather Concerns
Very hot dry weather expected with record high temps.
 

[Wrightwood]

[Wrightwood]

[Wrightwood]

INCIDENT UPDATED 6 MIN. AGO

Basic Information
Current as of   9/14/2014, 7:24:40 AM
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Unknown
Date of Origin   Friday September 12th, 2014 approx. 10:30 AM
Location   Silverado Canyon
Incident Commander   Don Garwood,Southern California Incident Management Team 2
Current Situation
Total Personnel   1,084
Size   1,600 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained   20%
Fuels Involved   

Chaparral (6 feet)

fuel model 4, brush

Significant Events   

Fire continues to be active exhibiting slow rates of spread when fuels and terrain are not in alignment.Steep slopes and heavy old brush continue to aid in fire progression.
Outlook
Planned Actions   

Continue structure protection in Silverado Canyon. Seek opportunities to construct fire line. Hold and improve existing fire lines.
Projected Incident Activity   

12 hours: Continued spread to the north and east along terrain.

24 hours: Potential continues for spread to the east driven by terrain.

Remarks   

This fire is being managed under unified command by the US Forest Service and the Orange County Fire Authority.

Silverado Cyn. Rd.is open to residents only at Santiago Cyn. Rd. Currently east 30311 Silverado Cyn. Rd. there is a mandatory evacuation.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns   

High pressure to continue to bring near record high temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.Winds will increase with gusts to 18 MPH.

[Wrightwood]

Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifed for the Silverado Canyon area, east of 30311 Silverado Canyon Rd. Residents only may access their homes using Silverado Canyon Road, however, Silverado Canyon Road at Santiago Canyon Road will remain closed for non-residents.

Residents should be prepared to present law enforcement with identification and proof of residency when returning home. Road conditions may still present hazards; motorists are reminded to drive slowly, use caution and be aware of public safety equipment in the area.

Basic Information
Current as of   9/14/2014, 7:12:49 PM
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Unknown
Date of Origin   Friday September 12th, 2014 approx. 10:30 AM
Location   Silverado Canyon
Incident Commander   Don Garwood,Southern California Incident Management Team 2
Current Situation
Total Personnel   1,428
Size   968 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained   50%
Fuels Involved   

Chaparral (6 feet)

fuel model 4, brush

Significant Events   

Reduction in size is due to improved mapping and ground truthing. Fire activity is much reduced with activity limited to isolated islands. The demobilization of resources has begun.
Outlook
Planned Actions   

Repopulation of evacuated areas. Continued structure protection. Hold and improve existing fireline. Demob excess resources.
Projected Incident Activity   

Concerns regarding increased winds testing completed lines.

Remarks   

This fire is being managed under unified command by the US Forest Service and the Orange County Fire Authority.

Silverado Cyn. Rd.is open to residents only at Santiago Cyn. Rd. The mandatory evacuation for the area east of 30311 Silverado Cyn. Rd has been lifted.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns   

High pressure to continue to bring near record high temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.Winds will increase with gusts to 18 MPH.

[Wrightwood]