Vegetation Fire - Barton Flats - Jenks Lake

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http://firetracker.scpr.org/lake-fire-san-bernardino-county-2015/

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Photos: Firefighters Take on Lake Fire in San Bernardino Mountains

https://storify.com/CactusHugs/lake-fire

https://storify.com/CGullTweets/lakefire-photos

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Sheriff's Aviation rescues a 74 year old Dana Point hiker just east of the Lake Fire burning in the SB Mountains

DATE/TIME: 6-18-2015/Thursday
INCIDENT: Rescued Hiker
LOCATION: Dry Lake- area of San Gorgonio Mountain
SUSPECT(S): None
VICTIM(S): Stanley Reese, age 74, of Dana Point

SUMMARY:
On June 18, 2015 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Sheriff's dispatch was contacted by the State of California Office of Emergency Services regarding a SPOT device activation from a hiker in the San Gorgonio Wilderness area. The SPOT location was just east of the Lake Fire burning in the Jenks Lake area of the San Bernardino Mountains. Sheriff's Aviation was dispatched to the call due to the remote location and inaccessible terrain.

The crew of sheriff's helicopter 40King5 responded to the area and began looking for the victim. The located was reported as Dry Lake. Upon going on scene, the victim was located in the middle of Dry Lake and appeared to be uninjured. Helicopter 40King5 landed on the dry lake bed and contacted Stanley Reese. He explained that he was on a 3 day backpacking trip that originated from the South fork campground, the area from which the fire originated. Mr. Reese first noticed smoke on Wednesday evening, but was originally unconcerned due to the distance between him and the showing smoke.

On Thursday morning, Mr. Reese noticed that the fire was becoming larger and also noticed it was heading in his direction. At approximately 10:30 a.m., Mr. Reese activated his SPOT beacon to call for help.

Once Mr. Reese was loaded onto 40King5 and leaving the area, the fire had made its way to within 1/4 of a mile of Dry Lake and was continuing to close the distance.

Mr. Reese was transported to Sheriff's Aviation where he was picked up by family members.

Aircraft- 40King5
Pilot- Deputy D. Borgerd
TFO- Deputy J. Scalise

Refer: J. Scalise
Station: Aviation-40
Phone No. (909)252-4100
Case No. YU151690013

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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[Joe Schmoe]

This is a real bummer.  It was refreshing to spend time in a forest that didn't have obvious signs of having burned recently. But I also remarked to my significant other that parts of it looked overly dense and not what I understand to be "healthy".  It was reminiscent of the north side of the ridge near Mt. Waterman off Hwy 2 before the big fire there.  There were no obvious signs of bark beetle or drought dying trees...unlike what we saw around Wrightwood last week.

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Time Lapse

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5v6CgXgDHeOUkRaVm1VZXFDX1E/edit

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SBSD - Headquarters
Advisory: Barton Flats - San Gorgonio Wilderness - #LakeFire - Updated Friday, June 19th 10:00 a.m.

DATE: Wednesday, June 17, 2015/4:33 p.m.

INCIDENT: Lake Fire

LOCATION: Jenks Lake Road, Barton Flats
San Gorgonio Wilderness

UPDATE - Friday, June 19th 10:00 a.m.:
The Lake Fire was reported just before 4:00 pm on June 17, 2015. It is burning east of Camp de Benneville Pines south of Jenks Lake Road. Highway 38 is closed between Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams. Evacuations include: Areas east of Angelus Oaks, Onyx Summit, Barton Flats, Seven Oaks, Heart Bar and homes off of Rainbow Lane. All Hiking Trails into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area have been closed due to the proximity of the fire to many hiking trails. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is closed from Whitewater Preserve to Onyx Summit.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. It is approximately 11,000 acres in size and burning in timber. It is currently 10% contained. There are approximately 150 structures threatened, however no structures are believed to be damaged or destroyed at this time.

Yesterday and overnight, the fire pushed further east into the Heart Bar Area and Coon Creek Area, and also moved farther South into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area in the Ten Thousand Foot Ridge Area. Due to turbulent winds above and near ridge lines, helicopters have been more effective than air tankers in slowing the fire. A Contingency Division has been established for the Morongo and Pioneertown Areas, HOWEVER THERE ARE NO EVACUATION ORDERS FOR THE MORONGO OR PIONEERTOWN AREA.

Heavy smoke is reaching the Morongo Valley and Coachella Valley areas, and the Southern California Air Quality Management District has issued a Smoke Advisory for those areas. Click on the link for additional information: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4302/25151/

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FRI JUN 19 7:51 AM
HELICOPTERS WILL BE BRINGING WATER TO THE FIRE FROM BIG BEAR LAKE THIS MORNING AS THE VISIBILITY IS TOO BAD AROUND JENKS LAKE DUE TO THICK SMOKE LAYING DOWN IN THAT AREA.
SOURCE: SCANNER  REPORTER:SCMALERT 

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INCIDENT UPDATED 18 MIN. AGO
Incident Overview

The Lake Fire was reported just before 4:00 pm on June 17, 2015. It is burning in the Barton Flats area and in the northeastern portion of the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Highway 38 is closed between Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams. Evacuations include: Areas east of Angelus Oaks, Onyx Summit, Barton Flats, Seven Oaks, Heart Bar and homes off of Rainbow Lane. All Hiking Trails into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area have been closed due to the proximity of the fire to these trails. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is closed from Whitewater Preserve to Onyx Summit.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. It is approximately 13,000 acres in size and burning in timber. It is currently 10% contained. There are approximately 500 structures threatened, however no structures are believed to be damaged or destroyed at this time.

Yesterday and overnight, the fire pushed further east into the Heart Bar Area and Coon Creek Area, and also moved farther South into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area in the Ten Thousand Foot Ridge Area. Due to turbulent winds above and near ridge lines, helicopters have been more effective than air tankers in slowing the fire. A Contingency Division has been established for the Morongo and Pioneertown Areas, HOWEVER THERE ARE NO EVACUATION ORDERS FOR THE MORONGO OR PIONEERTOWN AREA.

Heavy smoke is reaching the Morongo Valley and Coachella Valley areas, and the Southern California Air Quality Management District has issued a Smoke Advisory for those areas. Click on the link for additional information: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4302/25151/

Resources on scene include:
90 engines
4 air tanker
14 helicopters (including night-flying)
1 air attack plane
31 crews
6 water tenders
5 dozer

Additional resources have been ordered and will be arriving on the fire over the coming days.

Fire management is under Unified Command with, Cal Fire, San Bernardino County Fire and San Bernardino County Sheriff. The Incident Command Post has been moved to the Big Bear High school.

Ben's Weather Webcam has updated images of the fire every 30 seconds

Basic Information
Current as of   6/19/2015, 6:43:28 PM
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Under Investigation
Date of Origin   Wednesday June 17th, 2015 approx. 03:52 PM
Incident Commander   Walker
Incident Description   Moderate Rate Of Spread With Active Torching And Crown Fire Runs.
Current Situation
Total Personnel   1,224
Size   13,000 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained   10%
Fuels Involved   

Timber with Grass and Understory.
Significant Events   

Highway 38 is closed from the east side of Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams, Hiking Trails into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area closed. Pacific Crest Trail closed from Whitewater Preserve to Onyx Peak.
Outlook
Remarks   

A Type 2 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the fire
Current Weather
Weather Concerns   

Weather will remain warm and dry
Unit Information
USFS Shield
San Bernardino National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
602 S. Tippecanoe Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Incident Contact
Fire Information Center
Phone: 909-383-5688
Recent Articles

    Morning Fire Update for 6/19/2015
    News - 9 hrs. ago
    Smoke Advisory for Areas Affected By The Lake Fire.
    News - 10 hrs. ago
    Lake Fire Grows to 10,000 Acres
    News - 23 hrs. ago
    Evacuation Center Update
    News - 1 day ago

Related Incident Links

    San Bernardino Cnty Reverse 911

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Couple more webcams:

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Palm Springs
http://www.wunderground.com/webcams/cadot1/1002/show.html

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Southern California interagency
Incident Management Team 1
   
Lake Fire Update
8:00 PM

Acres Burned:   13,000   Structures Threatened:      500
Containment:   10%   Structures Destroyed:   0
Fire Started:   June 17, 2015   Injuries:   0
Cause:   Under Investigation      
Engines:   90   Crews:   29
Helicopters:   14  (6-T1/8-T2/1-T3)    Fixed Wing:(1 lead plane, 3P2V and 1 VLAT)   6
Water Tenders:   6   Dozers:   5
Total personnel assigned to the Fire: 1335   Estimated Cost:                      $950,000
   

Big Bear, Calif., June 19, 2015 -The Lake Fire, located in the eastern San Bernardino Mountains near the San Gorgonio Wilderness, is burning in dense old-growth timber on steep slopes and is now at 13,000 acres with current containment at 10 percent.

Today the fire moved to the east into the Heart Bar drainage and also south to 10,000 Foot Ridge in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. 

Firefighters conducted a burn-out operation along Highway 38.  The slow-moving fire gently backed down to the highway to the burned-out area in a controlled manner creating a wide, unburnable buffer for Highway 38.

The winds blew smoke to the east and southeast of the fire. Residents affected by the smoke can view air quality information at www.aqmd.gov or www.mdaqmd.ca.gov

Highway 38 remains closed from Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams. Jenks Lake Road is closed. Evacuations include: Areas east of Angelus Oaks including: Barton Flats, Seven Oaks, Rainbow Lane, Heart Bar, and all cabins and campgrounds in the South Fork area. The American Red Cross has a standby location to address any future sheltering or evacuation center needs.

All hiking trails into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area have been closed due to the proximity of the fire to them. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is closed from Whitewater Preserve to Onyx Summit.

Contact: Fire Information (909) 383-5688

Information is also available at inciweb.nwcg.gov reference Lake Fire

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Lake Fire Update
Basic Information

Current as of
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Incident Type
Wildfire

Cause
Under Investigation

Date of Origin
Wednesday June 17th, 2015 approx. 03:52 PM

Incident Commander
Walker

Incident Description
Moderate Rate Of Spread With Active Torching And Crown Fire Runs.

Current Situation


Total Personnel
1,343

Size
15,000 Acres

Percent of Perimeter Contained
10%

Fuels Involved

Timber with Grass and Understory.
 

Significant Events

Highway 38 is closed from the east side of Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams, Hiking Trails into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area closed. Pacific Crest Trail closed from Whitewater Preserve to Onyx Peak.
 

Outlook


Remarks

A Type 2 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the fire
 

Current Weather


Weather Concerns

Weather will remain warm and dry