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Public Forums => Hot Topics => Topic started by: Wrightwood on May 21, 24, 05:08:46 PM
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LARGO FIRE: A small 3-acre vegetation fire is currently (3:30 p.m.) burning near Largo Vista Road (N4) and Ave X8 in Llano (between Hwy 138 and Fort Tejon Road). There are structures nearby, and first responders are evacuating them. Fire officials say there is potential for 20-30 acres. Helicopters are also on the scene.
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Largo Fire as of 3:25pm
5 acres and stopped
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https://app.watchduty.org/#/i/21335
The fire is 5 to 10 acres with a Moderate rate of spread and a potential for 50 to 100 acres. 2nd alarm requested - per unit at scene
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https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.2511_-117.2564_12&id=Axis-StrawberryPeakArrowhead1
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https://m.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/7010
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Lytle Fire
2000 Block of Stockton Flats Road, Lytle Creek
San Bernardino County, CA
Acres 7.4
Updated 2 minutes ago
Created by Watch Duty • Jun 9 at 3:28 PM
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DC10 making drops along with multiple aircraft
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Right next to the shooting range
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448212425_10210981632052422_3492515417090815050_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=_UjuMzaVJRAQ7kNvgEm7kLa&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AYDkJwY_Elk04WRGFUGM_ifnLA5nT_Exn05y1mJwJfgcIQ&oe=666C1166)
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Incident: 0903 Type: Report of Fire Location: 1905 Lytle Creek Rd 3N06 Loc Desc: LYTLE CREEK SHOOTING RANGE Lat/Lon: 34.284232 -117.540982
Detail Information
4:16 PM 11 [31] [Appended, 16:16:56] [6] PER SBCC, 1097 AT LYTLE CREEK
4:16 PM 10 [29] [Appended, 16:16:56] [4] RP NB 15 JNO 138 - VIS OF SMOKE ON WB HILL SIDE
4:08 PM 9 [23] 75-152 VIA LL -- REQ 1021 FIRE AND INQ : EXACT LOCATION OF FIRE // IF CHP IS NEEDED ANYWHERE - IF NEEDED, WHAT IS BEST ACCESS [Shared]
3:52 PM 8 [22] NOT AFFECTING MAIN ROAD [Shared]
3:51 PM 7 [21] FIRE ON OTHER SIDE OF HILL LONE PINE/SWARTHOUT [Shared]
3:46 PM 6 [20] USFS VIA LAW IC -- ENRT TO FIRE LONE PINE / SWARTHOUT CYN [Shared]
3:41 PM 5 [19] [Appended, 15:43:34] [6] ** FOR DUPES ** FIRE VISIBLE F/ FRWY
3:40 PM 4 [18] [Appended, 15:43:34] [5] PER SBCC : FIRE REPORTED ON LYTLE CREEK / CAJON -- FIRE ENRT
3:40 PM 3 [15] [Appended, 15:43:34] [2] FIRE TO WEST OF FRWY
3:38 PM 2 [10] 1039 SBCC
3:37 PM 1 [7] RP REPORTING A FIRE
Unit Information
4:15 PM 7 Unit Cleared
3:54 PM 6 Unit Enroute
3:54 PM 5 Unit Assigned
4:12 PM 4 Unit Cleared
3:51 PM 3 Unit Assigned
3:43 PM 2 Unit Cleared
3:40 PM 1 Unit Assigned
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Lytle Fire
Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
In a few seconds · Jun 9, 6:53 PM
All aircraft are now off the fire. No additional updates have been received recently. Watch Duty reporters continue to monitor the incident.
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Incident: 0066 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sheep Creek Rd / Phelan Rd Loc Desc: FOR DUPES Lat/Lon: 34.426305 -117.572553
Detail Information
9:22 AM 1 [9] [Appended, 09:22:34] [1] SMOKE COMING FROM END OF ST
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Sheep Fire
10075 Sheep Creek Rd, Phelan, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
https://app.watchduty.org/#/i/21800
Aircraft are en route.
• Staff Reporter
11 minutes ago · Jun 14, 9:29 AM
The fire is a quarter of an acre with a moderate rate of spread, per incident command. One structure is threatened.
(https://images-resized.watchduty.org/uploads/2024/6/14/1718383221985-8947.jpg)
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Incident: 0066 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sheep Creek Rd / Phelan Rd Loc Desc: FOR DUPES Lat/Lon: 34.426305 -117.572553
Detail Information
9:33 AM 2 [15] [Appended, 09:34:14] [1] CC REQ CHP FOR 1184 ROAD CLOSURE
9:22 AM 1 [9] [Appended, 09:22:34] [1] SMOKE COMING FROM END OF ST
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https://ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/2200
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Sheep Fire
10075 Sheep Creek Rd, Phelan, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
1 Acres
Containment Stopped
Status Active
Updated in a few seconds
Created by Watch Duty • Jun 14 at 9:29 AM
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
An hour ago · Jun 14, 10:16 AM
The final size is 3.1 acres, per incident command. There is hose line around the fire.
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Looks like Sheep Creek NB/SB between Yucca Tr & Lindero is still closed: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
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Drift smoke from the Post Fire (Gorman) is possible in Wrightwood, Pinon Hills, and Phelan area.
There are no fires posing a threat to the Tri-Community at this time. Also a Hesperia fire burning to the East.
Post Fire
Off Interstate 5 and Gorman School Road, Lebec
Kern, Los Angeles, & Ventura Counties
10,504 Acres
0% Containment
Active
Updated 9 hours ago
https://app.watchduty.org/#/i/21947
Hesperia Fire
Hwy 173 & Arrowhead Lake Rd, Hesperia
San Bernardino County, CA
1,330 Acres
7% Containment
Active
Updated 2 hours ago
https://app.watchduty.org/#/i/21998
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https://paininthepass.info/2024/06/15/illegal-fireworks-are-suspected-cause-of-the-hesperia-fire-saturday-evening/
HESPERIA, CA, (Pain In The Pass) >> Illegal fireworks are the suspected cause of a brush fire that sparked Saturday evening.
The “Hesperia Fire” was reported at about 6pm, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, on Highway 173 near Silverwood Lake in the Los Flores Ranch area in the city of Hesperia.
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Update on #HesperiaFire
HesperiaFire (EveningUpdate):
The fire experienced no growth; holding at 1078 acres. Due to the strong work of firefighters, containment has increased to 72%.
Activity: Creeping/smoldering; single tree torching within the interior, none of which threaten containment lines.
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Sunrise Fire
Big Pines Hwy & Big Rock Creek Rd, SE of Valyermo, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
5 minutes ago · Jul 1, 2:47 PM
The fire is five acres burning uphill in light to medium fuel, per arriving county unit. Potential for 20 acres within the next hour. This will be known as the Sunrise Fire.
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https://share.watchduty.org/i/23954
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(https://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/Fires/7.1.24.Sunrise.1.jpg)
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Multiple helicopters on scene
https://www.flightradar24.com/34.42,-117.80/13
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Watch Duty states:
Units are on scene of a vehicle fire that has spread to the brush, per first arriving unit.
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
An hour ago · Jul 1, 4:40 PM
Crews have hose line around the fire, per incident command. It is about 25 acres.
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Angeles National Forest
@Angeles_NF
#SunriseFire
A total of 35.3 acres were burned in a wildfire off of Big Pines Highway near Wrightwood, CA.
Firefighters have constructed a handline around the fire’s perimeter. Great teamwork with @LAFD
and @LACoFDPIO!
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Incident: 2001 Type: Report of Fire Location: Big Pines Hwy / Big Rock Creek Rd Loc Desc: X Lat/Lon: 34.431990 -117.834796
Detail Information
4:46 PM 12 [25] LACORDS IS AT BIG PINES AND LARGO VISTA SETTING UP SIGNS// 89-46A ADVISED FROM A CITIZEN- ADVISED LIFTED OFF AIR UNITS FIRE IS WELL CONTAINED
4:03 PM 11 [23] A89-040A SPREAD HAS BEEN DENTAINED CURRENT CLOSURE AS LARGO VISTA AND BIG ROCK CREEK ARE THE ONLY CLOSURES NEEDED AND WILL NEED FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
4:01 PM 10 [22] AV FRONT DESK OFFICER ADVISED VICTOR UNITS ARE HEADED OUT TO MAN THE CLOSURE SHORTLY
3:51 PM 9 [21] A89-046A INQUIRING IF FIRE WILL WANT TO HAVE BIG PINE SHUT DOWN ALSO AT ANGELES CREST// HAVE LACORDS RESPOND OUT THERE AS WELL WITH ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS [Shared]
3:43 PM 8 [18] 89-2A ADVISED WILL BE REQ SENIOR VOLUNTEERS TO MAN THE CLOSURE [Shared]
3:38 PM 7 [17] 1039 LACOFD// WILL BE NEEDING CHP FOR UNK DURATION OF TIME [Shared]
3:29 PM 6 [16] [Notification] [CHP]-[15] 1039 LACORDS/ CPYS ALL/ NEG ETA [Shared] [Shared]
3:29 PM 5 [15] 1039 LACORDS/ CPYS ALL/ NEG ETA [Shared]
3:20 PM 4 [12] [Appended, 15:23:41] [2] FD WORKING A LRG FIRE
3:18 PM 3 [8] A89-040A BIG PINES BIG ROCK CREEK CLOSURE SIGNS NOW IN PLACE
3:00 PM 2 [6] A89-040A FIRE UNITS 1125 ON BIG PINES HWY BETWEEN BIG ROCK CREEK/ LARGO VISTA// WILL ATTEMPT TO FIND ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS AND ASSIST
2:45 PM 1 [1] RP W/ VIS OF FIRE IN THE HILLSIDE
Unit Information
6:53 PM 28 Unit At Scene
5:54 PM 27 Unit Enroute
5:54 PM 26 Unit Assigned
6:33 PM 25 Unit At Scene
5:42 PM 24 Unit Enroute
5:42 PM 23 Unit Assigned
6:17 PM 22 Unit Cleared
5:40 PM 21 Unit Assigned
5:02 PM 20 Unit At Scene
5:02 PM 19 Unit Enroute
4:45 PM 18 Unit Assigned
5:02 PM 17 Unit At Scene
5:02 PM 16 Unit Enroute
4:45 PM 15 Unit Assigned
6:51 PM 14 Unit Cleared
4:11 PM 13 Unit At Scene
4:11 PM 12 Unit Enroute
3:36 PM 11 Unit Assigned
4:33 PM 10 Unit Cleared
4:11 PM 9 Unit At Scene
4:11 PM 8 Unit Enroute
3:23 PM 7 Unit Assigned
5:35 PM 6 Unit Cleared
3:19 PM 5 Unit At Scene
3:19 PM 4 Unit Enroute
3:00 PM 3 Unit Assigned
2:50 PM 2 Unit Cleared
2:49 PM 1 Unit Assigned
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Manzanita Fire
Hwy 2 & Scrub Oak Dr, Wrightwood
San Bernardino County, CA
0.5 Acres
Created by Watch Duty • Jul 7 at 3:37 AM
5 hours ago · Jul 7, 4:32 AM
There is hose now around the fire per Incident Command. Final update.
Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
5 hours ago · Jul 7, 4:21 AM
There is hose around 50% of the fire & the fire has largely burned itself out after running out of fuels per radio traffic - any additional resources are being cancelled.
Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
6 hours ago · Jul 7, 4:05 AM
The fire remains a half acre now moving at a slow rate of spread w/ potential for 1-2 acres per radio traffic.
Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
6 hours ago · Jul 7, 3:45 AM
This is now known as the Manzanita Fire.
Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
6 hours ago · Jul 7, 3:37 AM
Half acre vegetation fire burning in medium fuels w/ moderate rate of spread per an engine at scene.
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7/7: Fire in Lytle Creek
https://app.watchduty.org/#/i/24982
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Lytle Fire
300 Block of Lytle Creek Canyon Road, Lytle Creek
San Bernardino County, CA
Matthew Alberto
• Reporter
19 minutes ago · Jul 7, 10:33 AM
The fire is 1/2 to 1 acre burning at a slow rate of spread with potential for 50 acres per the Incident Commander.
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Matthew Alberto
• Reporter
In a few seconds · Jul 7, 10:55 AM
Law Enforcement has been requested to shut down Lytle Creek Rd @ 3N06 per the Incident Commander.
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The best I can tell is that they renamed this fire to the Vista Fire
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
A minute ago · Jul 7, 12:21 PM
FIRIS has mapped the fire at 5.2 acres. The perimeter is viewable on the Watch Duty map. Note that perimeters are preliminary and do not reflect any structure protection efforts by firefighters on the ground.
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(https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/public-camera-data/Axis-BaileyPeak1/latest-frame.jpg?rqts=1720381896)
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
12 minutes ago · Jul 7, 1:03 PM
FIRIS has adjusted its mapping of the fire to nine acres. The updated perimeter is viewable on the Watch Duty map. Note that perimeters are preliminary and do not reflect any structure protection efforts by firefighters on the ground.
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Any info as to if they will shut down Mtr Days to get all of those visitors off the mountain? Lone Pine is now visible on this map.
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Any info as to if they will shut down Mtr Days to get all of those visitors off the mountain? Lone Pine is now visible on this map.
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Define "Mtr days".
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Mountaineer Days in Wrightwood Village going on now till 5 pm
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
In a few seconds · Jul 7, 1:48 PM
Law enforcement being requested to help evacuate recreation personnel from the area, per radio traffic. There are no mandatory evacuations for residents at this time.
NOTE: there is no immediate threat to Wrightwood at this time
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That fire will not have the potential to burn towards Wrightwood for a very long time. The wind would have to change direction and weather would have to change towards onshore and cooler....not in the forecast.
The spot in immediate danger is Baldy ski resort and Top Of the Notch restaurant.
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
In a few seconds · Jul 7, 1:48 PM
Law enforcement being requested to help evacuate recreation personnel from the area, per radio traffic. There are no mandatory evacuations for residents at this time.
Yep, hurry up and evacuate the person who set the fire, among them >:(
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People trying to or are on the summit of Mt. Baldy today will be a problem.
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State ID: CA
3 letter designator: BDF
Fire name: Vista
Location: Stockton Flats, Lytle Creek, https://maps.app.goo.gl/pxGXrbHXpP72aKZaA
Reported acres: 9
Rate of spread: Slow
Report on Conditions:
Structure threat: Not yet
Resources: SPRINGVILE CR 9, E107, E337, PT33*, PT38*, WT212, BC 12, MADISON B41, BC 33, E311, E317, E332, E334, WT56, 2 Type 1 tankers and 2 type 1 rotor wing, 1 VLAT
Hazards:
Weather: 85F, winds SSE @ 7, gusts to 13, RH 50% at Sheep Creek down canyon
Radio channels:
Scanner link:
Webcam link: Alert, Bailey Peak: ALERTCalifornia - https://ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/2733
Agency Website:
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From Watch Duty: 100 acres now. 5 additional Type 1 crews requested. Moderate rate of spread.
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It's going to run right up that ridge. The people who are on or intend to return on Devil's Backbone are absolutely going to be a problem.
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View from Sheep Creek at Phelan Rd
(https://sanbernardino-iridium.trilynx-novastar.systems/images/webcams/SheepCreekPhelan.jpg)
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The Bailey Peak camera has the best view of it's progress up the ridge: https://ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/2733 . To their credit, they have held it pretty well about halfway. Wont be long before the pull the "it's dark" card, then all bets are off.
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Katlyn C
• Reporter
6 minutes ago · Jul 7, 3:06 PM
Additional crews and an OES strike team have been requested for structure protection per Incident Command.
There are Mandatory Evacuations for the (Mt Baldy) Lodge and Ski area but not the community at this time per Incident Command.
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Which Lodge and Ski Area? Mtn High or Baldy?
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Baldy
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
In a few seconds · Jul 7, 3:26 PM
Evacuation order, per San Bernardino sheriff:
All trails within the Mt. Baldy area above the resort parking lot are closed. Lift #1 at the resort is open to hikers to assist in evacuation. There are no orders or warnings for the community of Mt. Baldy.
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
In a few seconds · Jul 7, 3:31 PM
All spot fires are contained within retardant lines, per incident command.
FIRIS has mapped the fire at 94.5 acres. The perimeter is viewable on the Watch Duty map. Note that perimeters are preliminary and do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters on the ground.
https://app.watchduty.org/#/i/24982
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
12 minutes ago · Jul 7, 5:49 PM
Portions of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed from the Lytle Creek area to Mt. Baldy with more trails below, per San Bernardino National Forest on X.
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Evacuation Order - Level 3 - Go
An evacuation order has been issued for the Mt. Baldy ski resort out of an abundance of caution. Portions of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed from the Lytle Creek area to Mt. Baldy, along with additional trails below Mt. Baldy.
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Mt Baldy Fire Department
@MtBaldyFire
#VistaFire at 4:40pm today. View from Devils Backbone area.
https://x.com/i/status/1810175631344443476
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Facebook
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council
#VistaFire (Lytle Creek) Information for the community of Wrightwood:
The Los Angeles County Fire Dept in partnership with Southern California Edison and in mutual aid to the San Bernardino National Forest are mobilizing the Quick Reaction Force (QRF). The QRF is a group of four fire combat helicopters capable of nighttime flight operations. The QRF will be using Mountain High Resort as a water and/or retardant base to refill their helicopters in an effort to fight the Vista Fire which started in the Lytle Creek area.
This water and/or retardant base could be in operation as soon as overnight tonight July 7th into July 8th. You can expect to see and hear helicopters in the Wrightwood and Big Pines area.
There is currently no immediate threat to our community.
The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council would like to extend our thanks to all of our Fire Fighting Partners for their continued efforts to protect our communities and provide open communication to the benefit of our residents.
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That last perimeter is vastly understated. The fire has already moved east and crested this knob as of 850p: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7n2QZ6qDZUjwbcRZ7
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
37 minutes ago · Jul 8, 8:36 AM
The fire is now 120 acres, per South Ops.
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There is a spotter plane up over it now. Inciweb just updated. Link attached.
SB Fire turned over Incident Command to the National Forest last night.
Here's the link: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cabdf-vista-fire
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
In a few seconds · Jul 8, 10:51 AM
The fire is 115 acres and 0% contained, per San Bernardino National Forest. It is burning in steep rugged terrain and remained active overnight. Four aircraft assigned. Additional aircraft, equipment, crews, and overhead personnel have been ordered.
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California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 has been assigned to the Vista Fire within the San Bernardino National Forest. The team will officially take management of the fire at 6:00 a.m. PST, Wednesday morning, July 9th.
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CalFire Intel 641 has mapped the fire at 588 acres, Air Tankers are off the fire right now.
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San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
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#VistaFire Update: The Fire is 588 acres, 0% contained. Lytle Creek Road is closed at Glen Helen Parkway to the public, residence only. The PCT is closed from Lytle Creek to Mt. Baldy. We ask hikers to stay off trails in the Mt. Baldy area until further notice.
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How often do the fire boundary lines (on Inciweb and/or WatchDuty) usually get updated?
If I'm not mistaken, the outline has been the same since yesterday, when it was listed at under 100 acres. Overnight, Joe Schmoe noted the fire was already much larger than the boundaries showed. At 10:50 this morning, they updated to 115 acres with no change in the boundary drawing. And now, the size is listed as as 588 acres, but I don't think the lines have changed.
Naturally, I'm interested in the direction(s) it is moving and growing...
***EDIT: A little while after I posted, it looks like Inciweb updated their map, and WatchDuty hadn't yet updated theirs. Just visually comparing the two, it looks like most of the spread has been toward the south and east, with some westward as well. I don't know the geography in that area, but based on the satellite views, it looks like a natural fire break (perhaps one of the feeders into Lytle Creek?) has, as of now, stopped the fire from spreading northward.
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https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.2595_-117.3601_10&id=Axis-BaileyPeak1
Air Attack 12 is enroute to the fire, the Lead plane and Air tankers were requested back also.
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Google maps Globe View will help you visualize the terrain. Tip: hold down the control key, then click and drag (up and down, left and right).
One notable waypoint is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w6zeNnpKqxXnr4p39
That is the spot the fire retardant drops were being concentrated for a time, just below the Devil's Backbone trail ridge.
From the camera unfortunately it looks like it made it's way over the ridge between Stockton Flats and Coldwater Canyon, it then crossed Coldwater Canyon and is now running very quickly up the ridge that leads to Telegraph Peak (southeast direction). All of this activity is moving away from Wrightwood, for those who have concerns about that.
There is no reason to let uncontrolled masses of people into remote backcountry on the 4th of July in this kind of weather without close oversight and supervision by rangers. It's really annoying we simply cannot preserve what remains of our forest. It is not that hard to staff and position resources in a logical way.
"A 20 year veteran of the Forest Service, Chief Garcia is a native of Southern California. He started his career as one of the first graduates of the Wildland Fire Explorer Academy on the Angeles when it was established in 1995. During his career Garcia has worked on Engine and Hotshot Crews. He then rose to the rank of Superintendent for the Little Tujunga Hotshots before becoming a Battalion Chief then Division Chief on the Los Angeles Rivers Ranger District. "
He's a local! He should know better.
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There are currently zero fixed-wing aircraft performing drops on the fire.
https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.2595_-117.3601_10&id=Axis-BaileyPeak1
Air Attack 12 is enroute to the fire, the Lead plane and Air tankers were requested back also.
We saw this same thing happen on another fire where they pulled the resources only to call them back after things got out of hand. I think it was the Bobcat fire? It reeked of budget games.
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Here is what is burning over the past few hours. Another nice piece of forest gone.
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.2819061,-117.5941467,3a,90y,343.61h,80.35t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipOVrjbhoe-u7krYiDFyV4oAiKSAJwpR11mbXjlO!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOVrjbhoe-u7krYiDFyV4oAiKSAJwpR11mbXjlO%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0-ya146.72894-ro-0-fo100!7i6080!8i3040?coh=205409&entry=ttu
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Appears they are using the Baldy ski resort's water supply to grab water for a very quick drop and turnaround in the immediate vicinity:
https://www.flightradar24.com/N262HQ/360de2d6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/St29SyVWjr6gFmVp7
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Tanker 910 (DC-10) leaving San Bernardino airport right now: https://www.flightradar24.com/TKR910/360e0d8d
Not clear if it's going to this fire, but a lead plane did leave Hemet a little while ago and just arrived.
EDIT: nope, unless it's going to circle around big bear that plane is headed elsewhere. The new coordinator plane was just a shift change to let the other return to San Bernardino.
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Lots of smoke
https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.2595_-117.3601_10&id=Axis-BaileyPeak1
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Good drone shot of the area being wiped out today:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gfKUSz9NQu36bWwF7
The tall peak in the background of the drone shot is the tall peak on the left of the plume of smoke in the camera shot above.
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Big ol' fire. The totality of our airborne fight right now? 1 helicopter. ::) dropping water exclusively right here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/spwecuaGciMCUU5N9
EDIT: maybe 2: https://www.flightradar24.com/N44HX/360dee6f
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Sky crane working on Mt. Baldy left.
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This map has the satellite pickups of hot spots. You can zoom in. Is the consensus at this hour that the fire is moving SW?
https://caltopo.com/map.html?fbclid=IwAR1tlPYUuxtDxevvYRHXsPOwNmBsNO7fykWfp7twxRnqc474CwQfwlfmdOY#ll=34.27509,-117.6119&z=12&b=mbh&o=mbr&n=1&a=modis_mp%2Cwxd_wspd-01
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(http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/7.8.24.Vista.JPG)
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Vista Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/08/2024 - 19:00
#VistaFire Update: This fire is managed under a full suppression strategy. Fire is burning in brush and timber within steep and rugged rocky terrain, making access difficult in some areas. Fire behavior was active on all fronts today and established in Cold Water Canyon and made significant uphill runs to the west. Crews attacked the fire from the ground and air, using fire engine modules to suppress the fire with hose lays, as hotshot crews and dozers cut line around the fire's perimeter. Aircraft were used to slow the progression at the head and flanks of the fire so crews could engage and cut line. The Mt. Baldy Resort has been evacuated as the area is still threatened. Poor air quality is impacting the community of Mt. Baldy. Visit AirNow.gov for information. Lytle Creek Road remains closed to the public, with access only to local residents. High temperatures continue to be a concern to firefighters as forecasts call for the same. This evening, the San Bernardino County Fire Department returned to Unified Command as the fire threatened Mt. Baldy. At 0600 tomorrow morning, California Complex Incident Management Team 15 will take command of the fire. The fire acreage will remain at 588 acres until an IR flight can be made.
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(https://inciweb-prod-media-bucket.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-07/Vista%20Fire%207824%202.JPG?VersionId=kMAFHWPohVuvhpWUfoAkv2ryAhNdZkO6)
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The fire is moving southeast up the ridge to Telegraph peak and maybe south up to Mt Baldy ski resort. Both of those maps look about 24 hours old. The spot fires you see to the east, on the knob on the map, were visible on the camera about this time last night. My guess is that they simply gave up on the run up to Telegraph peak. If they did, I wanted to see them dropping retardant at the top of the ridge and they did not.
There is nothing in the air fighting the fire at the moment- night vision or otherwise.
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Facebook
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council
#VistaFire (Lytle Creek) Information for the community of Wrightwood:
The Los Angeles County Fire Dept in partnership with Southern California Edison and in mutual aid to the San Bernardino National Forest are mobilizing the Quick Reaction Force (QRF). The QRF is a group of four fire combat helicopters capable of nighttime flight operations. The QRF will be using Mountain High Resort as a water and/or retardant base to refill their helicopters in an effort to fight the Vista Fire which started in the Lytle Creek area.
This water and/or retardant base could be in operation as soon as overnight tonight July 7th into July 8th. You can expect to see and hear helicopters in the Wrightwood and Big Pines area.
There is currently no immediate threat to our community.
The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council would like to extend our thanks to all of our Fire Fighting Partners for their continued efforts to protect our communities and provide open communication to the benefit of our residents.
The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council has been informed that LA Co Fire is not in mutual aid at this time but has offered support should San Bernardino NF ask for assistance.
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One of Coulson's/SCE's night vision helicopters just arrived with a coordination plane. Hard to tell, but I think they are doing both infrared mapping and a water drop or two at the top of the Devil's backbone.
https://www.flightradar24.com/N76CG/360e7d12
https://www.flightradar24.com/N840TW/360ec841
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(http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Vista/MD_7.9.24.brief.JPG)
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kmz file for those that have Google Earth
http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Vista/20240709_Vista_IR.kmz
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San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
7m
#VistaFire July 9, 2024,
Moring Update:
1,095 acres with 0% containment. Total Personnel assigned to the fire is 360.
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10:20am, 7/9
Air drops seem to be focusing on the NW flank right now. The wind is supposed to shift to SE later today.
https://www.flightradar24.com/N9125M/3610c26e
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Another camera view from Sunset Peak
https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.1902_-117.7007_10&id=Axis-Sunset1
(https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/public-camera-data/Axis-Sunset1/latest-frame.jpg)
https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.2595_-117.3601_10&id=Axis-BaileyPeak1
(https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/public-camera-data/Axis-BaileyPeak1/latest-frame.jpg)
https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.2754_-117.5867_10&id=Axis-SanSevaine1
(https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/public-camera-data/Axis-SanSevaine1/latest-frame.jpg)
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Air attack requesting five type 1 tankers to the fire
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Air attack requesting two VLAT's to the fire
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Aircraft types
(http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Vista/AiorcraftType.1.JPG)
(http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Vista/AiorcraftType.2.JPG)
(http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Vista/AiorcraftType.3.JPG)
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Live Webcam from Goldmine Peak in the San Bernardino Mountains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIWrkzWykZg
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Date: 7-9-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 1,095 acres Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 360 Structures Threatened: 105 Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am Cause: Under Investigation Location: Southside of Lytle Creek Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
This morning, California Complex Incident Management Team 15 assumed command of the Vista Fire in unified command with the San Bernardino County Fire Department. The fire is now 1,095 acres, 0% contained. Overnight, the fire moderated below the thermal belt area; firefighters worked throughout the night constructing indirect handlines where it was safe to do so. Today, crews will look for opportunities to go direct with hand and dozer line while utilizing air resources to slow the uphill progression and cool hotspots on the flanks.
Respectfully,
Gustavo "Gus" Bahena
Public Affairs Specialist
Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest
p: 909-382-2711
c: 909-659-5835
gustavo.bahena@usda.gov
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
www.fs.usda.gov
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Air attack requesting two VLAT's to the fire
Perhaps it should be clarified if their requests are actually going to be accommodated. Only one fixed-wing aircraft, tanker 911 (love that name) is on site, and it just arrived.
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Good news. It would appear that our requests for resources are being addressed. The following aircraft have been making drops this morning/afternoon:
TKR101
TKR137
TKR163
TKR01
TKR03
TKR05
....and VLAT TKR911
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From X (formerly Twitter)
DanielFireCopter
@DanielFireTruck
#VistaFire CalFire Intel 641 has mapped the fire at 1,295 acres.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSEqOkrbEAADvFm?format=jpg&name=medium)
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#VistaFire now requesting the 4 LAT’s to come back out. Holding the VLAT’s
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Looks like Tanker 910 is dropping a load
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And here comes a 737.
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#VistaFire now requesting the 4 LAT’s to come back out. Holding the VLAT’s
I'd really love to know what the decision-making process is here.
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The best way to have any sense of armchair Situational Awareness, and a "feel" for the near realtime decision-making as it relates to tanker drops, would be to monitor the AirTac channel, along with watching Flightaware24.com. It's all there. Although they are working at some fairly low altitudes for drops today, which allows for some terrain impingement in the signal path between the aircraft and Wrightwood.
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What frequencies can we monitor for AirTac?
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It changes daily. It usually requires that folks scan for the new active channel once there is an AirTac fixed wing on-scene. You can search online for the list of AirTac frequencies, which will narrow the search, and then scan those for activity. Today's frequency is 169.925 MHz (FMN).
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San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
2m
While the #VistaFire is putting up lots of smoke, it has not crested into the Mt. Baldy area. At this time of day, the fire is burning hotter, & portions of it are burning in dead & down fuels. With light winds, smoke is lingering and moving slowly to the east.
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It changes daily. It usually requires that folks scan for the new active channel once there is an AirTac fixed wing on-scene. You can search online for the list of AirTac frequencies, which will narrow the search, and then scan those for activity. Today's frequency is 169.925 MHz (FMN).
I think I remember finding it on Broadcastify. Guessing that it didn't change all the time then.
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VistaFire from space courtesy of @NASA
GOES-U satellites
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSFwFq9aUAI1ncz?format=jpg&name=large)
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Jim Emery
@_JimEmery
54m
@SOCAL_QRF
Support heading up Big Pines Hwy passing @YMCACampELK
I assume they are setting up at @mthigh for night operations.
I missed the lead truck that had QRF Support markers/decals.
https://x.com/i/status/1810858348721623349
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Expect to hear helicopters tonight. NO immediate threat to Wrightwood!
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San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
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20m
#VistaFire July 9, 2024,
Evening Update:
1,295 acres with 0% containment. Total Personnel assigned to the fire is 406.
See InciWeb page for full update
Vista Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov
Fire Information: 909-220-4253 7a.m. – 7p.m.
Email: 2024.vista@firenet.gov
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Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
7 hours ago · Jul 10, 12:07 AM
The fire was mapped at approximately 2,354 acres as of around 8:45pm tonight during an infrared mapping flight. There is a ~2 acre spot fire 3/4 of a mile to the north-east shown in the mapping. The perimeter from this flight is visible on the Watch Duty map via the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
https://share.watchduty.org/i/24982
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People in Phelan were posting photographs last night of flames showing for the first time. It's unclear to me where, along the northern border of the fire, it may have crested to be visible from Phelan.
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I wonder if the folks in Phelan were seeing that 2-acre spot fire that jumped ahead of the fire. I believe that was part of the IR mapping at 8:45 last night, and reported in the midnight-ish update. Awaiting reports this morning, hoping to see that the spot fire was successfully suppressed...
It seemed like there was a lot less visible smoke when I left home this morning compared to yesterday evening.
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For today, Wednesday, 10 July 2024:
AirTac is over the fire at 9a. (N8PQ). One area of interest expressed by AirTac is the intersection of Divisions MIKE and ALPHA. That area will be worked by helicopters.
AT will be working with ground Divisions and helicopters. 4 Type 1 helicopters will be enroute. ETA TBD. Currently no mention of Tanker requests.
Active frequency is A/G CMD, 169.0875 MHz. Ground-based resources and low-flying helicopters probably cannot be heard due to terrain. AirTac has a strong signal while orbiting.
To correct a previous statement: Frequencies can change daily, but they do not always change daily. If searching for the AirTac frequency, always start your search with the previous day's frequency.
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Attached is this morning’s update about the Vista Fire.
Size: 2354 acres Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Containment: 0% Cause: Under Investigation
Total Personnel: 406 Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Structures Threatened: 149 Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
The Vista Fire experienced significant growth overnight. A heat advisory is in effect until 9:00 pm Thursday night which will cause hot and dry conditions across the fire area. The weather, deep terrain and very dry fuels will contribute to an anticipated increase in fire behavior this afternoon. Crews will focus on establishing an anchor point on the NW side of the Vista Fire to begin laying containment lines. Air resources are being used to slow the growth of the fire.
Respectfully,
Gustavo "Gus" Bahena
Public Affairs Specialist
Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest
p: 909-382-2711
c: 909-659-5835
gustavo.bahena@usda.gov
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
www.fs.usda.gov
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Expect to hear helicopters today over Wrightwood as a Mobile Retardant Base has been setup at Mt High.
NO immediate threat to Wrightwood!
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View live Mobile Retardant Base at Mountain High
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoNs5J5t4YA
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At around noon today, the following report popped up on WatchDuty, labeled as the Inciweb morning report.
Seems like the spot fire was dealt with and while the fire is expanding they are handling areas with "slopover":
"Morning Update from InciWeb:
Size: 2354 acres
Containment: 0%
Total Personnel: 406
Structures Threatened: 149
The Vista Fire experienced significant growth overnight. A heat advisory is in effect until 9:00 pm Thursday night which will cause hot and dry conditions across the fire area. The weather, deep terrain and very dry fuels will contribute to an anticipated increase in fire behavior this afternoon. Crews will focus on establishing an anchor point on the NW side of the Vista Fire to begin laying containment lines. Air resources are being used to slow the growth of the fire.
Last night, quick reaction forces (QRF) consisting of two heavy helicopters dropped 60,000 gallons of water, cooling the fire area and aiding fire fighters in holding the fire’s edge.
Along the northwest flank, the fire is holding in Stockton Flats. Slopover did occur on the western flank but was easily contained as the fire is moving through a sparsely fueled area. The eastern flank skirted the 2023 Nob Fire scar which has kept eastern spread to a minimum. Last yesterday afternoon, one spot fire occurred about a mile east from the fire’s edge. It was quickly addressed with water drops, and ground crews will hike into the area during today’s operations. The majority of growth occurred along the south, southeast edge of the fire with an increase of 1200 acres toward Coldwater Canyon.
Today, firefighters will continue suppression efforts from the air and ground looking for opportunities to create containment lines in the rugged, steep terrain. More fire resources are arriving and will increase the capacity to contain the Vista Fire.
There will be a community meeting Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Lytle Creek Community Center at 6:00 pm. This meeting is for residents in the Lytle Creek area. Lytle Creek Road is open to residents only north of Glen Helen Parkway. The meeting will be live-streamed on the San Bernadino National Forest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF/. Questions may be posted during the live-stream."
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You can watch the morning report on the SB National Forest FB page. They're doing video presentations now - similar to what they did in Bobcat.
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Vista Fire Lytle Creek San Bernardino Wildfire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgGYJtCvd2o
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For Thursday 11 July 2024:
AirTac (N8PQ) departed SBD at 0835 and was over the fire area at 0845. Request was made for 3 -Type 1 helicopters. Helos 25M, 115, and 8JS will depart HeliBase momentarily. Helo 115 departed HeliBase at 0905. Additional will be 523 working Recon on AirTac.
Radio Traffic:
A/G CMD 169.0875 MHz (Most of the radio traffic is here unless tankers are deployed)
A/G TAC 169.200 MHz
AirTac 169.925 MHz
Of course this is all dynamic and subject to change. What shouldn't change during the day are the three frequencies listed above.
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Inciweb morning update. I note the number of structures threatened has gone up. Would that be in Lytle Creek or Lone Pine or??
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/cabdf-vista-fire/july-11-2024-vista-fire-morning-update-07-11-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1mkE_4TcSE-7pHIsIkOqJhk2CvHBSC4nOHltOshp-P3tF3qbaHPbR1yy0_aem_zAPfbYDf*gEnshdmtOmAWg
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Facebook
San Bernardino National Forest
22m
#VistaFire July 11th Morning Operational update. San Bernardino National Forest and @SBCOUNTYFIRE
are in Unified Command.
https://t.co/Pp1Dp3sBwF
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Greetings. Attached is this morning’s update about the Vista Fire.
INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-11-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2700 acres Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Containment: 0% Cause: Under Investigation
Total Personnel: 479 Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Structures Threatened: 416
Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
COMMUNITY MEETING TONIGHT FOR LYTLE CREEK RESIDENTS
There will be a community meeting tonight for Lytle Creek residents at 6:00 p.m. at the Lytle Creek Community Center at 14082 Center Rd., Lytle Creek, CA 92358. The meeting is open to residents only north of Glen Helen Parkway. The meeting will be live-streamed on the San Bernardino National Forest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF/. The general public may ask questions via the comment section of this live stream.
Last night the fire was active on the southeast and northwest flanks and has grown slightly to 2,700 acres. Firefighters were successful holding the line along the 3No6 road and Stockton Flats north of the fire and have established a strong anchor to build containment lines. Containment remains at 0 percent. However, crews are working to establish control and contingency lines.
Respectfully,
Gustavo "Gus" Bahena
Public Affairs Specialist
Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest
p: 909-382-2711
c: 909-659-5835
gustavo.bahena@usda.gov
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
www.fs.usda.gov
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Mt Baldy Resort
@MtBaldyResort
1m
Mountain Report: Vista Fire Update
Well we are not 100% in the clear just yet, but it appears that the greater Mt Baldy area has dodged a bullet.
Full Report: https://mtbaldyresort.com
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSO_cehagAQ8C01?format=jpg&name=large)
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That is the Devil's Backbone that I've referenced quite a bit earlier.
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Working with the map on the WatchDuty site, it looks like only a bit of heat still detected by satellite in or near the fire area -- all concentrated on the south area of the fire boundary.
Also from the WatchDuty site / reporter Michael Silvester:
The fire was mapped at 2,810 acres as of approximately 12:30am this morning during an infrared mapping flight. For the second night in a row, there was no heat detected from the long range spot fire located to the north-east.
The fire is now 13% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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kmz file for those that have Google Earth
http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Vista/20240712_Vista_IR.kmz
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Vista Fire Community Meeting - July 11th, 2024
The Vista Fire community meeting will begin at approximate 6:00 P.M. PST. Live from Lytle Creek Community Center.
California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 San Bernardino County Fire San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
https://www.facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF/videos/457234077088865/
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Good morning, please see the attached for the Vista Fire Incident AM update.
INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-12-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2810 acres
Containment: 13%
Total Personnel: 697
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
Last night fire behavior on the Vista Fire was moderated by a marine influence that settled over the fire around midnight. The cooler weather and increased humidity provided some relief to firefighters after several days of hot and dry weather. The fire was most active along the southern flank and pushed into the Cucamonga Wilderness. Fire acreage has increased slightly to 2810, and containment increased to 13%.
Effective today, July 12, 2024, the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forests have issued a closure order for the Vista Fire area. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
Today firefighters will take advantage of the cooler and more humid conditions to secure existing containment lines and look for opportunities to go direct with dozers and hand crews, particularly on the northwestern and southern flanks.
In the initial stages this fire has been highly resistant to control due to, extreme terrain, dry fuels, high temperatures, and increased vegetation growth after a wet winter. Incoming scattered thunderstorms this weekend may bring some moisture and relief for firefighters. However, the potential for gusty outflow winds will test containment lines, and dry lightning strikes could lead to new fire starts. The incident management team has staged initial attack crews who are ready to augment forest resources and respond to any new starts on the forest.
The increase in acreage into the Cucamonga Wilderness is driven primarily by terrain features, where wind and steep slopes align leading to an increase in fire spread. In the Wilderness firefighters will look for opportunities to use trails and natural barriers to fight the fire and minimize impacts to natural, cultural and heritage resources.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is open to residents only north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
Mt. Baldy Resort.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
There is a Vista Fire Area closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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Greetings. The news release topic is the Vista Fire order closure. Closure order and map are also attached here.
San Bernardino National Forest issues closure order in the Vista Fire area
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 12, 2024 – The San Bernardino National Forest has issued a closure order for the Vista Fire area effective today through Oct. 31.
The closure order, list of roads and trails affected, and map can be accessed at the forest’s website on the following page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/?cid=FSEPRD1181411. The Angeles National Forest has also issued a closure order and it can be accessed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices/?aid=88825.
The purpose of the order is for public safety. The fire closure area is targeted at key access routes and area control for fire patrol, suppression repair and monitoring. The closure area is necessary to help ensure that no one is injured within the fire perimeter or surrounding area and that firefighting personnel can safely access the area.
Respectfully,
Gustavo "Gus" Bahena
Public Affairs Specialist
Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest
p: 909-382-2711
c: 909-659-5835
gustavo.bahena@usda.gov
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
www.fs.usda.gov
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San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
1h
The #VistaFire has shown a high resistance to control since initial stages due to steep, rugged topography and the large amount of fuels. Fire activity has moderated slightly, and all resources are working together to provide the highest level of service, safety, and protection.
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Good evening, the Vista Fire Incident PM update is attached.
INCIDENT EVENING UPDATE
Date: 7-12-2024 Time: 8:00 pm
Size: 2879 acres
Containment: 17%
Total Personnel: 724
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
VISTA FIRE CLOSURE ORDER
There is a new area closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
Due to the favorable weather today, fire crews were able to put in more handline and continued to mop up the edge of the fire. The cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped the firefighters going direct on the fire perimeter and kept the fire south of the 3N06 and 3N06D spur roads.
Tomorrow thunderstorms are expected into the evening with wind gusts up to 20-30 MPH. This weather will present challenges on the fire and test containment lines that are already in place. Given the expected weather conditions the firefighters will stay vigilant through the weekend, monitoring and patrolling the fire line for any spots or new starts.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is open to residents only north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
Mt. Baldy Resort.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
An hour ago · Jul 13, 6:05 AM
The fire is now 31% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-13-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2887 acres
Containment: 31%
Total Personnel: 724
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
Last night firefighters on the Vista Fire had a reprieve due to the cooling weather and were able to make solid progress along the northern flank. Fire crews held the southern and eastern flanks throughout the night with minimal interior heat. Containment increased to 31%.
“We’ve had some good luck with the weather during these last few shifts, but it’s important to recognize that fire behavior is dynamic. We have resources available and are prepared to respond to any new initial attack fires”, said Travis Ederer, Strategic Operations Section Chief.
The Forest Service has an area closure in effect for the Vista Fire on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
Today, there is a 20-25 percent chance of thunderstorms and southerly wind gusts up to 20-30 MPH. This weather, with potential for erratic winds and dry lightning, will present challenges on the fire and test containment lines. Given the weather concerns, firefighters will take a measured approach to engaging the fire.
On the eastern flank, fire crews will continue securing the line and mopping up. Fire crews will establish handlines on the southern flank and look for opportunities to tie into existing containment lines. Aircraft resources are available however wind shear (i.e. sudden changes in wind speed or direction) may limit opportunities for support.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
Mt. Baldy Resort.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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INCIDENT EVENING UPDATE
Date: 7-13-2024 Time: 6:00 pm
Size: 2887 acres
Containment: 31%
Total Personnel: 651
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
FOREST CLOSURE ORDER PROHIBITS ENTRY TO PUBLIC
The Vista Fire Closure Order prohibits the public from entering the area shown on the map. This includes entering the forest through Lytle Creek Road. All forest lands and recreation areas, including Lytle Creek, are off limits to the public in the closure area.
During today’s fire operations, crews continued to put in handline up the western flank of the fire and secured the fire line from the 3N06, 3N06/D roads and from Lytle Creek. Fire managers used unmanned aircraft systems in the Lytle Creek area to monitor the fire. Due to the potential for dry lightning and high wind gusts, a red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service today through 9 PM tomorrow for the area.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
Mt. Baldy Resort.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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Michael Silvester
• Staff Reporter
2 hours ago · Jul 14, 5:54 AM
The fire is now 43% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-14-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2887 acres
Containment: 43%
Total Personnel: 651
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept.
Containment lines on the Vista fires northern flank were tested yesterday during the afternoon and evening with gusty outflow winds from thunderstorms causing erratic winds. Firefighters were able to hold the fire within its current footprint while maintaining initial attack response readiness. Crews on the eastern flank secured the line along the 3N06 Rd., mopping up and gridding to identify any hot spots with the increase in wind. Containment has increased to 43 percent.
“Our theme for today is risk management. On the San Bernardino National Forest, we are thankful to the crews for being risk managers, being actively engaged on this incident, and for keeping their heads on the swivel,” said Danelle Harrison, San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor.
A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service and remains in effect until 9 PM tonight. Visit this link for more information: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/fire?wfo=sgx#.
Today there is a 15 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms with continuous outflow winds and a decrease in relative humidity. With the potential for increased fire activity, initial attack crews are ready to respond to any new starts and supplement firefighters on the Vista Fire.
Crews will resume mop up activities and monitor the fire for any smoke or pockets of heat. In areas of steep, rugged terrain along the western and southern flanks, crews are looking for opportunities to construct line and go direct to increase containment.
The Forest Service has an area closure in effect for the Vista Fire on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forest. The public is prohibited from recreating in the fire area and should not enter the forest on Lytle Creek Road. The closure is in effect to protect firefighter personnel and communities. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
Mt. Baldy Resort.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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Good morning, the Vista Fire Incident AM update is attached.
INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-15-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Size: 2936 acres
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Containment: 47%
Total Personnel: 632
Structures Threatened: 416
Containment lines on the Vista Fire were tested again yesterday afternoon by gusty outflow winds from nearby thunderstorms in the east, which caused erratic wind patterns. Firefighters successfully maintained the fire within its current footprint while remaining prepared for initial attack responses. Today, hotter and drier conditions will persist over the fire, with slightly lighter winds compared to yesterday and no anticipated thunderstorm development.
“Although the fire is not doing a lot of movement, there are a lot of moving parts. We have new equipment out there doing great suppression repair work. A hotshot crew is spending the night in a rugged part of Cucamonga Wilderness and will be putting in handline while minimizing impacts to the natural environment,” said Nic Elmquist, Incident Commander trainee.
Firefighters will focus on patrols, mop-up operations, and improving containment lines throughout the fire area. Additionally, one crew will be inserted into the Cucamonga Wilderness via helicopter. This crew will be self-sustained for 24 hours in the wilderness, tasked with constructing fire lines to prevent the fire from spreading southward. Containment has increased to 47 percent.
The firefighter crews who worked overnight on the fire have completed their final shift and will now transition to daytime operations. The hard work and dedication of the night crews were paramount in achieving and maintaining containment and halting the fire's advance during nighttime.
The Forest Service has an area closure in effect on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forest. The public is prohibited from recreating in the fire area and should not enter the forest on Lytle Creek Road. The closure is in effect to protect firefighter personnel and communities. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
None.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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Date: 7-16-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2936 acres
Containment: 59%
Total Personnel: 610
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Firefighters will focus on patrols, mop-up operations and enhancing containment lines throughout the fire while remaining prepared to mobilize and respond to any new fire starts nearby. Fire suppression repair operations will expand to containment lines that have already been mopped up and show no heat. Crews will consolidate and remove materials and equipment from these lines. Specialized equipment will be brought in to begin restoring the lines cut to contain the fire, including contingency lines farther from the fire's edge. Containment increased to 59 percent.
“We’re now switching to suppression repair—which consists of returning disturbed areas to the desired condition. The team is just as enthusiastic about repair as we are about fighting fire. We take pride in our work and want to leave the forest in good shape,” said Stephen Fillmore, Deputy Incident Commander.
The Forest Service has an area closure in effect on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forest. The public is prohibited from recreating in the fire area and should not enter the forest on Lytle Creek Road. For firefighter and public safety, the forest closure order remains in effect.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
None.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-17-2024 Time: 8:00 am
Size: 2936 acres
Containment: 67%
Total Personnel: 445
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Yesterday, firefighters continued patrol and mop-up operations and expanded containment lines along the southern flank in the Cucamonga Wilderness. Firefighters have pivoted to suppression repair activities and will be consolidating materials and equipment for removal. Fire behavior remained minimal with no growth. Crews are remaining vigilant and prepared should new starts occur. Containment increased to 67 percent.
“Our firefighters’ hard work and professionalism is showing. The plan today is to continue that hard work and keep an eye out for any new starts,” said Scott Cones, Plan Operations Chief.
The Forest Closure on the San Bernardino and Angeles National Forest remains in effect to ensure the safety of firefighters and the public. The public is prohibited from using roads, trails, and recreation areas in the Vista Fire area and should not enter the forest on Lytle Creek Road.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
None.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-18-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2936 acres
Containment: 79%
Total Personnel: 396
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Firefighters will patrol, mop-up and check containment lines throughout the fire. Crews remain prepared to mobilize and respond to any new fire starts nearby due to availability of dry fuels. Firefighters will continue suppression repair operations and remove equipment from containment and contingency lines. Containment has increased to 79 percent.
“It’s July and we have reached PL5 nationally. In California we have ten incident management teams, and seven of them are assigned,” said Tom Clemo, Incident Commander. “We are going to go slow and be careful with our suppression repair plan.”
PL5, or Preparedness Level 5, indicates that there are ongoing major incidents and that agency resources are operating at maximum capacity. Incident Management Teams under these conditions work to make strategic decisions that mitigate risk to firefighter safety and manage resources mindfully.
The Forest Service has an area closure in effect on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forests. The public is prohibited from recreating in the fire area and should not enter the Forest on Lytle Creek Road. The closure is in effect to protect life and safety of firefighter personnel, residents and visitors.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
None.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE
Date: 7-19-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2936 acres
Containment: 83%
Total Personnel: 396
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Today firefighters will continue to patrol containment lines. Inside the fire footprint there may be some heat still present. Firefighters will be mopping up any hot spots that pose a threat and can be safely accessed. Containment has increased to 83% percent.
There is a heat advisory in effect today and the ongoing hot and dry conditions increase potential for new fire starts. Crews are ready to respond to any new fire starts.
Fire suppression repair activities are underway along containment and contingency lines. Suppression repair is conducted to return the forest to the desired conditions and mitigate future environmental impact. To minimize erosion along roadways, crews will construct water bars under the guidance of natural resource advisors. Heavy equipment, including chippers, are operating in the fire area to repair lines and damaged forest roadways.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
None.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
The Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts are authorized to operate on lands, roads, and trails otherwise closed by Forest Order No. 05-01-24-08. This exemption applies only to customers who hold a valid lift or pass or reservation with Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts for the area within the Angeles National Forest. The area closure remains in effect to protect the public and firefighters who are working in the area of the Vista Fire.
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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https://share.watchduty.org/i/26873
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/fork-fire-angeles-national-forest/3464497/
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https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/25757
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DanielFireCopter
@DanielFireTruck
#ForkFire OES Intel 24 has mapped the fire at 249 acres.
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Is this headed in our direction at all? 3 children and a pregnant wife so I need to be ready to move if there is any possibility at all.
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https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-PineMountainLA2&pos=37.2382_-119.0000_6
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No
it's a long distance at this point but you never know as the Bobcat Fire moved all the way across the Forest a few years ago.
Is this headed in our direction at all? 3 children and a pregnant wife so I need to be ready to move if there is any possibility at all.
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https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-PineMountainLA2&pos=37.2382_-119.0000_6
Thank you for the link. Time to close the windows and enjoy an evening inside.
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No
it's a long distance at this point but you never know as the Bobcat Fire moved all the way across the Forest a few years ago.
True enough. I will be keeping my eye on it but it doesn't appear to be a cause for alarm at this point.
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The fire is now 327 acres per incident command. Multiple aircraft continue to work the fire.
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https://x.com/i/status/1814470131852161073
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One pair of Calfire air attack planes running relay back to San Bernardino past another pair headed to the fire. One decided to wing wag, for craps and giggles, far closer to 90 degrees than 45 out here over the metropolitan area. I wont mention the tail number. Professionalism at work.
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Fork Fire Burning in Angeles National Forest
The Fork Fire in Angeles National Forest was reported at 3:21 p.m. today. It is currently 330 acres with 0% containment. It is located approximately 1 mile in from the East Fork Trailhead in an area known as Heaton Flats. This area is in the San Gabriel Mountains above the cities of Azusa and Glendora, CA. The fire is currently burning into the Sheep Mountain Wilderness.
Firefighting Resources: Over 200+ personnel have been assigned to the fire, as well as several helicopters and air tankers.
Current Evacuations:
Recreationists have been evacuated from East Fork Road for public safety. This is because it would be very difficult to impossible to move firefighting and other emergency vehicles safely through a very busy, crowded area.
Closures:
The East Fork of the San Gabriel River, a very popular area for relaxing in cool waters during the high heat of the summer, will be closed at least through this weekend due to the Fork Fire.
East Fork Road is closed from State Route 39 to Glendora Mountain Road.
Glendora Ridge Road is closed from the junction of East Fork Road/Glendora Mountain Road to the other end of the road that meets Mt. Baldy Road.
To stay up-to-date on the Fork Fire, visit InciWeb at:
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-fork-fire
Consider following the Angeles National Forest on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) for additional info. Easy links to both social media accounts can be found on the top of the webpage or right column on the forest website at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles
Dana M. Dierkes
Public Affairs Officer
Forest Service
Angeles National Forest
(includes San Gabriel Mountains National Monument)
p: 626-574-5205
c: 626-698-8482
dana.dierkes@usda.gov
701 N. Santa Anita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
www.fs.usda.gov
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INCIDENT UPDATE
Date: 7-20-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2936 acres
Containment: 83%
Total Personnel: 297
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
Yesterday, firefighters observed fewer signs of smoke with minimal fire behavior activity. Firefighters continue to maintain vigilance as they patrol fire lines and reinforce hand lines along the northwest corner of the fire. The fire size and containment percentage remains unchanged.
Significant progress has been achieved by fire suppression teams along the northern contingency lines. An unmanned aerial system (UAS) conducted infrared flights over the fire lines to detect hot spots and provide real-time information to ground crews. Fortunately, the UAS reported no hot spots currently threatening containment lines. Later in the afternoon yesterday, strategic water drops were conducted; however, air resources were redirected to assist with a new fire start on Angeles National Forest.
California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 will transition the management of the Vista Fire back to the San Bernardino National Forest on Sunday, July 21.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
None.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
The Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts are authorized to operate on lands, roads, and trails otherwise closed by Forest Order No. 05-01-24-08. This exemption applies only to customers who hold a valid lift or pass or reservation with Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts for the area within the Angeles National Forest. The area closure remains in effect to protect the public and firefighters who are working in the area of the Vista Fire.
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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QRF ANF Fork Div A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBI3ZcQj588
QRF ANF Fork Div Z
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRAa32876No
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Fork Fire Evening Update
July 20, 2024
Size: 330 acres Start Date & Time: 7-19-24 3:23 pm
Containment: 30% Cause: Under Investigation
Total Personnel: 181 Location: Heaton Flats (near East Fork Rd)
Firefighter Injuries: 2 Structures Threatened: 0
Current Situation:
Today, firefighters faced steep terrain with difficult access points. Despite this challenge, ground crews were able to construct handline and put a hoselay at the heel of the fire bringing the fire containment to 30%. This evening, helicopters will drop water and fire retardant in areas that experience flare-ups. Helicopters will also be used to drop water in the northeast and southeast flanks to help cool the fire’s edge. Crews will also work throughout the night constructing fireline around the fire edge. The weather consisted of hot, dry winds, and a heat advisory is in effect until July 24. For current wildfire information follow, Angeles National Forest:
Website: fs.usda.gov/angeles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest
X (formally known as Twitter): https://x.com/Angeles_NF
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-fork-fire
Closures:
Highway 39
East Fork Road
Glendora Ridge Road
Glendora Mountain Road
Fire Restriction:
The current fire danger level on Angeles National Forest is HIGH. "Know Before You Go" – always check fire restrictions before each and every visit, as restrictions can change at any time with little to no notice:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/home/?cid=FSBDEV3_027721
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INCIDENT UPDATE
Date: 7-21-2024 Time: 9:00 am
Size: 2936 acres
Containment: 89%
Total Personnel: 237
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek
At 6 p.m. today, the San Bernardino National Forest will assume command of the Vista Fire, as California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 will be demobilized for a period of rest before their next assignment. The fire continues to exhibit minimal activity, mainly creeping and smoldering, with lingering heat and hot spots.
San Bernardino National Forest will continue to employ firefighters on the fire to ensure the fire remains within the fire line boundary with patrols and mopping up operations while maintaining readiness for initial attack on new start on the forest. Smoke from the fire is to be expected as larger fuels in the interior will continue to smolder with the possibility of interior pockets burning out. Suppression repair teams will continue their efforts to rehabilitate fire lines under the guidance of resource advisors, who will oversee the installation of effective erosion control measures such as water bars. Containment has increased to 89 percent.
The Forest Service has an area closure in effect on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forest. The public is prohibited from recreating in the fire area and should not enter the forest on Lytle Creek Road. The closure is in effect to protect firefighter personnel and communities. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
AIR QUALITY:
Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.
EVACUATIONS:
None.
Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.
CLOSURES:
The Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts are authorized to operate on lands, roads, and trails otherwise closed by Forest Order No. 05-01-24-08. This exemption applies only to customers who hold a valid lift or pass or reservation with Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts for the area within the Angeles National Forest. The area closure remains in effect to protect the public and firefighters who are working in the area of the Vista Fire.
Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.
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True enough. I will be keeping my eye on it but it doesn't appear to be a cause for alarm at this point.
On the site home page there are "Fire Links" -- that points here https://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,25382.0.html (https://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,25382.0.html)
Seems that I've spent most of my life living in fire-adjacent areas. When I lived in Laguna Beach we had to evacuate twice, only evacuated once in the decade I've lived in Wrightwood.
I mention the links because once you figure out how to use them you can keep on top of the fires and where they are. My favorite is FlightRadar24 because you can see where the air attack is working -- especially the "air boss" who is coordinating everything.
You can spot the air-boss easily. Clicking on the right plane gives you his flight path as he circles the fire (for hours) and you can pretty much assume that the fire is in the middle of the circles.
Knowing exactly where is very reassuring -- when most of the news channels do report on our fires, they often get the location wrong.
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Fork Fire Morning Update
July 22, 2024
Size: 330 acres
Containment: 45%
Total Personnel: 181
Firefighter Injuries: 2
Start Date & Time: 7-19-24 3:23 pm
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Heaton Flats (near East Fork Rd)
Structures Threatened: 0
Current Situation:
Overnight, crews worked on extinguishing hotspots within the fire perimeter. Today, firefighters will continue to improve the fireline expecting to increase containment. A heat advisory is in effect until Thursday night. Temperatures potentially could rise to 110 degrees reaching 102 degrees and low relative humidity between 10% and 20%. Winds are expected to gust up to 25-40 MPH through Thursday.
This will be the last daily update for the Fork Fire. To stay up-to-date with current wildfire information, follow the Angeles National Forest:
Website: fs.usda.gov/angeles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest
X (formally known as Twitter): https://x.com/Angeles_NF
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-fork-fire
Closures:
The San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork remains closed to all forest visitors.
Highway 39
East Fork Road
Glendora Ridge Road
Glendora Mountain Road
Fire Restrictions:
The current fire danger level on Angeles National Forest is HIGH. "Know Before You Go" – always check fire restrictions before each and every visit, as restrictions can change at any time with little to no notice: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/home/?cid=FSBDEV3_02772
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Angeles National Forest
@Angeles_NF
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#ForkFire (San Gabriel Canyon) Firefighters have declared the 301 acre fire 100% contained as of 6pm tonight. The fire started on 7/19/24 and the cause remains under investigation.
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There is a video in the FB Wrightwood Mountain Group of the car fire that started the fire.
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Green Fire
1900 block of Stockton Flats Road, Lytle Creek
San Bernardino County, CA
Sekhar Padmanabhan
• Staff Reporter
4 minutes ago · Aug 10, 1:32 PM
The fire is seven acres, per air attack. It's looking good but progress has not been stopped yet.
Resources are on scene of a vegetation fire at the Lytle Creek shooting range.
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Aircraft have doubled retardant across the head of the fire and crews have hoselays around three quarters of the fire, per San Bernardino National Forest on X. It is four acres.
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Moon Fire
San Gabriel Canyon Rd near Coldbrook Campground, Falling Springs
Los Angeles County, CA
Law enforcement requested to evacuate the Coldbrook Campground, per radio traffic.
https://share.watchduty.org/i/30657
State ID: CA
3 letter designator: ANF
Fire name: Moon
Location: Highway 39 x East Fork Road; Falling Springs, CA
Reported acres:
Rate of spread:
Report on Conditions: Vehicle fire into the brush. Fire running uphill in medium to heavy fuels.
Structure threat: Coldbrook campground evacuated.
Resources: ENG-23, ENG-320, PAT-25, ENG-328, BC-22, ENG-327, DIV-2, DVD-1, PAT-11, BC-23 Q, WT-210, CRW-41 , ENG-322, ENG-324, ENG-325, 2 additional T1 helicopters, 4 additional handcrews on order.
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Fire is 8 to 10 acres with a moderate rate of spread, per unit on scene. Moderate growth potential. No structures threatened. Moderate winds from the south.
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Fire is on the west side of 39 which helps. Bobcat scar nearby.
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The fire is now 15 acres, per air attack.
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Approx 50% hose around fire. Releasing some aircraft
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6 minutes ago · Aug 13, 5:41 PM
Forward progress stopped, per incident command. All aircraft released.
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https://share.watchduty.org/i/31018
Marco Fire
La Mesa Rd & White Rd, N/W of Baldy Mesa
San Bernardino County, CA
4 minutes ago · Aug 16, 3:43 PM
The fire is 5-10 acres w/ moderate rate of spread & potential for 200 acres, no structures threatened per arriving resources.
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A few seconds ago · Aug 16, 3:57 PM
The fire is now 10-15 acres w/ moderate rate of spread & revised potential of 30-40 acres per Incident Command, aircraft are en-route.
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[INCIDENT UPDATE] #MarcoFire holding at 30 acres.
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8:02 AM · Sep 6, 2024
San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
#LineFire Update: 505 acres with 0% contained. Evacuation warning remains in place for East Highland area including the neighborhoods E/O Church St, N/O Highland Ave. Also, the neighborhood E/O Weaver, N/O Greenspot to the Iron Bridge. Hard road closure at Baseline E/O Weaver.
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9/7, 11:20am:
The Line Fire is now 3800 acres. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been expanded. Follow updates at the Watch Duty Link:
https://app.watchduty.org/
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https://share.watchduty.org/i/33685
State ID: CA
3 letter designator: ANF
Fire name: Bridge
Location: 24700 East Fork Road x Glendora Mountain Road; NE of Glendora, CA
Reported acres:
Rate of spread: rapid
Report on Conditions: wind driven fire from thunderstorms in the area, burning up Cattle Canyon in medium to heavy fuels.
Structure threat: are threatened
Resources: ANF 2nd alarm; ENG-328, ENG-339, PAT-25, ED-12, CRW-63, ED-11, BC-23D, ENG-512, ED-15, ENG-332, PAT-22 Q, ENG-23, ENG-317, DOZ-10, ENG-311, CRW-2, ENG-310, WT-225, ENG-13, WT-234, DIV-2, 1-C-1, ENG-324
AA12, T72, T74, T75
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This morning found Bridge Fire ash on the ground
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Wind will be mostly SW today - both in the fire area and here. I'm expecting more smoke. Watching this one closer now.
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9/10 early a.m. satellite reads on the Bridge Fire:
https://caltopo.com/map.html?fbclid=IwAR1tlPYUuxtDxevvYRHXsPOwNmBsNO7fykWfp7twxRnqc474CwQfwlfmdOY#ll=34.22756,-117.73842&z=13&b=mbh&o=mbr&n=1&a=modis_mp%2Cwxd_wspd-01
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The Bridge fire is really going. As bad as the fires 20 years ago.
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Raining large chunks of ash with red/orange sky
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Very light ash falling in Pinon Hills (Green, half mile so/128). It does smell smokey out there.
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Mount Wilson Observatory Cams
https://hpwren.ucsd.edu/cameras/I/wilson-e-mobo-c.html
http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/cameras/I/wilson-e-axis.html
(https://cdn.hpwren.ucsd.edu/RT/wilson-e-axis.jpg)
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Angeles NF page on Facebook:
Angeles National Forest
Favorites · 1h ·
#BridgeFire
Fire activity this afternoon in northeast area of the Bridge Fire has increased within the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. There are currently no changes in evacuations.
Stay updated at: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident.../caanf-bridge-fire
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I just received an evacuation ORDER on my phone! We're packing up and getting ready to leave. WHY ARE AUTHORITIES NOT SAYING ANYTHING?
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Check https://app.watchduty.org/
According to Watch Duty the fire has expanded exponetially and Wrightwood is now on Evacuation orders.
Be Safe everybody.
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just found out Mt High & inspiration point on fire
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Check https://app.watchduty.org/
According to Watch Duty the fire has expanded exponetially and Wrightwood is now on Evacuation orders.
Be Safe everybody.
Based on this camera I would agree with this assessment: https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.1837_-117.8489_11&id=Axis-PineMountainLA1
The last 3 hours there is a ton of movement up the San Gabriel River drainage (among other very large pushes). Probably wind driven given the change in the weather....you all know how windy it gets at Inspiration Point when the weather cools and the wind turns onshore. This is moving in the direction of Big Horn Mine and Vincent Gulch. I cannot say it has or hasn't reached those points - there is a ridge in the way, but if you get a notice, I would take it seriously. You folks are in for a nervous next few days.
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Here is the best I can do to try to pin down the location of the fire over the intervening ridge between the camera and the plume of smoke beyond.
Camera orientation:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53986867479_dec5c9bcf8_o.jpg)
Line drawn towards the known point of reference - that little rise in the ridge which I believe is South Mount Hawkins:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53986792448_8659c55261_o.jpg)
A projection of that same vector over the ridge that is obscuring the camera's view. Beyond the known point of reference, I CANNOT STATE WITH CERTAINTY where exactly the fire is from the camera image. All we can say is that there is smoke showing beyond it. The termination of the projection line of uncertainty is actually the peak of Mt. Baden-Powell. So...the only conclusion that can be made is that the fire is in that vicinity.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53986792443_bd6e149ea2_o.jpg)
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Removing this post.
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Based on what I see on Facebook, YES, you should be evacuatating.
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Crossing my fingers for you guys. Hoping with nightfall the wind will calm and give firefighters a chance.
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Watched fire coming up and approaching top chair on Christmas run at Mtn High East camera. Flame lengths coming out of canyon at least 100' at times. Fire seems definitely established well on South side of Blue ridge. Also calling for Evacuation in Pinon Hills.
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https://x.com/FirePhotoGirl/status/1833683915829297506
I'm pretty certain that's HWY 2. Not sure which intersection.
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One way to get a sense of what is happening is to monitor the status of folks' personal weather stations. This has shortcomings: just because a weather station stops reporting does not mean the worst, it could mean that the power or internet went down, but it did observe that occurring when homes were lost in the Bobcat fire.
I'll monitor each weather station to verify that they are all still reporting.
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I'll be monitoring these weather stations. The one on Cardinal (far left) is seeing increases in temperature that the others are not.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53986694001_be4292a8b5_o.jpg)
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Thank you Joe! For those of us that no longer live in town, we are very worried and hope for the best.
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https://x.com/FirePhotoGirl/status/1833683915829297506
I'm pretty certain that's HWY 2. Not sure which intersection.
Near as I can tell that video was taken looking to the west on Highway 2. The cars turning right towards the camera on the left side of the video onto Highway 2 are coming from Cardinal.
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My camera in town still appears to be functional: https://tt2468.net/cams/hwy2_mtnhardware.html
I have backup diesel power, but unsure if UIA will hold up.
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All fire stations are still appearing on the map. I didn't check the actual last update for each station, but if a station goes offline it does eventually drop off the map. The temps on the one station on Cardinal have returned to normal. They were fluctuating with heat between 7pm and roughly 830pm.
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Any idea why no one in my house got an alert on our phones?‼️
We all have Verizon iPhones.
We are out of town now.
Just wondering how that system is supposed to work.
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Hoping everyone is safe and doing ok. I’m in W Cajon valley and haven’t been evacuated yet but packed up in case. Let’s hope for some containment soon!!
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We're in Pinon HIlls on Green, 1/2 mi south of 138. No visible fire showing - but sometimes it will be further north into Phelan. Lots of fire trucks going up the street here. We're packing up. Not sure where we're going - but we're packing up. Cheryl
ps. High Desert Recovery is staging at Staters with radios, etc. Can assist. Contact on FB.
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I'll be monitoring these weather stations. The one on Cardinal (far left) is seeing increases in temperature that the others are not.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53986694001_be4292a8b5_o.jpg)
I checked each weather station and all of the depicted weather stations are still online and reporting data. Yes, this is the same image from earlier. The image is for geolocation purposes, not up-to-the-minute temps.
Final update from me. I'm sorry to hear about what seems to be likely some structures affected. This will probably be a long night for many of you. Wishing you luck.
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Thanks Joe!
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Thanks. My weather station is one of those on upper lark (the one at 75 with the wind barb pointing southeast). Hoping for the best.
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An update for all of us that have evacuated. I have a friend and Neighbor, Dusty, who has stayed in town. They are reporting that it is still to smokey to see the mountain sides, but it sounds as though the main portion of town has been unharmed and crews are mostly working on small flare ups at this time. On my home cameras on mountain view, I could see the flame front go by on the north ridge on the north side of the 2. On the south side it is so hard to see due to the smoke, but at least from my cameras, the fire did not seem to get to far into town from the south.
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Thanks for the update JD.
Can anyone else chime in on the Cardinal/Oriole/Lark situation? It seems we are still getting data from those three weather stations. There were quite a few fire engines creating a line of defense on Oriole last night...
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Some good news! It seems like Mtn High has survived largely intact! Shoutout to the bravery of the firefighters, and the quick thinking of the Mtn High staff! https://x.com/mthigh/status/1833918237693943966
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We had firefighters working on our property on upper Lark. The hill between Acorn and Lark backs up to our house and was apparently burning, per neighbors with security cameras that could see it. Our cameras don’t point that way but we could see firetrucks and personnel around most of the night.
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Is Wrightwood still burning? Does anyone know where the houses that burned down are located? Thanks.
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Its been a minute since an update. Attached is a link for the latest ABC report. They are reporting 39 structures confirmed lost so far. I beleive most of that is on the west side of town. They are talking there is activity up on Lone Pine at this time.
I can confirm current flame activity at this time. Our home is on Mountain View. I can see flames coming down the north ridge towards the 2 directly west of the Wrightwood Place community center. I will say, there are fire fighters on that hot spot and they are low flames burning only ground cover. The trees are still in tact. I do not see any activity to the south on my cameras.
I have checked the local weather stations. The stations on the west side on Lark and Cardinal are still active and updating.
ABC7 reporting link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7-Sh53pxgs&t=9s
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New video from SB County Fire.
It's nice to hear him talking about the fire in the past tense.
https://x.com/SBCOUNTYFIRE/status/1834069232637612421
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I'm not on Face Book, but a friend of mine sends screen shots every once in a while. There is one resource that appears to be a Cal Fire map that is not publicly accessible. Can someone see if there are any newer maps and post them here? It is from Scene Viewer: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Bridge (2024 CAANF ...etc)
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The following is an update from our Neighbor, Dusty, who is still in town.
"Day crews staging around elementary school and pump house on Acorn.
I walked to Park Ave. with my dog today, and then came back on Apple ave.
Fire depts from the top of the state down to San diego are here to keep up the good fight.
Of course I was. Beyond thankful to everyone of these guys for putting their lives on the line to try and protect our forest, and most importantly our homes.
Last night a bunch of flare ups, and they worked feverishly to nock them down throughout the night.
Today they have the HotShots, and bush crews, as well as dozers, cutting down trees that are smoking or still smoldering. We are on Snowbird and have a vantage points to the north and south.
I can hear and see crews with chain saws working.
I do not know about burned homes, but I spoke with a deputy and no one will be allowed up here for some time still.
They have a lot of officers cruising all around town (i personally have seen them and encountered them on my walks), looking for looters.
Today was the first day I have ventured a little further on our daily walks. As I am trying to stay out of the way of those risking their lives for us."
(https://imgur.com/RUFz7uj.jpeg)
(https://imgur.com/ugqV2r0.jpeg)
(https://imgur.com/GeFCTrj.jpeg)
(https://imgur.com/7nSBCuH.jpeg)
(https://imgur.com/D5CIBDG.jpeg)
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Thanks for the pictures and update.
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Yes, thank you, and Dusty, for the update and photos. I'm glad to hear of the efforts as well.
I also wanted to know, if others have gotten the notice from GS Water? We were notified not to use/drink water supplied by GS Water. I'm sure Dusty has gotten this information, but in case Dusty hasn't, can you relay that, JD? Apparently, there is potential for benzene and other VOCs to leech into the water when plastic pipes are exposed to degradation from heat. Now, I'm not sure of the materials used in GS Water's supply, or if it's even affected. It could be that they could just be sending that notice to be on the safe side (which I appreciate).
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Just another change I have noticed: the flightradar app is showing lots of assorted aircraft flying over Wrightwood today. Several seem to be circling different areas of the fire boundary.
At least the few times I checked over the last few days, there weren't many aircraft at all in the area.
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I just noticed that WatchDuty doesn't seem to be showing all of the aircraft involved, too. Had the cameras open at my house and could hear a helicopter of some sort fly very low to the house, yet no helicopters were shown on WatchDuty within 10 miles of Wrightwood.
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Thank you everyone who is posting here and thank you, John, for keeping, and using, the Forum.
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From Inciweb's update today:
"The Incident Management Team is in the process of setting up a public meeting on Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be live streamed on Facebook. The goal is to have an in-person location for the meeting, if possible, hopefully in/near the Phelan area."
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Do Not Drink the Water - Golden State Water Company
On Thursday morning, Golden State Water Company issued a statement for Wrightwood residents regarding current water quality.
"When it is safe to return home, do not drink your water," the notice said. "Due to pressure losses caused by the Bridge Fire, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, and Golden State Water advise you not to drink or cook with tap water due to possible contaminants in your drinking water. Please do not try to treat the water yourself. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or adding disinfectants will not make it safe to drink. Until further notice, only use bottled water for drinking and cooking."
For information and the status of the notice, call the 24-hour customer service center at (800) 999-4033.
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This is Gabe, The Former Front Country Ranger.
Wishing everyone safety in this most difficult time. I can not remember my old username/password so I tried posting as a guest but that did not work.
Anyway, let everyone know I am thinking of them, Gabe
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Wrightwood Prepared!
https://x.com/SBCOUNTYFIRE/status/1834069232637612421
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CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit
#BridgeFire
Bridge Fire Community Meeting
Host: Interagency Team 5
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Where: Serrano High School - Performing Arts Center
9292 Sheep Creek Rd. Phelan, CA 92371
The meeting will also be live-streamed on the Angeles National Forest Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest/
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council
San Bernardino County Fire
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Fire Department
#Wrightwood #BridgeIC #BaldyMesa #cawx
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Watch Alert has issues several downgrades and says we’ll be alerted by phone when our area is open. But if we’ve evacuated and not in the area, will we still get the alert? I’m just having trouble deciphering the zones and all. Kinda confusing. I’m in west Cajon Valley
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Our first dose of Santa Ana winds will be 9/20. Forecast to be light. Let's hope the Forest Service doesn't nap on this item like they did the wind change that brought the fire to Wrightwood.
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Inciweb morning update. There are conflicts between this and the Watch Duty maps. We are in PIN02 in Pinon Hills and came home last night. It reads on Inci and on the Watch Duty description that we're downgraded to "warning."
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/caanf-bridge-fire/bridge-fire-morning-update-09-14-2024
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Thanks. I justsigned up for those alerts.
I’m under that big umbrella BLD-WW-PIN. Still waiting. I’m assuming we won’t get the all clear till the 138 opens up again. Idk
I’m glad you’re home!! Hope I’m back soon.
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Go by Inciweb I think (emphasis think). And follow the SB Sheriff's FB page. The description on Watch Duty has the so side of PH downgraded, ditto Inci. Nothing else does. Hope you get home soon.
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Angeles National Forest
BRIDGE FIRE ANNOUNCEMENT
Field damage inspections for the Bridge Fire are ongoing and subject to change, as information is gathered and verified. The icons on the map indicate the current known status of the structure.
Addresses may be entered into the search bar to find a specific location.
Please be advised that a majority of the residential inspections in both Mt. Baldy Village and Wrightwood have been completed.
The majority of remaining inspections are outside of those areas.
For recovery support and information visit:
San Bernardino County Recovery Information: https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/
Los Angeles County Recovery Information: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/bridgefire/
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I just saw this update on the water situation. Sounds like the water is fine.
https://www.gswater.com/pod/cancellation-do-not-drink-water-notice?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHap76ZOOEbWzN2CeZsUgVMTVAPZgP2pwftD5-kzPGP_sNAxzk_4Z8QlFOw_aem_YJeSAsbC_we4Gn1-y7v4eQ
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I am not apart of Facebook. Did they happen to record the Phelan Fire Update and post it someplace?
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See if you can find it on the Aneles Forest website. Golden State was there and you can drink the water. You should flush all your lines first and dispose of ice. I assume they mean ice makers. Wrightwood may be able to post a link here. They can't tell you how soon you can return home.
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You don't need Facebook to watch the video (even though this is a Facebook link)--just exit the login pop-up:
https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest/videos/1047342630130714/
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Angeles National Forest
#BridgeFire
Fire Size: 53,779
Containment: 5%
Personnel: 2,625
Today firefighters continued establishing and strengthening direct containment lines while also constructing secondary contingency lines which dozers and hand crews. Several helicopters working the hottest areas helped firefighters make progress, and additionally responded late this afternoon in an assist for containing a new fire start in Lytle Creek area.
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https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/ (sorry, forgot the link)
Good interactive map of the fire perimeter and affected structures. Aside from structures, I'm sad about the area around inspiration point, Lupine Campground, the trees near Sunset Peak and the Keller Peak fire tower in the other fire. Makes me really angry that we still haven't figured out a way to staff resources on the hottest days of the year, and let people just wander unsupervised in conditions that can deprive us all of what used to be our forest. Incompetence and a complete lack of innovation that needs to be rooted out of the organizations that are tasked with protecting our forest.
Seriously.....what's left of the forests here?
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Bridge Fire - Community Meeting: 14th September, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0RaWGj9JEE
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From InciWeb
Bridge Fire - CAANF
Incident Type: Wildfire
Updated: 43 minutes 28 seconds ago
Size: 54567 Acres
Contained: 9%
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The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024 at 6pm will be held remotely. The public may participate in the meeting by teleconference as follows:
For best results please use your computer and click on this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89080502558?pwd=jCW7FxUlWDDzG0LPcbbOY3bDc3tImt.1
If instead you wish to use your phone, either cell or land line, call 1 669 900-6833.
Meeting ID: 890 8050 2558# , then # , then Password: 479100#
We ask everyone to stay muted unless you're talking
Agenda
• BOD roll call
• Introductions
• Public Comments
• Approval of minutes
• Bridge Fire
Cooperative Partner & Agency updates
• Angeles National Forest
• SB National Forest
• California Conservation Corps
• Cal Fire
• Caltrans
• LA Cty Agricultural Commission
• LA Cty Fire
• SB Cty Fire
• SB Cty Code Enforcement
• Other
Treasurer report
New/Continued Business
• Fire Hydrant Mapping/ Adopting
• CWPP update
Announcement of next meeting Tue, Oct 15, 2024 6pm
Adjournment of meeting
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Angeles National Forest
#BridgeFire
Quick facts
Fire size: 54,690
Percent contained: 11%
Personnel: 2,785
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Sure is a lot of smoke visible from Pinon Hills. Is that all from the flare by Big Pines & Jackson Lake?
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We made it home yesterday. Just showed proof of residence to authorities at the 138 at LPC. Lots of cars being turned around. Any word on when the 138 will reopen?
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We made it home yesterday. Just showed proof of residence to authorities at the 138 at LPC. Lots of cars being turned around. Any word on when the 138 will reopen?
Did you say you were from Pinion Hills or that you were from Wrightwood? We were thinking of trying to stop by to get some medications and important items today from our house up in the town.
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I think Baseball is in the West Cajon now.
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If you're asking me, I'm in Pinon Hills, south of 138. Shoot me a pm if that's where you want to go.
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We made it home yesterday. Just showed proof of residence to authorities at the 138 at LPC. Lots of cars being turned around. Any word on when the 138 will reopen?
Has anyone else tried this? I'm going nuts trying to keep my self occupied.
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Yes, sorry i didnt elaborate! Im in West Cajon. The zone has been downgraded to a evac warning. So yes, theylll let you in with driver license proof of address. As of yesterday though, theyre only letting you in and out from the east side of 138, by LPC.
I dont think Wrightwood is open yet. Hopefully soon!!
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Yes, sorry i didnt elaborate! Im in West Cajon. The zone has been downgraded to a evac warning. So yes, theylll let you in with driver license proof of address. As of yesterday though, theyre only letting you in and out from the east side of 138, by LPC.
I dont think Wrightwood is open yet. Hopefully soon!!
Thank you. Can't wait for Wrightwood to open again. Never thought that I would be so excited to get home to flush my water system :)
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Just watched the morning update. That pesky NW corner is going to get a lot of attention today. That is the smoke we're seeing from PH. There is small containment line on the west side of WW!! You can watch it on Watch Duty or, likely, the ANF FB page.
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Bridge Fire - Operational Update, September 16, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhEFyzD_2cA
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Bridge Fire History
http://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/firehist_11x17_Bridge.9.16.24.pdf
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Wrightwood Prepared! (https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/PreparedWW.mp4)
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Discovery chair lift at the top of Mt High East (https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/Discovery.chair.top.Mt.High.East.mp4)
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Incredible footage. 😞
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It really is amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing it. And "Go Wrightwood"!!
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Snowline JUSD
@SnowlineJUSD
Given the current circumstances, all Snowline schools will remain closed through Wednesday, 9/18/24. We will provide an update on Wednesday afternoon regarding school operations for Thursday and Friday.
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Pinon Hills south of the 138 was just downgraded. The map is on Watch Duty. They're saying the 138 is opening. I haven't checked to verify. Yippee!
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Yes, I see vehicle activity on the 138 from my front window. Woohoooo!!!
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Fire Information: (626) 662-0120
Media Line: (626) 470-1395
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov
Fire Size: 54,774 acres
Percent Contained: 25%
Personnel: 2,707
Injuries: 3
Structures Damaged: 13
Structures Destroyed: 66
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
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Bridge Fire - Community Meeting - Monday, September 16, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BfkAgWIGms
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Mountain High Ski Resort expected to reopen for Thanksgiving following Bridge Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lquscjhxpbU
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Bridge Fire - Operational Update, September 17, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9hPZlI8HU8
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It’s been announced highway two is open to residences only at 2:00
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Is the evacuation order downgraded to a warning now?
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Saw the Sheriff's post. So happy for you all!!!!
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The evacuation order for the community of Wrightwood has been downgraded to an evacuation warning, per the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on X. Only residents are allowed to return at this time.
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I didn't see this anywhere but Facebook when I searched for it today. Our mail is apparently at the Phelan post office for pickup and has been getting delivered there while our post office has been closed.
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They are returning mail to the proper post office. We're going to wait a day or two. Friends were able to pick up their mail today at the PH post office and mail routes resumed.
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Fire Information: (626) 662-0120
Media Line: (626) 470-1395
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov
Fire Size: 54,795 acres
Percent Contained: 35%
Personnel: 2,560
Injuries: 4
Structures Damaged: 16
Structures Destroyed: 73
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
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Angeles National Forest
#BridgeFire
Quick Facts
Fire Size: 54,795
Containment Percent: 37%
Personnel: 2,622
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Note on an observation:
When we got back home last night (after a week away), I noticed visible and active flames. I believe the flames were near the top of the land slide area above the Sheep Creek wash. Initially I panicked a bit. We got in touch with a neighbor who had stayed in town, and they confirmed the flames had been visible for several nights.
Looking at the area during the daylight, I can see smoke but not flames. Not sure if that is just a visibility issue of daylight versus darkness, or if the flames have reduced to a smolder. Will check again tonight.
Comparing to some of the fire boundary maps, I think the flames we saw are within the marked boundary...so hopefully it is a "known issue" and a "non-issue" for us all :).
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You can use this link to track the hot spots and flare ups. Zoom in to the Bridge Fire. You don't need to click on it. Just keep zooming in. The Mesa Fire yesterday over by Chrystalaire was on the map within an hour or less. So, it's pretty current.
https://napsg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=a483112967f84db096e1c954f8249ad6
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We have also been noticing the active snags that are on fire near Wright Mountain. I brought this up at last nights Fire Safe Council meeting and a LA County Fire Chief said that there are firefighters on Blue Ridge Road working those hot spots. There is currently smoke showing from the Wright Mountain and slide area.
They don't show up on the mapping link tcaarabians provided
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You can use this link to track the hot spots and flare ups. Zoom in to the Bridge Fire. You don't need to click on it. Just keep zooming in. The Mesa Fire yesterday over by Chrystalaire was on the map within an hour or less. So, it's pretty current.
https://napsg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=a483112967f84db096e1c954f8249ad6
Thanks!
I like the hot-spot dots on that link -- they seem more informative to me than the circles on WatchDuty.
Looking now, I see two red hot spots up near Wright Mountain, right around where I can see smoke today and saw flames yesterday. There are also 9 yellow dots sortof extending from that area over along the "peninsula" of fire boundary to the south and east of Wright Mountain.
Oddly, the dots disappear from that map if I zoom in too far...so if they aren't showing for anybody else, you might try zooming out a notch or two.
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Here's the audio from last night's WFSC meeting that addresses the area in question
https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/zoom/WFSC.9.17.24.b.mp3
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Bridge Fire - Operational Update, September 18, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5ZU4l0oXb8
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NOAA fire and smoke detection website, here is the link:
https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/products/land/hms.html#maps
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Glad most of the town is back where they belong. Very sorry for those who lost their homes. As a piece of advice, I hope you folks ask the tough questions about what led up to your situation playing out the way it did. I don't live in Wrightwood, but when I was asked about the fire from out-of-state folks even I, not a professional...just someone who is observant as has spent time in Wrightwood, told them that the wind change was going to pose a problem. This was based on what we saw of the fire that made a run out towards Hesperia some 20-whatever years ago. IIRC it was similar circumstances.
You all were chased from your homes. Some don't have homes to go back to. You're happy to be home, but tough questions should be asked before the focus on the fire fizzles out and goes away.
1. If advanced imaging aircraft were present over the fire, where was that up-to-the-minute data provided to the public on the day residents had to, essentially, flee?
2. If it was available, whose job is it to direct the public and local officials to that resource? Did that happen? If not, why?
3. Where were the local media? In previous fires in LPC, I've been able to use their helicopter coverage to provide extremely accurate distances from active fire to structures in Wrightwood. I don't believe we had those resources available. Were they all covering the fire in Orange County?
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All Snowline schools will remain closed on Thursday, 9/19, and Friday, 9/20
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Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:12 p.m.
Incident Website:
inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire
Fire Information: (626) 662-0120
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov
Fire Size: 54,795 acres
Percent Contained: 41%
Personnel: 2,549
Injuries: 4
Structures Damaged: 19
Structures Destroyed: 81
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
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Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:12 p.m.
Incident Website:
inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire
Fire Information: (626) 662-0120
Media Line: (626) 470-1395
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov
Fire Size: 54,795 acres
Percent Contained: 49%
Personnel: 2,591
Injuries: 4
Structures Damaged: 19
Structures Destroyed: 81
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
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Bridge Fire - Operational Update, September 19, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x6fU3JX3IU
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Defensible space works (audio) (https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/WFSC.9.17.24.DefensibleSpace.mp3)
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The weak bit of Santa Ana winds for tomorrow have been taken out of the forecast.
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Incident Website:
inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire
Fire Information: (626) 662-0120
Media Line: (626) 470-1395
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov
Fire Size: 54,795 acres
Percent Contained: 53%
Personnel: 1,850
Injuries: 4
Structures Damaged: 19
Structures Destroyed: 81
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
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Angeles National Forest
10 minutes ago
#BridgeFire
Fire size: 54,795
Percentage Contained: 59%
Personnel: 1,870
Overnight, firefighters maintained the day shift’s progress, keeping the fire within its current footprint, securing areas with heat, and strengthening lines.
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Bridge Fire - Operational Update, September 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkddPUqYPyE
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3. Where were the local media? In previous fires in LPC, I've been able to use their helicopter coverage to provide extremely accurate distances from active fire to structures in Wrightwood. I don't believe we had those resources available. Were they all covering the fire in Orange County?
On the WrightwoodCalif.com home page, there is a link to a section of Fire Links.
I'll bring your attention to FlightRadar24. They show all of the aircraft on a map, and you can zoom in on our fire. It's usually not hard to find the Air Boss aircraft circling the fire for hours. Gives a great idea of where the fire is at any given time.
What I've noticed with the media coverage is that they show you active flames, maybe show air tankers dropping, but it's usually hard to figure out exactly where they are. Especially when they get out to the Inland Empire they're pretty much lost, and often pretty mixed up -- pictures in the San Bernadinos but the speaker says San Gabriels.
On the other hand, this YouTube channel has been fantastic. https://www.youtube.com/@angelesfireinfo (https://www.youtube.com/@angelesfireinfo)
The other problem is that there aren't that many news 'copters, and multiple fires to cover.
The firefighters have the same issue, doubly so when a fire goes from 8,000 acres or so to 40,000 in a blink of an eye.
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I agree with lwt42 that flirghtradar24 is an excellent way to ascertain where they're concentrating drops.
The Line Fire started on 9/5 and was expanding with evacuations and warnings by 9/10. The Bridge Fire started on 9/8. Until the afternoon of 9/10 - based on the updates - we all thought it was around 4000 acres in the area East Fort, etc. The Airport Fire started on 9/9 and quickly exploded.
I was watching the Bridge Fire on flightradar 24 on the 8th, 9th, 10th (and every day since). There was not a lot of air up on the Bridge Fire on 9/9 or the morning of 9/10. Clearly, I could have missed those drops. I'll wait for the after-action report to better understand why Wrightwood and Pinon Hills had so little notice the fire was moving fast
I'll be watching that NW corner again today. we have thunderstorms blowing in again. There are containment lines around the north side above Pinon Hills and leading south to Wrightwood. Here's the NWS forecast for that area today: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-117.73298978805538&lat=34.390478039756445
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I'll wait for the after-action report
If there's an after-action report I've never seen one. Frankly, I think the reason for this would be to admit that they are incapable of protecting the forest, and it's residents, from fires with their current strategy and budget.
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What I've noticed with the media coverage is that they show you active flames, maybe show air tankers dropping, but it's usually hard to figure out exactly where they are.
Not to toot my own horn, but I am VERY good at this. And when given the opportunity I have done this for Wrightwood. But the sense I get is old-school thinking and public relations control are at play. Tax payer dollars buy advanced imaging rigs for firefighting planes. Those images need to be used in real time to plot active fire on a map. Distance from populated areas and average rate of travel of fire should all be on a website available to the public.
And I'm again going to harp on where they place their staff during extreme heat, and in relation to previous burn scars. If you let the public into the forest in massive numbers when the temps are 100+, conditions that you cannot guarantee stopping the fire early, then you need to have all hands on deck out in the trucks where the most people are located in the areas with the highest likelihood of an unstoppable fire.
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3. Where were the local media? In previous fires in LPC, I've been able to use their helicopter coverage to provide extremely accurate distances from active fire to structures in Wrightwood. I don't believe we had those resources available. Were they all covering the fire in Orange County?
Not to toot my own horn, but I am VERY good at this. And when given the opportunity I have done this for Wrightwood.
My observation on the media is that over the past couple of decades, they've come to serve their advertisers, and the media coverage may have been on the Airport Fire because the market for advertising is bigger in the OC than some little mountain town.
Non-traditional media is far better: WatchDuty.org, FlightRadar 24, and the ANF fire info YouTube channel were great.
I did see in one of the briefings, may have been the Lytle Creek Community Meeting that one of the team 5 leaders said that the fire went from about 8,000 acres to 40,000 in a matter of a couple of hours -- something they've rarely, if ever, seen. The speaker said that there is simply no way to get that many people into wilderness fast enough, even if they had an unlimited budget.
The way to fight something like this is with controlled burns and fuel modification during the late fall and early spring. Native Americans did this 150 years ago, time we realize that they knew something.
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Speaking for myself, I want a C-130 on every corner.
On this map, you can click on "Fire History" in the right-hand nav bar. Choose 2000-now and 1900 - now. You can suppress the Bridge Fire. The areas where it moved quickly have not burned in a long time.
The map hasn't shown hot spots for a couple of days. I'm not sure why. Ideas welcome. There are a few older hot spots in the NW area near Jackson Lake on other maps.
https://caltopo.com/map.html?fbclid=IwAR1tlPYUuxtDxevvYRHXsPOwNmBsNO7fykWfp7twxRnqc474CwQfwlfmdOY#ll=34.31255,-117.67284&z=12&b=mbh&o=mbr&n=1&a=modis_mp%2Cwxd_wspd-01
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Smoke Outlook
California-South Central
https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/e18c7d17
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Incident Website:
inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire
Fire Information: (626) 662-0120
Media Line: (626) 470-1395
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov
Fire Size: 54,795 acres
Percent Contained: 65%
Personnel: 1,910
Injuries: 5
Structures Damaged: 17
Structures Destroyed: 81
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
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Bridge Fire Operational Update September 21, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyAWB6gGrMA
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Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:12 p.m.
Incident Website:
inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire
Fire Information: (626) 662-0120
Media Line: (626) 470-1395
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov
Fire Size: 54,877 acres
Percent Contained: 69%
Personnel: 1,799
Injuries: 5
Structures Damaged: 17
Structures Destroyed: 81
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
CURRENT SITUATION: Today, firefighters will continue mop-up efforts across the fire, strengthening containment lines and felling hazardous trees to improve public and crew safety. Interior smoke may be visible in areas of the fire; this is expected with the current warming and drying weather trend, and crews will investigate smoke and extinguish isolated heat sources. Crews on the west flank will focus on constructing indirect line from Rattlesnake Peak north and from Mount Baden Powell south – tying in containment lines at Mount Hawkins. On the south flank, aircraft will drop water and fire retardant again today on the remaining open portion of line to get assist chew with containment. An Unmanned Aircraft System with infrared thermal imaging capability will also be used in the south to aid in identifying heat signatures.
Members of the public returning to fire-impacted areas in and around Wrightwood are asked to return any fire equipment found on their properties to San Bernardino County Fire Station 14 at 5980 Elm St., Wrightwood, Calif., 92397. Please do not take items to Wrightwood Elementary School.
A Forest Order closed portions of the Angeles National Forest on Sept. 21, 2024. The order closing the Bridge Fire area is available in local U.S. Forest Service offices and online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles.
Damage inspection teams have completed their inspections. Residents affected by the Bridge Fire can find information on the following websites:
For San Bernardino County: prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/
For Los Angeles County: recovery.lacounty.gov/bridgefire/
Local Assistance Centers:
Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties are working together to provide assistance to residents affected by the recent Bridge and Line fires. The purpose of the LAC is to provide a one-stop center where individuals, family members, and business owners may obtain information on services and assistance needed because of a disaster or damage to personal property.
https://recovery.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bridge-and-Line-Fire-LAC-Final-Updated.pdf
For interactive maps on evacuations:
Los Angeles County: Genasys Protect website or download the app. https://protect.genasys.com
San Bernardino: https://sbcounty.maps.arcgis.com
For emergency alerts, please register here:
Los Angeles County: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/
San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/alerts/
Animals:
· Devore Animal Shelter: 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino, CA. (909) 386-9820. After hours: (800) 472-5609
· San Bernardino County Fairgrounds: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA
· Palmdale Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA
· Lancaster Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA
ROAD CLOSURES:
Eastbound Big Pines Highway at Largo Vista Road (residents only)
Big Rock Creek Road at Fenner Canyon Road
Mescal Creek Road at Mescal Canyon Road
SR-39 at the base of San Gabriel Canyon (residents only)
Glendora Mountain Road north of Big Dalton Canyon Road
Glendora Ridge Road from Mt. Baldy to Glendora Mountain Road
SR-2 at SR-39
SR-2 Flume Canyon Road westbound
Additional closures may still be in place on roads managed and maintained by other agencies inside the forest. Most major roads in the Angeles National Forest are not managed or maintained by the Forest Service. We recommend also checking CALTRANS (https://roads.dot.ca.gov/), the Los Angeles County Road Closures list (https://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/) and the San Bernardino County Road Conditions (https://dpw.sbcounty.gov/operations/road-closures/) list for updates.
WEATHER:
The warming and drying trend in the area continues; the marine layer is expected to dissipate by early to mid-week, dropping relative humidities and contributing to elevated fire danger. Then warmer, drier weather will likely last through the month's end.
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Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:12 p.m.
Fire Size: 54,877 acres
Percent Contained: 71%
Personnel: 1,056
Injuries: 5
Structures Damaged: 17
Structures Destroyed: 81
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
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https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-09-23/bridge-fire-wrightwood-wildfire-protection-home-hardening
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Opinion: How a California community helped prevent the Bridge fire from destroying their town
Firefighters work to save a home from a wildfire
San Bernardino County firefighters work to save a home in Wrightwood as they battle the Bridge fire on Sept. 11.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
By Chad Hanson
Sept. 23, 2024 4:54 PM PT
On the evening of Sept. 10, things looked bad for the mountain ski town of Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains, northeast of Los Angeles. Driven by extreme fire weather, the Bridge fire, which had started on the other side of the mountain range, grew from just a few thousand acres to 34,240 acres that day, and was spreading toward the town. By the next morning, it had reached Wrightwood’s boundaries.
This could have been a catastrophe, like the Camp fire in 2018, which claimed dozens of lives and destroyed thousands of homes in the northern Sierra Nevada town of Paradise. Instead, out of more than 2,000 residences in Wrightwood, 13 were destroyed by the Bridge fire. It’s tragic that homes were lost, yet the fact that more than 99% of residences survived and all of the people were safely evacuated is a significant wildfire success story. What explains it?
In recent years, Wrightwood got very serious about community fire-safety measures. Long before the Bridge fire began, the local Fire Safe Council held educational events, coordinating with multiple agencies and governments. They promoted the importance of simple “home hardening” measures to make homes more fireproof, such as sweeping pine needles and leaves off of roofs and installing modern exterior vents that prevent flaming embers from entering houses. They preached about the effectiveness of “defensible space,” advocating that residents prune grasses, saplings and lower limbs immediately adjacent to their homes. And they created an evacuation plan.
The Bridge fire is still burning, but slowly being brought under control. It’s currently 71% contained, with some zones still under evacuation and evacuation warning. As it threatened Wrightwood, wildland firefighting teams prioritized the kind of direct community protection the town had been preparing its residents for, rather than focusing on remote wildland areas, and trying to stop a wind-driven fire that could not realistically be stopped.
They found that most homes in the town had defensible space, thanks to pruning done by owners. Firefighters concentrated aerial drops of fire retardant and water adjacent to the community, to keep the fire from entering the town. And they helped people evacuate, following the plan the townspeople had made.
Wrightwood’s success in keeping most of its homes safe demonstrates that focusing directly on at-risk communities, rather than on forest management activities out in the wildlands, is a significant way to protect towns from wildfires. We have seen the grim results of logging vast areas of remote forest under the guise of “thinning” and telling communities that these zones would act as fuel breaks, preventing wildfires from reaching towns. Paradise, Greenville (destroyed in the Dixie fire in 2021) and Grizzly Flats, which is still rebuilding after two-thirds of it was lost to the Caldor fire that same year, are all examples of the fallacy of this approach.
Yet there are those who would ignore examples like Wrightwood and want to double down on the failed strategies of the past. The most dangerous current example is the deceptively named Fix Our Forests Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.). If passed it would roll back bedrock environmental laws and allow for clear-cutting — taking out most or all trees in an area — and logging of mature and old-growth trees on federal public lands. The bill is wrong on the science.
While certain forest management practices, such as controlled burns and prescribed natural fires, are important wildfire management tools, there is growing consensus among ecologists and climate scientists that “thinning” and other logging activities do not curb wildfires and more often tend to intensify their behavior and effects. Some of the Forest Service’s own scientists are now criticizing their agency for the failures of the old approach, noting its ineffectiveness and urging a direct focus on community protection. Other Forest Service scientists are reporting that denser forests tend to burn less intensely in wildfires because of their shadier and cooler microclimate, while “thinned forests have more open conditions, which are associated with higher temperatures, lower relative humidity, higher wind speeds, and increasing fire intensity.”
We cannot afford to go backward and stubbornly repeat costly mistakes, as the Fix Our Forests Act would do. Vulnerable communities need officials to take heed of examples like Wrightwood and begin prioritizing community wildfire safety over logging industry profits.
Chad Hanson is a wildfire scientist with the John Muir Project of Earth Island Institute and the author of “Smokescreen: Debunking Wildfire Myths to Save Our Forests and Our Climate.”
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Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:12 p.m.
Fire Size: 54,878 acres
Percent Contained: 81 %
Personnel: 994
Injuries: 8
Structures Damaged: 17
Structures Destroyed: 81
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Angeles National Forest
#BridgeFire
Fire Size: 54,878 acres
Percent Contained: 93 %
Personnel: 587
This week’s hot, dry weather caused vegetation within the fire perimeter to flare up, leading to visible smoke in some areas of the fire yesterday. It will likely do so again today as pockets of unburned fuel burn off. Firefighters will engage in mop-up efforts and investigate all smoke and extinguish isolated heat sources.
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire
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Angeles National Forest
#BridgeFire
Fire Size: 54,878 acres
Percent Contained: 97%
Personnel: 377
THIS WILL BE THE FINAL DAILY UPDATE FOR THE BRIDGE FIRE. For more information, please visit the Angeles National Forest InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident.../caanf-bridge-fire
Hot, dry weather continues today and will likely cause some unburned pockets of fuel to flare up. When this happens, smoke may be visible in the fire interior. Firefighters will continue mopping up, investigating smoke, and extinguishing isolated heat sources. Hazardous trees will also be removed to improve public and crew safety.
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https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-09-29/california-wildfire-fight-hampered-by-forest-service-staffing
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"Staffing" is the excuse used by all field personnel-based trades. Then if you ask the personnel, they'll tell you it's mismanagement. If you deploy your personnel where it counts, you improve your success. They don't do this. Are they all hands on deck? Clearly not. They are playing the budget game. Fire the leadership.
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San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
#LineFire Morning Update: September, 30, 2024
43, 251 acres with 80% contained and 1, 176 personnel assigned to the fire.
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LIVE Socalmountains.com Goldmine Cam (Big Bear)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbQQGoM7a5I
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Angeles National Forest
1 hr ago
#BridgeFire - Containment rises to 98%.
The increase in winds is kicking up dust & debris from within the fire perimeter.
Isolated trees burning within the fire are putting up smoke, visible in the Pine Mountain area as well as Inspiration point.
Due a wind shift, residents and visitors in Wrightwood and the Western Mojave will see and may smell smoke from the Line Fire on the U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest. No threat to the San Gabriel mountains.
More information, visit the forest InciWeb: https://bit.ly/3BsAuPu
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Current as of Wed, 10/02/2024
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sun, 09/08/2024 - 18:12
Location East Fork of San Gabriel Canyon, 6 miles NE of Glendora, CA; Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Incident Commander Kurt Yearout, Angeles National Forest
Current Situation Total Personnel: 158
Size 54,878 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 98%
Fuels Involved Chaparral, brush, short grass, dead and down trees
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https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-04/california-fire-chiefs-blast-federal-rules-on-helicopter-use
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Thanks for the link to the Goldmine cam, John. It is all so overwhelmingly sad.
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Angeles National Forest
@Angeles_NF
10/4/24
Angeles National Forest
#BridgeFire
Today we received three calls reporting smoke from the Bridge Fire:
Mt. Baldy Rd. near Ice House Cyn Rd.
Wrightwood - Near Blue Ridge / Inspiration Point
Wrightwood - South of Acorn Dr x Eagle Rd.
All reported smoke is from within the fire perimeter and poses no threat to the community.
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Interesting story from LA Times about Mountain High and the Bridge Fire:
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-20/how-snow-crews-saved-a-california-ski-area-from-wildfire
Inside the battle to save Mountain High ski resort from a monster California wildfire
(Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)
By Noah HaggertyStaff Writer
Oct. 20, 2024 3 AM PT
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. —
It was early in the morning when Ben Smith drove his SUV to the top of Mountain High ski resort and looked south. Miles away and across a valley, he could see the ominous red glow of the Bridge fire amid the dark green pines of the Angeles National Forest.
By Smith’s estimate, the fire wouldn’t reach the resort for at least another day.
Then, the fire exploded.
By 6:30 that evening, the resort’s general manager would be racing east down Highway 2 past the town of Wrightwood as flames closed in on the road from both sides.
Smith had done everything he could to save the resort. He was the last to flee after his staff activated a battery of snow cannons to douse the ski area in water.
Now, there was just one thought running through his head: “Hopefully I make it out of here,” Smith recalled as he leaned against a wooden post at the resort’s Big Pines Lodge recently.
The fact the lodge and most of the nearby resort escaped the hellish firestorm is a testament to the work of Smith’s team and firefighters.
“When I left out of here ... I expected to come back to everything gone,” he said.
Now, roughly one month later, tree removal crews and electrical trucks crisscross the property. Mountain High operators are optimistic that the resort will open by Thanksgiving.
The Bridge fire began Sunday, Sept. 8, in the early afternoon, 11 miles south of the resort. By Monday, the fire was on Smith’s radar as it slowly inched closer.
On Tuesday, the fire would “explode” — engulfing tens of thousands of acres in a matter of hours, increasing in size tenfold.
At the resort’s staff meeting that early Tuesday morning, the mood was calm. The sky still was clear, and painted with the pinks and oranges of sunrise.
But Smith, who is the vice president and treasurer of the Wrightwood Fire Safe Council, saw potential for calamity, as winds were forecast to pick up.
He directed the team to start placing snowmaking guns strategically along the perimeter of the resort. Some 50 employees — enlisted from a wide range of departments — moved around the resort as the skies grew increasingly dark with smoke.
Fire-blackened trees on a hillside.
By early afternoon, Smith could no longer see more than 100 feet in front of him. There was no way to directly monitor the fire anymore.
Ash and debris — still on fire — started falling from the sky. At one point, a burning stick about a foot long hit the ground.
Employees started leaving, worried about safety and air quality.
“I got out of here about 2 o’clock, and the sky was black,” said John McColly, vice president of sales and marketing at the resort. “A lot of smoke was being whipped up, and it had this reddish hue to it. … Just for the sake of my lungs, I probably need to get out of here,” he recalled thinking.
Then, around 4:30 p.m., the nightmare scenario that was unfathomable just a few hours earlier became reality. A wall of flames over 300 feet tall by Smith’s estimate crested the ridge, roaring with the sound of a jet engine and blasting the resort with superheated wind and debris.
What had started as cautious fire protection preparations had suddenly became a fight for survival.
A handful of snowmaking machines stand on a hillside.
Smith directed staff to evacuate nearby campers. The team started pulling time sheets to make sure every employee was accounted for.
Smith sent another team member racing toward the snowmaking control center to activate the giant water system.
The team had stationed about 100 of their roughly 500 snow guns to defend the resort. While they could start about three quarters of them with the push of a button, the rest had to be turned on by hand.
As the majority of the staff evacuated, Smith and a handful of employees remained and raced around the property activating snow guns.
McColly monitored the fire’s progress via the resort’s live camera feed — which is intended to provide skiers a look at snow and weather conditions. He and countless others who had tuned in via social media beheld the flames with awe as they silhouetted a seemingly doomed ski lift terminal.
Smith had alerted fire crews, whom he knows personally through his role with the fire safety council and past wildfires, but they wouldn’t arrive for hours still.
At multiple points, massive explosions shook the ground, accenting the roar of the fire.
The upper elevations of the resort lost power first. By 5:30 p.m., the base area went dark as well. Without electricity, the water pumps for the snow guns fell silent. Now, the guns were powered only by gravity, which sent water rushing downhill from the 500,000-gallon
As the fire burned through telephone poles, phone service went down.
The number of employees left at the resort dwindled to three. Then, two. Then, one: Smith.
At this point — 6:30 p.m. — fire flanked both sides of the resort. Realizing there was nothing left he could do, Smith made his escape.
“I wasn’t trying to be a hero,” he said. “I’ve got a wife and family.”
It wasn’t until night that firefighters were able to get to the scene.
Smith arrived back at Mountain High the next morning to assess the damage and assist firefighters. The fire continued to rage on — still with hundred-foot flames, just not fanned by violent winds.
“I came up through Wrightwood, and before you get up to our East Resort, … you’re like, ‘hey, everything’s gone,’” Smith said. “But then you hit the East Resort and start seeing green trees, and you see buildings, and you’re like, ‘Well, darn, that ain’t so bad.’”
Not only was the majority of the resort standing, but the snowmaking guns were still pouring water onto the edge of the resort.
In all, the resort had one, unessential ski lift damaged, while a few ski patrol and maintenance shacks burned down.
“I’m very proud of my team,” Smith said. “A lot of what’s still standing here is because of them.”
When the resort isn’t a victim of the fires in Angeles National Forest, it frequently provides firefighters with an invaluable operations hub. Its buildings serve as a command center, its parking lot becomes a helipad, and its water reservoirs are essential resupply stations.
“Through the years, through the fires, through the fire safe council — just having the partnerships with all those groups and to be able to have all those contacts at your fingertips is amazing,” said Smith.
It took nearly a month to secure the resort and restore power, allowing the full team of employees to safely return.
By early October, crews worked to repave Highway 2, which was left cracked and scarred from the fire and the efforts to fight it.
In Wrightwood, residents have adorned the city with homemade signs.
A piece of plywood, fixed to the Wrightwood city line sign, with black spray-painted letters read “Thank you for saving us.” A colorful hand-painted sign with a firetruck cartoon hung next to the fire station. “We [heart sign] you,” it read.
McColly had returned to his office in a historic cabin, which now smelled like wet rags and
He turned his computer screen to show a season pass special offer for the resort’s 100th anniversary. Customers would receive a special hat and pin commemorating the season. And the resort would donate $25 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
The Red Cross was onsite after the fire, supporting relief efforts, McColly said. Partnering with the Red Cross is a way to say thank you and pass the help forward.
“They were great to work with,” said McColly. “They really helped us out a lot.”
Noah Haggerty
Noah Haggerty is an environment, health and science reporter at the Los Angeles Times. With a background in physics, he has conducted research on spacecraft propulsion, fusion energy and plasma — the stuff that makes up lightning and the sun. He joined The Times in 2024 as a AAAS Mass Media Fellow.