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Title: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave - Citrus Fire
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 04, 06, 06:59:14 AM
Heavy fuel rapid rate of spread

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Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave
Post by: Nolena on Dec 04, 06, 06:59:59 AM
3-4 acres
northbound I 15
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 04, 06, 07:02:44 AM
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Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave
Post by: Nolena on Dec 04, 06, 07:06:31 AM
between Summit & Sierra
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave
Post by: WWMtnGal on Dec 04, 06, 07:23:05 AM
We drove through that area yesterday and the winds were just so incredible.  It was some of the worst winds I have ever been in so I hope that it has slowed down today or it will be very dangerous for the firefighters and the homes in the area.
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave
Post by: Thiassi on Dec 04, 06, 07:26:06 AM
My wife is driving past it now and can see flames from the 15. It is stopped traffic. I told her the cams look clear of traffic on the other side.

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She made it past and is now doing 80mph. So expect a small delay.
I should have added that she was going South on the 15.  ::)
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave - Citrus Fire
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 04, 06, 07:43:50 AM
100-150 acres
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave - Citrus Fire
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 04, 06, 08:17:26 AM
I went right through it this morning.  I go south on the 15fwy then circle back on the liitle used 210 local traffic ramp.  It was quite a sight.
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave - Citrus Fire
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 04, 06, 11:15:56 AM
Air Attack 12 just flew over the incident and is reporting 525 acres
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave - Citrus Fire
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 04, 06, 11:48:56 AM
AA12 was returning from the Devore Incident (5 acres - he was released at 11am) and flew over the Citrus Fire before landing at SB. He reported the acreage as 525 acres.

Several resources have been released from the Citrus fire and are responding to the Cypress incident (a structure fire - specifics unknown).
Title: Re: Veg Fire I15 near Sierra Ave - Citrus Fire
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 04, 06, 01:10:29 PM
Brush fire at I-15 and Sierra Ave

525 acres, contained at 1115

Northbound I-15 was closed intermittantly due to fire ops.

Resources on the fire as of 1020:
40 SR engines and 3 ST of engines,
2 dozers
3 WT
160 personnel total.

Weather Conditions at 1020:
Wind Speed: 30-50 mph
Temperature: 60
Wind Direction: North
Relative Humidity: 5%