Author Topic: Vegetation Fire I15 - Blue Cut Fire - 2016 (Read 880880 times)

Elk · « **Reply #540 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:16:39 AM »

CAL FIRE ?@CAL_FIRE 11m11 minutes ago California, USA
#BlueCutFire [update] N of San Bernardino (San Bernardino Co) now 37,020 acres & 73% cont. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4962/

MerlinSilk · « **Reply #541 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:26:23 AM »

Any new info on the checkpoint up at Big Pines? Can we enter there now and what wait times are to be expected?

MerlinSilk · « **Reply #542 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:36:49 AM »

There now seems to be a lot more helicopter traffic above - what does that mean?

Elk · « **Reply #543 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:40:59 AM »

Bluecut Fire
INCIDENT UPDATED 4 MIN. AGO

Basic Information
Current as of   8/20/2016, 6:33:37 PM
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Unknown
Date of Origin   Tuesday August 16th, 2016 approx. 10:36 AM
Location   Cajon Pass West of I-15
Incident Commander   USFS CIIMT 4 - Opliger SBCo Fire - Felgar CAL-FIRE - Shaw SBCo Sheriff - Dorsey CHP - Dominguez
Incident Description   Wildfire
Current Situation
Total Personnel   2,684
Size   37,020 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained   73%
Fuels Involved
Heavy brush
Significant Events
A Damage Assessment Team working under the Blue Cut Fire Unified Command announced today that a preliminary estimate of 105 single family residences and 213 outbuildings were destroyed by the Blue Cut Fire. This is a preliminary report.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Provide structure defense. Complete containment lines; reinforce existing containment lines. Continue to assess for damaged/destroyed structures. Assist with repopulation where possible. Prepare for the approval and integration of the suppression repair plan.
Projected Incident Activity
Interagency Incident Management Team 4 (Opliger) has assumed command of the fire.
Remarks
Initially, roughly 34,500 structures were threatened; the
number is updated to approximately 3,198 structures in and around the communities of Wrightwood, Lytle Creek,
and the West Cajon Valley area:
As a result from the initial evacuated population of some
82,649 people. Approximately 7,000 civilians remain evacuated.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns
Moderate relative humidity recovery - 30 to 60 %; minimum temps of 58-68; ridgetop winds will be southwest 5-18 mph with gusts 15-25mph. Slope and valley winds variable 2-10 mph with gusts 8-18 mph.
RED FLAG warning for the area expired Friday night at 2100.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS AREAS

The Community of Lytle Creek Canyon
West Cajon Valley

VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONS

The community of Wrightwood is open to residents only (must present proof of address).

INTERSTATE 15

I-15 North and Southbound is open through the Cajon Pass. Please exercise extreme caution as crews an equipment are still working along the road.

All ramps remain closed at: Kenwood Avenue and Cleghorn Road.
ROAD CLOSURES

Highway 138 is closed from Interstate 15 to State Route 2
State Route 2 closed from LA County Line to the 138.
Old Cajon Blvd north of Devore.
Lytle Creek Road at Glen Helen Parkway.
Lone Pine Canyon Road from East Canyon Drive through Highway 138.
Swarthout Canyon Road to Cajon Boulevard.

JMPhotog · « **Reply #544 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:41:34 AM »

I've noticed that too. I assume that would be Cal Fire scanning the area for spot fires and flare-ups using FLIR.

ChrisLynnet · « **Reply #545 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:43:06 AM »

To people asking about N4 / Mt. High side -- I have no idea. You can absolutely come via the 138 and 2. The only thing we had to do coming north on the 15 is overshoot the 138, get off on 395 and come back around to 138 that way.

Elk · « **Reply #546 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:44:36 AM »

Quote from: MerlinSilk on Aug 21, 16, 01:26:23 AM

Any new info on the checkpoint up at Big Pines? Can we enter there now and what wait times are to be expected?

I did read that some people were let through at Big Pines. Entry does require ID and/or proof of residency.

Wrightwood School · « **Reply #547 on:** Aug 21, 16, 01:59:48 AM »

Good afternoon, Wrightwood families,

As the Blue Cut Fire is gradually getting under control, I sincerely hope this message finds you all safe and appreciating all that is most important. Sadly, many people in our community lost their homes or other property in the fire. If you or someone you know is in any need of support at all, please lean on your Snowline School District family. We have access to many resources, and we are here for you to provide any support that is needed. Feel free to email me at john_garner@snowlineschools.com to inform me of ways we can be of assistance. You may also call 760-539-3093 for County assistance.

I received notice from the San Bernardino Sheriff that evacuations in Wrightwood have been reduced to voluntary for residents. Verification must be shown to be allowed to re-enter town.

The West Cajon Valley is still under mandatory evacuation at this time, but I hope those residents will be able to return to their homes soon.

Announcements about the re-opening of Snowline schools will come as soon as all factors can be assessed.

Thank you, and I hope to see all of our students soon.

John Garner
Principal
Wrightwood Elementary School

Chuck · « **Reply #548 on:** Aug 21, 16, 02:02:07 AM »

Here are some pictures from the east side.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #549 on:** Aug 21, 16, 02:04:11 AM »

Quote from: MerlinSilk on Aug 21, 16, 01:36:49 AM

There now seems to be a lot more helicopter traffic above - what does that mean?

There's an active wildfire burning that is only 73% perimeter contained and lots of islands of vegetation that hasn't burned.
Containment does not mean the fire is out.

Expect to smell and see smoke for days along with Fire Trucks, Fire Fighters and helicopter activity.

spellbinder · « **Reply #550 on:** Aug 21, 16, 03:04:31 AM »

So glad to be home
Thank you to all who worked so hard to protect our community.

Joe Schmoe · « **Reply #551 on:** Aug 21, 16, 03:12:22 AM »

The uncontained fire line on Gobblers Knob is 2.2 miles from the easternmost house on Lone Pine Canyon.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #552 on:** Aug 21, 16, 02:23:31 PM »

INCIDENT UPDATED 39 MIN. AGO
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4962/

Basic Information
Current as of   8/21/2016, 6:20:26 AM
Incident Type   Wildfire
Cause   Unknown
Date of Origin   Tuesday August 16th, 2016 approx. 10:36 AM
Location   Cajon Pass West of I-15
Incident Commander   USFS CIIMT 4 - Opliger SBCo Fire - Felgar CAL-FIRE - Shaw SBCo Sheriff - Dorsey CHP - Dominguez
Incident Description   Wildfire
Current Situation
Total Personnel   1,782
Size   37,020 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained   83%
Estimated Containment Date   Wednesday August 31st, 2016 approx. 06:00 PM
Fuels Involved

Heavy brush
Significant Events

A Damage Assessment Team working under the Blue Cut Fire Unified Command announced a preliminary estimate of 105 single family residences and 216 outbuildings were destroyed by the Blue Cut Fire. This initial report also

shows multiple vehicles (and also includes boats,

RV's, trailers, boats, and water tanks) damaged

or destroyed.

Experiencing minimal fire behavior in a fire environment with extreme fire behavior potential. Active fire

behavior mitigated by effective fire suppression efforts.
Outlook
Planned Actions

Provide structure defense. Complete containment lines; reinforce existing containment lines. Continue to assess for damaged/destroyed structures. Assist with repopulation where possible. Prepare for the approval and implementation of the suppression repair plan.
Projected Incident Activity

Interagency Incident Management Team 4 (Opliger) has assumed command of the fire.
Remarks

Initially, roughly 34,500 structures were threatened; the number is updated to

approximately 611 structures in and around the communities of Lytle Creek and the West Cajon Valley area:

As a result from the initial evacuated population of some 82,649 people, approximately 2,419 civilians remain evacuated.

The Community of Wrightwood was opened to residents only (with residency verification) at noon Saturday. Lytle Creek and West Cajon Valley remain under mandatory evacuation.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Moderate RH recovery - 30 - 55%, winds (ridgetop)southwest 4-12 mph with gusts to 12-20 mph; slope and valley winds - down canyon 2-12 mph with gusts 8-22 mph

mototman · « **Reply #553 on:** Aug 21, 16, 02:36:21 PM »

any word on road openings so folks can get down to work on Monday?

Jim Wilkins · « **Reply #554 on:** Aug 21, 16, 02:43:46 PM »

Same road closures that were in place when you went to bed last night. New announcements will be made today but you can go out 2 to 138 and then where you need to go.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #555 on:** Aug 21, 16, 03:02:16 PM »

Wrightwood · « **Reply #556 on:** Aug 21, 16, 03:06:24 PM »

PDF Version

Wrightwood · « **Reply #557 on:** Aug 21, 16, 03:08:55 PM »

Note: On this map Sharp Fire and Gobblers Fire perimeters shown for reference only

For those with Google Earth

Wrightwood · « **Reply #558 on:** Aug 21, 16, 04:22:49 PM »

Blue Cut Fire's impact on farm animals and infrastructure

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/_EDojhaUtTc&showsearch=0&rel=0&fs=1&autoplay=0&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/_EDojhaUtTc&showsearch=0&rel=0&fs=1&autoplay=0&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18</a>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EDojhaUtTc

Wrightwood · « **Reply #559 on:** Aug 21, 16, 04:27:24 PM »

Smoke rises from beneath railroad tracks damaged by the Blue Cut Fire. (Credit: Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Author Topic: Vegetation Fire I15 - Blue Cut Fire - 2016 (Read 880880 times)

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