Author Topic: Vegetation Fire I15 - Blue Cut Fire - 2016 (Read 880872 times)

Wrightwood · « **Reply #600 on:** Aug 22, 16, 06:11:30 PM »

RennMan,
I've been closely following radio traffic this morning and must say fire crews are being very aggressive on going after hot spots. I haven't been posting each time a hot spot shows up but there's plenty of them they've went after today. (all within the perimeter boundaries and no threat to containment)

Wrightwood · « **Reply #601 on:** Aug 22, 16, 06:14:02 PM »

There's currently radio traffic about SCE replacing poles along Hwy 2 using a helicopter. Expect minor delays

KW · « **Reply #602 on:** Aug 22, 16, 06:37:08 PM »

The delays on Hwy 2 were more than minor. My SIL waited more than 30 minutes at Hwy 2 and Wright Mountain Road. Allow plenty of time --

Jim Wilkins · « **Reply #603 on:** Aug 22, 16, 07:10:26 PM »

Quote from: cedar on Aug 22, 16, 04:42:20 PM

I wonder what would have happened if the two tankers hadn't been cancelled at 11:05?

Ah yes...what if.

Aircraft are a very expensive and much in demand resource. There was a very brief moment in time when the IC (Incident Commander) thought he had the resources and conditions to hold the fire at around 4 acres. Over 96% of all wildfires that start are held by responding equipment. I've returned equipment only to reorder when the situation I though I had changed. The IC had air tankers and helicopters working the fire as well as a full brush response. It is very typical to hear an IC return/make available excess equipment....from a fire, traffic collision, rescue, if it appears the units responding can handle. Remember, aircraft are just one component in putting out a fire. When the situation changed rapidly, the IC adapted rapidly and started ordering and ordering. Additional everything was continuously ordered from that time on...including the VLAT (Very Large Air Tanker DC-10). Listening to their calm, professional voices reminded me why I enjoyed working with them for so many years.

The folks who responded to the initial call are from USFS San Bernardino, SBCO Fire and CalFire.....as well as mutual aid from other Forests and agencies (including law enforcement). All three agencies have tremendous experience managing fires like this one given the place that we operate. I listened to the fire from the inception and all I heard was professionals working together to mitigate a horrendous situation. I had plenty of time because we evacuated our horses and dogs to to safe location.

I am so thankful no one died.

Chuck · « **Reply #604 on:** Aug 22, 16, 09:37:20 PM »

Helicopter activity replacing poles on Hwy 138

BarBH · « **Reply #605 on:** Aug 22, 16, 10:30:58 PM »

Quote from: Iris on Aug 22, 16, 04:13:09 AM

Anyone have a resource for found wildlife with burns? Burned bunny has been found in WCV. If not, advice on care? Asking for a client down there.

Google wildlife rehabber. Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a wildlife sanctuary.

alfa63 · « **Reply #606 on:** Aug 23, 16, 12:02:45 AM »

Posting here as well (sorry for the duplicate):

What is the access permission for those that are non-resident homeowners? With our CDL not showing a WW address, we'll be bringing the appropriate utility paperwork, but, what is the access permission for "weekenders"? Thank you.

alfa63 · « **Reply #607 on:** Aug 23, 16, 12:14:23 AM »

To answer my own question...

I called the SB Sheriff (760/868-1006) and was told as I was a homeowner I was able to come up to WW. I would have to provide either a utility bill/property tax bill along with photo ID. The utility bill will verify the address and the photo ID will verify me to the utility bill.

lynnc · « **Reply #608 on:** Aug 23, 16, 12:24:47 AM »

They are not checking ID going into Wrightwood now. The checkpoint at the 2 and 138 is just for West Cajon. We were in and out of there today several times returning horses to Lazy Faire Ranch.

alfa63 · « **Reply #609 on:** Aug 23, 16, 12:32:55 AM »

Quote from: lynnc on Aug 23, 16, 12:24:47 AM

They are not checking ID going into Wrightwood now. The checkpoint at the 2 and 138 is just for West Cajon. We were in and out of there today several times returning horses to Lazy Faire Ranch.

Thank you!

Ranch Historian · « **Reply #610 on:** Aug 23, 16, 01:08:50 AM »

Would like to know about Rosalie Johnson's ranch. It's the other half of the Clyde Ranch.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #611 on:** Aug 23, 16, 01:56:11 AM »

Caltrans District 8
?@Caltrans8

SR 138 west of 15 opened at 6:00 pm this evening. Slow for work crews over next few days.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #612 on:** Aug 23, 16, 02:07:27 AM »

INCIDENT UPDATED 44 MIN. AGO
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4962/

Basic Information
Current as of   8/22/2016, 6:21:47 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   1,223
Size   37,020 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained   89%
Estimated Containment Date   Wednesday August 31st, 2016 approx. 06:00 PM
Fuels Involved

Chaparral (6 feet)

Short Grass (1 foot)

Timber (Litter and Understory)
Significant Events

Minimal fire behavior in a fire environment with extreme fire behavior potential. Active fire behavior mitigated by effective fire suppression efforts.
Outlook
Planned Actions

Mop up, secure, and reinforce containment lines. Operational support for the suppression repair plan. Continue demobilization of excess resources to the incident.
Remarks

Repopulation of areas continue (subject to residency verification). The following are road closures (residency verification required for access) to assist with restoring essential power to the community. Hwy 138 open to residents only from Hwy 2 to Stone Basin Road.

Hwy 138 at Stone Basin Road to Interstate 15 is closed to allow emergency equipment in the area to replace power poles affected by the fire.

Lone Pine Canyon Road to Swarthout Canyon Road to Hwy 138 is closed.

US Forest Road 3N31 at Lone Pine Canyon road is closed.

The dirt portion of Lytle Creek Road is closed from the gun range in to the forest.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Min temp - 61 degree

Max RH - 55%

Wind - southwest 2 mph - gust to 5 mph

Mrs. Hillbilly · « **Reply #613 on:** Aug 23, 16, 02:29:42 AM »

Quote from: Wrightwood on Aug 22, 16, 02:50:37 PM

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RobertW · « **Reply #614 on:** Aug 23, 16, 03:59:33 AM »

Quote from: alfa63 on Aug 23, 16, 12:14:23 AM

To answer my own question...

I called the SB Sheriff (760/868-1006) and was told as I was a homeowner I was able to come up to WW. I would have to provide either a utility bill/property tax bill along with photo ID. The utility bill will verify the address and the photo ID will verify me to the utility bill.

I live Off the mountain, just being a weekender. I had no problems getting through the checkpoints having a copy of my deed. They didn't even ask for my drivers license. I carry it along with Tax Bill and Fire Insurance policy in both my vehicles at all times.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #615 on:** Aug 23, 16, 04:07:47 AM »

Wrightwood · « **Reply #616 on:** Aug 23, 16, 02:51:11 PM »

INCIDENT UPDATED 9 MIN. AGO
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4962/

Basic Information
Current as of   8/23/2016, 7:38:03 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   1,223
Size   36,274 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained   100%
Estimated Containment Date   Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 approx. 06:00 AM
Fuels Involved

Chaparral (6 feet)

Short Grass (1 foot)

Timber (Litter and Understory)
Significant Events

Minimal fire behavior in a fire environment with extreme fire behavior potential. Active fire behavior mitigated by effective fire suppression efforts.
Outlook
Planned Actions

Mop up, secure, and reinforce containment lines. Operational support for the suppression repair plan. Continue demobilization of excess resources to the incident.
Remarks

Repopulation of areas continue (subject to residency verification). The following are road closures (residency verification required for access) to assist with restoring essential power to the community. Hwy 138 open to residents only from Hwy 2 to Stone Basin Road.

Hwy 138 at Stone Basin Road to Interstate 15 is closed to allow emergency equipment in the area to replace power poles affected by the fire.

Lone Pine Canyon Road to Swarthout Canyon Road to Hwy 138 is closed.

US Forest Road 3N31 at Lone Pine Canyon road is closed.

The dirt portion of Lytle Creek Road is closed from the gun range in to the forest.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Min temp - 61 degree

Max RH - 55%

Wind - southwest 2 mph - gust to 5 mph

tcaarabians · « **Reply #617 on:** Aug 23, 16, 06:06:33 PM »

LynnC .. Really glad to read the Lazy Faire is standing cheryl o7o

EAGLE · « **Reply #618 on:** Aug 23, 16, 06:59:30 PM »

Just spoke to the Sheriff's department and was informed that commuters traveling from Orange County, Los Angeles or the Inland Empire using I-15 North toward Wrightwood, can now use HWY 138 exit toward Wrightwood, as well as HWY 2 and everyone can get through. Can anyone confirm this?

Wrightwood · « **Reply #619 on:** Aug 23, 16, 07:15:22 PM »

Yes, Hwy 138 was opened yesterday at 6pm.
Hwy 2 has been open for 2 days.

There might be delays do to repair crews.

Author Topic: Vegetation Fire I15 - Blue Cut Fire - 2016 (Read 880872 times)

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