Fork Fire
Incident Overview
The Fork Fire was reported at 11:58 am September 9, 2018 on Highway 39 at the junction of East Fork Road. The Fire is currently 166 acres 0% contained. Forest Service assisted by LA County Fire Dept. CAL FIRE, Orange County Authority, Santa Barbara County and other fire service agencies along with CHP, Cal Trans and So Cal Edison. The fire progression was stopped utilizing helicopters, air tankers, dozers, hand crews and engines. U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement assisted by LA County Sheriff's, evacuated hundreds of recreational visitors.
HWY 39 remains closed two miles north of Sierra Madre Blvd in the City of Azusa. Power lines in the area were affected, power has not been restored to the canyon. Today crews will continue to construct containment lines, extinguish hot spots, patrol the fire area and mop-up. Air tankers and helicopters will be available to assist ground crew as needed.
Incident Information
Basic Information
Current as of 9/10/2018, 7:00:59 AM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation, Usfs Law Enforcement
Date of Origin Sunday September 09th, 2018 approx. 11:58 AM
Location San Gabriel Canyon, Highway 39 near the East Fork junction
Incident Commander Kurt Yearout, U.S. Forest Service ANF
Incident Description Wildfire
Coordinates 34.241 latitude, -117.852 longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel 465
Size 166 Acres
Fuels Involved
grass, medium/heavy brush
Outlook
Planned Actions
Continue to construct containment line, extinguish hot spots, patrol. Air tankers and helicopters will be used where needed to support ground crews.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns
Low humidity levels, gusty winds and warm dry conditions with temps in the 90's
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6196/
