Author Topic: Wildfire News 2020 (Read 488780 times)

Elk · « **Reply #80 on:** Jul 30, 20, 10:51:44 PM »

Quote from: Wrightwood on Jul 30, 20, 10:03:27 PM

Twitter
Diego
@santiagodieg0
1m
Beginning of the fire in Azusa. #DamFire @KTLA
@ABC7

https://twitter.com/i/status/1288957875906256896

I saw this video when it came up on Twitter. This is why I always carry multiple shovels, tools and a fire extinguisher in my truck. Missed opportunity to take action if equipped.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #81 on:** Jul 30, 20, 10:53:12 PM »

NOTE: Expect to see and smell Drift Smoke from the Azusa Canyon Dam Fire

Wrightwood · « **Reply #82 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:09:08 PM »

Air attack states the forward progress is almost stopped on the head, looking good with retardant around most of the fire. Focus is right flank. Holding @ 240 acres

Elk · « **Reply #83 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:15:23 PM »

Angeles_NF @Angeles_NF 15m
Update, #DamFire, 1555 hrs: Heavy fire attack by air & ground units making progress slowing spread. 14 aircraft in the attack. Fire now 240 acres. 0% containment. Mandatory evacuations N of Morris Dam to Crystal Lake. Evac route out East Fork to Glendora Mountain Road.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #84 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:16:44 PM »

Twitter
HeliSlacker 1 hr
@HeliSlacker
Fire history of #damfire area

Elk · « **Reply #85 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:18:03 PM »

Per Angeles Dispatch Radio traffic:
All fire prevention staffing to initiate Level 4 - 24 hour staffing.

Elk · « **Reply #86 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:20:16 PM »

Mojave Desert #AirQuality Management District @MDAQMD 6m
We've issued a smoke advisory due to impacts from the #DamFire. Air quality is unhealthy (AQI Red) in Wrightwood, Phelan, Pinon Hills, Oak Hills.

ForestGal · « **Reply #87 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:25:29 PM »

John, I do not have a Twitter account and I am able to view the video clips you posted.

It is indeed very smoky this afternoon. I didn't notice any smoke at all from the fire in the Pass yesterday.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #88 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:42:04 PM »

Thanks ForestGal

Elk · « **Reply #89 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:43:47 PM »

Angeles_NF @Angeles_NF 11m
Update, #DamFire, 1630 hrs: Very aggressive fire response slowing spread. 250 x Firefighters assigned. Aerial attack includes: 2 x Very Large Airtankers, 1 x Large Airtanker, 4 x Helo Tankers, 3 x Type 2 Helos, and more. Still approx 240 acres. Photo
@KNX1070

Elk · « **Reply #90 on:** Jul 30, 20, 11:46:47 PM »

Caltrans District 7 @CaltransDist7
Update: State Route 39 all lanes remain closed in both directions at East Fork Rd due to the Dam Fire. Avoid SR-39. Unknown duration. Rocks & small boulders continue to fall & obstruct the road. Plow trucks are assisting to keep the road clear.

sagespirit · « **Reply #91 on:** Jul 31, 20, 12:00:04 AM »

ForestGal: Unlike FB, Twitter does not require an account to read posts. It's wonderful.
You only need an account, which is free, to post. I stay up on all fires via the Forum and Twitter.

Elk · « **Reply #92 on:** Jul 31, 20, 12:23:07 AM »

Angeles_NF @Angeles_NF 3m
DC-10 Airtanker helps to slow spread of #DamFire. Hwy 39 visible in upper right corner. Photo by #air7hd
@ABC7

ForestGal · « **Reply #93 on:** Jul 31, 20, 01:13:01 AM »

Thanks for that info, sagespirit. I am VERY un-techie. and just don't care to have to learn more doo-dads. FB certainly is NOT a reliable source of accurate info. I always come to this forum first when emergencies are occurring.

tcaarabians · « **Reply #94 on:** Jul 31, 20, 01:37:48 AM »

Me too ForestGal. I also was able to read the twitter posts and see the video.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #95 on:** Jul 31, 20, 04:52:01 PM »

Twitter
Angeles_NF
@Angeles_NF
55m
|UPDATE| #DamFire Despite hot temperatures and steep terrain, your #AngelesNF firefighters were able to grow the containment to 40%. Overnight, we mapped the fire at 217 acres.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #96 on:** Jul 31, 20, 04:55:27 PM »

Twitter
San Bernardino National Forest
@SanBernardinoNF
1h
Good morning
the #BrookFire is now at 75% containment.

We expect more of the same hot and dry weather today, with temperatures topping 100 degrees and humidities in the teens.

Elk · « **Reply #97 on:** Jul 31, 20, 05:29:59 PM »

Angeles_NF Retweeted
Azusa Police @AzusaPD 12h
**HWY 39 WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC ** through at least Sunday. Please stay away from the area as non residents will not be allowed to continue beyond El Encanto Restaurant.
#azusa #CityofAzusa #AzusaPD #fire #lafd #firefighters #canyon #roadclosed

Wrightwood · « **Reply #98 on:** Aug 02, 20, 11:13:19 PM »

Twitter

Drew Tuma
@DrewTumaABC7
10 min ago
The #AppleFire in Riverside County has burned more than 20,000 acres sending a massive amount of smoke into the air. Unhealthy air quality currently in parts of Southern California.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #99 on:** Aug 04, 20, 12:38:22 AM »

Riverside County Fire Department in Cooperation with CAL FIRE
Contact:
Public Affairs Bureau
951-940-6985
Bill Weiser, Fire Chief

CAUSE DETERMINED ON THE APPLE FIRE IN CHERRY VALLEY
www.rvcfire.org
Release Date:
August 03, 2020

CAL FIRE Peace Officers have determined that the Apple Fire was the result of a vehicle malfunction,
specifically, a diesel-fueled vehicle emitting burning carbon from the exhaust system. The determination is
reinforced by multiple independent witnesses, as well as supporting physical evidence. CAL FIRE Peace
Officers are seeking information from anyone that may have seen a vehicle which appeared to have
mechanical problems, or unusual smoke emitting from it. If you were d riving on Oak Glen Road at the
time the fires were small, CAL FIRE Peace Officers want to talk to you. Please call our anonymous
hotline at (800) 633-2836.

The Apple Fire started on Friday, July 31, 2020, at approximately 4:55p.m. near the 9000 block of Oak Glen
Road in Cherry Valley. The initial on scene units reported multiple spot fires burning a longside Oak Glen
Road and a significant augmentation of resources were requested to the incident. By the following
afternoon, the fire had burned over 4,000 acres, destroyed one single family dwelling and two out
buildings, and prompted evacuations in several communities that affected approximately 2,586 homes
and 7,800 people.

The Apple Fire is now over 20,000 acres and is still actively burning. Much of the fire activity is being driven
by record low moisture content of the vegetation combined with high temperatures and low relative
humidity. Evacuations and closures remain in place in both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Management of the incident was transitioned to California Interagency Incident Management Team II on
Sunday, August 2, 2020. For incident updates relating to fire activity, please call 909-383-5688, or visit
www.inciweb.nwcg.gov.
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