Author Topic: Wildfire News 2024 (Read 299349 times)

JDRichlen · « **Reply #220 on:** Sep 12, 24, 06:02:34 PM »

The following is an update from our Neighbor, Dusty, who is still in town.

"Day crews staging around elementary school and pump house on Acorn.
I walked to Park Ave. with my dog today, and then came back on Apple ave.
Fire depts from the top of the state down to San diego are here to keep up the good fight.
Of course I was. Beyond thankful to everyone of these guys for putting their lives on the line to try and protect our forest, and most importantly our homes.
Last night a bunch of flare ups, and they worked feverishly to nock them down throughout the night.
Today they have the HotShots, and bush crews, as well as dozers, cutting down trees that are smoking or still smoldering. We are on Snowbird and have a vantage points to the north and south.
I can hear and see crews with chain saws working.
I do not know about burned homes, but I spoke with a deputy and no one will be allowed up here for some time still.
They have a lot of officers cruising all around town (i personally have seen them and encountered them on my walks), looking for looters.
Today was the first day I have ventured a little further on our daily walks. As I am trying to stay out of the way of those risking their lives for us."

scwt · « **Reply #221 on:** Sep 12, 24, 06:49:56 PM »

Thanks for the pictures and update.

fortyseven · « **Reply #222 on:** Sep 12, 24, 07:14:00 PM »

Yes, thank you, and Dusty, for the update and photos. I'm glad to hear of the efforts as well.

I also wanted to know, if others have gotten the notice from GS Water? We were notified not to use/drink water supplied by GS Water. I'm sure Dusty has gotten this information, but in case Dusty hasn't, can you relay that, JD? Apparently, there is potential for benzene and other VOCs to leech into the water when plastic pipes are exposed to degradation from heat. Now, I'm not sure of the materials used in GS Water's supply, or if it's even affected. It could be that they could just be sending that notice to be on the safe side (which I appreciate).

EQC · « **Reply #223 on:** Sep 12, 24, 07:58:40 PM »

Just another change I have noticed: the flightradar app is showing lots of assorted aircraft flying over Wrightwood today. Several seem to be circling different areas of the fire boundary.

At least the few times I checked over the last few days, there weren't many aircraft at all in the area.

tt2468 · « **Reply #224 on:** Sep 12, 24, 08:02:25 PM »

I just noticed that WatchDuty doesn't seem to be showing all of the aircraft involved, too. Had the cameras open at my house and could hear a helicopter of some sort fly very low to the house, yet no helicopters were shown on WatchDuty within 10 miles of Wrightwood.

sagespirit · « **Reply #225 on:** Sep 12, 24, 08:59:28 PM »

Thank you everyone who is posting here and thank you, John, for keeping, and using, the Forum.

EQC · « **Reply #226 on:** Sep 13, 24, 05:22:57 AM »

From Inciweb's update today:

"The Incident Management Team is in the process of setting up a public meeting on Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be live streamed on Facebook. The goal is to have an in-person location for the meeting, if possible, hopefully in/near the Phelan area."

Wrightwood · « **Reply #227 on:** Sep 13, 24, 01:50:22 PM »

Do Not Drink the Water - Golden State Water Company

On Thursday morning, Golden State Water Company issued a statement for Wrightwood residents regarding current water quality.

"When it is safe to return home, do not drink your water," the notice said. "Due to pressure losses caused by the Bridge Fire, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, and Golden State Water advise you not to drink or cook with tap water due to possible contaminants in your drinking water. Please do not try to treat the water yourself. Boiling, freezing, filtering, or adding disinfectants will not make it safe to drink. Until further notice, only use bottled water for drinking and cooking."

For information and the status of the notice, call the 24-hour customer service center at (800) 999-4033.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #228 on:** Sep 13, 24, 01:56:36 PM »

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This is Gabe, The Former Front Country Ranger.

Wishing everyone safety in this most difficult time. I can not remember my old username/password so I tried posting as a guest but that did not work.

Anyway, let everyone know I am thinking of them, Gabe

Wrightwood · « **Reply #229 on:** Sep 13, 24, 04:11:56 PM »

Wrightwood Prepared!
https://x.com/SBCOUNTYFIRE/status/1834069232637612421

Wrightwood · « **Reply #230 on:** Sep 13, 24, 10:19:23 PM »

CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit
#BridgeFire

Bridge Fire Community Meeting
Host: Interagency Team 5
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Where: Serrano High School - Performing Arts Center
9292 Sheep Creek Rd. Phelan, CA 92371

The meeting will also be live-streamed on the Angeles National Forest Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest/

Wrightwood Fire Safe Council
San Bernardino County Fire
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Fire Department
#Wrightwood #BridgeIC #BaldyMesa #cawx

baseballfan · « **Reply #231 on:** Sep 14, 24, 02:30:51 AM »

Watch Alert has issues several downgrades and says we’ll be alerted by phone when our area is open. But if we’ve evacuated and not in the area, will we still get the alert? I’m just having trouble deciphering the zones and all. Kinda confusing. I’m in west Cajon Valley

Joe Schmoe · « **Reply #232 on:** Sep 14, 24, 03:20:07 AM »

Our first dose of Santa Ana winds will be 9/20. Forecast to be light. Let's hope the Forest Service doesn't nap on this item like they did the wind change that brought the fire to Wrightwood.

tcaarabians · « **Reply #233 on:** Sep 14, 24, 06:38:42 PM »

Inciweb morning update. There are conflicts between this and the Watch Duty maps. We are in PIN02 in Pinon Hills and came home last night. It reads on Inci and on the Watch Duty description that we're downgraded to "warning."

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/caanf-bridge-fire/bridge-fire-morning-update-09-14-2024

baseballfan · « **Reply #234 on:** Sep 14, 24, 08:56:40 PM »

Thanks. I justsigned up for those alerts.
I’m under that big umbrella BLD-WW-PIN. Still waiting. I’m assuming we won’t get the all clear till the 138 opens up again. Idk
I’m glad you’re home!! Hope I’m back soon.

tcaarabians · « **Reply #235 on:** Sep 14, 24, 09:42:36 PM »

Go by Inciweb I think (emphasis think). And follow the SB Sheriff's FB page. The description on Watch Duty has the so side of PH downgraded, ditto Inci. Nothing else does. Hope you get home soon.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #236 on:** Sep 15, 24, 12:01:03 AM »

Angeles National Forest

BRIDGE FIRE ANNOUNCEMENT

Field damage inspections for the Bridge Fire are ongoing and subject to change, as information is gathered and verified. The icons on the map indicate the current known status of the structure.

Addresses may be entered into the search bar to find a specific location.
Please be advised that a majority of the residential inspections in both Mt. Baldy Village and Wrightwood have been completed.
The majority of remaining inspections are outside of those areas.

For recovery support and information visit:
San Bernardino County Recovery Information: https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/
Los Angeles County Recovery Information: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/bridgefire/

ak7v · « **Reply #237 on:** Sep 15, 24, 12:22:53 AM »

I just saw this update on the water situation. Sounds like the water is fine.

https://www.gswater.com/pod/cancellation-do-not-drink-water-notice?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHap76ZOOEbWzN2CeZsUgVMTVAPZgP2pwftD5-kzPGP_sNAxzk_4Z8QlFOw_aem_YJeSAsbC_we4Gn1-y7v4eQ

Turansky · « **Reply #238 on:** Sep 15, 24, 02:10:43 AM »

I am not apart of Facebook. Did they happen to record the Phelan Fire Update and post it someplace?

tcaarabians · « **Reply #239 on:** Sep 15, 24, 02:15:03 AM »

See if you can find it on the Aneles Forest website. Golden State was there and you can drink the water. You should flush all your lines first and dispose of ice. I assume they mean ice makers. Wrightwood may be able to post a link here. They can't tell you how soon you can return home.