Author Topic: Multiple fires in the area 7-22-06 (Read 46771 times)

rmekemson · « **Reply #40 on:** Jul 22, 06, 08:26:15 PM »

Any word on the "smoker" up on Baden Powell? I'd hate to see that take off in the trees up there.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #41 on:** Jul 22, 06, 08:29:39 PM »

Quote from: Nolena on Jul 22, 06, 08:19:10 PM

Vegetation Fire: I 15/215 split

All flames knocked down. Forward rate of spread stopped.

ForestGal · « **Reply #42 on:** Jul 22, 06, 08:37:42 PM »

Nolena · « **Reply #43 on:** Jul 22, 06, 08:41:10 PM »

I just heard a small mention of the smoker on Baden Powell.
Doesn't sound like it did much.

pining away · « **Reply #44 on:** Jul 22, 06, 08:50:03 PM »

Thanks ForestGal, you're a lifesaver.

ForestGal · « **Reply #45 on:** Jul 22, 06, 09:06:39 PM »

Everyone on here today has been a lifesaver!

I sure do appreciate the messages I was getting back while I was stuck at work, wondering how I was going to get home after a friend called me and alerted me to the whole situation. We were busy and I hadn't had a chance to even look at the forum until she called.

I think it's fantastic that we can all help each other on this forum, by posting our observations as soon as possible in situations like this.

Hillbillies · « **Reply #46 on:** Jul 22, 06, 09:32:11 PM »

Wrightwood · « **Reply #47 on:** Jul 22, 06, 09:34:27 PM »

Quote from: Hillbilly on Jul 22, 06, 09:32:11 PM

There was a small brush fire coming up the Devore crunch about 45 minutes ago. Looked like they were knocking it down pretty good. Had a missed photo opp tonight. Camera was way in the back of the car, and not in arms reach, or we would have shared some very good silhouette shots of the crew attacking the fire.....

Any word on the causes... Lighting

That fire near Kenwood was covered in this topic. Never heard a cause.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #48 on:** Jul 22, 06, 09:42:00 PM »

It does sound like it might have been from a vehicle.

CHP log:

9:07PM TRUCKS ARE OFF THE ROADWAY NEG 1125V
8:55PM WILL CLR THE 1125V LOG 1897 THEN BE ENRT FOR THE 1184
8:49PM SBCC REQNG ETA FOR UNIT REF 1184
8:36PM 75-13 COPIES FIRE APPEARS TO BE MOSTLY KNOCKED DOWN
8:29PM PER 13, FIRE DEPT IS ON SHOULDER, NEG 1125
8:27PM ASC IF FIRE NEEDS US TO SHUT DOWN ANYTHING
8:11PM 1039 FD
8:11PM BRUSH IN CD AREA

Hillbillies · « **Reply #49 on:** Jul 22, 06, 09:42:25 PM »

Tall Trees · « **Reply #50 on:** Jul 23, 06, 12:00:24 AM »

A lightning fire started a blaze today at 12:24 on 233rd street east and Ft. Tejon road in the Mescal Creek area east of Largo Vista road. The fire was quickly pushed to over 50 acres due to powerful down drafts from thunderstorms. The U.S. Forest Service and Los Angeles County Fire Departments contained the fire at 80 acres at appro. 20:00 this evening. The fire was named the "Highland" incident and over 12 homes were saved. Engines and Hand Crews were supported by dozers, Helicopters including LA County's Blackhawk ship and two Airtankers. The fire is currently contained and full control is expected at 08:00 on 7-23-2006. This is the fire that was visible from hwy 138 and 18 intersection. Crews and Engines will be working through the night mopping up hot spots and securing the lines.

K9luvr · « **Reply #51 on:** Jul 23, 06, 08:44:07 AM »

Quote from: elmerfudd on Jul 22, 06, 08:26:15 PM

Any word on the "smoker" up on Baden Powell? I'd hate to see that take off in the trees up there.

It is on the San Gabriel River Ranger district. They will probably helicopter some crews in there to take care of it. It is in steep, rugged, nasty "you can't get there from here" country. But as of 6:30 or so last night, the FS was aware of it and was trying to figure out how to get in there to put it out.

ChattyCathy · « **Reply #52 on:** Jul 23, 06, 09:05:34 AM »

I haven't seen if the 138 has reopened - does anyone know?

KW · « **Reply #53 on:** Jul 23, 06, 09:23:14 AM »

The 138 was open when I came home from Riverside last night.

Stitches · « **Reply #54 on:** Jul 23, 06, 09:25:38 AM »

What about the fire at Kenwood? I may have to go down to North Fontana today.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #55 on:** Jul 23, 06, 09:37:45 AM »

Quote from: Wrightwood on Jul 22, 06, 08:29:39 PM

Quote from: Nolena on Jul 22, 06, 08:19:10 PM
Vegetation Fire: I 15/215 split

All flames knocked down. Forward rate of spread stopped.

The fire near Kenwood was put out and information was previously posted.

wwpt · « **Reply #56 on:** Jul 23, 06, 09:39:24 AM »

We came in from Vegas late last night (2:30 am) and all lanes were open on the 15 SB....Had a traffic light board warning of firefighters working on the 138 but we didn't see any or the glow or flames. Looked like they had it pretty well knocked down. Went through some hellacious thunderstorms on the 15 , maybe they helped out with the fires.

Stitches · « **Reply #57 on:** Jul 23, 06, 09:39:53 AM »

Thanks!!

wwpt · « **Reply #58 on:** Jul 23, 06, 09:48:37 AM »

It was hard to get good info on road closures on the radio, (960 am, our local news channel, had a canned program on...102.3 was useless, 98.1 was innacurate) and when we heard there were fires off N4 and Devore also...I realized how limited we were. I really didn't think we'd make it back to WW. I calld the WW Inn and tried to get info from some of the people there...but they didn't know much either.

Great pics in the other thread!

Wrightwood....Do you think you could start a radio station too?

You'd have alot of callers.

angelwolf326 · « **Reply #59 on:** Jul 23, 06, 12:48:11 PM »

hey pete, call me next time, i will send you my cell number.....

Author Topic: Multiple fires in the area 7-22-06 (Read 46771 times)

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