Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Strike team moves to Poomacha Fire
Heard from Lance that the team is now down on the Poomacha Fire in San Diego County. Its at about 70% contained right now.
Inciweb map of the Poomacha Fire
The stats on the fire can be found here
The fire is expected to be fully contained by Wednesday.
Inciweb map of the Poomacha Fire
The stats on the fire can be found here
The fire is expected to be fully contained by Wednesday.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Just a quick note from Lake Arrowhead
Just a quick note from Lake Arrowhead (Grass Valley fire and the Slide Fire)
Here a few sample images from Staging. The whole world is here to help. I have seen engines from Aspen, Gig Harbor (Washington State), Huckleberry (Idaho), and small depts.. from dotting New Mexico as well any California Fire dept who can muster breathing bodies. Last night there must have been over a hundred fire trucks, water tenders, fire crews and support team lined up ready to be mobilized.
Sorry I do not have any images from our (Strike team XCZ 6331 - Santa Cruz County) specific efforts but we are working at night protecting homes and strengthening fire lines (mop-up).
Take care and hope to send more images soon!
Side note - the fist night we slept in a prison (mind you it was minimal security, but razor wire and high fences are still a bit unnerving), last night we slept on the fire line, tonight it is in a gym (got to love those hard wood floors). Food has been remarkably digestive and the team work / positive attitude has been admirable.
Here a few sample images from Staging. The whole world is here to help. I have seen engines from Aspen, Gig Harbor (Washington State), Huckleberry (Idaho), and small depts.. from dotting New Mexico as well any California Fire dept who can muster breathing bodies. Last night there must have been over a hundred fire trucks, water tenders, fire crews and support team lined up ready to be mobilized.
Sorry I do not have any images from our (Strike team XCZ 6331 - Santa Cruz County) specific efforts but we are working at night protecting homes and strengthening fire lines (mop-up).
Take care and hope to send more images soon!
Side note - the fist night we slept in a prison (mind you it was minimal security, but razor wire and high fences are still a bit unnerving), last night we slept on the fire line, tonight it is in a gym (got to love those hard wood floors). Food has been remarkably digestive and the team work / positive attitude has been admirable.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Grass Valley Fire Burns 1,100 Acres, 40 Percent Contained
Grass Valley Fire Burns 1,100 Acres, 40 Percent Contained
Cause Under Investigation
KABC LOCAL NEWS
LAKE ARROWHEAD, Oct. 25, 2007 (KABC-TV) - The Grass Valley Fire has blackened 1,100 acres and destroyed at least 100 homes and other structures.
The fire was first reported shortly after 5 a.m. Monday.
It is now 40 percent contained.
There are mandatory evacuations for all areas from Crestline to Snow Valley. Voluntary evacuations are in place for Cedar Pines Park and Valley Enchantment.
Evacuees can go to the National Orange Show Fairgrounds in San Bernardino and Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville.
Approximately 6,000 homes remain threatened in the areas of Crestline, Thousand Pine Valley, Valley of Enchantment, Strawberry Flat, Cedar Glen, Valley of the Moon, Bluejay, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory and Rimforest.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A number of roads have been closed due to the fire including State Route 18 from Waterman to the Big Bear Dam, State Route 330 from Highland to State Route 18, State Route 138 at State Route 173. Residents may leave via these highways, except State Route 330, but they cannot go back up into the mountains.
Copyright © 2007 KABC-TV.
Cause Under Investigation
KABC LOCAL NEWS
LAKE ARROWHEAD, Oct. 25, 2007 (KABC-TV) - The Grass Valley Fire has blackened 1,100 acres and destroyed at least 100 homes and other structures.
The fire was first reported shortly after 5 a.m. Monday.
It is now 40 percent contained.
There are mandatory evacuations for all areas from Crestline to Snow Valley. Voluntary evacuations are in place for Cedar Pines Park and Valley Enchantment.
Evacuees can go to the National Orange Show Fairgrounds in San Bernardino and Victorville Fairgrounds in Victorville.
Approximately 6,000 homes remain threatened in the areas of Crestline, Thousand Pine Valley, Valley of Enchantment, Strawberry Flat, Cedar Glen, Valley of the Moon, Bluejay, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory and Rimforest.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A number of roads have been closed due to the fire including State Route 18 from Waterman to the Big Bear Dam, State Route 330 from Highland to State Route 18, State Route 138 at State Route 173. Residents may leave via these highways, except State Route 330, but they cannot go back up into the mountains.
Copyright © 2007 KABC-TV.
News from Lance
Lance is currently assigned to the Grass Valley Fire. They are at a base camp located at Rim of the World High School somewhere off Highway 18. They are sharing base camp with the Slide Fire. The strike team leader is John Ritchey of Santa Cruz Central Fire, and the Asst. Strike Team Leader is Jim Delucchi of Aptos Fire.
Last night they pulled stumps all night on Division A and they are back in base camp getting a full nights sleep tonight. Lance says there is lots of hurry up and wait.
The engines on the team are Ben Lomond 2211, Aptos/La Selva 3511, La Honda 357, County Fire 3920, and UCSC 2710. While three of the Engines are type 1, 3920 is a type 2 and 357 is a type 3. That makes them a little tough to attach to an assignment.
Their incident is being run by a Type 1 IMT (Incident Management Team) that is also running the Slide Fire. Their fire is at about 95% contained and they expect to be reassigned or released tomorrow.
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