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ERSKINE FIRE – Lake Isabella (Kern County)
Location
This fire located is located in California’s Central District in the Lake Isabella area and outside in various canyons in Kern County.
Current Status
It now at 36,810 acres with a 10% containment status. Fire exhibits extreme wind-driven and uphill runs. Strong wind, light flashy fuels, and steep topography combined to produce extreme fire behavior when in alignment.
Resources
There are 1,712 personnel assigned to this incident.
Management of the fire is still under Unified Command including the following Agencies: Bureau Of Land Management, USFS & Kern County.
Damage Assessment
At least 150 homes have been destroyed with 75 that have been damaged. 1500 homes are still being threatened.
A damage inspection team is in the process of creating a comprehensive report documenting all structures damaged or destroyed.
Red Cross Shelters
A second shelter has been opened by Red Cross for evacuees:
- St. Jude’s Catholic Church
86 Nellie Dent Dr.
Wofford Heights - Kernville Elementary School
13350 Sierra Way
Kernville
Safe and Well Registration
To let loved ones know OR look for loved ones, register for Red Cross’ Safe & Well website at https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php.
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MARINA FIRE
Incident Summary
The Marina Fire broke out just North of Lee Vining on June 24th @ 0530 hours from an unknown human caused ignition. It is still under investigation.
Command
The fire is under Unified Command with the US Forest Service and Mono County Sheriff’s Office
SoCal Team 1 will assume command of the incident tomorrow morning at 6:00 am.
Current Status
The fire has
Resources
There are 350 fire and support personnel assigned, including 8 hand crews, 23 engines, 6 helicopters, 2 fixed wing aircraft, 2 bulldozers, and 3 water tenders are assigned to the fire incident.
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GRANT FIRE
Incident
Firefighters are battling 3 fires off WB 580 & Grant Line Rd, on Altamont Pass; about 10 miles east of Livermore (Alameda County).
Location
This is a newly reported fire located on Altamont Pass, 10 miles east of Livermore of Alameda County. It is currently at 75%. No other info provided.
Acreas
The total of acres are 100.
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SAN GABRIEL COMPLEX
Incident Summary
Both the Fish Fire (4,035 acres) and the Reservoir (1,200 acres) were combined under this Complex.
Location
The Complex is located on the Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County; North of Azusa.
Command
The San Gabriel Complex is under unified command, Mike Wakoski commanding with Vince Pena Deputy Fire Chief, Los Angeles County Fire, David Halm Commander, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Lt. Paul Dennis, Azusa Police Department.
Incident Cooperators
Assisting agencies include Arcadia Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff, Arcadia Police Department, Southern California Edison, CalTrans, Los Angeles County Public Works, American Red Cross, Los Angeles County Health Department, California Conservation Corp and California Office of Emergency Services.
Current Status
A total amount of 5235 acres (1200 acres for the Reservoir Fire and 4035 acres for the Fish Fire) have been scorched. Containment is at 48%.
All evacuations for the San Gabriel Complex have been lifted. The American Red Cross evacuation center has been closed
Very Large Tanker (VLAT) over the Complex. (Source: Inciweb)
Resources
There are 917 personnel assigned, including including 54 engines, 24 handcrews, 11 water tenders and 5 bulldozers, 15 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
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