The Wildfire Log | Maria Fire | CA | 2

November 2, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

UPDATE 2 | SATURDAY | NOV 2 2019

A new wildfire has broken out off of Bradley Road and Solano Verde Drive at the top of South Mountain, north of Somis and about one mile south of Santa Paula (Ventura County), California.

Fire was reported as originating on October 31st at 1815 hours PDT. The cause is still under investigation.

Firefighters are briefed prior to beginning work on their shift this morning. Photo Credit | VCFD PIO

Currently, the fire has destroyed 9,412 acres of brush and short grass. Crews have gained a 30% containment status.

Fire management is in Unified Command with Ventura County FD and Sheriff Office, along with CAL FIRE – San Luis Obispo Unit.

There are 1,579 fire personnel along with 262 fire engines, seven water tenders, six helicopters, 35 hand crews, four other crews and 10 dozers on the fire ground.

Two structures have been destroyed.

Incident Cooperators include, but are not limited to: VCOES, VC Animal Services, CHP, CA DOC, CAL Resources Corp, SoCAL Gas, United Water and SoCAL Edison. Red Cross.

The Wildfire Log | 46 Fire | CA | 2

November 2, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

UPDATE 2 – NOVEMBER 2, 2019 – 2215 PDT

A wildfire has ignited in the 5300 block of 46th Street n East Jurupa Valley (Riverside County), which is about two miles northeast of Riverside, California.

It was reported at 0039 hours in early Wednesday morning.

The cause was deemed due to a car fire into wildland interface from the wreckage of a stolen vehicle being chased by local Police until they crashed into a field. Both occupants were arrested with one having a felony warrant and the other being charged with arson.

The fire burned about 300 acres of brush and tall grass. Fire crews have successfully reached 70% containment.

About 347 fire personnel are still deployed on this wildfire that is now visibly displaying minimal fire behavior that is smolderng. Along with staffing, there are 10 crews and 47 engines.

Six homes were destroyed.

Cost-to-date in firefighting suppression and containment efforts have reached $2.8 Million.

Classes with the Indian Hills and Peralta Elementary Schools in Riverside were cancelled on October 31st.

Incident Cooperators include AMR, Animal Control, CAL FIRE/Riverside, City of Corona FD, Riverside City FD, Riverside County FD, Riverside Co EMD, Riverside County Parks and the Sheriff’s Office and the Red Cross.

Photo Credit | Riverside County Parks

Hashtags include: #CAWildfires #FireSeason #46Fire

The Wildfire Log | 46 Fire | CA | 1

October 31, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

UPDATE 1 – OCTOBER 31, 2019 – 2200 PDT

A wildfire has ignited in the 5300 block of 46th Street n East Jurupa Valley (Riverside County) in California, that started today. It was reported at 0039 hours in early Wednesday morning.

The cause was a car fire into vegetation at the end of a police chase. Two people were arrested with one may be charged with arson and the other had a felony warrant.

Photo Credit | Red Cross

The fire has burned approximately 300 acres and has a 50% containment status.

Mandatory evacuations were immediately issued but were lifted at 1400 hours this afternoon.

There are still 200 firefighters assigned to this incident along with 34 engines, 17 overhead personnel, four fire crews, one water tender, one ground unit, breathing support unit, five RVC patrol units, law enforcement units and a PIO.

Photo Credit | Riverside County Parks

Hashtags include: #CAWildfires #FireSeason #46Fire

The Wildfire Log | Maria Fire | CA | 1

October 31, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

UPDATE 1 – OCTOBER 31, 2019 – 2150 PDT

INCIDENT SUMMARY | A new wildfire has broken out off of Bradley Road and Solano Verde Drive at the top of South Mountain, north of Somis and in Santa Paula, California in Ventura County. Firefighters responded this evening around 1814 hours PDT.

CURRENT FIRE WEATHER The fire is currently being fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds and is quickly moving across several areas prompting evacuations.

Fire weather is getting significantly worse as winds were reported as being prominent in the areas of Wiley Ridge, Happy Camp Canyon and Boney Mountain.

It was said the fire was being spread by sustained winds of 10-25 mph and gusts up to 25-40 mph. Offshore winds are expected to continue through Friday but remain below RED FLAG criteria that are impacting most locations across the State.

CAUSE | The cause is unknown at this time and under investigation.

SIZE UP | As of 2035 hours PDT this evening, the fire has burned 750 acres and there is no containment status at the time of this post. At 2130 hours, the acreage was upgrade to just under 4,000 acres with an active fire behavior and moving at a fast rate of spread.

FIRE TACTICS | Fire crews are working to keep the fire within the “box” which includes south of the 126 freeway, north of Los Angeles Avenue, East of Vineyard Avenue and West of Balcom Canyon Road.

Copters making water drops and engines getting in place for structure defense were being completed when the brush fire had only been at 150-acres.

Structure protection is currently in full force, as crews work to protect homes. The fire is moving towards this. Slow rate of spread on the Santa Paula side. Moving westward.

#MariaFire Updated size is 750 acres rapidly expanding. Evacuations have been made. View from Santa Paula. Somis area is threatened. Visit https://t.co/TqQ6gyJ3Lc for evac orders. pic.twitter.com/mgGk234TwN

— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) November 1, 2019

RESOURCES | There are 250 firefighters assigned as ground and air resources. About 30 engines, three water tenders, three helicopters and two dozers are on-scene in full firefighting suppression mode.

Two additional Orange County copters on order. Priority for retardant early morning on Friday (heel of the fire due to windshift expected).

INCIDENT COOPERATORS | VCFD, Ventura County Emergency Operations Center, Ventura County humanitarian and animal welfare. World Central Kitchen, Culver City FD Strike Team XLA-1075A (3rd consecutive fire/just released from Kincade Fire) along with two Los Angeles County Fire Air Ops copters.

Credit } Culver City FD

UNIFIED COMMAND | Management of this fire is in Unified Command with Ventura County FD and Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Ventura County Fire Department is currently the lead agency.

EVACUATIONS | Mandatory evacuations are in effect for the following areas. (VCEMERGENCY.com for evacuation order info).

North Boundary – South Mountain Road
West Boundary – West Los Angeles Avenue
East Boundary – Balcom County Road
South Boundary – Highway 118

SHELTERS | Shelters are currently open for small and large animals as well as for people. Here is a current listing:

Camarillo Commuinity Center. 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo. (Opens at 0900 hours)
Camarillo Animal Shelter (Small animals). 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo.
Ventura County Fairgrounds (Large animals). 10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA.
Earl Warren Showgrounds (Large animals). 3400 CAlle Real, San Barbara, CA.
The Humane Society of Ventura County (All sizes of animals). 402 Bryant Street, Ojai, CA. Open (urgent). Phone # 805-646-6505.

SCHOOL CLOSURES | Mesa Unified School District and Santa Paula Unified School District are closed. (www.vcoe.org)

Firefighters (VCFD + CAL FIRE) had just mopped up a .25 acre brush fire behind homes in the Coronado Circle in Santa Paula area this evening. #CoronadoFire (VCFD PIO)

“On the northwest side of the fire, some kind of oil facility. Getting involved in the fire. Pilots going to take a look.” – Media

“ IC reports 150 acres well established on the upper ridge, creeping down both the Somis & Santa Paula sides. Also previously balanced out to a 2nd alarm.” – CA Fire Scanner (1918 hours)

“IC directing all of the inbound engines into the Somis side for structure protection. Fire slowly backing down the Santa Paula side & is a lower priority, will be worked on w/ dozers & crews.” – CA Fire Scanner (1938 hours)

“AA reports oil infrastructure has been directly impacted & putting up a lot of heat, fire now making a significant push down Santa Paula side.” – CA Fire Scanner (2147 PDT)

PHOTO IMAGES | Ventura Co FD PIO, unless otherwise given credit to other sources.

HASHTAGS | #CAWildfires #FireSeason2019 #MariaFire

The Wildfire Log | Forest Fire | California

October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

A wildfire broke out on Sunday, October 27, 2019, on Alahambra Avenue and Alahambra Hills Drive in Martinez (Contra Costa County), California.

The fire first started out as a three-acre fire when units initially arrived on-scene. There were evacuation orders as the fire moved into occupied structures.

Fire crews have since been able to stop the forward progression but not before 50 acres of land were scorched.

All evacuation orders have since been lifted.

Resources have been released from this incident.

The Wildfire Log | Tick Fire | CA | 2

October 27, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

Incident Summary

The TICK FIRE is located about 10 miles northeast of Santa Clarita in the area of Tick Canyon Road and Summit Knoll Road in Canyon Country (Los Angeles County), California.

The fire started on October 24, 2019 at 1451 hours PDT according to Fire Officials.

Credit | Los Angeles Co FD

Cause

The cause is unknown and under investigation.

Current Status

The fire has scorched 4,615 acres of land and firefighters have reached a 55% containment status.

Three firefighters have been injured. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

Evacuations of animals by LA Co FD, SO and Animal Control. | Credit: LA Co FD

Resources

Currently, the management of the fire is in Unified Command with Los Angeles County’s Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office.

The number of fire personnel has been reduced from 1,325 down to 925 for night fire suppression and containment efforts this evening. This also includes 105 engines, 21 hand crews and six helicopters. There are additional resources on stand-by should the fire rekindles.

Incident Cooperators

Incident Cooperators are vital to a large-scale incident such as the TICK FIRE.Here is a list of resources partnering with Unified Command:

American Red Cross
Angeles National Forest
BLM
CA Dept. of Corrections
CA Highway Patrol
City of Santa Clarita
LA County Board of Supervisors
LA Dept. of Animal Care and Control
LA Dept. of Public Health
LA County of Emergency Management
LA Dept. of Water and Power
Southern CAL Edison
Southern CAL Gas Company
Canadian Superscoopers Quebec 1 and Quebec 2
Morro Bay FD
Paso Robles FD
San Luis Obispo FD
SLO County FD
LA Co Fire Ops

VIDEO: @LACoFireAirOps Firehawk helicopters fighting wildfire on three fronts. Working to protect lives and property earlier in Santa Clarita, CA. #TickFire @LACoFDPIO (media ok to use with credit) pic.twitter.com/XZEOlS3ZxL

— LACoFireAirOps (@LACoFireAirOps) October 25, 2019

Significant Events

1700 hours presser cancelled on Saturday due to rapidly improving incident conditions and logistical demands.

Damage Assessment

There have been 16 structures lost with 16 additionally damaged. At this time of this post, 10,000 structures were still in harm’s way.

VIDEO: @LACoFireAirOps Firehawk helicopters fighting wildfire on three fronts. This one earlier in Castaic, CA. Managed as Branch X of the #TickFire @LACoFDPIO (media ok to use with credit) pic.twitter.com/22jK4yphUJ

— LACoFireAirOps (@LACoFireAirOps) October 25, 2019

Costs-To-Date

The cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts have reached $6.9 Million.

Shelters

Evacuation shelters in operations are:

College of the Canyons (gym). 26566 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California.

Credit | LA Co FD

Road Closure

Tick Canyon Road from Abelia Road to Summit Knoll Road.

Emergency Preparedness Tips

The Fire Department recommends the 6 P’s in what to take with you, should you need to evacuate from your home or business:

People and Pets
Papers (take important documents)
Prescriptions
Photos
PC Hard Drives and Disks
Plastic (ATM cards, Credit Cards, etc)

Disaster Information

Hashtags

#CAwildfires #FireSeason2019 #TickFire

The Wildfire Log | Tick Fire | CA | 1

October 26, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Ca. | The TICK FIRE is located about 10 miles northeast of Santa Clarita in the area of Tick Canyon Road and Summit Knoll Road in Canyon Country.

Credit | Los Angeles Co FD

Cause

The cause is unknown and under investigation.

FIRE FACT | Wildfires can travel and burn a football field within seconds. (FEMA)

Resources

Currently, the management of the fire is in Unified Command with Los Angeles County’s Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office. Assigned to this incident are 1,325 personnel along with 14 crews, 225 engines and four helicopters.

Credit | Ventura County FD

Incident Cooperators

Incident Cooperators are vital to a large-scale incident such as the TICK FIRE.Here is a list of resources partnering with Unified Command:

American Red Cross
Angeles National Forest
BLM
CA Dept. of Corrections
CA Highway Patrol
City of Santa Clarita
LA County Board of Supervisors
LA Dept. of Animal Care and Control
LA Dept. of Public Health
LA County of Emergency Management
LA Dept. of Water and Power
Southern CAL Edison
Southern CAL Gas Company
Canadian Superscoopers Quebec 1 and Quebec 2
Morro Bay FD
Paso Robles FD
San Luis Obispo FD
SLO County FD

SIGNIFICANT EVENT | Fire jumped the 14 Freeway near Soledad Canyon.

Damage Assessment

There have been nine structures lost with nine additionally damaged. At this time of this post, 10,000 structures were still in harm’s way.

Costs-To-Date

The cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts have reached $6.9 Million.

SIGNIFCANT EVENT | 3 wildfires were burning at the same time, making this #4.

Shelters

Evacuation shelters in operations are:

College of the Canyons (gym). 26566 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California.
Newhall Center. 2241 Market Street, Santa Clarita, California.
Castaic Animal Care Center. 31044 N Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic, California. (Small animals only).

Credit | LA Co FD

Evacuations – Mandatory

The Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office are allowing some residents back into areas through the repopulation process, while others are still under a mandatory evacuation order. Here are the current orders still in effect.

Barker Canyon Road from Sierra Hwy north of Vasquez Canyon Road to the end near 15142 Sierra Hwy.
Tick Canyon Road from Abella Road to Summit Knoll Road.

#TickFire @LACOFD Firefighters braving arduous conditions shoring up and reinforcing containment lines. Supported by fixed wing retardant dropping aircraft the difficult work separating burned fuel from unburned vegetation continues. pic.twitter.com/gxSUcXyiCn

— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) October 25, 2019

Emergency Preparedness Tips

The Fire Department recommends the 6 P’s in what to take with you, should you need to evacuate from your home or business:

People and Pets
Papers (take important documents)
Prescriptions
Photos
PC Hard Drives and Disks
Plastic (ATM cards, Credit Cards, etc)

Road Closures

SB SR 14 from Escondido Canyon to Soledad Canyon. (CHP)

Thank you to the 574 firefighters at the scene of the #TickFire for their heroic and tireless efforts to protect lives and property. More on the way from across the state to assist.

📸: Douglas Morrison, @LACOFD pic.twitter.com/ljv5hjGxd4

— Los Angeles County (@CountyofLA) October 25, 2019

Through the Eyes of Social Media

Lodging Resources: “Over 300 Airbnb Hosts Offering Free Lodging for Evacuees, Relief Workers in Santa Clarita Blaze.” (media)

Inspirational Messages: “To our friends in California. Our hearts, thoughts, prayers, and love are with all impacted by these these devastating wildfires. You are not alone. We are with you.” (Stars of Hope)

New Fire Warning: “Several rounds of strong, offshore winds prompts more fire danger for California. Here’s the timing of threats across the entire state from north to south. Be prepared for the potential for more wildfires.” (Weather Forecaster)

Big Thank Yous: “We wish to acknowledge the tireless efforts of NWS Los Angeles, NWS San Diego, Sawti Forecast and our local broadcast meteorologists for keeping all Southern Californians updated on fire weather conditions. We rely heavily on your forecasts. THANK YOU!” (LA Co FD)

“California is burning. Again. I’ve lived here my whole life. I’ve seen many fires, but the fires that have raged in recent years are much more frequent and powerful. They are so hot they create their own weather system. It is horrific.” (Twitter User)

“Getting the orders to evacuate your home during a natural disaster is one of the most difficult situations to face. Thank you Red Cross – Los Angeles County for providing individuals and families some comfort in these difficult times.” (Los Angeles County)

Credit | Los Angeles County

“Pets are sensitive to smoke and bad air quality too. Remember to bring them indoors until conditions improve.” (Los Angeles County)

“Firefighters sleep after 24 hours on the fire line at Stonecrest Park in Santa Clarita.”

Credit | City of Santa Clarita

Hashtags

#CAwildfires #FireSeason2019 #TickFire

The Wildfire Log | Little Mountain Fire | 1

October 22, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

SAN BERNARDINO, Ca. | A wind-driven brush fire ignited on Monday, October 21, 2019, off of 39th Street x N Severance Way, near Little Mountain area.

The cause is currently unknown.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Currently, the fire has been kept at 17 acres and has a containment status of 80%.

37 structures were saved by firefighters.

Credit | SB County Fire

Monday, October 21, 2019

Firefighters were originally dispatched to a five-acre brush fire that was quickly progressing rapidly, requesting an immediate 2nd Alarm deploying additional engines, personnel and equipment. Resources would be deployed from the San Bernardino County Fire Department along with mutual aid from CAL FIRE and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office with their helicopters making water drops.

On Monday, Little Mountain IC stated around 2200 hours that the fire had grown to 17 acres with wind-driven runs and terrain was considered as being steep.

There were 19 engines, four hand crews and one dozer. Three homes at this time were determined to be damaged with two of them being uninhabited.

Credit | SB County Fire

A firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and was being assessed at the time of the update.

Evacuations were in progress.

A Red Cross shelter or more commonly called a Red Cross Care and Reception Center was opened at the San Bernardino Unified School District’s Cajon High School gym.

Credit | SBUSD

The Wildfire Report | Saddleridge Fire | CA | 2

October 14, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

We have picked up some wildifre incidents in the State of California. Here is a recap of the Saddleridge Fire for Monday, October 14, 2019.

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INCIDENT SUMMARY

Started 10/10/2019 @ 2139 PDT
Located on Saddle Ridge Rd in Sylmar (Los Angeles), California
Originated at the 210 Fwy at the Yarnell exit
Unified Command – CAL FIRE with LA Co & City FDs and the USFS
Cause unknown & under investigation
Investigators have determined the origin of the fire but an unknown cause
Steep terrain

RESOURCES – INCIDENT COOPERATORS

Los Angeles City FD
Los Angeles County FD
USFS
CHP
LA County Public Health
LA City Dept of Animal Regulation
American Red Cross
LA Public Works
SoCal Edison
Salvation Army
LA Emergency Management Department
LA Dept of Rec & Parks
LA Dept of Water and Power
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti

Credit | USFS – ANF’s FFs first on-scene of the brush fire-turned brush fire -turned firestorm.

CURRENT FIRE STATUS

8,391 acres destroyed
44% contained
1,000 firefighters assigned
Evacuations lifted – Repopulation efforts in process
Evacuation centers have been closed
Minimal fire behavior

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

Fire Investigators have located an area of origin by LAFD Arson Investigators as a 50′ x 70′ beneath a high voltage transmission line.
Over 100,000 reisdents were forced from their homes during the evacuation period, for a total of approximately 23,000 homes.
Fire jumped in multiple places over the 210 freeway causing an imminent life threat.
Fire reportedly jumps the 5 freeway.
Freeways 5 and 118 were both shutdown at the same time.
Santa Ana winds had gusts as high as 60 miles-per-hour at times in canyons and over passes.

Credit | Caltrans District 7 taken on October 11 at the I-5/SR 14 interchange

Fire in the hills near a closed freeway interchange where there are no cars and some traffic cones in lanes

HEROES IN ACTION

LA Co SO Deputy Yesenia Holwager and LASD Colleges Security Officer Brando Press assisted a stranded driver whose vehicle broke down with horses in tow to safety along with her animals to a shelter. Deputy Holwager is also credited to saving hundreds of horses right before helping the stranded driver.

Credit | Media

World Central Kitchen’s Chefs For California served dinner to shelters housing hundreds of evacuees.
The Salvation Army for feeding evacuees.
The Red Cross for shelters and assisting evacuees.

Credit | World Central Kitchen

LAPD Mounted Police Unit who were called out to help evacuating large animals. They were able to save 30 horses through coordinated teamwork and tireless efforts.

Credit | LAPDCValenzuela (Twitter)

Credit | LA County FD

#SaddleridgeFire Los Angeles County Firefighters working all out! A physical and mental delivery from Camp 12 personnel creating a fuel break in an extreme fire behavior environment. This highlights the challenges of night firefighting @LACOFD @Angeles_NF @LAFD @LASDHQ @LAPDHQ pic.twitter.com/ngQ0sVx90F

— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) October 11, 2019

CASUALTIES

3 firefighters with minor injuries, one with an eye injury
1 death from cardiac arrest – at hospital

DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS

23 structures destroyed
17 structures damaged

Credit | Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office

We send our sincere sympathy to the family of the wildfire victim that died of an apparent cardiac arrest at the hospital. We wish the injured firefighters a speedy recovery andto those who have been greatly impacted by this firestorm and we send our love and thoughts your way We are deeply sorry for what you have all endured. – Ed.

(Sources: LAFD, LAcoFD, LASD, Social Media, Inciweb and NIFC).

The Wildfire Log | California | 9-21-2019 Saturday

September 22, 2019 / NW Fire Blog (TM)

The Wildfire Log is a Sit Rep for wildfires occurring in each state. This is for the State of California.

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Nationally, there were 78 wildfires that started in the last 24 hours that required light initial attack activity. 3 were new large incidents. Crews have contained 4 large wildfires but 13 still remain burning. (NIFC, 9/21/2019)

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COW FIRE

Creidt | USFS – Inyo NF

Incident Summary | Started on 9/6/2019. Located in the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Inyo National Forest. Lightning caused. Fire fuels: timber litter and understory.

Current Status | Being managed as a suppression fire with confine and contain strategy. 1,975 acres. 90% containment. $1.9 Million cost-to-date.

Resources | 31 personnel.

LIME FIRE

Credit | Klamath NF (Lime Fire)

Incident Summary | Started 9/5/2019 @ 1119 hours PDT. West of I-5, east of Klamath River in Lime Gulch on the Klamath National Forest. LIghtning caused. Fire fuels: brush and timber.

Current Status | 1,873 acres. 99% contained. Current suppression repair and backhaul is in progress. Now in patrol status.

Resources | 215 personnel.

LOPEZ FIRE

Incident Summary | Started Saturday, 9/21/2019. Located in the Upper Lopez Canyon Rd & Wittenberg Creek Road, just southeast of San Luis Obispo, California. In San Luis Obiispo County on the Los Padres National Forest.

Current Status | Majority of fire is in the National Forest. Evacuations in effect overnight for those who live in the area of Upper Lopez Canyon Road from Camp French North. Details –> twitter.com/slosheriff 250 acres. 0% contained. Cause under investigation.

Resources | Unified Command w/CAL FIRE – San Luis Obispo Unit & Los Padres NF

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PG&E has reached a $11 Billion settlement with insurance companies over the 2017 – 2018 wildfires in northern portion of the State. Covers 85% of insurance claims. 86 people were killed in the #CampFire which destroyed most of Paradise, California. (9/13/2019 Media)

KIDDER 2 FIRE

Happy Camp Crew 2 walking in off the Kidder Fire

Credit | USFS – KNF

Incident Summary | Fire started 9/5/2019, @ 1715 hours PDT. Located on Marble Mountain Wilderness and Kidder Creek, northwest of Etna, California on the Klamath National Forest. Siskiyou County. Lightning caused. Fire fuels: brush and timber.

Current Status | 227 acres burned. 50% contained. Crews working to keep the fire south of Kidder Creek and west of Shelly Fork, as well as north/east of the Pacific Crest Trail. $840,000 cost-to-date.

Resources | 25 personnel. Transitioned from a KNF Type 3 to a local Type 4 Incident Commander.

TABOOSE FIRE

Credit | USFS – Inyo NF

Incident Summary | Fire started 9/4/2019 @ 1830 PDT. Located southwest of Big Pine and northwest of Aberdeen, California in Inyo County. Lightning caused. Fire fuels: Brush, short grass and timber.

Current Status | 10,293 acres. 65% contained. Fire personnel will continue reinforce containment lines and patrol on the southern flank into the western flank. To continue patrolling in Divisions Alpha, Bravo and Kilo, as well as suppression repair. $9.6 Million cost-to-date.

Resources | 343 personnel. 15 hand crews. 8 engines and 5 helicopters.

BAUTISTA FIRE

Incident Summary | Started 9/15/2019, @ 1730 hours PDT. Located off of Bautista Rd and Tripp Flats, west of Hemet, California on the San Bernardino National Forest in Riverside County. Fire fuels: Tall grass and chaparral.

Current Status | 167 acres burned. 95% contained. Cause under investigation. Burning within the South Fork Wilderness. Crews working to put out hot spots near the perimeter and within the interior of the fire. All non-USFS personnel have been released.

Resources | 75 personnel.

RESERVOIR FIRE

Creidt | CAL FIRE PIO

Incident Summary | Started Saturday, 9/21/2019. Located off of Calaveras Rd and Felter Rd, 5 miles northeast of Milpitas, California in Santa Clara County.

Current Status | 6 fires burning in the area. 2 have merged into one fire. 128 acres. 40% contained. Cause unknown and under investigation.

Limited details.

KENNEDY FIRE

Incident Summary | Started Saturday, 9/21/2019. Reported @ 1722 hours PDT. Located near Lake Perris off of Moreno Beach and John F. Kennedy Drives in Riverside County. This is a CAL FIRE / Riverside Co FD incident. Incident #CA-RRU-1212824.

Current Status | 110 acres burned. 0% contained. Cause under investigation.

Resources | 150 firefighters, 2 overhead personne, 17 engines, 2 air tankers, 9 hand crews, 1 water tender, 2 bulldozers, Fire PIO. Cooperators: CAL FIRE/Riverside, Riverside Co FD, CA State Parks

SOUTH FIRE

Incident Summary | Fire started 9/5/2019. Located southeast aspect of Tomhead Mtn and 15 miles south of Platina, California and west of Red Bluff. Tehama County on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Burning in a remote and very rugged area. Lightning caused.

Current Status | 5,209 acres burned. 61 % contained. 2 structures destroyed. $8 Million cost-to-date.

Resources | 328 fire personnel. 5 crews, 3 engines, 1 helicopter. Transitioned from the CA IMT Team 16 back to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

WALKER FIRE

Incident Summary | 11 miles east of Taylorsville on the Plumas National Forest. Fire fuels: timber and medium logging slash.

Current status | 54,612 acres. 98% contained. Minimal fire behavior with creeping, smoldering and backing. $33.5 Million cost-to -date. 9 structures destroyed.

Resources | 519 personnel. 6 crews, 26 engines, 3 helicopters. CA Team 10 managing fire.

MIDDLE FIRE

Incident Status | Located on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, 11 miles northeast of Junction City, California. Fire Fuels: timber and brush.

Current Status | Minimal fire behavior with creeping, smoldering, back. 1,335 acres. 76% contained. $350,000 cost-to-date.

Resources | 192 personnel. 4 crews, 3 engines and 2 helicopters.

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