[californiadisasters] Fire in Lebec at O'Neill Canyon (Updated at 7:20PM)

UPDATE (Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, 7:20 p.m.)—Kern County's 'Ready Kern Reverse 911 System' is working.
Cat Buckles writes: "I just got a call on my cell phone! This was the general message: 'Tthe Frazier Park vicinity is threatened by a wildland fire. Frazier Park is under a precautionary evacuation. The fire may become a threat in the near future and you must be prepared to leave at a moment's notice

"'If you choose to leave, go to Frazier Mountain High School at 700 Falcon Way (off of Peace Valley Road) in Lebec. Alert your neighbors. Stay tuned to your TV and radio stations for more information.'"

Of course, you can stay tuned to this website too!

UPDATE (Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 6:20 p.m.)—The fire is now offiicially named "the Post fire." Kern County Fire Chief Nick Dunn and Supervisor Ray Watson are holding a press conference at 6:30 p.m. in Lebec. We will provide a complete update about that event. Meanwhile, The Mountain Enterprise is pursuing information about the possible cause of the fire.

See below for a checklist to help you get prepared in the case that evacuation is recommended from the Frazier Park area.

Here is the official press release from 6:30 p.m.:

Lebec- CA, On August 24, 2010 at approximately 12:25 P.M., the Kern County Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management responded to a wildland fire on the west side of Interstate 5, South of Fort Tejon State Park. Approximately 200 firefighters are on-scene including, assistance from the US Forest Service, L.A. County Fire Department, the Kern County Sheriff and CHP.

Upon arrival, crews were faced with approximately half a mile of burning vegetation. The fire was traveling at a fast rate of spread uphill through steep terrain and heavy vegetation, immediately threatening structures.

Water and fire retardant were applied from KCFD helicopter 408, with assistance from a DC-10 and other air resources. Currently 5 helicopters and 5 fixed wing crafts are assigned.

Numerous crews are in place to provide structure protection to the threatened areas. Fire crews are working diligently to try to control this fire. It has burned 1,100 acres and approximately 40 to 50 homes are at immediate risk.

The Fire evacuation center is located at Frazier Mountain High School in Lebec. The Post Fire is under a unified command with KCFD, BLM and USFS.

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

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Source: http://mountainenterprise.com/atf.php?sid=7367&current_edition=2010-08-20

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