The Canyon Fire was reported at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010. The fire is located in the Lower Kern River Canyon, below, (and west) of Lake Isabella. The fire started near Delonegha on the south side of the Lower Kern River. The fire quickly spread to both sides of the Kern River, jumping over the Old Kern Canyon Road and back across Highway 178, resulting in active fire on both sides of the two roads. Within an hour the fire spread to over 200 acres calling for evacuations of recreational sites along the Lower Kern River, including Remington Hot Springs, Black Gulch, Mill Creek, Hobo, Sandy Flat and Miracle Day Use area. Several outfitter guide (boating) companies camp sites were also evacuated.
Highway 178 is now OPEN -Please observe all speed limits through the burned area off of Hwy 178 due to fire fighters and equipment on the road.
The fire is presently at 6,136 acres.
Evacuations: Myers Canyon south of Bodfish Canyon, and Rocky Road, and community of Havilah. Be advised, the American Red Cross shelter is now operating at the Kern River Valley Senior Center (6405 Lake Isabella Blvd.). The phone number is 661-333-0265. Kern County Human Services staff is onsite working with Red Cross volunteers. A second shelter has been established in Twin Oakes at 661-867-2550. Both shelters are available to help accomodate small and large animals.
Road Closures: Bodfish Canyon road and Caliente Bodfish road is closed from Bodfish to Havilah, Old Kern Canyon road.
Community Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at the Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Center, 6404 Lake Isabella Blvdl, Lake Isabella at 7:00 p.m.
1,095 personnel, Cost: 2.5 million
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human -under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday September 12th, 2010 approx. 01:54 PM |
| Location | Lower Kern River Canyon |
| Incident Commander | David Cooper |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 1,095 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6,136 acres |
| Percent Contained | 10% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday September 19th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, brush and timber. |
| Fire Behavior | Today's observed fire behavior is actively burning in brush on the eastside of the fire. Timber areas are experiencing group torching and crown movement. Fire is wind driven and influenced by topographic features. This has resulted in high rates of spread and spotting. Major Concerns: Safety concerns for crews working the east flank of the fire. Two new divisions were established today, P and M divisions. They were established to handle the large finger of green within the fire perimeter. Fire is actively burning into this finger of unburned fuels with NE fire spread toward the community of Bodfish. This expedites the need for FBAN. Aircraft: Air resources are playing a key role from moving fire from high risk areas. Assigned aircraft include 13 fixed wings, and 12 rotary. |
| Significant Events | Emergency road closures are in place on the "Old" Kern Canyon Road, and the Kern River(water activities) from Keyesville to Democrat. Closures are in place on the Remington Ridge and Mill Creek trails. The Calliente Bodfish Rd from the junction of Columbus Ave in Bodfish to the US Forest Service fire station in Hacvilah. Mandatory Evacuations: Myers Canyon, south of Bodfish Canyon Road,and Rock Road. Advisories: The community of Havilah is on stand-by for evacuations. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continued air operations and line construction. Will continue spiking out several crews tonight. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Steep ground and increased fire activity are still major concerns. Air resoures are playing a key role in moving fire away from risk areas. The 24 hour fire information line number has changed: Please call (951) 225-4510, or (951) 225- 4512. Alternatively call 211. Evacuations are in place. The Kern River Valley Senior Center is OPEN and staffed by the American Red Cross. The contact number is 661-333-0265. Twin Oaks community Church is open to anyone needing shelter as well and their contact number is 661-867-2550. Both shelters are accepting animals. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 6-12 mph SE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 73-83 degrees |
| Humidity | 8-18% |
Source: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2124/
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