Date | Time | News and Notes |
07/17/2012 | 1815 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 2,650 acres, 60% contained. Crews made significant progress on the southeast and northeast sides of the fire. Containment percentages have gone up and fire lines are holding. |
07/17/2012 | 1810 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 29,502 acres, 90% contained. Mop-up and suppression repair / rehab continues on all divisions. As of 1800 today, NorCal Team 2 and CAL FiRE are no longer in Unified Command, and a transition meeting between NorCal Team 2 and the MNF Type 3 organization will occur tomorrow 7/18. |
07/17/2012 | 1800 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1,688 acres, 100% contained. Approximately 1/4 inch of precipitation occurred over the fire area today. Traffic control for Hwy 299 is scheduled to be removed today at 1900; USFS Hayden Flat Campground remains closed. Transferring command from NorCal Team 1 (Whitcome) to SHF and Type 3 organization (Richter) at 0600 tomorrow 7/18. |
07/17/2012 | 1545 | The North Ops Fire Information Sumary is now being posted at http://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predictive/intelligence/situation/NOPS_Large_Fire_Summary.pdf |
07/17/2012 | 1245 | In Memoriam– On the Battlement Creek fire in Colorado, two separate incidents resulted in four fatalities. On July 16th, 1976, air tanker pilot Don Goodman was killed when his B-26 crashed while dropping retardant. The following day, Morman Lake Hotshots Anthony Czak, Stephen Furey, and Scott Nelson were were killed when they were overrun by fire during a burnout operation. Following this fire, it became standard protocol for firefighters to carry fire shelters. For more information, visit http://www.wlfalwaysremember.org/incident-lists/210-battlement-creek-burnover.html and the National Staff Ride Library http://www.fireleadership.gov/toolbox/staffride/library_staff_ride10.html |
07/17/2012 | 0624 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 29,552 acres, 75% contained. |
07/17/2012 | 0624 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 2,650 acres, 50% contained. |
07/17/2012 | 0624 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1688 acres, 80% contained. |
07/16/2012 | 1722 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 29,552 acres, 75% contained. |
07/16/2012 | 0614 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1710 acres, 70% contained. Steep rocky terrain and burning rolling material. Interior fire is burning above Highway 299 which is a major route for commerce, recreation, and commuters. Traffic control is in place but could be closed due to fire, smoke, and rolling debris along highway. Major recreation activity along the Trinity River corridor could be negatively affected. Transmission lines and domestic water supply in the area. |
07/16/2012 | 0614 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 2,500 acres, 30% contained. The fire is burning in heavy brush and timber in steep terrain where travel is slow and difficult, with limited turnouts, and bridges with weight limitations. Fuels are receptive and available to burn. Fire has spotted outside of control lines on the east and north sides of the fire threatening Brushy Creek Subdivision, Haynes Mine, and Kings Hill. Additional contingency lines being constructed in the Refuge Creek Road area, and north of Iowa Hill to the east/south east back to Shirttail Canyon. |
07/16/2012 | 0614 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 29,552 acres, 67% contained. The slow predicted overnight recoveries (after midnight RH 60-80%) may create control problems at the start of the operational shift. As an enhanced diurnal wind pattern shifts to the evening, isolated gusty winds on the fire may create challenges in holding efforts. Smoke generated from firing operations will continue South after 2200 moving into the Sacramento Valley. Some impacts from smoke dispersion are to be expected in local area. |
07/15/2012 | 1823 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1712 acres, 70% contained. |
07/15/2012 | 1810 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 2,400 acres, 30% contained. |
07/15/2012 | 1810 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 29,252 acres, 67% contained. |
07/15/2012 | 1454 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. Inversion has lifted,experiencing spotting close to primary line. VLAT on order. |
07/15/2012 | 1447 | CA-NOD Schaler 20 acres, contained. |
07/15/2012 | 0645 | July 15, 1981 – Elizabeth Fire On July 15, 1981, Engine Foreman Gilbert Lopez was killed when he went back in to an area of spot fires to look for his missing crewmembers. His engine crew had been working on several spots when the fire chased out his crew- the crewmembers used a different escape route than Lopez, but were safe. Not knowing their fate and unable to establish communications, Lopez was fatally burned while searching for his crew. For more information, visit http://www.wlfalwaysremember.org/incident-lists/236-gilbert-lopez.html |
07/15/2012 | 0645 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 2,250 acres, 20% contained. The fire is burning in heavy brush and timber in steep terrain where travel is slow and difficult, with limited turnouts, and bridges with weight limitations. Fuels are receptive and available to burn. Fire has spotted outside of control lines on the east and north sides of the fire threatening Brushy Creek Subdivision, Haynes Mine, and Kings Hill. Additional contingency lines being constructed in the Refuge Creek Road area. In addition we are experiencing increased frequency of town hall meetings and VIP visits to the incident. |
07/15/2012 | 0645 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1556 acres, 55% contained. Steep rocky terrain and burning rolling material. Interior fire is burning above Highway 299 which is a major route for commerce, recreation, and commuters. Traffic control is in place but could be closed due to fire, smoke, and rolling debris along highway. Major recreation activity along the Trinity River corridor could be negatively affected. Transmission lines and domestic water supply in the area. |
07/15/2012 | 0645 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 27122 acres, 60% contained. Winds predicted to be a North to Northeasterly direction throughout the operational period may slow progression of burnout operations. Good overnight recoveries may extend time needed to complete firing into the next operational shift. Smoke generation from the firing operation expected to switch directions to the South moving into the Sacramento Valley. Local impacts from smoke dispersion expected in local area. |
07/14/2012 | 1930 | Light initial attack in the Geographic Area today; no new large fires reported (0600-1930). |
07/14/2012 | 1830 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 1,950 acres, 20% contained. Evacuations and structure protection continues.Robbers Fire incident homepage- http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=666 |
07/14/2012 | 1820 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1,200 acres, 50% contained. Hwy 299 remains open to 1-way controlled traffic. |
07/14/2012 | 1815 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 26,728 acres, 55% contained. Continuing burnout operations on Divisions T and N. |
07/14/2012 | 0637 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 1,427 acres, 20% contained. The fire is burning in heavy brush and timber in steep terrain where travel is slow and difficult, with limited turnouts, and bridges with weight limitations. Fuels are receptive and available to burn. Spotting continues on north and east sides of the fire. In addition we are experiencing increased frequency of town hall meetings and VIP visits to the incident. |
07/14/2012 | 0637 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1,066 acres, 30% contained. Fire burning along Highway 299 is a major route for commerce, recreation, and commuters. Traffic control is in place but could be closed due to fire, smoke, and rolling debris along highway. Steep rocky terrain and burning rolling material. Dense smoke over fire area until afternoon limits air operations. Major recreation activity along the Trinity River corridor could be negatively affected. Transmission lines in the area. |
07/14/2012 | 0637 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 25,578 acres, 50% contained. Accessibility issues to construct direct line due to steep terrain, heavy vegetation, and fire behavior with high rates of spread with spotting. DIV T is a narrow, razorback ridge, without road access. Dozer line in place but only a single blade width in places due to terrain limitations. Complex burning and holding operations require the use of Type 1 crews with support from aviation assets. Potential switch in wind direction may impact burnout operations with a NW wind enhancing southerly movement of fire edge toward indirect control lines in Divisions N and T. Smoke generation from the firing operation expected to switch directions to the South moving into the Sacramento Valley. Local impacts from dispersion expected in local area. |
07/13/2012 | 1930 | Light initial attack in the Geographic Area today; no new large fires reported (0600-1930). |
07/13/2012 | 1830 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 1,300 acres, 10% contained. Continuing primary and contingency control line construction. |
07/13/2012 | 1830 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1,066 acres, 30% contained. Direct and indirect line construction continues. |
07/13/2012 | 1830 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 25,534 acres, 50% contained. Continuing burnout operations. |
07/13/2012 | 0651 | July 13, 1984 – Baldy Fire On July 13, 1984, the Baldy Fire near Clear Lake, CA claimed the lives of two firefighters in separate incidents. Air Tanker pilot Ted Bell was killed when his S-2 crashed near Cow Mountain while attempting to suppress a spot fire. Two Lakeview FPD firefighters were overrun by an uphill fire run while they were laying hose downhill in an attempt to suppress the spot fire; Craig Scovel survived, but Michael Mattioda succumbed to his injuries a day later on July 14. For more information about Ted Bell, visit http://www.wlfalwaysremember.org/incident-lists/274-ted-bell.html ; for Michael Mattioda, visit http://www.wlfalwaysremember.org/incident-lists/276-mike-mattioda.html |
07/13/2012 | 0649 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 874 acres, 20% contained. Fire burning along Highway 299 is a major route for commerce, recreation, and commuters. Traffic control is in place but could be closed due to fire, smoke, and rolling debris along highway. Steep rocky terrain. Major recreation activity along the Trinity River corridor could be negatively affected. Transmission lines in the area. |
07/13/2012 | 0649 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 23,414 acres, 45% contained . Accessibility issues to construct direct line due to steep terrain, heavy vegetation, and fire behavior with high rates of spread with spotting. DIV T is a narrow, razorback ridge, without road access. Dozer line in place but only a single blade width in places due to terrain limitations. Complex burning and holding operations require the use of Type 1 crews with support from aviation assets. Smoke generation from the firing operation will move into the Sacramento Valley similar to dispersion patterns on Thursday. |
07/13/2012 | 0649 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 1157 acres, 10% contained. Extreme fire behavior observed during this operational period.The fire is burning in heavy brush and timber in steep terrain where travel is slow and difficult with limited turnouts and bridges with weight limitations. |
07/12/2012 | 1900 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 640 acres, 20% contained. Reduction in acreage due to improved mapping. Caltrans and CHP assisting with escorted traffic on Highway 299 in Del Loma area. |
07/12/2012 | 1900 | Heavy initial attack on the NEU today; Moderate IA in the rest of the Geographic Area. No new large fires reported (0600-1800). |
07/12/2012 | 1845 | CA-LNU Sites Complex. 4,185 acres, 100% contained. Mop-up and suppression repair/rehab continues. All road closures on Sites Complex have been lifted. Incident homepage - http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=658 |
07/12/2012 | 1800 | CA-MNF Mill Fire. 18,985 acres, 40% contained as of 1800 this evening |
07/12/2012 | 1715 | CA-NEU Robbers Fire. 700 acres, 10% contained. Extreme fire behavior observed during this operational period. |
07/12/2012 | 1515 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 1000 acres, 5% contained. Transition with NorCal Team 1 Whitcome at 0600 tomorrow 7/13. |
07/12/2012 | 1445 | CAL FIRE IMT 5 (Flores) has been activated for the CA-NEU Robbers Fire. In-briefing is at 1700 in Auburn. |
07/12/2012 | 1100 | For CA-SHF Mill Fire official news releases, closure information, photographs, maps, and other information, the InciWeb homepage is http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3011/ |
07/12/2012 | 1000 | CA-SHF Flat Fire. 300 acres, 20% contained. Evacuations in place for community of Del Loma. Highway 299 traffic is limited. NorCal Team 1Whitcome is ordered and will be doing an in-briefing at 1200 today. |
07/12/2012 | 0845 | The Northern California Geographic Area has moved to Preparedness Level 3 as of 0600 this morning. |
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