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| 08/13 | 1030 | CA-STF Rim Fire Unified Command Wilkins NC IMT1, Lawshe CA IMT1 149,780 acres, 15% contained, No expected containment date. The Rim incident is once again expected to continue to exhibit very large fire growth due to extremely dry fuels, strong winds and inaccessible terrain. Rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior are hampering suppression efforts. Aerial resources are being utilized with heavy air tankers including the VLAT DC-10 and MAFFS prepping locations in advance of the fires spread to the East. Several Type 1 helicopters are providing point protection and cooling areas where direct line construction can be achieved safely. The forecasted high winds and high potential for long-range spotting however remains a significant concern for the potential of the fire to advance beyond the retardant lines and allow for fire spread into the communities of Tuolumne City, Twain Harte and Long Barn on the West side of the fire and East into the Hetch Hetchy Watershed and deeper into Yosemite National Park. Approx. 4500 structures are threatened on the Rim incident. Fire continues its eastward spread and is well into the Northwest corner of Yosemite National Park. A number of residents were evacuated in the Scott's Ridge area South of HWY 120 yesterday evening. Due to inaccessible, Steep terrain and active fire behavior a combination of direct, where possible and indirect attack will be used on this incident. The availability of fixed wing aircraft is pertinent to the success of suppression operations. CA-BDF Gobblers Fire Walker, CA IMT 2 413 acres, 90% contained. Expected containment 08/30/2013 Fire will continue to roll out and make short uphill runs continuing to burn below Dawson Peak above Stockton Flats. Team meteorologist has developed a plan for hazardous weather conditions that could impact the fire over the next 2-3 days. CA-SQF Fish Fire Reidy, NM IMT 2 1,450 acres 7% contained, No expected containment Supplying crews in the Golden Trout Wilderness will require a combination of pack strings and helicopter shuttle. Problems include adequate space for helicopters to work safely and effectively in cargo delivery. Pack strings will require logistical support. Timely removal of injured personnel is a concern. Difficulty of terrain and extremely dry fuels will add to control problems. CA-BDF Little Fire Dinkle Type 3 100 acres, 50% contained, Expected Containment 09/08/2013 Fire is burning in rough terrain with several snags within the fire boundary. Snags will be felled by Vista Grande Hot Shots once they arrive from the Gobblers Fire. Fire will be monitored during night shift due to safety concerns with snags and terrain. | |
| 08/26 | 1000 | CA-STF Rim Fire Unified Command Wilkins NC IMT1, Lawshe CA IMT1 149,780 acres, 15% contained, No expected containment date. The Rim incident is once again expected to continue to exhibit very large fire growth due to extremely dry fuels, strong winds and inaccessible terrain. Rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior are hampering suppression efforts. Aerial resources are being utilized with heavy air tankers including the VLAT DC-10 and MAFFS prepping locations in advance of the fires spread to the East. Several Type 1 helicopters are providing point protection and cooling areas where direct line construction can be achieved safely. The forecasted high winds and high potential for long-range spotting however remains a significant concern for the potential of the fire to advance beyond the retardant lines and allow for fire spread into the communities of Tuolumne City, Twain Harte and Long Barn on the West side of the fire and East into the Hetch Hetchy Watershed and deeper into Yosemite National Park. Approx. 4500 structures are threatened on the Rim incident. Fire continues its eastward spread and is well into the Northwest corner of Yosemite National Park. A number of residents were evacuated in the Scott's Ridge area South of HWY 120 yesterday evening. Due to inaccessible, Steep terrain and active fire behavior a combination of direct, where possible and indirect attack will be used on this incident. The availability of fixed wing aircraft is pertinent to the success of suppression operations. CA-BDF Gobblers Fire Walker, CA IMT 2 413 acres, 90% contained. Expected containment 08/30/2013 Fire will continue to roll out and make short uphill runs continuing to burn below Dawson Peak above Stockton Flats. Team meteorologist has developed a plan for hazardous weather conditions that could impact the fire over the next 2-3 days. CA-SQF Fish Fire Reidy, NM IMT 2 1,450 acres 7% contained, No expected containment Supplying crews in the Golden Trout Wilderness will require a combination of pack strings and helicopter shuttle. Problems include adequate space for helicopters to work safely and effectively in cargo delivery. Pack strings will require logistical support. Timely removal of injured personnel is a concern. Difficulty of terrain and extremely dry fuels will add to control problems. CA-BDF Little Fire Dinkle Type 3 100 acres, 50% contained, Expected Containment 09/08/2013 Fire is burning in rough terrain with several snags within the fire boundary. Snags will be felled by Vista Grande Hot Shots once they arrive from the Gobblers Fire. Fire will be monitored during night shift due to safety concerns with snags and terrain. | |
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