VOLCANO MADNESS: [CaliforniaDisasters] North Ops News & Notes Update (7/29/2019-6:45PM)

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

[CaliforniaDisasters] North Ops News & Notes Update (7/29/2019-6:45PM)

Glossary of Terms:

KNF = Klamath National Forest

LNU = Lake/Napa/Sonoma Unit Cal Fire

MDF = Modoc National Forest

MEU = Mendocino Unit Cal Fire

SCU = Santa Clara/Alameda/Contra Costa Unit Cal Fire

Dates	Time	News and Notes
07/29/2019	1845	CA-MDF Tucker Fire: 11,000 acres grass and brush, 10% contained. Extreme fire behavior with long range spotting was observed today challenging firefighting efforts. One resident north of the incident has been evacuated. There is a threat to the community of Newell. 500kV transmission lines have been ed-energized due to increased fire behavior. Other threats include the Tuscarora pump station, critical Sage Grouse habitat and historical values. California Incident Management Team 10 has been ordered and will in-brief at 1200 tomorrow.
07/29/2019	1845	CA-MEU Usal Fire: 130 acres timber, 45% contained. Crews continue with mop-up to establish full containment
07/29/2019	1330	CA-MDF Tucker Fire: 2,561 acres grass and brush, 30% contained. Crews are working to contain two spot fires totaling 100 acres.
07/29/2019	0850	CA-MDF Tucker Fire: 2,461 acres grass and brush, 30% contained. Good humidity recoveries reduces overnight fire behavior allowing dozer and firing operations to make good progress on the fire. There is a threat to the community of Tionesta which is 3 miles southwest of the incident. Re-energization of 500kV transmission lines was planned for 0800 this morning.
07/29/2019	0850	CA-MEU Usal Fire: 130 acres timber, 40% contained. Usal Rd. has been reopened and campers at the Usal campground are able to leave. Crew continue to strengthen control lines.
07/29/2019	0850	CA-KNF Tree Fire: 83 acres grass and brush, 60% contained. Hwy 96 has been opened to residents only from 2 miles east of Oakbar to SR263.
07/29/2019	0850	CA-KNF Community Fire: 35 acres grass and oak woodland, 60% contained. Hwy 96 has been opened to residents only from 2 miles east of Oakbar to SR263.
07/28/2019	1930	CA-MDF Tucker Fire: 2,200 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire continues to burn actively on all flanks. 500 Kv transmission lines have been de-energized for firefighter safety. Structures, Sage Grouse habitat and historical values are threatened.
07/28/2019	1930	CA-MEU Usal Fire: 130 acres timber, 30% contained. 100 people are sheltering in place at the Usal Campground.
07/28/2019	1930	CA-KNF Tree Fire: 83 acres grass and brush, 60% contained. No fire growth occurred today. Hwy 96 remains closed from 2 miles east of Oakbar to SR263.
07/27/2019	1930	CA-KNF Community Fire: 35 acres grass and oak woodland, 60% contained. No fire growth occurred today as crews continue to make good progress in mopping up and improving control lines. Hwy 96 remains closed in the fire area.
07/28/2019	1650	CA-MDF Tucker Fire: 300 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located off Hwy 139, 6 miles SW of Clear Lake Reservoir. Fire is burning with a rapid rate of spread on both sides of Hwy 139. There is a threat to 500kV transmission lines and sage grouse habitat.
07/28/2019	1130	CA-MEU Usal Fire: 130 acres timber, 30% contained. Incident is located off Usal Rd, 7 miles west of Leggett. Fire spreading with a low rate of spread. Campers are sheltering in place at the Usal Campground. Usal Rd. has been closed. Map
07/28/2019	0800	CA-KNF Tree Fire: 83 acres grass and brush, 50% contained. Forward spread of the fire has been stopped. Hwy 96 remains closed from 2 miles east of Oakbar to SR263.
07/28/2019	0800	CA-KNF Community Fire: 35 acres grass and oak woodland, 50% contained. Forward spread has been stopped. Crews continue to strengthen control lines. Hwy 96 remains closed in the fire area.
07/27/2019	1900	CA-KNF Tree Fire: 75 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Spot fires continue to challenge control efforts. Hwy 96 remains closed in the fire area.
07/27/2019	1900	CA-KNF Community Fire: 40 acres grass and oak woodland, 0% contained. Crews continue to make good progress on the incident.
07/27/2019	1415	CA-KNF Tree Fire: 45 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Crews are making good progress on the flanks. Hwy 96 is closed from 2 miles east of Oakbar to SR263. No threats have been reported.
07/27/2019	1405	CA-KNF Community Fire: 30 acres grass and oak woodland, 0% contained. Fire is burning with a moderate rate of spread. Additional air and ground resources have been ordered.
07/27/2019	1130	CA-KNF Tree Fire: 30 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire continues to burn up Little Cottonwood Peak. A second fire 8 miles West on Hwy 96 called the Community Fire has burned 2 acres. Hwy 96 has been closed to West bound traffic at the junction of State Route 263.
07/27/2019	1050	CA-KNF Tree Fire: 20 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located off Hwy 96 near the Tree of Heaven Campground, 5 miles east of Gottsville. Fire is burning with a rapid rate of spread. Map

07/25/2019	1800	CA-SCU Sweigert Fire: 80 acres grass, 100% contained. Last report unless signifianct activity occurs.
07/25/2019	0815	CA-SCU Sweigert Fire: 80 acres grass, 65% contained. There are no current threats reported.
07/25/2019	0815	CA-LNU Marshview Fire: 183 acres grass and oak woodland, 80% contained.. Last report unless significant activity occurs.