Cove Fire Update #4
Crews remained on the fire last night which did not appear to grow in size and remains at approximately 1350 acres with containment now at 40%. The main part of the fire is in the Riparian Wildlife area where heavy vegetation growth and marsh like ground cover is the predominant fuel type which is hazardous to firefighting and is being monitored carefully. Highway 178 is now fully open please drive carefully as firefighters continue to work near the roadway and large fire equipment is travelling in the area.
The expected weather today will be cooler with a reduced wind speed which will help with firefighting activities. Fire crews working at the west end and central part of the fire will continue to mop up inside the fire line and around homes.
"Over the winter a lot of work was done by all three Agencies to put together a Type III Incident Management Organization. This has proved very successful on our first fire of the season and will benefit the community by having the right people at the right time and will also save money by not having to bring in outside personnel in the early stages" Said David Brinsfield Fire Management Officer from the Bureau of Land Management.
Cove Fire Update #3
SOUTH LAKE –CA, Friday May 27th 2011 at approximately 12:34 the Kern County Fire Department received several calls for a grass fire north of Hwy 178 in the area of Joughin Ranch, west of Kissack Cove.
The Cove fire is currently at 1352 acres and at 25% containment. Fire crews will remain on the fire overnight fighting the active fire and mopping up the inactive edge.
The evacuation center previously set up at the Senior Center on Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella is now closed.
If anyone has any information regarding this fire please call the Forest Service Fire Information Number at (559) 294-4894
No injuries have been reported.
For further general assistance regarding fire information please call 211.
Cove Fire Update #2
SOUTH LAKE –CA, Friday May 27th 2011 at approximately 12:34 the Kern County Fire Department received several calls for a grass fire north of Hwy 178 in the area of Joughin Ranch, west of Kissack Cove.
As of 8:00 P.M. tonight evacuations have been lifted and Highway 178 will be re-opened to 1 lane for the foreseeable future from Poplar at the west end to Entrada at the east end. CHP will be escorting traffic the closure is due too safety concerns with firefighters who continue to work adjacent to the roadway. Please be careful when driving through the area as there will be a lot of firefighting vehicles on the roadway. All through traffic is advised to take Sierra Highway through Kernville to Hwy 155 and back to Hwy 178 at Lake Isabella.
The fire is currently being held at approximately 1356 acres and is in the Riparian Wildlife area.
For further fire/evacuation center information please call 211.
An evacuation center has been set up at the Senior Center on Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella.
No injuries have been reported.
Cove Fire Update #1
SOUTH LAKE –CA, Friday May 27th 2011 at approximately 12:34 the Kern County Fire Department received several calls for a grass fire north of Hwy 178 in the area of Joughin Ranch, west of Kissack Cove. Extreme weather behavior with high winds caused the fire to grow quickly. Approximately 200 firefighters from KCFD, USFS Sequioa and BLM arrived to fight the fire.
Upon arrival fire crews were faced with a grass fire being driven by strong winds eastwards. Due to the winds no helicopters were able to drop water on the fire. Fire crews from all departments began an aggressive attack of the fire as it began to move towards homes in the immediate area. Approximately 100 structures were threatened. The Incident Commander ordered the evacuation of approximately 400 homes. Due to excessive smoke in the area and with emergency vehicles using the roadway Highway 178 is closed from Poplar at the west end and Vista Grande at the east end.
For further fire/evacuation center information please call 211.
An evacuation center has been set up at the Senior Center on Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella.
No injuries have been reported.
Assisting Agencies include KCSO, KC Animal Control, Red Cross, Cal Trans and CHP.
Source: http://kerncountyfire.org/incidents.php?id=515
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