Date | Time | News and Notes |
08/26/2012 | 2000 | CA-NOD Rush Fire. 318,400 acres. 69% contained. Creeping and smoldering within the interior was observed today. Containment efforts continue to be difficult due to critically dry fuels,winds, low RH's and travel distances. A red flag warning was issued for the fire area today and winds in excess of 30 MPH were observed though no perimeter growth was observed. Difficult terrain along the southern portion of the northeastern flank continues to hinder containment. An emergency closure of public lands being affected by the fire area in eastern Lassen County, California and Western Washoe County, Nevada remains in effect. |
08/26/2012 | 2000 | CA-TGU Ponderosa Fire. 27,676 acres. 80% contained. The interior islands have consumed a majority of the available fuels. Heat signatures are still present in the drainages that are in alingment with the winds (Red Flag Warning-winds). No significant (extreme) or moderate fire behavior was observed this operational period. The protection of life and property remains the foremost priority and concern. Given the Red Flag Warning, each Division will be patrolling for flare ups and new spot fires outside the containment lines. In addition, mop-up continues to reinforce 300 feet inside the containment lines. Identification and mitigation of hazard and fire weakened trees near structures and roads is continuing. Fire line suppression repair is actively working to repair damaged caused by suppression actions. |
08/26/2012 | 2000 | CA-KNF Fort Complex. 11,403 acres. 24% contained. Topography is making access difficult with steep terrain and snags from the 1987 burn. There are smoke impacts to the Applegate Lake recreation area and the Klamath River community with concern for public health. Late successional reserve (LSR)and T&E species in the Seiad/Baker Botanical area are threatened as well as a critical archeological site. Social concerns also include maintaining tribal relations. There is an existing closure of the road and trail system surrounding the Red Butte Wilderness as well as a closure of the Pacific Crest and Boundary Trails. |
08/26/2012 | 2000 | CA-SHF Bagley Fire. 22,103 acres. 20% contained. Active fire behavior with runs in heavy timber and brush fuels with moderate rates of spread, torching, spotting and roll-out. Long travel times and poor access require spike camps. Steep terrain, heavy fuel loadings, low RH and erratic winds are hampering containment efforts. SPI timber lands in and around the fire area are a priority as are power lines integral to the Northern California electric grid. |
08/26/2012 | 2000 | CA-PNF Chips Fire. 68,582 acres. 65% contained. Fire lines were tested with 35 mph gusts, the few spots outside the line were contained. Moderate to extreme fire behavior with wind driven runs, medium range spotting. Mandatory Evacuation of the communities of Canyon Dam, Big Meadows and Seneca. Advisement for Prattville. Rush Crk rd.from Hwy 70 is open to residents only. The Chester Memorial Hall is open as an evacuation center. Type 1 helicopters are essential to minimize fire spread and support ground troops in direct line construction. PG&E crews are repairing poles on the Caribou-Westwood line and the lines from Butt valley dam to the North fork of the Feather river. |
08/26/2012 | 2000 | CA-MNF North Pass Fire. 26,648 acres. 34% contained. Aggressive fire behavior with crown fire runs and short/intermediate range spotting. Closures and Evacuations in effect for the following areas: Indian Dick Road (USFS Road M1), all residences in the Indian Dick Road (USFS Rd M1), Mendocino Pass Rd (FH7) North to the Trinity County line and East to the Tehama County line. This order also includes all residences and USFS campsites at Howard Lake Campground, Little Doe Campground, and Hammerhorn Lake Campground and all USFS Wilderness Trailheads at Blands Cove, Hell Hole, Stick Lake, Foster Glade, Asa Bean, Rock Cabin, Georges Valley, Soldier Ridge, Smokehouse Ridge, and Green Springs. Blands Cove Road from the start of the Traveler's Home Trail Head, North to the Trinity County line. Mendocino Pass Road, (FH7) North and South of the highway from the Eel River work center East to the Tehama/Glenn County line, including Bauer Ranch subdivision and Forest Service campgrounds. Forest Highway 7 is a primary route between Willows (Sacramento Valley) and the inland communities of Covelo and Round Valley. Forest Closure Order for the northern two-thirds of the Covelo Ranger District. |
08/26/2012 | 0756 | On this day in history, August 26, 1972 - Bear Fire, a Bell 205 helicopter crashed while ferrying firefighters on the Bear Fire, Los Padres NF. At the time, it was carrying 10 members of the Diablos, a firefighting group from the Marysville, CA area and sponsored by the Mendocino NF, from the Lion Camp Helibase to Hines Peak. The crash happened near Topa Topa ridge at approximately 6,500 feet. According to NTSB accident report, the helicopter compressor failed due to an engine malfunction. The crash killed the pilot Earl Lady and five Diablos crewmembers: Roman Guizar, 42; George Aquilar, 27; Jesus Irigoyeny Coral, 29; J. Running Deer, 35; and Filmmeno Romaro, 46. Four other crewmembers and one USFS crew foreman survived. |
8/26/2012 | 0620 | CA-KNF Fort Complex. 11,159 acres. 24% contained. The fire has crossed the Pacific Crest Trail and established itself above the Seiad Valley. Strong terrain-driver runs were observed on 8/25. |
8/26/2012 | 0620 | CA-NOD Rush Fire. 320,793 acres. 66% contained. The fire was quiet overnight. Gusty winds on 8/25 were not a factor. A Red Flag warning has been issued for the area today for winds and low relative humidity. |
8/26/2012 | 0620 | CA-MNF North Pass Fire. 26,648 acres. 33% contained. Active burning in Division Y impacted contingency fire lines, forced some fire personnel into safety zones and destroyed an engine. There were no injuries. Evacuations and a number of closures are in effect. |
8/26/2012 | 0620 | CA-SHF Bagley Fire. 14,805 acres. 28% contained. The fire burned actively on all divisions on 8/25. Line construction, firing and holding containment lines continue. |
8/26/2012 | 0620 | CA-TGU Ponderosa Fire. 27,676 acres. 74% contained. The fire continued to burnout interior islands with a creeping ground fire. No significant or moderate fire behavior was observed overnight. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the fire area today for high winds and low relative humidity. |
8/26/2012 | 0620 | CA-PNF Chips Fire. 66,750 acres. 61% contained. Slow rate of spread in surface fuels moderated by lower wind speeds and cooler temperatures overnight. There is a Red Flag warning forecast for today which may impact the expected containment date. |
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