[californiadisasters] South Ops Daily Sit-Rep (8/14/12)

JAWBONE COMPLEX	CA-CDD-11542	Type: WF	Start: 08/10/2012 1301	Cause: L	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: JOHN TRUETT		Organization: Type 2 IC			Local: 1	GACC: 1
Size: 12,191 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 30 % Est Contain: 08/18/2012 Latitude: 35° 20´ 31" Longitude: 118° 14´ 18"
Location: JAWBONE RECREATION AREA $$ Costs to Date: $2,741,488
Structures Threatened: 24 OUTB , 88 PRIM , 300 COMM Structures Destroyed: 19 COMM
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 999		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 1800
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BLM 1 0 0 0 0 1 15 CNTY 2 0 0 1 0 1 19 DDQ 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 FWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 LGR 0 0 0 0 0 50 20 NPS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 OES 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 8 1 0 0 0 25 18 USFS 2 6 1 1 0 20 27
Significant Events: Crews and dozers continued work throughout the shift constructing direct line on both the Jawbone and Rim Fires. A burn operation has assisted with the containment objectives for the day and is holding on the southern flank of the Rim Fire at this time. Contingency plans have been established and line construction has begun to meet those objectives. The Pacific Crest Trail has been closed from HWY 58 North to the Sequoia National Forest boundary. A soft closure of Jawbone Canyon Road access to recreational areas will continue for the next several operational periods. Remarks: Contingency planning for protection of residences in Back Canyon, Cottonwood Creek, Indian Creek and Orejano Canyon are continuing. Jawbone Fire is 1987 acres at 80% containment. Rim Fire is 10204 acres at 24% containment. Box 24: Field Observers completed damage assessment of Wind Energy Facilities, confirming loss of 19 wind turbines and damage to an additional 9. Box 27: Contingency planning, favorable fire behavior conditions, and progress made in line construction have diminished but not completely alleviated threat to structures and residences in the communities listed. Observed Fire Behavior: Isolated runs and single and cluster torching in the interior on Rim Fire. Planned Actions: Continue direct handline and dozer line construction. Continue contingency planning for structure protection for the residences in Back Canyon, Indian Creek, Cottonwood Creek and Orejano Canyon.

 

Vallecito Lightning Complex	CA-MVU-8747	Type: WF	Start: 08/13/2012 0930	Cause: L	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Michael		Organization: Type 1 Team			Local: 2	GACC: 2
Size: 2,352 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 5 % Est Contain: NR Latitude: 33° 22´ 18" Longitude: 116° 44´ 50"
Location: Eastern San Diego County $$ Costs to Date: $805,000
Structures Threatened: 400 PRIM Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 625		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 0845
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD LGR 8 0 0 1 1 10 14 PRI 0 0 0 0 1 0 14 ST 14 0 0 0 0 15 44 USFS 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
Significant Events: Extreme weather contributed to new fires and critical fire spread. Remarks: Observed Fire Behavior: Fire spread continues to make flanking slope runs when fuels, weather and topography are in alignment. Planned Actions: Perimeter control as access allows.

 

BUCK	CA-RRU-080142	Type: WF	Start: 08/14/2012 1256	Cause: U	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: EVERHART		Organization: Type 3 IC			Local: 3	GACC: 3
Size: 125 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 0 % Est Contain: NR Latitude: 33° 33´ 23" Longitude: 116° 54´ 40"
Location: COMMUNITY OF SAGE $$ Costs to Date: $500,000
Structures Threatened: 200 PRIM Structures Destroyed: 3 PRIM
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel:		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 1530
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD CNTY 2 0 0 0 0 22 3 LGR 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 OTHR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 10 0 3 0 0 12 15
Significant Events: EVACUATION OF RESIDENCE IN THE FIRE AREA. EVACUATION CENTER OPENED AT THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER AT 30875 RANCHO VISTA ROAD x MARGARITA ROAD. Remarks: ATTEMPTING TO MIDIGATE THE STRUCTURE THREAT. Observed Fire Behavior: RADID RATE OF SPREAD. Planned Actions: STRUCTURE DEFENSE, PERIMETER CONTROL

 

RAMSEY	CA-STF-002954	Type: WF	Start: 08/11/2012 1444	Cause: H	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Jon Lucus		Organization: Type 3 IC			Local: 4	GACC: 4
Size: 650 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 10 % Est Contain: 08/17/2012 Latitude: 38° 22´ 37" Longitude: 120° 9´ 59"
Location: 8 miles east of Dorrington $$ Costs to Date: $750,000
Structures Threatened: 15 PRIM Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 393		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 0630
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD ST 4 0 0 0 0 16 15 USFS 4 3 1 1 1 3 40
Significant Events: Remarks: Observed Fire Behavior: Portions of the fire established itself in areas of heavier fuels alined with the slope and made several moderate spreads to the top of the slope with spotting across the highway. Planned Actions: Continue line construction and aerial attack.

 

QUAIL	CA-JTP-11722	Type: WF	Start: 08/12/2012 1417	Cause: U	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: MARY STOCK		Organization: Type 3 IC			Local: 5	GACC: 5
Size: 275 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 60 % Est Contain: 08/14/2012 Latitude: 33° 58´ 56" Longitude: 116° 13´ 25"
Location: JUNIPER FLATS $$ Costs to Date: $400,000
Structures Threatened: NONE Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 100		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 1800
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BIA 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 BLM 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 LGR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NPS 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 OTHR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 USFS 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
Significant Events: significant progress in containment Remarks: significant demob today and tomorrow morning Observed Fire Behavior: smouldering Planned Actions: continue line construction where needed, begin rehab in some areas

 

Indian	CA-OVD-000942	Type: WF	Start: 08/08/2012 1406	Cause: L	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Wakoski		Organization: Type 2 Team			Local: 6	GACC: 6
Size: 13,500 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 95 % Est Contain: 08/15/2012 Latitude: 37° 54´ 41" Longitude: 118° 51´ 47"
Location: Southeast of Mono Lake $$ Costs to Date: $2,900,000
Structures Threatened: NONE Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 234		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 1800
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BLM 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 OTHR 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 USFS 0 5 0 1 0 10 82
Significant Events: USFS Road 03N01 remains closed Remarks: The fire burned in critical Sage Grouse Habitat within the Granite Mountain Wilderness, and threatened nearby LADWP power transmission lines. Recent changes in weather conditions have allowed crews to continue with direct attack. Intermittent thunderstorms are expected to continue for the next several days. Crews are continuing to work to reinforce control lines. Fire damage assessment and fire suppression repair plans have been implemented. A significant demobilization of resources will continue in the next 24-48 hours. Observed Fire Behavior: Smoldering in heavy fuels Planned Actions: Continue to establish and improve fire perimeter, continuation of suppression repair plan

 

South Complex	CA-DVP-11569	Type: WF	Start: 08/10/2012 2047	Cause: L	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Conover		Organization: Type 3 IC			Local: 7	GACC: 7
Size: 453 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 90 % Est Contain: 08/15/2012 Latitude: 36° 31´ 5" Longitude: 117° 33´ 0"
Location: Saline Valley Road SE of Lone Pine $$ Costs to Date: $35,000
Structures Threatened: NONE Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 56		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 0844
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BIA 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 NPS 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 USFS 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Significant Events: 30 firefighters were pulled off the fireline late afternoon yesterday due to numerous thunderstorm cells in the area and lightning downstrikes near the fire. Remarks: The Pass Fire is 90% contained at a size of 441 acres. The South fire is 100% contained at a size of 12 acres. Some precipitation was received on the fire on Monday. Observed Fire Behavior: There are a few hot spots left on fire. Rollout is still a concern for firefighters. Planned Actions: Firefighters will continue to work to complete containment objectives.

 

WHEATS	CA-STF-002863	Type: WF	Start: 08/06/2012 1240	Cause: L	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Brent Kaiser		Organization: Type 3 IC			Local:	GACC:
Size: 260 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 100 % Est Contain: 08/10/2012 Latitude: 38° 23´ 56" Longitude: 119° 56´ 41"
Location: South East of Spicer Reservoir $$ Costs to Date: $733,794
Structures Threatened: NONE Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 48		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 0700
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BIA 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 USFS 0 3 0 0 0 0 8
Significant Events: Remarks: Observed Fire Behavior: Planned Actions: continued mop-up

 

LANES	CA-FKU-010166	Type: WF	Start: 08/11/2012 1230	Cause: H	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Watkns		Organization: Type 3 IC			Local:	GACC:
Size: 138 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 100 % Est Contain: 08/13/2012 Latitude: 37° 4´ 8" Longitude: 119° 26´ 31"
Location: 1 Mile East of Auberry, Ca $$ Costs to Date: $943,504
Structures Threatened: NONE Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 187		Report Date: Aug 14, 2012 0600
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD LGR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 10 0 0 0 0 4 15
Significant Events: Demobilization of most resources from the incident. LAst camp meal will be breakfast this morning. Remarks: Observed Fire Behavior: Planned Actions:

Source: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/intelligence/situation/sitreport.html

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