[californiadisasters] South Ops Daily Situation Report (8/17/12)

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: 1	GACC: 1
Size: 22,828 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 90 % Est Contain: NR Latitude: 33° 22´ 18" Longitude: 116° 44´ 50"
Location: Eastern San Diego County $$ Costs to Date: $6,400,000
Structures Threatened: 0 PRIM Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 1,386		Report Date: Aug 17, 2012 1800
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD LGR 14 0 0 1 1 25 68 OES 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 34 0 0 0 0 50 172 USFS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 WXW 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Significant Events: The Community of Ranchita was repopulated today. As of 1730 hours, all roads in the fire area have been opened. Remarks: Demobilization is ongoing. Observed Fire Behavior: No appreciable fire behavior occurred on the fire today. Fire was limited to burn out of interior islands and isolated hot spots. Planned Actions: Mop up and tactical patrol of all fire lines. Heavy demobilization of resources is expected.

 

RAMSEY	CA-STF-002954	Type: WF	Start: 08/11/2012 1444	Cause: H	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Cooper		Organization: Type 2 Team			Local: 2	GACC: 2
Size: 1,155 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 50 % Est Contain: 08/19/2012 Latitude: 38° 22´ 37" Longitude: 120° 9´ 59"
Location: 8 miles east of Dorrington $$ Costs to Date: $2,700,000
Structures Threatened: 16 PRIM Structures Destroyed: NONE
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 521		Report Date: Aug 17, 2012 1800
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BIA 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 BLM 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 CNTY 0 0 0 0 0 5 22 FWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 LGR 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 NPS 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 OTHR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ST 0 2 0 0 0 10 10 USFS 6 0 3 1 1 8 47
Significant Events: Re-enforcement of retardant line in Division A will be completed today. Hand line will be completed to natural barriers along the Stanislaus River. Direct line has been completed to natural barriers on Division Y. The Stanislaus River drainage continues to hold. Fire suppression repair of dozer lines continued as well as chipping of fuels generated by line construction along Hwy 4. Traffic on Hwy 4 is still a concern. Remarks: Crews flown in to Division A will complete line to natural barriers along the Stanislaus River, supporting yesterdays retardant line. Spiked crews will hold and improve fire line during tonight's shift. Fire actively burning during the heat of the day continues, producing small up-hill runs and single tree torching. Roll out of heavy materials continues to be a major concern on Division A. Steep terrain, heavy fuels, and large numbers of snags are still prevalent on all divisions. Observed Fire Behavior: Ground fire with occasional group and single tree torching continues interior on all Divisions. Divisions A and Y near the bluffs on the Stanislaus River remain most active. Divisions B and C adjacent to Hwy 4 are cooling off. Planned Actions: Spiked crews to hold and improve line on Divisions A; Divisions A and C will be in patrol status. All other Divisions will be un-staffed.

 

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: 3	GACC: 3
Size: 12,462 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 95 % Est Contain: 08/18/2012 Latitude: 35° 20´ 31" Longitude: 118° 14´ 18"
Location: JAWBONE RECREATION AREA $$ Costs to Date: $6,320,234
Structures Threatened: 0 OUTB , 0 PRIM , 100 COMM Structures Destroyed: 19 COMM
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 779		Report Date: Aug 17, 2012 1800
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD BLM 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 CNTY 2 0 0 1 0 5 16 DDQ 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 FWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 LGR 0 0 0 0 0 40 22 NPS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OES 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 0 3 0 0 0 0 24 USFS 3 8 1 1 1 10 35
Significant Events: Jawbone Fire in patrol status with continuation of suppression repair. Crews continue to mop up, construct and improve line along the Rim Fire and continue with suppression repair efforts. The Pacific Crest Trail remains closed from Highway 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: Jawbone Fire is 1987 acres at 100% containment. Rim Fire is 10475 acres at 95% containment. Land ownership is approximately 74% private or 9200 acres, 25% BLM or 3200 acres, and less than 1% SRA, approximately 40 acres. Observed Fire Behavior: Isolated burning islands and occasional torching within control line, smoldering. Planned Actions: Patrol and mop up of both fires, suppression repair

 

BUCK	CA-RRU-080142	Type: WF	Start: 08/14/2012 1256	Cause: L	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Chaney		Organization: Unified Command			Local:	GACC:
Size: 2,681 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 100 % Est Contain: 08/18/2012 Latitude: 33° 33´ 23" Longitude: 116° 54´ 40"
Location: Community of Sage $$ Costs to Date: $3,477,000
Structures Threatened: NONE Structures Destroyed: 4 PRIM
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 777		Report Date: Aug 17, 2012 1800
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD CNTY 2 0 0 0 0 10 5 LGR 0 0 0 0 0 5 39 OES 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 OTHR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 26 0 0 0 0 35 74 USFS 4 0 0 0 0 0 3
Significant Events: Remarks: Observed Fire Behavior: Planned Actions: Patrol the fire line. Fire suppresion repair. Transition the incident to the Riverside Unit on 8/18/12 at 0800 hours.

 

BUCK	CA-RRU-080142	Type: WF	Start: 08/14/2012 1256	Cause: L	Priority:
Overhead Team Name: Chaney		Organization: Unified Command			Local:	GACC:
Size: 2,681 ACRES % Cnt/MMA: 100 % Est Contain: 08/18/2012 Latitude: 33° 33´ 23" Longitude: 116° 54´ 40"
Location: Community of Sage $$ Costs to Date: $2,500,000
Structures Threatened: NONE Structures Destroyed: 4 PRIM
Resources Committed:	Total Personnel: 1,057		Report Date: Aug 17, 2012 0600
Agency CRW1 CRW2 HEL1 HEL2 HEL3 ENGS OVHD CNTY 2 0 0 0 0 34 10 LGR 2 0 0 0 0 16 31 OES 0 0 0 0 0 10 2 OTHR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 29 0 0 0 0 37 62 USFS 4 0 0 0 0 5 2
Significant Events: Remarks: Observed Fire Behavior: Interior creeping and smoldering. Planned Actions: Continue to mop up and patrol. Demob will begin of handcrews and engines.

 

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

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