[californiadisasters] South Ops News & Notes Update (8/02/12-4PM)

Date	Time	News and Notes
08/02	1600	Per the National Interagency Coordination Center effective immediately the National Preparedness Level is being elevated to 3. Initial attack and large fire activity is increasing or expected to increase in many geographical areas due to predicted weather and current fuels conditions.  There are currently 7 each T2 IMT's, 1 each Type T1 IMT and a NIMO assigned to incidents in the 3 geographical areas.  There is a significant commitment of national resources with additional support being ordered through NICC.
08/02	0900	Volcano CA-RRU-075254, Vegetation Fire, Riverside County, Tenaja Road and Via Volcano, Northwest of Murrieta 350 acres, 75% contained. The reduction in acreage is due to better mapping abilities.

Source: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/intelligence/news_notes/index.htm

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