That's always a sign that there is a lot going on. I was truly surprised they didn't up the Preparedness Level to 4 this morning. Have to see what today brings. We are very, very close to the requirements.
Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center
Current Fire Information (6/27/06, 0855 hours)
Information on wildfire starts in the region:
A staging area is being set up at a dirt clearing on Hytech Drive (off Arrowhead Drive at the intersection of Hwy 50 and Arrowhead) starting 0900 for the media. Shots of the current air attack are available on site.
Within the Sierra Front response area, at least 16 fires have been reported since the recent thunderstorm activity passed through the area.
A Red Flag warning has been issued for the Linehan Complex fire from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm today for dry lightning, low humidity, high temperatures and erratic winds.
A Type III Incident Management team will take over management of the fire this morning, at 0700 hours.
The Command Post is located at Carson City High School, on Saliman Road in Carson City.
All available ground and air resources are being dispatched as they become available.
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