Posted on 08/28/2006 1:53:45 PM PDT by oldleft
That seems to be the only swath that hasnt burned?
Someone just said 2 structures and 2 outbuildings lost...not sure if that is in addition to what was reported earlier.
Now at 2000 acres...
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/466
Hot and dry outlook, but not much wind tomorrow...
~~~~Dispatch to IC – do you want Kerr Team go to Mill Creek? Affirmative for now. In quickly or what is anticipated? 10:00 am tomorrow morning. ~~~~Div A to Ops – two units coming in, Oak Glen 1 and 4 9335G; can I use them on my division7; yes, use them ~~~~Dispatch to IC – lead Bravo 5 at Fox can function as Air Attack or a lead plane; South Ops inquiring do you want to hold them over past their time; let me get back to you ~~~~Emerald Air Attack to Dispatch – no lead, they can go home; but anticipate early morning call ~~~~Dispatch to IC - Spot weather forecast - Tonight max humidity 35-45% winds NW 5 to 10 ridge W 10 mph Wednesday 92 to 97 min humidity 18% winds W 5 ridge top W 10 mph
I've been out, but I have a ton of emails from the socal fire list about that fire...it looks to be a really cooking!
From 400 to 2000 acres in about 90 min. The chatter on the local boards say the wind seems cooler and the smoke isn't as intense.
Fire Caused by Shooting (8/30/06 3pm)
The Forest Service says they have determined the cause of the Emerald Fire to be illegal target shooting. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will take up the investigation. No suspects have been identified yet, but they will be asking for the public's help in locating them. The Emerald Fire began in the Mentone area yesterday around 3:00 pm and proceeded to burn east just north of State Route 38. It destroyed two homes yesterday and sent one firefighter to the hospital. Mandatory evacuations are still in effect for residents of Mountain Home Village and Loch Leven Conference Center.
The fire is approximately 40% contained with full containment expected Friday. Light winds are pushing the fire in a northeasterly direction toward last year's Thurman Fire, where there is less fuel to consume. All recreational sites in the Barton Flats/Seven Oaks area are closed to the public.
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