Shoulda logged the area. Are the envirowacos praising Giah , chanting, and having a parade or festival?
Thanks for the ping. I haven't turned on the TV yet... did the fire make a lot of progress during the night?
actually most of this is shrub brush. If ya have ever seen the opening credits of MASH, it's actually the San Gabriel Mountains. That shrub brush ya see the helicopter flying over is what is burning right now.
http://www.fs.fed.us/news/fire/morning_report.htm
Morning Report – Current Wildland Fire Situation
Wednesday, September 25, 2002 0900 EDT
National Preparedness Level 2
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT, IT’S A PRACTICED SKILL
Nationally, 43 new fires were reported yesterday. Three new fires larger than 500 acres were reported. Very high to extreme fire danger was reported in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.
Fireline Headlines
Structure protection measures are in place on the Williams fire, in California, for 15,050 threatened structures. Mandatory evacuations are in place for residences north of Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas and Upland California. Evacuations are underway for Mt. Baldy.
Click on the following link to access the Mt. Wilson Observatory Web Camera view of the Wilson Fire on the Angeles National Forest: http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm
As of September 25, 2002, 7,802 people were supporting firefighting efforts nationwide.
Summary of Fire Activity Across the United States
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Fire Activity |
Yesterday |
Year to Date |
2000 yr to Date |
10 yr Average to Date |
|
Number of Fires |
43 |
66,798 |
-- |
69,142 |
|
Acres Burned |
3,344 |
6,583,367 |
6,837,462 |
3,439,248 |
All figures from NIFC websites www.nifc.gov/ and www.cidi.org/wildfire/
Resources Committed on September 25, 2002
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Crews (20 persons) |
Engines (5 persons) |
Helicopters (7 persons) |
Airtankers (2 persons) |
Overhead |
Total Personnel |
|
189 |
481 |
61 |
4 |
1,182 |
7,802 |
Regional Large Fires (500 acres or greater) are summarized below; for more detailed information on any specific fire, visit: http://www.nifc.gov
Southern California Area Large Fires
http://www.fire.r5.fs.fed.us/sops.htm
The Williams Fire is burning 25 miles north of Azusa, California. Extreme fire behavior, with rapid rates of spread, was observed in heavy brush. A Unified Command has been established between the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Type I Incident Management Team. Numerous subdivisions have been evacuated and 15,505 structures are threatened. Structure protection measures have been implemented. The Angeles National Forest has been closed to all recreation use. http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/angeles/incident/williams/
The Pauite Fire is burning on the Inyo National Forest, 12 miles northeast of Bishop, California. Rapid rates of fire spread were observed in brush and bristlecone pine forests. Containment efforts are hampered by limited road access.
|
Incident Name |
State |
*Lead Agency |
Size (acres) |
Percent Contained |
Estimate of Containment |
Personnel |
Structures Lost |
|
Williams |
CA |
FS |
18,005 |
8 |
Unknown |
2,091 |
44 |
|
Paiute |
CA |
FS |
500 |
0 |
9/27 |
45 |
0 |
Northern California Area Large Fires
http://www.fire.r5.fs.fed.us/nops.htm
The Croy Fire, burning five miles west of Morgan Hill California, is being managed by the California Department of Forestry. Active fire behavior was observed in brush, oak, and timber. An evacuation advisory is in effect. 15 structures have been destroyed.
|
Incident Name |
State |
*Lead Agency |
Size (acres) |
Percent Contained |
Estimate of Containment |
Personnel |
Structures Lost |
|
Croy |
CA |
ST |
1,639 |
25 |
Unknown |
1,247 |
15 |
Southern Area Large Fires
http://www.r8web.com/sacc
Oklahoma: The Raiford Fire is located four miles west of Vivian, Oklahoma. The fire is being managed by the Oklahoma Division of Forestry. The fire is burning actively in tall grass and oak. Containment efforts are hampered by extremely dry conditions. 27 structures are threatened.
|
Incident Name |
State |
*Lead Agency |
Size (acres) |
Percent Contained |
Estimate of Containment |
Personnel |
Structures Lost |
|
Raiford |
OK |
ST |
1,300 |
50 |
9/25 |
16 |
0 |
*Lead Agency: BLM = Bureau of Land Management, FS = Forest Service, ST = State
Weather for Today
OUTLOOK
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A FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED IN WESTERN WASHINGTON FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND STRONG EAST WINDS |
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A FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED IN SOUTH-CENTRAL COLORADO FOR WARM, DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS |
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A RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN POSTED IN SOUTHWEST OREGON FOR GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY |
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A RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN POSTED IN NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST OREGON FOR STRONG NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY |
Low pressure off the coast of the Southern California Area will bring an increased onshore flow and sunny skies, with morning fog and low clouds along the coast. High temperatures will be in the 70’s in coastal areas, 90’s in the mountains and valleys, and the 100 to 108 in the deserts. Minimum relative humidity will range from 8 to 15 percent in the mountains and deserts, 15 to 25 percent in the inland valleys, and above 55 percent near the coast. Winds will be south to southwest at 7 to 17 mph over the mountains and deserts, and southwest to west at 6 to 12 mph along the coast.
The Northern California Area can expect mostly sunny skies with low clouds and fog along the coast in the morning. High temperatures will be in the 60’s and 70’s near the coast and from 80 to near 100 inland. Winds will be variable.
The Southern Area can expect heavy rainfall and flooding in the southeast due to Hurricane Isidore and cool and dry to the west. High temperatures will be in the 70’s to 80’s, and winds will be variable with strong winds up to 40 mph along the Gulf coast.
The National Incident Information Center is here to serve you.
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Williams fire is up to 23,000 acres as of 7am PDT, still no containment in site. They are going to evacuate some houses in the Claremont hillside area. The air has been getting worse progressively. I am just 2 miles south of the foothills, and where I could see them Monday evening, they have been totally obscured ever since.
Stay safe. Praying for containment.
