CA-MVU-VUELTA - VEGETATION FIRE

CA-MVU\VUELTA
VEGETATION FIRE - in the Fallbrook area, south of SR 76, West of I5 in rough ground.
No engine access. AA and 2 tankers plus at least 2 coptors.
Closing SR 76.

Moving up CDF rigs to cover stations.

Video from HPWREN; launches windows media player.
http://grizzly.hpwren.ucsd.edu/Anima...t/TODAY-PM.mpg

UPDATES FROM AROUND THE NET

CA-MVU\Local Govt-VUELTA - Wildlandfire.com Hotlist Forum:

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UPDATE 14:13 06-16-07: This is second fire in area today. This one got into about 8 acres, heavy heavy stuff in river bottom, but sounds like they are catching it with the rotary. Still working it, but no additional resources being requested.

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UPDATE 15:00 06-16-07: Lost it again...not sure if its the newer fire or the one from this morning but header clearly visible again and requesting LGA Type 3 strike team.

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UPDATE 15:41 06-16-07: Just requested a Type 1 Strike Team for structure protection although I think precautionary more than anything.

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UPDATE 17:21 06-16-07: Ordering evacuations in the Montserrat Hills Rd. area now. possibly along Sage Rd. later.
Fire jumped to the North of SR76 but they caught it. They want the evacuations in case it happens again and they cannot get it.
Frequent spot fires.

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UPDATE 20:55 06-16-07: Air resources released about 1900 Hrs. reporting 118 acres, long ways from tying in the line. Heavy mop up.

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UPDATE 06:00 06-17-07:
from 0600 209

118 acres, 50% contained
Burning in 3 tall grass (2.5 feet); in river bottom; grass, brush, chaparral, oak

unified command, but CA-MVU ownership
near FALLBROOK
Lat: 33° 18´ 41" Long: 117° 13´ 0"

Threat to Human Life/Safety:
No evacuation(s) imminent but potential future threat for structures in the Gird Valley area if fire jumps Hwy 76. Hwy 76 still closed