CA-TMU-Angora - Wildland fire

ANGORA FIRE PERIMETER MAP - ANGORA FIRE MAP
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Angora Fire Area

Mapping by LTBMU and California Team 1
Current as of 6-26-2007_2336hrs
Data Conversion by NorthTree Fire International.
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CA-TMU-Angora

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Condensed from morning 209 0530 hours

28: Major problems and concerns.
Firefighter and public safety. A wind event is expected to develop over the next couple of days potentially bringing gusts to over 40 mph. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the next operational period due to the wind and extreme fuel moistures. A mandatory evacuation for the communities just south of Highway 89 remains in effect. Highway 89 remains closed at the Highway 50 and Highway 89 junction.

29: Natural and Cultural Resources to be protected (kind(s) and value/significance):
Cultural resources including historic Angora Lookout and Baldwin, Pope and Valhalla Estates remain threatened. Scenic Byways and high use tourist locations are threatened as well. Important wildlife and aquatic habitats exist within fire area including: Spotted Owl and Goshawk nesting sites, Federally threatened Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, and other wildlife and sensitive plant species.

30: Current Weather Conditions
Wind Speed: calm mph
Temperature: 42
Wind Direction:
Relative Humidity: 55%

31: Fuels/Materials Involved: 2 Timber (grass and understory)
Heavy Timber with large dead and down component

32: Today's observed fire behavior:
Fire behavior was light last operational period. Some active burning was observed in Divisions E and D.

33: Significant events today:
Control line was reestablished in Div-E and Div-D. Crews continued to hold and mopup. Line improvement was continued in Divisions S and V with light activity in these Divisions. A mandatory evacuation remains in effect for the communities South of Highway 89. A road closure will remain in effect for Highway 89 at the Highway 50 Junction.

37: Actions planned for next operational period:
Structure protection will continue in threatened communities in preparation for predicted wind event. Continue line improvement in all Divisions. Patrol and Mopup to a depth of 200'. Crews will continue to remove potentially dangerous snags.