Butler 2 Updates and Geomac hotspot map

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Butler 2 Updates and Geomac hotspot map

Butler Fire Satellite perimeter map
UPDATED: HMS 2007-09-18; Thermal MODIS: 2007-09-18 1749 (GMT); Fire Perimeters 2007-09-18; Sit Reports 2007-09-17

Geomac Satellite viewer showing hot spots or possibly spot fires on the west, south and east flanks of the fire, and outside of the fire perimeter as of the time of the over flight.
This map does not reflect the actual real time realities on the ground

Summary

The Butler 2 Fire was reported at 1:21 pm on Friday northwest of Big Bear Lake. The fire is currently 14,039 acres and 53% contained. Highway 18 is closed from Running Springs east to Big Bear Dam. Drivers may not access Big Bear from Hwy 18 or from Hwy 330 in San Bernardino, but Hwy 18 is open from Apple Valley (the high desert). Drivers may also access Big Bear via Hwy 38 from I-10 in Redlands.

The Butler 2 Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber. There is 53% containment on the 14,039-acre fire. There have been no official reports indicating a change in acreage or containment since last evening and fire activity has decreased from the extreme fire behavior exhibited previously.
Single tree and small group torching was observed by firefighters as well as short range spotting according to the latest Inciweb report and the he line on the northwest flank was reportedly completed as of the Monday evening.

Tankers are currently on hold at the air bases. "This looks like a helicopter show right now," said Air Command. "Just call us if you need [the tankers]."

Manadatory Evacuations for Fawnskin-- Mandatory evacuations remain in effect for the Fawnskin area from the Big Bear Dam to The Discovery Center north of Hwy 38. The evacuation center has been moved to Pine Summit Christian Camp at 700 Wren Drive in Big Bear Lake.

Voluntary Evacuations are in effect for the Green Valley Lake area-- The mandatory evacuation order for the entire community from Hwy 18 as well as campgrounds from Green Valley Lake RD has been downgraded to a voluntary evacuation status. Campgrounds include--Greeen Valley, Crab Flats, Tent Peg, and Fisherman's.

Evacuation centers closed: Jerry Lewis Community Center and Victor Valley College. Evacuation center at Big Bear High School has been moved to Pine Summit Christian Camp.

Voluntary Evacuations remain in effect for Lucerne Valley from Crystal Creek Road on the east to High Rd on the west and North to the Pitzer Buttes area.

Voluntary Evacuations remain in effect for the communities of Running Springs and Arrowbear.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007