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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Inciweb: Butler 2 Wildland Fire - 14,039 acres - 93%

Butler 2 Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 12 MIN. AGO

Hots Spots and perimeter
Credit: US Forest Service

Summary

Evacuations Lifted for Fawnskin as of 6:00 pm, Wednesday Sept. 19. Highway 38 from the Dam to the Discovery Center will be open to residents only with proof of a physical address. A utility bill is acceptable.

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 93% contained. Highway 18 remains 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.

Voluntary Evacuations Lifted for the Green Valley Lake, Running Springs, Arrowbear Lake, and Green Valley Lake Lucerne Valley areas

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Under Investigation
Date of Origin	09/14/2007 at 1321 hrs.
Location	NW of Big Bear Lake
Incident Commander	Rocky Opliger

Current Situation

Total Personnel	1,997
Size	14,039 acres
Percent Contained	93%
Estimated Containment Date	09/20/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved	Grass, Brush, and Timber.
Fire Behavior	Creeping & smoldering.
Significant Events	Evacuations Lifted for Fawnskin as of 6:00 pm, Wednesday Sept. 19. Highway 38 from the Dam to the Discovery Center will be open to residents only with proof of a physical address. PO Boxes are not accepted. A utility bill is acceptable. Precipitation has fallen on fire over night. Significant progress made with line construction yesterday. Evacution for Fawnskin, Green Valley, Running Springs, Arrowbear Lake, Lucerne Valley have been lifted.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Continue line construction, hold existing line, provide structure protection where needed.
Growth Potential	Medium
Terrain Difficulty	High.
Remarks	Evacuations Lifted for Fawnskin as of 6:00 pm, Wednesday Sept. 19. Highway 38 from the Dam to the Discovery Center will be open to residents only with proof of a physical address. PO Box addresses will not be accepted. A utility bill is acceptable. Hwy 38 will to everyone on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6 pm. Highway closures--Hwy 18 remains closed from Running Springs 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. Areas Closed--Camp Whittle Boy Scout Camp, Big Pine Flat, Ironwood, Hanna Flat, Yellow Post campsites in the area, and Butler Peak Lookout. Forest Road Closures--2N13, both ends of 3N14, 4N16, 3N16 at Crab Flats, Grays Peak Trailhead. Resources on Scene--54 hand crews, 104 engines, 17 helicopters, 12 fixed wing aircraft,6 dozers, and 34 watertenders. Voluntary Evacuations lifted for Green Valley Lake, Lucerne Valley, Running Springs and Arrowbear. Four Injuries reported Wednesday Sept 19, one dislocated knee and one dislocated shoulder, both transported to local hospitals.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions	4 G 15 mph SW
Current Temperature	36 degrees
Current Humidity	83 %

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