CA-LPF-INDIANS - Wildland fire - 1,196 acres, 8% contained

Indians Fire location and perimeter Map

The Indians Fire (CA-LPF01491) updated 06-10-08 - 0900hrs

Current sizeup: Fire is currently 1,196 acres, 8% contained.
Incident command: Smith's IMT has assumed command of the fire.
Evacuations: 15 summer cabins in the Santa Lucia tract remain evacuated, as a precautionary measure.

Summary:
Fire behavior: There was slow but continuous growth of the fire through the night. Multiple spots on the east flank have grown together to approximately 100 acres. The northern portion of the fire is holding.
Major problems and concerns: Steep terrain, limited access, heavy fuel loading, drought conditions. Growth Potential - High
Planned actions: Suppression efforts will continue in all areas of the fire today. The northeast perimeter, where the fire spotted yesterday across the Arroyo-Seco Indians Road, is of particular concern because of the rugged terrain, poor access and continuous heavy fuels to the east. Structure protection engines will remain in place for the Santa Lucia Summer Home Tract.

Weather: Temperature for today is predicted to be 101 degrees, with relative humidity at 7-10 percent and wind speed 10-15 mph out of the north/northeast

Threats/Concerns: 26 structures remain threatened, including residences in the Santa Lucia Summer Home Tract, the Escondido Campground, the Memorial Campground, the Monterey Sportsmen's Club (a large screened building and picnic tables) and the Indians Guard Station (a former fire station).
Working with the Forest Service, cabin owners in the Santa Lucia Tract have done a very good job of preparing the area around their homes by removing flammable debris and creating a 30 foot clearance. This will be a big help to firefighters should the fire reach the tract. The fire currently is about one quarter mile away. Structure protection engines are in place.

Info: For more information please call the Los Padres National Forest Fire Information Call Center at805-961-5770, 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Fire notes: This fire is burning east toward Fort Hunter Liggett,
west toward North Coast Ridge Trail, and south toward Memorial Park.
Wilderness dozer approval is being evaluated. There are
26 structure's threatened at this time.
Fire potential: 1000-5000 acres
Fuels: burning in Grass, Brush & Oak.
Fire location: Fire is near Fort hunter Leggett side on the Monterey District of the LPF in the Ventana Wilderness.
Damages: Fire burned through the Escondido Camp Ground and took out campground.

Previous Indians Incident update - Wild land fire - 6-8-08 1800hrs (CA-LPF1491) 21S 5E Sec 16.
Fire started approx 1230
Fire reported as approx. 100 Acres 0% containment potential for 1000-5000 acres burning in Grass, Brush & Oak. Fire is near Fort hunter Leggett side on the Monterey District of the LPF in the Ventana Wilderness Fire burned through the Escondido Camp Ground and took out campground. Reports indicated evacuations occurred in the Memorial Camp Ground area, 10 residences are threatened with 10 other buildings/other (reports indicate Evacuations of Forest Service Summer cabins (Santa Lucia Tract) Smith's T/2 IMT Team from Central Coast being requested . Current Fire Weather Temp 93 Relative Humidity 9% Wind North w/gust to 6mph Predicted FWX Temp 94 Relative Humidity 12-15% Wind North West & wind speeds 10-15mph