CA-SNF-#ChiquitoFire #Wildfire 40 acres, 65% Fire is burning mid-slope in heavy dead and downed fuels with numerous snags. #CaFire

Sunday, May 12, 2013

CA-SNF-#ChiquitoFire #Wildfire 40 acres, 65% Fire is burning mid-slope in heavy dead and downed fuels with numerous snags. #CaFire

Chiquito Fire SNF-847, CA-SNF-Chiquito

Update 5-14-13 0800: 40 acres, 65% contained, Fire is burning mid-slope in heavy dead and downed fuels with numerous snags.

Update 5-13-13 0800: Helitanker 718 committed, SNF FRSNO4 (Type II) commited
Update 1300: SNF IC requesting to hold onto current resources overnight. Also requesting additional type II crew and 2 type II engines from Fresno.

Update 1100 hrs: Increased fire activity with group and single tree torching. Acreage updated to aprox 25, Crews have made it up 3/4 of the way on both flanks, AA-13 enroute to the fire from Fresno AAB, Crane valley IHC out of service. T2 Helo ETA 11:15 hrs; Waiting for HT-795 to return.

Update 0900: Helitanker 795 from Fresno assigned.

Location: North of Mammoth Pool, West of Minarets Rd.
GPS: Lat/Long, 37 25.824, -119 24.162

Reported Date/time: 5-11 2215
IC: SNF BC-52

IA: 15 acres, BC-52

ROS: Slow

ROC: potential for 25+ acres overnight.

Structure Threats: Not currently

Concerns: *

Resources:
Command Staff: BC52, BC58, BP43, BP51
Fire Fighters: *

Engine Companies: SNF E31, SNF E43, SNF E52, E-4579,

Fire Crews: Sierra CRW15 IHC on scene, Crew 1 Crane Valley IHC, Kings River CRW2 IHC now on scene, Fulton IHC now commited.

Bulldozers: *

Water Tenders: WT 2

Helicopters: *

Air Attack: AA-13

Air Tankers: *

Truck Companies: *

Overhead Personnel:

Medics: *

Ambulance Air: 0 Ground: *

Specialized Equipment: *

OES: *

Cooperating Agencies: *

Weather Info: *

Special Conditions: *

Other Comments: *

Radio Frequencies: *

Maps: *

Agency Website: *

Online Scanner: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/11982/web

Live Video: *

Web Cams: *

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Sunday, May 12, 2013