InciWeb: Sequoia National Forest Resumes Command of The Goldledge Fire

Saturday, June 9, 2007

InciWeb: Sequoia National Forest Resumes Command of The Goldledge Fire

Editors note: Fire investigation

After an investigation by Forest Service Federal Agent's, it was confirmed that the Goldledge fire was caused by people shooting in an undesignated shooting area. The public is strongly encouraged to go to a public/private shooting range where forest fuels are minimal and the risk of igniting wildfires is reduced.

Forest Service is asking the public's assistance in locating a white Chevy S-10 pick- up truck, with a sliding rear window. This vehicle was seen Sunday leaving the area where the Goldledge fire originated. These people may have information regarding this fire. Please help the Forest Service by providing us with your information at 559-294-4894.

InciWeb: Sequoia National Forest Resumes Command of The Goldledge Fire:

UPDATE: Incident: Goldledge fire

Incident: Goldledge
Released: 2007-06-09 15:06:00 ET

KERNVILLE, CA... The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Team has now transferred management of the Goldledge fire back to the Sequoia National Forest. Firefighters will continue suppression efforts in the steep rugged terrain of the fire. Two Hotshot crews, one Helicopter, two engines and support personnel will remain on the fire. The Goldledge fire is approximately 3900 acres and is currently 65% contained with full containment pushed back to June 20^thdue to interior isolated hotspots burning in inaccessible, rugged country.

The area closure based on fire conditions to protect public health and safety will be evaluated on a daily basis due to fire hazards. The area generally includes the west side of the Kern Plateau including the Cherry Hill Road, Horse Meadow, Big Meadow and Cannell Meadow. Specifically the area is bounded on the west by Mountain Road 99 just north of Camp Owens to its intersection with the Sherman Pass Road; Sherman Pass road to the Vista is the northern boundary; the Dome Land Wilderness forms the eastern boundary; the southern boundary generally follows the Kern/Tulare county line but swings south to include the Cannell Trail. Entering or being in the Goldledge fire closure area from June 6, 2007 until the Goldledge fire is fully suppressed is prohibited. The campgrounds along the Kern River, Mountain Road 99 and the Sherman Pass Road all remain open to forest visitors.

Please contact the Kernville Ranger Station for continued fire updates at 760-376-3781 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Fire restrictions are now in affect for the entire Sequoia National Forest and BLM public lands. Visitors can only have a campfire in developed campgrounds or designated fire exempt areas.

Fire Officials would like to remind visitors traveling along Mountain 99 to drive with caution due to emergency vehicles and firefighters in the area.

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Saturday, June 9, 2007