Ranch Fire Wildland Fire
Summary
The Ranch Fire started yesterday, October 20th at 9:42 pm near Townsand Peak, southwest of Templin Highway and Interstate 5, in the Angeles National Forest.
The fire is burning southwest pushed by 20-30 mph winds with gusts to 60 mph. The terrain is rugged with medium to heavy chaparral brush typical of Southern California. This area has not burned for approximately 40 years. At 11:00 am today, the eastern flank of fire became very active burning east and upslope. Smoke and flame was visible from Interstate 5. Two helitankers are dropping water. Old dozer lines on west side of fire are being rehabbed for possible use.
Weather reports call for continued Santa Ana winds with low humidity and temperatures ranging from 80's to 90's.
One outbuilding (shed) has burned . No homes are in the immediate area and no homes in outlaying areas are threatened at this time. The fire is spreading towards the Piru drainage and Piru Lake recreation area some 5 to 6 miles distant. Condor habitat and watershed are currently being threatened. If the fire continues to move Southwest 200 home could become threatened in the Piru area
A Type 1 Incident Management Team has been ordered, California Interagency Incident Management Team 3, Jeanne Pincha-Tulley Commanding.
Firefighting resources on scene include 320 personnel with 15 Fire Engines, 9 Hand crews, 2 Helitankers, 2 Helicopters, 1 Air Attack Plane and 1 lead plane.
Fire is being managed by the Angeles National Forest. Current Incident Commander is John Lane .
Basic Information
Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
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Date of Origin | 10/20/2007 at 2142 hrs. |
Location | Near Townsand Peak, southwest of Templin Hwy and I-5, in the Angeles National Forest |
Incident Commander | John Lane |
Current Situation
Total Personnel | 320 |
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Size | 1,500 acres |
Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
Planned Actions | Not available |
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Remarks | Not available |
Weather
Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
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Current Temperature | Not available |
Current Humidity | Not available |
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