Bighorn Fire update: 310 acres of brush with 10 % percent containment

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Bighorn Fire update: 310 acres of brush with 10 % percent containment

Bighorn Brush Fire update

Bighorn Fire Perimeters map - Satellite mapping
HMS 2008-05-14 545 (GMT); Thermal MODIS 2008-05-14 750 (GMT); Fire Perimeters 2008-05-13; Sit Reports 2008-05-13

MODIS - CA-ANF-Bighorn - Wildland fire Smoke plume
Credit: Cal Fire News - Modis

A significant smoke plume was also noticeable in California Modis images from the bighorn fire yesterday.
Update from: GACC News and Notes - 0800 - Bighorn Fire (ANF-1444)
Bighorn Fire has burned 310 acres of brush with 10 % percent containment .
Transfer of command from the initial attack IC Eric McCormick to Southern California Team 1 (Joseph, Type 2 IMT) occurred at 0600hrs.
With the predicted weather pattern the fire could spread down canyon in a Southwesterly direction.
Fire behavior: Fire is burning in Steep rugged terrain, Fire made short low to moderate runs up the steep canyons. Most fire activity had moderated by 2300hrs.
Weather: Temperatures in the valley near 100 degrees and single digit RH's.
WUI: Approximately 100 residence remain threatened.
Evacuations: The continued evacutions of cabins near the fire area and the notifications to the town of Mt. Baldy for a recomended evacuation.
Planned actions: Crews will work to construct direct hand line in the steep terrain, supported with both rotor and fixed wing assets.
Original Modis smoke plume image at : Link:

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008