CA-BDF-Apache - Wildland Fire - 784 acres 65%

Update: Apache Wildland Fire

Incident: Apache
Released: 1:14 hrs. ago

San Jacinto Wilderness Area OPEN-Devil's Slide Trail north, including Pacific Crest Trail(PCT). Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Tramway OPEN. PCT & San Jacinto Wilderness CLOSED-Saddle Junction south to 74.

Apache Wildland Fire - CA-BDF-Apache IC - 784 acres 65% contained

Notes: This fire looks very cold via Geomac-Modis expect very little growth. Expect containment in less than 4 days.

As of noon Saturday, May 3, 2008, the San Jacinto Wilderness is OPEN from Devil’s Slide Trail northward, including the Pacific Crest Trail.

Seven helicopters and Four aircraft will be available today to augment the ground forces consisting of 33 hand crews...The majority of handcrews are already in position for day 2 of the planned spike.
Crews are expected to make significant progress constructing containment lines.
Most of the crews will be flown off the line and out at the end of day shift today.
Safety and efficiency are paramount, and no significant injuries have occurred. The crews will be shuttled in by air and will “spike out”(camp) in safe locations near the fire.

Perimeter map of Apache Fire

Credit: USDA Forest Service/Cal Fire news

STATUS OF FIRE
Apache Fire
Location: Apache Peak near the Pacific Crest Trail, burning eastward toward West Palm Canyon
Resources: 33 handcrews, 3 water tenders, 7 helicopters and 4 fixed wing aircraft.
Total personnel assigned to Apache Fire: 731
Current Fire Situation:
The Apache Fire was reported at 4:35pm on Tuesday, April 29, and is located near Apache Peak by the Pacific Crest Trail in the San Jacinto Wilderness of the San Bernardino National Forest. Thirty hand crews are at the scene of the fire and are continuing to build fire line on the ridges. The crews are experiencing steep terrain, smoke and difficult access. Southern California Incident Management Team (Carlton Joseph, Incident Commander) is managing the fire.

Weather Remarks: Weather should be partly cloudy with temperatures approximately 2-5 degrees warmer than yesterday with highs in the 80’s. Humidity levels are expected between 8 and 10%. Winds will be shifting to west and increasing. Dry and relatively warm air will continue throughout the day.

Trail Closures: There are no evacuations in place. As of noon Saturday, May 3, 2008, the San Jacinto Wilderness is OPEN from Devil’s Slide Trail northward, including the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT and the San Jacinto Wilderness are CLOSED from Saddle Junction south to SH-74 due to the Apache Fire.

The Southridge Trail, the Spitler Peak Trail, the Fobes Ranch Trail, the Cedar Springs Trail, and a section of the Pacific Crest Trail remain closed. The Mount San Jacinto State Park Wilderness is open. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is open. No campfires are allowed in either wilderness area.

Fore more information on trails you may call the Idyllwild Forest Service Office at 909-382-2922 or the California State Park Office in Idyllwild at 951-659-2607

Agencies Involved: The Apache Fire is being managed by the USFS with assistance from CALFIRE and Riverside County crews, and cooperation with the BLM, BIA, and the Agua Caliente Tribe.

MIST practices are being utilized.
Apache Fire Information:
County: San Bernardino County
Administrative Unit: San Bernardino National Forest
Apache Fire Information: Phone Numbers
(909) 382-2600 (San Bernardino National Forest)
For more information, call the recorded fire information line at 909-383-5688