CA-LPF-INDIANS - Vegetation Fire - 10,500 acres - 10%

Indians Fire: 10% contained - 10,500 acres
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Indians Fire Map

Location and Perimeters

With nearly Nearly 900 firefighters on the line, high winds, difficult terrain and extremely dry conditions helped the Indians Fire in the Ventana Wilderness area spread out of control toward the south by late Tuesday. "The fire is very active," Curtis Vincent, a U.S. Forest Service spokesman, said late Tuesday. "We've already ordered more (assistance) in expectation of the higher winds." Gusts of 30 mph were forecast for late Tuesday, making it likely the fire would spread south into Fort Hunter Liggett today, Vincent said.

Summary: The fire burned aggressively through the night in a southeasterly direction The weather remained warm, the humidity stayed low, and wind was from the north, gusting to 30 mph.
It has been confirmed that only one cabin in the Santa Lucia Summer Home tract sustained minor damage. Due to current fire conditions, a complete damage assessment of the cabin has not yet been completed.
Suppression efforts will continue in all areas of the fire today. The southeast perimeter, where the fire made several aggressive runs yesterday and last night along Arroyo-Seco Indians Road, is of particular concern today because of the rugged terrain, poor access and continuous heavy fuels to the east.
Structure protection engines will remain in place for the Santa Lucia Summer Home Tract and will be assessing the area for damage.
Resources: assigned to the fire include, 26 Hand Crews, 36 fire Engines, 1 Bull Dozer, 4 Helicopters, and 5 requested Air Tankers.
Fire behavior: Yesterday afternoon and last evening the fire made a 3-4 mile run to the east and south with multiple spot fires and extreme fire behavior. The fire burned through the Santa Lucia Memorial Park, Indians Guard Station, and the Indians Adobe Ranch.
One structure was lost out of 26. Multiple spotting over the Indians road to the south and east deeper into the Ventana Wilderness to the south and east.
Planned Actions: Continue to mop up around structures and provide structure protection for structures that may still be in front of the fire. Continue to pick up spot fires south of the Indians road and anchor and continue direct line construction to the south and east. On Fort Hunter Liggett, several secondary lines will be constructed to prevent the easterly spread of the fire into the Fort. A Contingency Planning Group is in place.
Predicted Activity: The fire is expected to be very active today with the predicted weather pattern. Fort Hunter Liggett (DOD) will be instrumental in preventing the fire from becoming established on the Fort. The Forest Service and Fort Hunter Liggett have been working cooperatively with each other.
Growth Potential: Potential for the fire to continue growing remains high.
Terrain: Very steep and rocky terrain.
IC: Dana D'andrea (u.s.f.s) Los Padres National Forest
Location: 21 miles west of King City in Ventana Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest - Monterey County - Escondido Campground area, Ventana Wilderness
Date Started: June 8, 2008 12:36 pm
Info: Phone Numbers (805) 961-5770 (Indians Fire Information 8:00am until 8:00pm)