Capt. Burdick talks about the recent wildfires in Santa Barbara and the ways in which creating "defensible space" around your home can save that home and help protect the lives of firefighters in the thick of the battle.
More info at: http://cafirealliance.com/
The California Fire Alliance website features the California Community Wildfire Protection Plans section Follow this link for more information on how to create a plan for your community.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Earthquake - 3.0 M - San Juan Bautista, CA
== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
California Integrated Seismic Net
USGS/ Caltech/ CGS/ UCB/ UCSD/ UNR
Version #0: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event.
This is a computer-generated message. This event has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.
A minor earthquake occurred at 8:45:53 AM (PDT) on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) WSW of San Juan Bautista, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).
| Magnitude | 3.0 - duration magnitude (Md) |
|---|---|
| Time | Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8:45:53 AM (PDT) Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 15:45:53 (UTC) |
| Distance from | San Juan Bautista, CA - 3 km (2 miles) WSW (257 degrees) Aromas, CA - 8 km (5 miles) SE (132 degrees) Prunedale, CA - 9 km (6 miles) ENE (63 degrees) Hollister, CA - 16 km (10 miles) W (266 degrees) San Jose City Hall, CA - 63 km (39 miles) SSE (153 degrees) |
| Coordinates | 36 deg. 50.3 min. N (36.838N), 121 deg. 34.4 min. W (121.573W) |
| Depth | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Location Quality | Excellent |
| Location Quality Parameters | Nst= 70, Nph= 70, Dmin=2 km, Rmss=0.12 sec, Erho=0.2 km, Erzz=0.4 km, Gp=64.8 degrees |
| Event ID# | nc71238626 |
| Additional Information | 2-degree map Google Earth KML (Requires Google Earth.) |
58 hay bales lost, But defensible space saves home
Blaze claims 58 hay bales, but nearby home protectedBy Christopher Quirk - Morgan Hill Times
A fire claimed 58 bales of hay in northwest Gilroy today, but a prepared homeowner kept the fire from spreading to his home.
About 1:33 p.m. today, a fire broke out in a hay field on the east side of Santa Teresa Boulevard, north of its intersection with Day Road. The fire dashed across the field east toward a nearby house, pushed by winds of 13 to 15 mph. However, the flames came to an abrupt stop when they reached the 20-foot dirt ring that homeowner Joe Vogel had created around his property.
Vogel "did an outstanding job for defensible space," said Santa Clara County Fire Battalion Chief Derek Whitmer.
Vogel, who called in the fire, was not worried even as the low, quick flames approached, he said.
"I was concerned, but I didn't think it would (set the house on fire) because there weren't sparks flying," he said as he and his wife, Mona, watched firefighters clean up the burnt area.
The fire scorched between four and five acres, but firefighters surrounded and contained the fire soon after they arrived, Whitmer said. Crews worked into the afternoon, turning over hay bales, dousing fires and bulldozing a perimeter around the burnt hay.
Firefighters planned to finish up by evening, then check back in at night to make certain the fire had not been revived, Whitmer said.
Hay bales sell at between $10 and $15, making the loss due to the fire between $580 and $870, Whitmer said.
Cal Fire, South Clara County Fire and Gilroy Fire Department sent five engines, a water tinder, a bulldozer and several other vehicles to fight the blaze. The first vehicle on scene was a small vehicle from the Santa Clara County Department of Roads and Transportation, which sprayed down the fire to keep it in check before firefighters arrived, Whitmer said.
Source: morganhilltimes.com - Link
Photo Source: Morgan Hill Times Staff
Camp Parks live fire training exercise continues today
Wednesday Fire training crews experienced hands-on, live training at the 15th annual wildfire training at Camp Parks which continues today.What: Instructors work with different teams, teaching them the latest wildland firefighting tactics as well. For two days, firefighters are doing everything from cutting fire lines by hand, to practicing pump and roll attacks.
Who: Hundreds of firefighters participated in the live training exercise, Around 400 firefighters came from dozens of city and county agencies around the Bay Area to practice different firefighting skills in the wildland setting.
Where: Camp Parks, home of the Army's 91st Division in the City of Dublin foothills in the Tri-Valley area of Alameda County.
Google Map - link
Fewer firefighters participated in this year's training because of budget cuts.
Photo Credit: Screenshot from ABC local.com Video - Link
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
CA-KNF- Sims - Wildland Fire - 159 acres - 50%
Update: 6-25 0730hrs - 159 Ac 50% containment. Fireline held over night, and mop up will continue. De-mob of resources will proceed today.
Update: 6-24 1710hrs - 159 Ac 50% containment, and the line is complete. Steep terrain and snags pose threats to containment. 14 Hotshot crews, 15 Engines (2 STEN), 6 helicopters, 1 Dozer.
Update: 6-24 0800hrs -SIMS,CA-KNF-5879 SNF HT716, and the Stanislaus HS Mobilized to ONC
Update: 6-24 0725hrs - Sims Fire KNF 215 ac 20% containment. 374 firefighters are commited at this time. Containment is expected 6/27.
Update: 6-24 0645hrs - NOPS - Sims Fire KNF 200 ac 0% containment.
Update: 6-23 1700hrs - 175 acres.
View CA-KNF-Sims - Forest Fire in a larger map
Location: Klamath National Forest - Sims Creek area located off U.S. Highway 96, 8 miles North East of Seiad valley along highway 96
Fuels/Terrain: Heavy timber on steep slopes.
Caution: Due to the threat of burning debris rolling onto the highway and drifting smoke, motorists are urged to be cautious.
Air attack: Two helicopters, one lead plane and two tankers were assigned to the fire yesterday afternoon, currently commited to the fire 5 helicopters, 3 fixed wing aircraft Medford Reload base is open and ready for load and return
Resources: 14 hotshot crews 1 S/T Cal Fire crews and 24 fire engines. 2 Ukonom IHC, Mendocino Hotshots en route this a.m.
SRF ST 2600 (11, 21, 31, 33, 42)
SHF ST ???? (31, 34, 42, 61, 62)
SHF H-506
SHF Div-3
SHF Crew 11 Trinity, Crew 5 Shasta
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
CAL FIRE RRU Controlled burn today - Murrieta: Santa Rosa Plateau
Riverside County Controlled burn today - Murrieta - Santa Ana Mountains - Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve: Controlled burn today.
Who: CAL FIRE will conduct Controlled burn. Fire engines and a helicopter are scheduled to be assigned.
When: Today - Burn scheduled to be conducted between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Where: Foothills west of Murrieta @Santa Rosa Ecological Reserve near Clinton Keith and Tenaja Roads.
What: 250 acres of grass lands.
Why: to reduce the danger of wildfire and improve wildlife habitat. Controlled burns have been very effective at managing wildfire fuels in this area.
Smoke: Prescribed fires are set only during favorable weather conditions and with approval from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Battalion Chief Dan Johnson says in a written statement.
Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve - Link
[EDIS] Attempt to locate missing person in San Ramon
Law enforcement officers are currently searching for a missing person believed to be in the area of Dougherty Valley San Ramon.
The individual is Esther Neal a black female 81 years of age.
This person is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds, with grey hair, wearing a green nightgown, black pants, possibly no shoes, and carrying a purse.
This individual has a medical I D bracelet.
This individual was last seen at fifty two nineteen Crestfield Drive.
This person is believed to be at risk due to dementia and alzheimer's.
Instruction:
If you believe you have seen this person or have any information regarding this person, please call the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office immediately at 925-646-2441.
Area: Vicinity of Dougherty Valley San Ramon
Affected Counties or parts of: Contra Costa, Alameda
Sent: 2009-06-23T08:47:01-07:00
Original Sender: cws@cws.cccounty.us
The individual is Esther Neal a black female 81 years of age.
This person is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds, with grey hair, wearing a green nightgown, black pants, possibly no shoes, and carrying a purse.
This individual has a medical I D bracelet.
This individual was last seen at fifty two nineteen Crestfield Drive.
This person is believed to be at risk due to dementia and alzheimer's.
Instruction:
If you believe you have seen this person or have any information regarding this person, please call the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office immediately at 925-646-2441.
Area: Vicinity of Dougherty Valley San Ramon
Affected Counties or parts of: Contra Costa, Alameda
Sent: 2009-06-23T08:47:01-07:00
Original Sender: cws@cws.cccounty.us
Lassen, Modoc and Plumas Counties - Burn permits suspended
Susanville - With peak fire season approaching and the weather getting hotter and dryer, CAL FIRE announces all dooryard burn permits within Lassen, Modoc and Plumas Counties will be SUSPENDED effective midnight June 30, 2009 (July 1, 2009). The dooryard burning suspension (Burn Ban) will continue until formally cancelled by CAL FIRE.
Dooryard burn permits will not be issued and dooryard burning is not allowed during this period of time. Agricultural vegetation control burns are still authorized with special permits issued from CAL FIRE and Air Quality. Campfire permits are still authorized in designated campfire areas only.
Each year CAL FIRE responds to nearly 1,600 fires started by Californians using equipment the wrong way. Whether working to create a defensible space around your home, just mowing the lawn, or pulling your dirt bike over to the side of the road, if you live in a wildland area you need to use all equipment responsibly. Lawn mowers, weedeaters, chain saws, grinders, welders, tractors, and trimmers can all spark a wildland fire. Do your part, the right way, to keep your community fire safe.
Dooryard burn permits will not be issued and dooryard burning is not allowed during this period of time. Agricultural vegetation control burns are still authorized with special permits issued from CAL FIRE and Air Quality. Campfire permits are still authorized in designated campfire areas only.
Each year CAL FIRE responds to nearly 1,600 fires started by Californians using equipment the wrong way. Whether working to create a defensible space around your home, just mowing the lawn, or pulling your dirt bike over to the side of the road, if you live in a wildland area you need to use all equipment responsibly. Lawn mowers, weedeaters, chain saws, grinders, welders, tractors, and trimmers can all spark a wildland fire. Do your part, the right way, to keep your community fire safe.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Carmencita fire - Elk Grove -Two-alarm grass fire currently 20+ acres
.Smoke showing, large smoke column fire, Structure threat.Location: Sacramento, 9700 block of Carmencita Avenue, off Bradshaw and Gerber, at end of Daron lane and off Wild Hawk Drive West.
Update: 1120 hrs - Dozers & Copter-1 have solid line around the fire.
Update: 1115 hrs -Power lines down at 9767 Carmencita.
Update: 1105 hrs - 20+ acres -Fire appears to be laying down as crews gain control, Fire Copter overhead reporting two fires, first fire is 10-15 acres, second fire is 5 acres.
Injuries/Structure damage: One report of citizen with breathing problems.
Cause: Unknown at this time.
Video: FOX40 News, Towercam view of fire in Elk Grove -Link
Photo credit: kcra.com
Earthquake 3.2 M - Central California; Wheeler Ridge, Mettler, Grapevine, Lamont
Earthquake Details
| Magnitude | 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Date-Time |
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| Location | 35.042°N, 119.031°W |
| Depth | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Region | CENTRAL CALIFORNIA |
| Distances |
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| Location Uncertainty | horizontal +/- 0.4 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Parameters | Nph= 73, Dmin=9 km, Rmss=0.49 sec, Gp= 29°, M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=2 |
| Source | |
| Event ID | ci14478120 |
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