CA-LNU Rocky Fire - Major Vegetation Fire Lake County

ROCKY FIRE CA-LNU Rocky Fire - Vegetation Fire - Lake County

.Update 8-10-15 0900: 69636 Acres 85% contained.

Update 8-09-15 0900: 69636 Acres 70% contained.  Damage assessment has been completed., All areas have been repopulated and all evacuations and road closures have been lifted.

Update 8-08-15 0900: 69,636 Acres 62% cont. Fire activity near the perimeter continues to consist of only smoldering and creeping. The evacuation advisory for the City of Clear Lake, East of Hwy 53 is expected to be lifted in the next operational period.

Update 8-07-15 1800: 69,600 Acres 50% contained, The areas that continue to be threatened are Indian Valley Area, the Jerusalem Creek within the fire perimeter, and the City of Clear Lake to the West. The terrain is steep and rugged with limited ground access, fuels are at critical levels, and there is little to no recorded fire history in some portions of the fire. Fire activity near the perimeter continues to consist of only smoldering and creeping. Peak fire conditions continue to reveal deep seated heat which has produced several small flare ups within the interior. An evacuation advisory continues for the City of Clear Lake, East of Hwy 53. In total, all evacuations impact over 11,900 citizens living in over 5070 residences.

Update 8-07-15 0800: 69,600 Acres 45%, #Evacuations impact over 12,000 citizens living in over 5100 residences. The areas that continue to be threatened are Indian Valley Area, the Jerusalem Creek within the fire perimeter, and the City of Clear Lake to the West. The terrain is steep and rugged with limited ground access, fuels are at critical levels, and there is little to no recorded fire history in some portions of the fire. Heavy fuels continue to consume completely, leading to diminished residual heat near established fire lines.

Update 8-06-15 1800: 69,600 acres - 45% cont. evacuations impact over 12,000 citizens living in over 5100 residences.

Update 8-06-15 0800: 69,600 acres - 40% cont. 43 residences, 53 outbuildings destroyed; 8 structures damaged.

Update 8-05-15 1800: 69,600 acres - 30% contained. During this time period, increasing fire activity has been observed due to the return of critical weather parameters and deep seated heat remains near the containment lines. The fire area is experiencing a drying trend increasing the potential for fire activity North of Hwy 20, in the South/East, and Eastern areas of the fire. The areas that continue to be threatened are the community of Spring Valley off of Long Valley Rd, the Indian Valley Area, and the Wilbur Springs Area. Other areas that may be affected are the Jerusalem Creek area to the South, and the City of Clear Lake to the West. The terrain is steep and rugged with limited ground access, fuels are at critical levels, and there is little to no recorded fire history in some portions of the fire. An evacuation advisory continues for the City of Clear Lake, East of Hwy 53. In total, all evacuations impact over 13,118 citizens living in over 5530 residences.

Update 8-05-15 0800: 68,300 Acres - 20% Contained. As a result of the fires activity in and around the Double Eagle housing development, structure damage assessment numbers may rise when assessment teams are able to access other affected areas. During this time period, fire activity has diminished and deep-seated heat remains within the containment lines as cooler temperatures and lighter winds are contributing to decreased fire behavior. Hotter drier conditions are expected to return during the day today increasing the potential for fire activity North of Hwy 20, in the South/East, and Eastern areas of the fire. The areas that continue to be threatened are Community of Spring Valley off of Long Valley Rd, the Indian Valley Area, and the Wilbur Springs Area. Other areas that may be affected are the Jerusalem Creek area to the South, and the City of Clear Lake to the West. The terrain is steep and rugged with limited ground access, fuels are at critical levels, and there is little to no recorded fire history in some portions of the fire. An evacuation advisory continues for the City of Clear Lake, East of Hwy 53. In total, all evacuations impact over 13,118 citizens living in over 5530 residences.  IC requesting 2-Air Attacks, 4-S2 Airtankers, 1-Air Supervision Module(ASM), 2-Very Large Airtanker (VLAT), 3 Type I/II Airtankers, and 1 additional Type I Helicopter above already assigned air resources. 

Update 8-04-15 1800: 67,000 acres - 20% Contained.

Update 8-04-15 0800: 65,000 acres - 12% contained. The fire has crossed Hwy 20 in multiple spots and is expected to have significant activity. Firefighters are working aggressively to build control lines and sustain perimeter control. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and adhere to any changes in evacuations and road closures. The terrain is steep and rugged with limited access. In total, all evacuations impact over 13,118 citizens living in over 5,530 residences. Resources continue to respond from in and out of the state.

Update 8-03-15 1800: Structures Threatened: 6,301.
Structures Destroyed: 24 residences and 26 outbuildings destroyed; 3 structures damaged.

Road Closures: Jerusalem Valley Road is closed to all traffic at Spruce Grove Road, Highway 20 corridor will be closed from New Long Valley Road to Highway 53, both directions of Ogulin County Road and Highway 16 is closed from Highway 20 to the Yolo County Line.

Update 8-03-15 1500: 62,000 acres - 12% contained. Double Eagle subdivision being threatened. New spot across HW 20 in Branch 2. 50-60 acres and running. IC req. NO Divert AT's. at least one spot over a 100 acres.

CA-LNU Rocky Fire Perimeter and Hotspot Map

Update 8-03-15 0800: 60,000 acres, 12% contained. Extreme fire behavior continued well outside normal peak burning periods. Highway 20 and Higway 16 remained closed due to fire activity. Mandatory evacuations and advisory evacuations remain in place.

Update 8-02-15 0800: 46,000 acres, 5% contained. Fire had significant growth north towards Highway 20 and east towards Highway 16. Mandatory evacuations and advisory evacuations remain in place. 24 residences destroyed; 26 out buildings destroyed.

Update 8-01-15 0800: 22,500 acres, 5% contained. Fire remained active throughout the night. An evacuation advisory has been issued for the city of Clear Lake impacting 5,000 residences.

Update 7-31-15 1700: 18,000 acres, 5% contained. East winds led to extreme fire behavior compromising control lines on the west side of the fire.

ROCKY FIRE HOT SPOT AND PERIMETER MAP

Update 7-31-15 0700: 15,000 acres, 5% contained. Significant fire growth and movement to the northeast, east, and south. Evacuations have been initiated for the Jerusalem Creek area. Steep and rugged terrain with limited ground access. Significant fire activity expected today.

ROCKY FIRE - Lake County
Credit: Unknown 

Evacuations: Immediate evacuations are in place for the North side of Morgan Valley Road for 5 miles east of Bonham Rd. South of Lower Lake evacuations in place at Spruce Grove Rd. NORTH, Noble Ranch, Jerusalem Grade, and Cantwell Ranch.

Check out these photos of the 8,000 acre #RockyFire burning in Lake County. Photos by @kentphotos pic.twitter.com/bt71SXGRvP

— CAL FIRE PIO Berlant (@CALFIRE_PIO) July 30, 2015

Update 7-30-15 1900: 10,200 acres, 5% contained. Evacuations north of Morgan Valley Road remain in place. 

Update 7-30-15 1000: 8,303 acres, 0% contained. Fire is traveling a rapid rate of spread with forward spotting.

Time lapse of Rocky Fire from drop point 20 along hey 20 #rockyfire pic.twitter.com/DD99vvkHtY

— Tim Walton (@Photo1Prod) August 2, 2015

Update 7-30-15 0800: 8,000 acres, 0% contained. Fire made significant runs throughout the night. Evacuations in effect for the area o. CALFIRE IMT Team 2 will assume command of the fire at 1800 hours tonight. Two residential structures lost.

Update 7-30-15 0530: 5000 acres per Cal Fire. XLC 1205A (E101, E105, E91, E52, E61) STEN BC2 and XLC1203A (E11, E12, E25, E26, E31) STEN BC1 enroute this morning along with XSF 2251A (San Francisco) Engines 71,72,73,74,75. LAFD sent one strike team (E87, E98, E60, E27, E33, BC10) 

Update 7-29-15 1700: 150 acres, AA requesting three additional AT, Type 1 or 2, and the VLAT. Also IC req additional engines for structure defense.

Location: 9000 blk Rocky Creek Rd, 
IA Acres: 25-30
ROS: Moderate
ROC: AA-140 Overhead 25-30 acres MROS
Structure Threat: YES
Fuel Model: Chaparral (6 feet)
Resources: LNU and local gov.
5 AT at scene, 4 more ordered, VLAT
3 Rotor wing
Ordered
10 ST Golf
5 ST Charlie
5 ST Lima
Radio Frequencies: LNU EAST 151.3400 tone , Air Tac 22 151.2875, CDF Tac


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Rocky Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated:	July 30, 2015 7:00 am
Date/Time Started:	July 29, 2015 4:10 pm
Administrative Unit:	CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
County:	Lake County
Location:	near Morgan Valley Road and Rocky Creek Road, east of Lower Lake
Acres Burned - Containment:	8,000 acres
Structures Destroyed:	The fire has destroyed several outbuildings.
Evacuations:	Immediate evacuations are in place for the North side of Morgan Valley Road for 5 miles east of Bonham Rd. South of Lower Lake evacuations in place at Spruce Grove Rd. NORTH, Noble Ranch, Jerusalem Grade, and Cantwell Ranch. An evacuation center is opened at the Highland Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Road, Clearlake. An animal evacuation center is opened at the Lower Lake Social Services parking lot, 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake.
Road Closures :	Morgan Valley Road at Bonham, Rocky Creek Road, Dam Road, Mustang Court, Quarterhorse Road and Sleepy Hollow
Cooperating Agencies:	CAL FIRE, Kelseyville FPD, South Lake FPD, Northshore FPD, Lake County Sheriff, CHP, Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP), Lake County Office of Emergency Services and North Bay Incident Management Team
Total Fire Personnel:	315
Total Fire Engines:	35
Total Fire crews:	8
Total Airtankers:	8
Total Helicopters:	8
Total Dozers:	9
Total Water Tenders:	4
Long/Lat:	-122.4762475/38.8863538
Conditions:	Fire is traveling a rapid rate of spread with forward spotting. The terrain is rugged, in heavy brush and timberland. Access is difficult. Additional resources have been ordered and are responding. An evacuation center is opened at the Highland Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Road, Clearlake. An animal evacuation center is opened at the Lower Lake Social Services parking lot, 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake. Temperatures are approximately 94 degrees, 14 % humidity and wind is southwest at 11 mph.
Phone Numbers	(707) 967-1456 (Call Center Line)

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NWS: Red Flag Warning for off shore winds and low relative humidity

National Weather Service - Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning for off-shore winds and low relative humidity beginning 2300 tonight through 1100 Wednesday.

Update 7-29-15 0900: National Weather Service - Medford has extended the Red Flag Warning for the western Klamath National Forest area (fire weather zone 280) until 1400 hours today for gusty winds and low relative humidity

Red Flag Warning

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA CA
1056 AM PDT TUE JUL 28 2015

...MODERATE OFFSHORE WINDS AND LOW RH VALUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.BUILDING HIGH PRESSURE OFFSHORE...IN COMBINATION WITH A
STRENGTHENING THERMAL TROUGH ACROSS INTERIOR CALIFORNIA...WILL
RESULT IN GUSTY OFFSHORE WINDS FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTHWEST
CALIFORNIA. WINDS WILL DECREASE SOME TODAY...BUT INCREASE AGAIN
TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST WINDS IN COMBINATION WITH POOR OVERNIGHT RH
RECOVERIES WILL OCCUR OVER DEL NORTE...EXTREME NORTHERN HUMBOLDT
AND WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTIES TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

CAZ203-204-290500-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-150728T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.FW.A.0004.150729T0600Z-150729T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.W.0007.150729T0600Z-150729T1800Z/
UPPER SMITH...INLAND PORTION OF THE SMITH RIVER DRAINAGE WITHIN
THE SIX RIVERS NF.-
LOWER MIDDLE KLAMATH...INLAND PORTION OF THE KLAMATH RIVER
DRAINAGE WITHIN THE SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST AND THE UKONOM
DISTRICT OF THE KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST.-
1056 AM PDT TUE JUL 28 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 AND 204...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EUREKA HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* AFFECTED AREA...ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3500 FEET IN FIRE WEATHER
  ZONES 203 AND 204.

* WIND...EAST-NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...20 TO 40 PERCENT.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY.
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL
CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

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HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/EUREKA

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
353 AM PDT TUE JUL 28 2015

CAZ280-282300-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150729T1800Z/
WESTERN KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST-
353 AM PDT TUE JUL 28 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL CAUSE
  FIRES TO SPREAD VERY RAPIDLY.

* AFFECTED AREA: IN NORTHERN CA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 280.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: IN NORTHERN CA...UPPER SLOPES AND RIDGES
  ABOVE 4000 FT IN WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY.

* WINDS: NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* OVERNIGHT AND MORNING HUMIDITY: 20 TO 30 PERCENT ON RIDGES
  TUESDAY MORNING. THESE LOW HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED AGAIN TUESDAY
  NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* DAYTIME HUMIDITY: AS LOW AS 8 PERCENT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
353 AM PDT TUE JUL 28 2015

ORZ618>620-282300-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150729T1800Z/
SOUTHERN OREGON COAST-WESTERN ROGUE RIVER-
SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST-
WESTERN ROGUE BASIN INCLUDING THE ILLINOIS VALLEY-
353 AM PDT TUE JUL 28 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL CAUSE
  FIRES TO SPREAD VERY RAPIDLY.

* AFFECTED AREA: IN SOUTHWEST OR...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 618..619...620.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED: UPPER SLOPES AND RIDGES IN JOSEPHINE...CURRY
  ...AND EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN COOS COUNTY AT NIGHT...ILLINOIS
  VALLEY OF JOSEPHINE COUNTY DURING THE AFTERNOON.

* WIND: NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* OVERNIGHT AND MORNING HUMIDITY: 20 TO 30 PERCENT.

* DAYTIME HUMIDITY: AS LOW AS 10 PERCENT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY.

NWS Red Flag Forecast page: http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sto&wwa=red flag warning

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Yosemite Fire Update #8, 9 confirmed lightning-caused fires. [MAP]

Yosemite Fire Update #8, July 27, 2015

Thunderstorms came through the park on July 19 through 22.

Yosemite Fire Map

Lightning caused fires being monitored and managed for multiple objectives:
 There are 9 confirmed lightning-caused fires. Lightning caused fires can take days or weeks to detect because vegetation has to dry out enough to create smoke or visible flames after the storm passes over. Additional fires may be discovered, as temperatures rise and fuels dry out. Most of these fires are small; single tree strikes that amount to less than a tenth of an acre. These fires are in the wilderness and are being monitored by either fire crews hiking into the fire areas or via air reconnaissance due to location, sparse fuels, and low growth potential. Yosemite and Point Reyes fire crews are monitoring all fires.

New fires:
Quartzite (37 43.871 x 119 25.200 - Mariposa Co., 8387’ el., 7/27). This fire was found by Helicopter 551 during a Search and Rescue flight. It is approximately 0.5 miles south of Merced Lake, mid-slope and on a north aspect. It is smoldering in mountain hemlock, western white pine and lodgepole pine. This fire is to be monitored.

Middle (37 51.538 x 119 41.194 - Tuolumne Co., 8000”el. 7/27). This is a lightning hold over fire found by Point Reyes Engine 1160. It is west of White Wolf and south of the Middle Fork of Tuolumne River. It may be visible from Tioga Road.

Other fires:
Fork (37 46.242 x 119 25.198 – Mariposa Co., 8300’ el., 7/18). This is a lightning caused fire, and was reported by a hiker. It is a single tree, located on the east side of Cathedral Creek and north of the junction with Echo Creek.

Creek (37 49.604 x 119 35.131– Mariposa Co., 8000’ el., 7/22). This recent fire is near Yosemite Creek and the Tioga Road. It is a single tree strike and has low to moderate potential for growth.

Indian Canyon (37 47.532 x 119 35.148 - Mariposa Co. at 7200’ el., 7/ 3). This fire is between the Tioga Rd and the Yosemite Valley. It continues to slowly creep through ground pine and fir needles, and smolder in logs. Smoke has been light, and often visible from multiple locations within Yosemite. It is an area of few recent fires.

Dark (37 50.575 x 119 37.153 – Mariposa Co., 8200’ el., 7/ 9). This lightning caused fire is along the Yosemite Creek Campground Road and is periodically visible from the road. Two red fir trees were struck and the surface fuels were ignited. It is at 0.32 acre, and continues to creep and smolder through duff and fur needles.

Horse (37 37.3 x 119 34.1 – Mariposa Co., 8500’ el., 7/9). This high elevation fire is one single tree struck and smoking and is east of Ostrander Lake. It is 0 .1ac, is surrounded by granite and has low potential for growth.

Clark (37 41.0 x 119 29.6 – Mariposa Co., 7500’ el., 7/9). This is west of Clark Peak. A single tree was seen smoking and it is at 0.1 ac., with low growth potential.

McGurk (37 40.969 x 119 37.232 - Mariposa Co. at 7800’ el., 7/2). This fire is within the McGurk Meadow, near a trail to Dewey Point from Glacier Point Road. It is at 0.2ac and has low potential for spread.

White Cascade (37 54.926 x 119 23.780 - Tuolumne Co, at 9000’ el., 7/3). This is a remote fire near Glen Aulin High Sierra camp, east of Conness Creek, and west of Tuolumne Meadows, and is at 0.50ac. It poses no threat to trails and has a low spread potential. Smoke may be visible from trails in the area.

Fires declared out: Polly 7/23; Morrison 7/23; Porcupine 7/23; and Blue Jay 7/21.

As with all fires, staff and visitor safety is of paramount importance. Each fire, regardless of size, is assessed for the appropriate course of action. At this time there are no road or trail closures and the park remains open. Smoke is staying local over the fires and has not been observed traveling to any smoke sensitive areas.

For More Information
Fire information: gary_wuchner@nps.gov, (209) 372-0480
Yosemite Web: http://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/fireinfo.htm.
Air Quality – http://www.californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/ & http://viewer.smoke.airfire.org/run/standard/CANSAC-2km/2015062200/
Yosemite Wildland Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yosemite-Fire-and-Aviation/124632964255395
Twitter: @yosemitefire
Nixle - Emergency Alerts and Updates: www.nixle.com

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CAL FIRE SLO Captain and insurance agent brother arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud.

CAL FIRE Captain and insurance agent brother arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud

By KSBY Staff

 

Neal (left) and Ross Moriarty (right). (Photos courtesy California Dept. of Insurance)

The California Department of Insurance reported Monday that brothers Neal Moriarty, 38, and Ross Moriarty, 42, were arrested last week on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud. The two are accused of submitting a fraudulent claim and providing false statements to an insurer in order to collect money following a vehicle accident.

Officials with the Department of Insurance said Neal Moriarty, who is a CAL FIRE Captain who used to work in Los Osos, hit a deer while driving on Highway 101. He was reportedly uninsured at the time and called his brother, Ross, who is a licensed insurance agent, to reinstate his insurance.

The brothers are accused of falsifying the timeline of the crash and filing a fraudulent claim for $13,709 to repair the damaged vehicle. Insurance investigators became suspicious and requested phone records to validate the claim. They said Neal Moriarty failed to provide the records and withdrew his claim a month later.

The two are scheduled to be arraigned in San Luis Obispo Superior Court on August 10.

Neal Moriarty began working for CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo County in 2005, but is currently employed in the San Mateo/Santa Cruz area.

Source: http://www.ksby.com/story/29643307/cal-fire-captain-and-insurance-agent-brother-arrested-on-suspicion-of-insurance-fraud
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Train Tankers Used to Fight Kearny (AZ) Fire

A train blasting water was among the resources that helped firefighters make progress in controlling a brush fire near a rural Arizona community.

Arizona State Forestry spokesman Mike Reichling said this was the first time he had seen a train used at the scene of a wildfire. 

Two Copper Basin Railway cars equipped with water cannons have been blasting hot spots along the Gila River bed near Kearny, about 85 miles southeast of Phoenix. 
 While helicopters and dozers have been tackling the fire, the train has played a key role.

 "We work very closely with the firefighters," Railway President Jake Jacobson said. "We can help to provide them water in remote places." 

The water tank cars, which are only operated by Copper Basin employees, have been focusing on dousing hot spots while they ride the tracks. Each car can hold 15,000 gallons of water and disperse it as far as 250 feet, Jacobson said.

 The rail tank cars were transformed as water tank cars in the mid-1990s. Based in Hayden, the Arizona short-line railroad stretches 54 miles from Magma to Winkelman. For more information, view azcentral.com Tweet

LODD: Fremont Deputy Chief Jim Martin

Fremont Firefighters Local 1689 is saddened to announce the passing of Deputy Chief Jim Martin on July 24th. Martin lost a valiant four-year battle with job-related cancer.

LODD: Fremont Deputy Chief Jim Martin

It is with profound sadness that Fremont Firefighters Local 1689 announces the passing of Deputy Fire Chief Jim Martin.

Brother Martin passed away on July 25, 2015 at 1147hrs. He was 53 years old. Jim fought valiantly for more than four years to beat job-related cancer, but in the end, lost the battle. He was just a few months shy of 30 years served.

Jim proudly served and represented this Union for nearly his entire career, holding most positions on our Board. Prior to being promoted to Deputy Fire Chief, Jim served several terms as president of Fremont Firefighters Local 1689. 

"Even after promoting out of our ranks, Jim was a staunch supporter of our union and always looked at issues from a management and labor perspective," said Local 1689 President Jeff Klevin. " im  forgot his roots."

Plans for a memorial service will be finalized in the next couple of days and when they are available, Please bookmark this page for the latest information. 

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Four Firefighters Hurt Battling Lowell Fire During Burn-over, Fire Engine Damaged Also

Four firefighters injured battling blaze in Sierra Nevada foothills Sunday

Four firefighters were burned Sunday while battling the Lowell Fire a wildfire that threatens 150 homes in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Update 2200: 2 CAL FIRE & 1 USFS likely to be treated & released tonight. 1 USFS w/serious burns at UCDMC.

Update 1700: 2 of the firefighters were from the USFS and 2 from CALFIRE, Metro Copter 2 flew three off the line to UCD. Another flown from ICP by Med Copter.

The four were injured at around 5 p.m. as they fought the hot, active northern end of the 2-square-mile blaze. They were airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, state fire spokesman Daniel Berlant said.

Two CAL FIRE firefighters and a U.S. Forest Service member were expected to be treated and released. The fourth, also a federal firefighter, had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, Berlant said.

He had no details of how the firefighters were injured but said a fire engine was damaged.

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Team Wildland Firefighter Foundation - In Support of the WFF

Fort Collins, CO- A group of cyclists, comprised of current and former wildland firefighters and community members, based largely in Colorado's Front Range came together in support of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation  and created Team Wildland Firefighter Foundation (click for Team page). The official mission of the team reads as follows: "To raise awareness of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation by building and strengthening relationships between those who love and recreate in the public lands and the wildland firefighters who protect them through the common activity of cycling." Team Wildland Firefighter Foundation (Team WFF) formed only after the approval from the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, who Team WFF maintains a close and active relationship with. Since their formulation in December of last year, Team WFF has participated in events such as 18 Hours of Fruita, the City Streets Criterium, the Dirty Kanza, the Firecracker 50, and a multitude of training rides, which is only the beginning.

While Team WFF has the look and feel of a dedicated cycling team, they are actually far from it. The primary purpose of Team WFF and its riders is not to win bicycle races, but to increase public awareness of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and those who depend on it through participating in cycling events, partnering with those who share in our mission, interacting with the public, and through social media. Being competitive in bicycle races is largely secondary, unlike that of a cycling team. Team WFF intends to garner attention from outside the wildland fire community for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation - widening the foundation’s support base.

Team WFF has members directly from the wildland fire community as well as the communities that the firefighters serve. Having team members the community and the wildland fire service is critical to the fulfillment of the mission and provides the team with unique perspective. Moving forward, Team WFF will continue to engage in cycling events, interacting with the community, and forming partnerships with those who share in our mission. Coming up in Boulder, Colorado, Team WFF and the Creative Acre Foundation, in support of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, are collaborating with from Upslope Brewing Company for Upslope’s Pints for the People event on August 5^th at the Lee Hill location.

Team WFF has been honored to have received widespread interest in the cycling clothing worn by its members from firefighters and community members. There are future plans to make Team WFF accessories and clothing available for purchase, in support of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, in response to growing need. Meanwhile, Team WFF greatly appreciates the circulation of their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages through likes, shares, and comments. The social media aspect of Team WFF is intended to inform the public of happenings with the Team, as well as the firefighters and community members that are part of it.

Thanks for reading, we hope to see you on the line and on the trail!   

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CA-MMU Willow Vegetation Fire North Shore Bass Lake, Madera County [updated]

Willow Fire, Vegetation Fire, Madera County, CA-MMU-Willow SRA / FRA

South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE (Smith)

Evacuations: Mandatory Evacuation from Willow Canyon Rd down to Rd 274 on the Northside; Vol. Evacs Southside of Rd 274
An Evacuation Center has been established in Oakhurst at the Oakhurst Community Center.

Updates as available:

Willow Fire
Credit :Jonathan Lowe ‏@JLoweCBS5 

Update 8-5-15 0800: 5,702 Acres, 95% contained.
The Willow Fire transitioned to a Sierra National Forest Type 3 management organization this morning at 6:00 AM.

Crews will continue fire line suppression repair and mop-up on all parts of the fire. Resource Advisors from the Forest Service identified the extent of suppression repair needed. Those repairs can vary depending upon the intended use of the affected area after the fire. The fire continues to cool, but some areas may still produce smoke for several more days.

The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team continues there survey of the burn area.

Firefighting resources, such as engines and crews, continue to be released from the Willow Fire and sent to other fires in California. The public is reminded that a lot of firefighting equipment will be traveling on local roads going into the Willow Fire area and others will be leaving the community heading to other incidents.

Update 8-5-15 0800: 5,702 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 90% Contained
South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper)
Significant demobilization of resources continues. 
Preparing to transfer command to a Sierra National Forest Type 3 organization on 08/07/15 at 0600

Update 8-5-15 0800: 5,702 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 85% Contained
South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper)
Significant demobilization of resources continues.
Preparations have begun to transition command to a Sierra National Forest Type 3 organization.

Update 8-4-15 0800: 5,702 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 80% Contained
South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper)
Significant demobilization of resources commences today. 
Douglas Station Road residences remain under mandatory evacuation order until 2200 tonight.

Update 8-3-15 1800: 5,702 Acres

Update 8-3-15 0800: 5,702 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 70% Contained
South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) 
Demobilization of excess resources has begun 
Mandatory evacuation order affecting Cascadel Woods will be lifted at 2100 tonight.
Douglas Station Road residences remain under evacuation order.
Unified command with CAL FIRE was terminated as of 0600 today.

Update 8-2-15 0800: 5,656 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 60% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE (Smith)

An evacuation center is open in Oakhurst at the Oakhurst Community Center.

Update 8-1-15 0800: 5,116 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 50% Contained
Evacuations remain unchanged.
Structure protection of Cascadel, Central Camp, and Bass Lake subdivisions.
Critical resources requested are needed to abate imminent structure threat. 
Critical resources needed: Type 3 Strike Teams and CAL FIRE Type 1 Strike Team

Update 7-31-15 1800: 4,394 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 40% Contained
Evacuations remain unchanged.
Structure protection of Cascadel, Central Camp, and Bass Lake subdivisions.
Critical resources requested are needed to abate imminent structure threat by building contingency line and providing structure protection.
Fire growth as offset containment progress explaining the lack of increase in containment percentage.

Update 7-31-15 0800: 4,394 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 30% Contained
South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE (Smith)
Evacuations remain unchanged.
Structure protection of Cascadel, Central Camp, and Bass Lake subdivisions.
To reduce the logistical complexities associated with travel distances the fire has been separated
into two geographic and one functional branch.
An Evacuation Center has been established in Oakhurst at the Oakhurst Community Center.
Update 7-30-15 1900: 3,383 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 30% Contained
South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE (Smith)
Evacuations remain unchanged.
Structure protection of Cascadel, Central Camp, and Bass Lake subdivisions.
To reduce the logistical complexities associated with travel distances the fire has been separated into two geographic and one functional branch.

Update 7-30-15 0900: 3,383 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 30% Contained
South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in command
Evacuations remain unchanged.
Structure protection of Cascadel, Central Camp, and Bass Lake subdivisions.
Significant growth to the north past 7 Rock and to the south toward Peckinpah Creek.

Update 7-29-15 1900: 2,077 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 30% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in command
Evacuations remain unchanged.
Evacuation advisory reissued to residents of Cascadel Woods.
Additional road closures are in effect due to the fire’s progression today.

Update 7-29-15 0800: 2,077 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 30% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in command

Evacuations remain unchanged.

Update 7-28-15 1100: 2,077 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 30% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in command

Evacuations remain unchanged

Update 7-28-15 0800: 1,739 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 5% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency IMT (Cooper) is in command.

Evacuations remain unchanged.

Smoke continues to impact Mammoth, Inyo County and the San Joaquin Valley.

Update 7-27-15 0800: 1,521 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 5% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team (Cooper)

has assumed command of the incident

Update 7-26-15 1800: 1,521 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 5% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team (Cooper) has been mobilized to the incident. Evacuations of campgrounds and Central Camp remain in place

Road 274 and Willow Canyon Road remain closed

Update 7-26-15 0800: 1,121 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 5% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team (Cooper) has been mobilized to the incident.

Type 2 team will take command of the incident at approximately 1400 7/26/2015.

Evacuation of multiple campgrounds and central camp

Road closure on Road 274 and Willow Canyon Road

Campground closure at Guff and Whiskers Campgrounds

Update 7-26-15 0800: 1,121 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 5% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team (Cooper) has been mobilized to the incident. Type 2 team will take command of the incident at approximately 1400 7/26/2015.

Evacuation of multiple campgrounds and central camp

Campground closure at Guff and Whiskers Campgrounds

Road closure on Road 274 and Willow Canyon Road

Update 7-25-15 2000: Incident is in Unified Command with CALFIRE (MMU), USFS (SNF)

150+ Acres, heavy brush and timber, 0% Contained

Unified ordering point is Sierra National Forest

South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team (Cooper) has been mobilized to the incident. 

ICP will be located at North Fork Forest Fire Station

A Tentative In briefing scheduled for 1000hrs. tomorrow with transition at 1800hrs

CAL FIRE air and ground resources assigned

Update 7-25-15 1600: 150+ Acres, 0% Contained. Incident is in unified command with CALFIRE (MMU), USFS (SNF),

Fire is well established, head of the fire is burning in the direction of central camp.
Unified Ordering point is transitioning at 1700 hours from MMU to SNF.
WX: 90°, 18%RH, wind Southwest @ 6 mph, increase with gusts to 10 mph
CAL FIRE air and ground resources assigned

View from Road 274 #WillowFire @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/ElbvZ6ZO6p

— Veronica Miracle (@VeronicaABC30) July 25, 2015

Update 7-25-15 1515: 50 ac, w/ long range spotting VLAT T 912 off Castle w/ a 7 Min ETE. Mandatory Evacuations 

Update 7-25-15 1430: Going to Unified command with SNF. with MMU the ordering point until the transition.

Update 7-25-15 1430: 4206 reporting dangerous rate of spread and expect it to go extended due to the current fire behavior. Multiple spots across the river bottom, structures immediately in front. Requested 4 AT's with a VLAT, All equipment to stage at Willow Canyon Rd x Rd 274

Location: North Shore Bass Lake, off Willow Canyon Dr.[Willow Canyon Dr. X Rd 274 – North Fork area]

GPS: Latitude / Longitude: 37.264785 / -119.508359

Start Time: 1352
IA Acres: 10 +
ROS: Moderate
ROC: 10 ac, In heavy brush, Mod Ros
Structure Threat: Yes
Special Hazards: Burning in heavy brush and timber
Resources: AA; 4 ATs; 5 MMU CalFire; 2 MMU Dozers, 4 LG Engines; 2 LG WTs
Communicationss: Local - 151.460;  CMD 4 - 151.400; Air 6 - 151.310; A/G 1 - 151.220
Weather Info: 84 Deg / 23% Hum / Winds from the N/W 5 mph
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