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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Thousands in Northern California told to flee Ponderosa Fire
URL: http://wlfhotlist.com/threads/29875-CA-TGU-Ponderosa-(was-1-3)/page9
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this one started yesterday (Saturday) and is threatening at least 3500 homes. Thousands of residents in three rural communities in Northern California have been told to leave their homes as a wildfire that has already destroyed four homes and scorched nearly 19 square miles now threatens their property, a fire official said Sunday. About 3,500 homes in a rural area along the border of Tehama and Shasta counties were being threatened by the Ponderosa Fire, said state fire spokesman Daniel Berlant. The fire was about 150 miles north of Sacramento and was near the towns of Manton, Shingletown and Viola, he said. The Ponderosa Fire, one of 14 major wildfires burning in California, was among a rash of western wildfires scorching parts of that state, Washington, Idaho and Utah. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wildfires/story/2012-08-19/western-wildfires-evacuations/57149992/1 I'm following the posts on Wildland fire hotlis thread about this fire. So far it's on page 9 already. More to follow - this is a really BAD fire! |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Calfire info the "Ponderosa Fire" NE of Redding, Ca.
URL: http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=722
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Ponderosa Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 19, 2012 1:30 pm Date/Time Started: August 18, 2012 11:37 am Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit County: Tehama / Shasta Counties Location: Off Ponderosa Way, southeast of Manton Acres Burned: 12,000 acres Containment 12,000 acres - 0% contained Structures Destroyed: 4 structures destroyed Threatened: 3000 residences, 20 commercial properties and 300 outbuildings Evacuations: Evacuations for the following areas: •Forward Rd at Graham to the C Line •Forward Mill Rd from Rock Creek Rd to Forward Camp Rd •Rock Creek Rd from Manton Rd to Long Hay Flat Rd •All of Long Hay Flat Rd and Woodcutter Way •Southside of Highway 44 from Viola to Brush Oak •Northside of Hwy 44 from Viola to Alward •Hazen Rd area and South Power House Rd south of Manton •Hwy 44 at Brush Oak east to and including Viola, Plateau Pines, Starlight Pines and McCumber Cause: Under investigation Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Tehama and Shasta Co. Sheriff, CHP, CDCR, CAL TRANS, SPI, PGE Total Fire Personnel: 974 (710 CAL FIRE) Engines: 105 (69 CAL FIRE) Fire crews: 22 (18 CAL FIRE) Helicopters: 3 helicopters Dozers: 31 (17 CAL FIRE) Water tenders: 20 water tenders Conditions: Road closures: Hwy 44 from Viola to Brush Oak. Manton Rd. and all roads leading out of Manton have been closed. Hwy 44 in Shingletown and Viola areas and all roads south are in controlled traffic mode. Hwy 299 should be used as an alternate route due to Hwy 44 closures. Manton School has been closed until further notice. The Red Cross has opened up an evacuation shelter at Big League Dreams - 20155 Viking Way - Redding. The fire is spreading north-northeast from the Manton area toward the communities of Shingletown and Viola. The fire is approximately 1 mile from Hwy 44. |
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From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Calfire info the "Ponderosa Fire" NE of Redding, Ca.
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from what I understand, this fire is going "nuclear"..it has the firefighters running right now to save themselves and about to cause some destruction to areas ne of Redding of a catastrophic nature. Many homes are endangered and about to be lost at this moment if something miraculous doesn't happen. This is an extremely sad and potentially devestating situation and my prayers go out to all in its path. |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Calfire info the "Ponderosa Fire" NE of Redding, Ca.
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I've been trying to find scanners that actually work. No luck. I've got really bad feelings about this fire, had them from the getgo. My prayers join yours Redhart, so many homes, farms, ranches involved. I suspect that in the morning, the acres burned will be far greater than the 12K of last report. If you hear anything more, please post. |
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From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Calfire info the "Ponderosa Fire" NE of Redding, Ca.
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Map updated with latest Division locations. Div W is new Sunday evening where fire jumped south fork Battle Crk and is the new resource priority Div for tonight into Monday along with Div A. Dozers crews and Type3. What it does on W and A tonight determines how sharp the bullseye is for Manton Four Corners and Ponderosa Sky Ranch Monday afternoon and beyond. Heard intel on fire holding below rim near digger creek rock creek rd area. They were blind to any accurate head location all afternoon in the smoke. Intel on Div T tonight was positive, where there was heavy structure threat with little resources. Northern head of fire veered to east in afternoon with wind shift, away from shingle town and 44, which also blew the south end over south fork battle creek. http://goo.gl/maps/pXMOC (at link above) From wildlandfire.com |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: 35% contained as of today (Tuesday)
URL: http://wlfhotlist.com/threads/29875-CA-TGU-Ponderosa-(was-1-3)/page10
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Cal Fire AM update: 19,627 acres - 35% contained. 7 structures destroyed. Still threatened: 3,065 residences, 20 commercial properties and 300 outbuildings. I did read that there's way more than 7 structures burned however. Nonetheless, good to see that they've got the VLATs, and a huge aerial attack on this fire. About time and hope they use them in Idaho, & the Chips fire. |
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From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Calfire info the "Ponderosa Fire" NE of Redding, Ca.
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(from wildlandfire.com): Google Map is updated as of 1330 with latest Division locations based on today's dayshift IAP. http://goo.gl/maps/pXMOC Spot fire breaking out on the southeast, Div W/X break just above Ponderosa Way. Getting established into the canopy. Scancal.org live scanner updated with Priorities on Command, Air to Air, and Air to Ground. (BTU-Mill fire removed from priority). Possible second command repeater (tied to Calfire CMD7) to be setup by nightshift for the northeast portion of the fire (branch 3). Branch 3 is established and sounds like northeast head area. Branch 3 is hard to get into Command repeater. Evacuation warning in place for Hwy 36 from Oasis Springs Road to Lassen Lodge. All residences along Hwy36, warning only. ...(from wildlandfire.com..posted @1:16pm) CAL FIRE PIO Berlant þ@CALFIRE_PIO MT @CAL_FIRE: #PonderosaFire [update] near Manton: Evac Warning issued for Hwy 36 at Oasis Springs Rd to Lassen Lodge. http://tinyurl.com/d3p8to3 https://twitter.com/CALFIRE_PIO From CAL FIRE incident page: We are alerting people in the area of Hwy 36 at Oasis Springs Rd to Lassen Lodge on both sides of the highway, which includes Ponderosa Sky Ranch, Canyon View Loop area and Lassen Lodge of potential threat to life and property. An evacuation warning considers the probability that an area will be affected and prepares people for a potential evacuation order. Hwy 36 has one way traffic control with pilot car from 6 miles east of Payne's Creek to Ponderosa Way that began at 2:00 pm and will continue throughout the afternoon due to fire suppression operations. http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents...ncident_id=722 |
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From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Chips fire (northern Calif -Plumas County)
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UPDATE #12 8/20/12 1000 HOURS Plumas County Sheriffs’ Office Press Release and Evacuation Order “Chips Fire”Incident Date: 8/20/12 Time: 1000 Hours Incident: Wild Land Fire in the Feather River Canyon and Butt lake Areas On 8/20/12 the Chips Fire proceeded up the Clear Creek Drainage and headed towards Ohio Valley. Due to extreme conditions, this caused the fire to spread to the top of the ridge South of Ohio Valley. There were also spot fires located on the South side of the North Fork of the Feather River below Seneca Road. To combat the further spread of fire a back burn process has begun. The back burn which began on the night of 8/19/12 West of Canyon Dam and Big Meadows was implemented to stop the further spread of the fire. Due to the fire danger and location of the back burn along Hwy. 89 near Prattville, a Mandatory Evacuation of Prattville is now in effect. There is a Mandatory Evacuation still in effect for Canyon Dam and Big Meadows area. A Voluntary Evacuation is in place for Almanor. An Advisory is in effect to all West Almanor and East Shore residents (Hwy. 147) advising of the potential threat of the fire to the areas. Evacuation Center is located at the Chester Memorial Hall on Gay Street. Stay tuned to media advisements and monitor the Plumas County website for updated information. For Evacuation Center information call (530) 283-3593. Due to current weather conditions and fire behavior the following Road Closures, Evacuation Orders and Sheriff’s Advisement are in effect. Highway Closures -Caribou Road to Butt Lake Dam from Highway 70- “Hard Closure” - Rush Creek Road from Highway 70 - Open to residents only. - All additional secondary roads North of Highway 70 between Rock Creek Dam and Twain from Highway 70- “Soft Closures” - Seneca Road from Highway 89 - “Hard Closure” - Butt Lake Dam, Ohio Valley Road, Butt Lake Road, Humbug/Humboldt Road and all additional secondary roads West of Highway 89 between Canyon Dam and the Humbug/Humboldt Road from Highway 89- “Hard Closure”. -Hwy 89 between Butt Lake Road and Hwy 147- “Hard Closure” -Lake Almanor Drive West between Butt Lake/Prattville Road and Hwy. 89- “Hard Closure” -Highway 147 and Old Haun Road have been reopened. Evacuation Orders -Sheriff’s Mandatory Evacuation- Caribou Road from Hwy 70 to the Butt Lake Dam -Sheriff’s Mandatory Evacuation- Butt Lake Area, Ohio Valley, Humbug and Humboldt Area, and Yellow Creek Area. -Sheriff’s Mandatory Evacuations- Seneca. -Sheriff’s Mandatory Evacuation- Canyon Dam and Big Meadows. -Sheriff’s Mandatory Evacuation- Prattville. Sheriff’s Voluntary Evacuation -Almanor -Rush Creek Road evacuation has been lifted to Voluntary status. Sheriff’s Advisement -Hwy 70 from Tobin to Twain. -Almanor West Definitions Sheriff’s Advisement- Will be sent to all local radio and news stations, Public Information Officer Plumas County, Local OES Director, Fire Departments in the affected area, and the Chips Incident Command Team. Due to the Chips Fire and its behavior the above listed communities are under a Sheriff’s Advisement. Residents are encouraged to make an evacuation plan, to include the gathering of photos, important documents and priceless keepsakes. Please discuss with your family a location you will travel to, should the need arise to evacuate. Ensure you have also made arrangements for the care and safekeeping of your pets. Sheriff’s Voluntary Evacuation- Due to the potential threat to life and property by a wild land fire, residents are encouraged to leave the area. The area will be staffed by Law Enforcement and residents will be advised of the threat, but no road closures for residents living in the area. The general public will not be allowed in the area “Soft Closure”. Sheriff’s Mandatory Evacuation- Due to fire behavior and/or proximity to the wild land fire, residents are in imminent danger or the potential for imminent danger exists. Residents are encouraged to leave the area and road closures will be in effect for all roads around the evacuated area. These closures are “hard closures” residents and the general public will not be allowed back and/or escorted into the area until the evacuation is lifted “Hard Closures” to the local highways could also be established for the safety of fire personnel in the area. If “hard closures” are established it is a “Sheriff’s Mandatory Evacuation”, due to the fact that the general public will not be allowed free access and therefore can not adequately maintain food, supplies, medicine, etc. Greg Hagwood Sheriff/ Coroner By Dean Canalia Assistant Sheriff |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: strong SW winds - concern for Lake Almanor
| seeing as how that wind direction isn't good for the lake so wonder how this is going to affect the communities there. My daughter, grandkids go there every summer - not this summer though. |
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From: Jeff/Quincy,CA, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: strong SW winds - concern for Lake Almanor
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I drove past Almanor on the east shore, and around the lake on Sunday. I only saw one fishing boat out on the lake. Not good for Almanor's busiest weeks of the year. The next day, they closed Hwy 147 (east shore) and 89 (west shore) I talked to a friend in Hamilton Branch, and he said the fire is killing the economy this year. Jeff |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: too much smoke from Pondersa fire at Almanor!
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that's what I granddaughters said when they were there 1st week of August. Then the smoke was coming from either the Chips or Reading fires, now add insult to injury with the Pondersa fire. They could hardly breathe! Am surprised to hear about the road closures too, but looking at the Chips fire map yesterday, understandable enough. Glad you checked in Jeff, was wondering if any of those fires and their smoke was affecting you up there in Quincy??? |
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From: conch, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: too much smoke from Pondersa fire at Almanor!
| My son is at Beale AFB and they had to wear gogggles and masks due to the smoke yesterday. |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: too much smoke from Pondersa fire at Almanor!
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I believe it. Apparently according to news I saw this am (all of a sudden there's actual tv coverage of this fire), that fire went wild yesterday, flared up all over the place. Then they showed all the senior citizens from Manton at a public meeting. They looked so tired, worried, my heart bled for them all. I didn't know that there were so many retired folks living in these areas. Hope your son is safe conch!! |
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From: Jeff/Quincy,CA, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: too much smoke from Pondersa fire at Almanor!
| I found Yubanet.com is very thorough about keeping up to date info on all the fires. |
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From: Jeff/Quincy,CA, [DNS_Address]
Subject: The Link might help(NT)
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: thanks, that is a good one for all fires
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couldn't believe the acres burned so far this year though. Year to date: 7,037,373 million acres 10 yeaar average: 5,424,345 That's shocking to me!! |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: from 12K to 15K acres overnight!
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Hwy 44 closed several places and the news is really slow to come in. 1st I heard this am 5% containment but dunno if that's then or now? Not much updating on the hotlist there either - too early I guess. Any fire that can grow from 0 to 12 thousand acres in 24 hrs is already "nuclear"! The guy doing that map hasn't updated in 9 hours either. Everybody complaining about not being able to get decent, updated news of this fire. Facebook has a page up with some updates. Will try to post if I can refind it. Crazy stuff - having to go to facebook for updates!! |
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From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: video footage from aerial Helicopter of this fire
| 7000+++ acres in one day, very dangerous fire. |
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