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Date: July 17, 2013 at 11:21:06
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif |
URL: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/intelligence/news_notes/index.htm |
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Mountain Fire CA-BDF-10080
Hwy 243 / Hwy 74 near Idyllwild, Riverside County
14200 Acres, 10% Contained
23 structures lost to date
Previous evacuations remain in effect and numerous
campgrounds,
including the Ronald McDonald campground has been
evacuated.
Lake Hemet is now is closed to access to all but
permanent residents.
Mandatory evacuations were put in place for: Pine
Springs Ranch,
Zen Center and Bonita Vista
Incident continues to move towards Palm Springs, Cove-
communities
and Garner Valley.
Structures, watershed, endangered species habit and
cultural heritage sites
remain threatened.
If fire changes direction a larger structural threat
will exist.
Fire is burning in steep-rocky inaccessible terrain.
Hwy 243 closed at Mountain Center
Pacific Crest Trail is closed and all connecting trails
to PCT closed as well.
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 21:08:32
From: Polly,AZ, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif |
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Wow, that's a big fire and so terrible when they can't get in to fight it. Prayers that no firemen or anyone else gets hurt in this.
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 13:21:58
From: susanna, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif |
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Just went outside and another big header is going strong now.
Have been following this since we first spotted the smoke, when it first started. Thanks for posting the info here. Another daunting fire.
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 14:43:40
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif |
URL: http://www.mtdiablocam.com/activefires.htm |
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Here's a good webcam of the fire at link.
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 15:34:42
From: susanna, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif |
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Thanks Redhart. Was more dramatic to see from my backyard.
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 15:49:47
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif |
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I bet! No fire is good to see from your back yard!
Stay safe.
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 22:12:14
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif 7/17 pm update |
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Mountain Fire CA-BDF-10080
Hwy 243 / Hwy 74 near Idyllwild, Riverside County
19400 Acres, 15% Contained
Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect for:
Andreas Canyon Club, south of Palm Canyon Drive, Bonita
Vista, Pine Springs, and the Zen Mountain Center off of
Apple Canyon Road.
Mandatory evacuation orders now in place for Idyllwild
and Trails End.
Evacuations of Idyllwild and Fern Valley are being
facilitated by Riverside Sheriff’s Office from Saunders
Meadow Rd to south of Foster Lake and all streets east
and west of Highway 243 are subject to the evacuation
order.
Fire has moved to the south into the habitat of the
Quino checker spot butterfly
4400 structures are threatened as well as watershed and
cultural heritage sites.
Fire is burning in steep rocky inaccessible terrain. A
wind shift occurred late this afternoon (7/17) causing
the fire to become extremely active.
Smoky conditions with limited visibility are hampering
suppression efforts
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 22:14:16
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./ idyllwild evacuations |
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Press Release: Evacuation Order for Mountain Fire
Agency: Sheriff's Emergency Response Team
Station Area: Hemet
Written Date: July 17, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM
Incident Date: July 17, 2013 Time: 5:00 PM
Incident Location: Idyllwild
Reporting Officer: Sergeant Lisa McConnell
Update:
The following areas are being evacuated:
The community of Idyllwild, and all parks and
campgrounds in the Idyllwild area.
Details:
Due to the rapid growth of the Mountain Fire the
Riverside County Sheriff's Department in cooperation
with the Idyllwild Fire Protection District has issued
an evacuation order.
The following areas are being evacuated:
The communities of Idyllwild and Fern Valley east of
Highway 243, U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds, the U. S.
Forest Service Wilderness, and the Mt. San Jacinto
State Park are also included.
This evacuation notice does not include the areas of
Pine Cove, Mountain Center, Idyllwild West, and Poppet
Flat.
Evacuation Routes:
Hwy 74 into Hemet
Hwy 243 into Banning
Hwy 74 South towards Anza, Palm Desert
Road: Closures
Hwy 74 will be closed in Hemet, no up bound traffic
will be allowed
HWY 243 will be closed in Banning, no southbound
traffic will be allowed
HWY 243 will be closed at Mountain Center
HWY 74 closed at HWY 371
Evacuation Centers:
Hamilton High School, Anza
Hemet High School, Hemet
Beaumont High School
# # #
Source: http://www.riversidesheriff.org/press/admin13-
0717.asp
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Date: July 18, 2013 at 09:38:39
From: susanna, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./ idyllwild evacuations |
URL: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3516/ |
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Updated about 9:20 AM, July 18
The Riverside County Sheriff in cooperation with Idyllwild Fire Protection District has issued an evacuation notice for the Idyllwild and Fern Valley area. This does not include Pine Cove, Mountain Center, and Poppet Flats.
This Evacuation notice also includes the San Jacinto State Park Wilderness, Forest Service Wilderness and Forest Service Campgrounds.
Please read evacuation notice under the "Closures" tab.
Immediate Update - The Trails End Community at the very top of Morris Ranch Road is under an immediate Evacuation Notice!
22,800 acres and 15% contained
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Date: July 18, 2013 at 14:59:51
From: susanna, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./ idyllwild evacuations |
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Wildland fire posted a bit map on page ten, bottom of page. It shows the fire area very well. That's on my list of cool maps. :)
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Date: July 19, 2013 at 15:04:41
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Pine Cove evacuations |
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Incident: Mountain Wildfire
Released: 1:04 hrs. ago
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has issued an
Evacuation Warning for the community of Pine Cove. They
are recommending that any community members who feel
threatened should evacuate. All residents in the area
should prepare for a possible Evacuation Order and be
ready to leave if an Order is issued.
Weather conditions today create the possibility of
extreme fire growth. A large smoke and ash column may
form in the northwest area of the fire. Large smoke
columns have the potential to create thunderstorms
which may lead to lightning and strong winds. With the
current unstable atmosphere the column may raise high
enough to form an ice cap. Eventually the weight of the
ice will cause the column to collapse. When the column
collapses strong downdraft winds push the fire in
multiple directions placing firefighters at risk.
Spot fires ahead of the main fire may be caused from
embers in the smoke column and from the downdraft
winds.
Air tankers and helicopters continue to work along the
northwest side of the fire to secure the established
firelines and minimize fire growth. This area remains
the highest priority on the fire.
For Mountain Fire information please call the
information line: 909-383-5688. Please use 9-1-1 for
emergencies only.
Evacuation centers are located at: Hemet High School,
and Hamilton High School and Beaumont High School
Source: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/19241
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Date: July 21, 2013 at 18:41:57
From: susanna, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: evacuations lifted - rain ... |
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Evacuations Orders Lifted for Residents/Business Owners--Passes Required
Incident: Mountain Wildfire
Released: 8 hrs. ago
Press Release: Mountain Fire Update/ Repopulation of Idyllwild, Fern Valley, and Pine Cove Communities
Agency: Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Station Area: Hemet Station
Written Date: July 21, 2013 Time: 10:00 AM
Incident Date: July 15, 2013 Time: 1:45 PM
Incident Location: Idyllwild, Fern Valley, Pine Cove Communities
Reporting Officer: Sergeant Lisa McConnell
Update:
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department/OES and Idyllwild Fire Protection District, is lifting the Evacuation Order for the communities of Idyllwild and Fern Valley, and rescinding the Evacuation Warning for Pine Cove as of 11:00 AM today. Only local residents and business owners in these effected areas will be allowed to repopulate. No visitors will be allowed into the area until after 11:00 PM.
Fire Officials have determined the threat to the community from the 27,245 acre wildfire has been diminished due to increased containment and rainfall at the higher elevations. Firefighting personnel and equipment are still working in and around the affected areas and the Mountain communities. Residents are encouraged to please use caution while driving back into the area and resuming day-to-day activities. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will continue security patrols in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and surrounding communities as they repopulate and settle.
- Residents and business owners returning must do so through the Repopulation Distribution Centers to ensure residents have priority entry. Residents and business owners will receive an access pass to prevent unnecessary hazards and delays in the effected areas.
- Residents and business owners need to check-in at one of three Distribution Centers to receive an access pass. The Riverside Sheriff’s Department will issue a resident and/or business owner/employee pass, which must be displayed in order to re-enter the evacuated areas.
- Proper identification will be required showing residency in the affected communities and must be shown at the Distribution Center. This includes, but is not limited to, a California Driver’s License/Identification Card, utility bill (plus Photo ID), or proof of employment. Special requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Distribution Centers are located at:
Lake Hemet Market, 56571 State Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561
The intersection of Highway 243 and Old Idyllwild Road in Banning
Cranston Forest Service Station #54, Highway 74 and Rouse Hill Truck Trail, Hemet, CA
Forest Closures:
The San Bernardino National Forest Closure Order #13-9 is still in effect and can be viewed at http://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf Humber Park will also remain closed.
Road Closures:
Highway 243 will remain closed to the general public until 11:00PM. Residents with passes provided from an approved Distribution Center, as identified above will be allowed access through this road closure.
Every attempt is being made to safely return residents to the Idyllwild, Fern Valley and Pine Cove communities. Fire and law enforcement officials want to thank those affected by this evacuation for their safe and efficient evacuation and patience while the Mountain Fire posed a threat to their homes, infrastructure and communities as a whole. Residents returning to their homes should stay informed on the fires status, as conditions can change depending on weather and fire conditions.
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3516/
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 13:52:43
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif |
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thanks for the eyewitness update. Will keep passing info
on this one as I get it.
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Date: July 17, 2013 at 11:24:45
From: Redhart, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Mountain Fire: Riverside Co./Calif (article) |
URL: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/San-Jacinto-Mountains-Blaze-Rages-Into-Third-Day-215812551.html |
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The blaze has “extreme” growth potential as it
continues to threaten homes
By Christina Cocca and Melissa Pamer | KNBC-TV Los
Angeles
| Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 | Updated 8:18 AM PDT
A fire that decimated at least six homes after blasting
through the San Jacinto Mountains continued to rage
through 14,200 acres Wednesday morning, keeping the
mandatory evacuations in place for numerous nearby
communities.
The Mountain Fire broke out Monday afternoon in steep,
rugged terrain on private property just off State
Highway 243 near the resort town of Idyllwild, and
heavy smoke had spread into the Coachella Valley, Palm
Canyon and Andreas Canyon by Tuesday.
At least 2,210 firefighters were battling the blaze
along with 98 engines, 15 helicopters, 10 aircrafts, 73
hand crews, 6 water-tenders and 10 bulldozers. The fire
remained at 10 percent containment Wednesday morning.
In the Bonita Vista area, the fire destroyed six homes,
according to the report on InciWeb. At Pine Springs
Ranch summer camp and retreat, one commercial building,
a workshop, garage, and cabin were destroyed. Eleven
outbuildings and several cars were also destroyed by
the fire.
Camp Ronald McDonald, a charity-funded camp for
children with cancer, was also evacuated, according to
the report.
The area -- the San Bernardino National Forest and
adjacent Mount San Jacinto State Park -- is a popular
destination for hikers, rock climbers and campers. San
Jacinto Peak, the second-highest point in Southern
California, is about eight miles north-northeast of
where the fire began.
“With the heavy fuels we’ve got and the temperatures
we’re experiencing, it’s making it a very aggressive,
hot fire right now," Cal Fire spokesman Scott Visyak
told NBC4 on Tuesday.
"There’s a disaster area in there. It's devastating.
There’s several homes lost, there’s several homes
standing. The fire had just gone through there very
aggressively," Visyak said.
Mandatory evacuations remained in effect for Fleming
Ranch, Andreas Canyon Club, Bonita Vista, Pine Springs
Ranch, the Living Free Animal Sanctuary and the Zen
Mountain Center, according to the online incident
report.
Smoke advisories were issued Tuesday for portions of
Hemet/San Jacinto Valley, Banning Pass area, and the
Coachella Valley, AQMD said. Air quality in those
communities is most likely to reach the unhealthy
range, depending on fire and weather conditions.
Anyone who can see or smell smoke from the Mountain
Fire is urged to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities
or indoor exertion. People with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly and children are being told to
stay inside.
The Pacific Crest Trail was closed from State Highway
74 to Saddle Junction, as were the South Ridge Trail,
Carumba Trail, Spitler Peak Trail, Fobes Trail, and
Cedar Springs, according to an online fire incident
report.
Those with day-use or overnight permits for the
wilderness area were advised to call the San Jacinto
Ranger Station at 909-382-2921.
Highway 243 was closed between State Highway 74 and
Saunders Meadows Drive.
Evacuation centers were set up at the following
locations:
• Hemet High School, 41701 E. Stetson Ave, Hemet
• Hamilton High School, 57430 Mitchell Road, Anza
• Large and Small Animals can be taken to Lake
Hemet Campground in Garner Valley
• Small animals can be brought to the San Jacinto
Animal Shelter, 581 S. Grand Ave, San Jacinto.
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