02:14 PM
Sat 10/3
Fire - Vegetation - Major
LYTLE CREEK ROAD AT SHEEP CANYON ROAD
07:50 AM
Fri 10/9
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 0012
Type: Report of Fire
Location: SR138 AT NB I15
ThomasBrothers: 4734 1D
info as of: 10/9/2009 7:39:04 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
12:09AM *** CONTINUATION OF FIRE
LOG 147D1007
12:07AM PER JIM WILKINS CDF CAPT/
RESIDENTS TO SWARTHOUT CYN CAN
ACCESS W/ PROOF OF RESIDENCE
12:07AM ** CLOSURES ** LONE PINE CYN
& SWARTHOUT CYN RD WILL REMAIN IN
EFFECT THROUGH OUT NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS **
12:05AM SR2 IS OPEN TO WRIGHTWOOD -
CLOSURE NOW ON LONE PINE THRU WRIGHTWOOD
02:03 PM
Thu 10/8
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 0005
Type: Report of Fire
Location: SR138 AT NB I15
ThomasBrothers: 4734 1D
12:17AM CLOSURES AT LONE PINE AT 138
AND SWARTHOUT CANYON JWO CAJON
12:16AM PER JIM WILKINS CDF CAPT /
RESIDENTS TO SWARTHOUT CANYON CAN
ACCESS W/PROOF OF RESIDENCE^
12:15AM **CLOSURES LONE PINE CANYON AND
SWARTHOUT CANYON RD WILL REMAIN IN
EFFECT THROUGH OUT NEXT COUPLE DAYS**
12:15AM SR2 IS OPEN TO WRIGHTWOOD -
CLOSURE NOW ON LONE PINE THRU WRIGHTWOOD
12:04AM ***CONTINUATION OF FIRE LOG
147D1007***
11:58 AM
Thu 10/8
From: NBC Los Angeles
11:18 AM
Thu 10/8
From: Inciweb
Current situation: Firefighters will focus their efforts on securing the line and mopping-up hot spots today. Fire suppression repair and rehabilitation is ongoing and progress is being made. Demobilization of resources will continue as the full containment draws closer.
11:14 AM
Thu 10/8
From: Inciweb
Latest update from Inciweb
as demobilization on this
incident continues.
Incident Commander: Woychak
Fire location:
North and west of Lytle Creek,
south and west of Highway 138,
south of Wrightwood
Date/time started:
October 3, 2009, 2:11pm
Total acres burned: 7,128
Percent contained: 85%
Expected containment: 10/10/2009
Expected control: not determined
Suppression costs to date: ,560,000
Structures damaged/destroyed: 5
Cause: Under Investigation
Staffing:
Engines: 45
Crews: 21
Dozers: 2
Air Tankers: 6
Helicopters: 5
Water Tenders: 23
Total Personnel: 882
Terrain/vegetation/difficulties:
Six foot chaparral, timber and brush. 08:46 AM
Thu 10/8
From: Inciweb
Current situation: Firefighters continued containment line construction and mop-up operations today. Fire suppression repair and rehabilitation is also being completed while crews are in the fire area. Smoke was seen in the fire area today and is a result of interior islands of vegetation that continue to burn. Demobilization of excess personnel and equipment will continue as containment increases. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Evacuations, Closures and Road Status: A Forest Closure Order has been issued for the Sheep Fire by the San Bernardino National Forest and prohibits public from entering the burn area. The closure order is in effect from October 8, 2009 until November 8, 2009. For specific details on the closure order refer to the above inciweb address or www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/conditions. Lytle Creek Road has been reopened to the public up to one mile past Applewhite Campground. Lone Pine Road will remain closed until further notice. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is also closed from Interstate 15 to the 14 freeway. Hikers on the PCT may use state highway 138 as an alternate route.
08:44 AM
Thu 10/8
From: Inciweb
Inciweb Update 10/8/09
Incident Commander: Woychak
Fire location: North and west of
Lytle Creek, south and west of
Highway 138, south of Wrightwood
Date/time started:
October 3, 2009, 2:11pm
Total acres burned: 7,128
Percent contained: 85%
Expected containment: 10/10/2009
Expected control: not determined
Suppression costs to date: ,560,000
Structures damaged/destroyed: 5
Cause: Under Investigation
Staffing:
Engines: 70
Crews: 47
Dozers: 2
Air Tankers: 6
Helicopters: 5
Water Tenders: 24
Total Personnel: 1446
Terrain/vegetation/difficulties:
Six foot chaparral, timber and brush. 05:28 PM
Wed 10/7
From: USFS Pres Release
Sheep Fire Area and Road Closures on the Front Country Ranger District
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., October 7, 2009 — Due to fire activity, and to protect public health and safety, effective immediately, Forest officials are implementing fire area and forest access road closures in the Sheep Fire area on the Front Country Ranger District.
Forest visitors are not permitted to travel into, or be in the Sheep Fire Closure Area. The boundary of the Sheep Fire Closure Area begins at the south end of Sheep Canyon, then continues northwest to Mormon Rocks, then continues west to Circle Mountain, then continues south to Gobblers Knob, then continues east back to the starting point, as shown on the attached map.
Stockton Flats Road 3N06, from the unpaved portion at the Lytle Creek Shooting Area, then west to its termination and Pioneer Road 3N35 are also closed to public use and entry.
The Pacific Crest Trail is close from Interstate 15 to State Highway 14, and through hikers can use State Highway 138 as an alternate route.
For further information about these restrictions or the Sheep Fire, contact the Fire Information Center at (909) 383-5688.
09:00 AM
Wed 10/7
From: SBNF Press Release
Sheep Fire Update
Tuesday, October 7, 2009 8:00 a.m.
Total acres burned: 7,128
Percent contained: 75%
Terrain/vegetation/difficulties: Six foot chaparral, timber and brush.
Current situation: Today firefighters are going to be focusing on constructing the remaining piece of fireline as well as securing and mopping-up the existing containment line. Fire suppression repair and rehabilitation will also begin during this shift. Smoke will still be present in fire area and is a result of interior islands of vegetation that continue to burn. Weather in the fire area will be in the 60-70’s with mild winds and low humidity. Demobilization of excess personnel and equipment has begun and will increase over the next few days.
Evacuations, Closures and Road Status: Highway 2 and highway 138 are open, however the public should use caution due to the presence of fire equipment traveling on the roads. Both evacuation centers in Victorville and Rialto have been closed as residents have returned home. Lone Pine Road will remain closed until further notice. Lytle Creek Road remains closed to the public but residents are allowed to enter. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is also closed from Interstate 15 to the 14 freeway. Hikers on the PCT may use state highway 138 as an alternate route.
Unified command of the fire has been terminated and the lead agency is the USFS.
09:02 PM
Tue 10/6
How are you guys doing out there, getting cold? {reply} Yeah, getting cold.
08:17 PM
Tue 10/6
From: SBNF Press Release
Incident Commander: Woychak
Fire location: North and west of Lytle
Creek, south and west of Highway 138,
south of Wrightwood
Date/time started: October 3, 2009, 2:11pm
Total acres burned: 7,128
Percent contained: 75%
Expected containment: 10/10/2009
Expected control: not determined
Suppression costs to date: ,518,000
Structures damaged/destroyed: 5
Cause: Under Investigation
Terrain/vegetation
/difficulties: Six foot chaparral,
timber and brush.
Current situation: Firefighters
continued line construction operations
today and made good progress.
Throughout the day, interior, unburned
vegetation was consumed and produced
some smoke columns but no fire spread
was noted to the perimeter of the
fire. Aircraft made multiple water
drops and transported firefighters to
the fire’s edge throughout the day to
complete containment lines.
Temperatures remained cool and the wind
was mild during the day. Mop-up of the
fire will occur this evening to secure
and hold the fireline. Full
containment of the fire has been moved
back to Saturday, October 10, due to
accessing difficult terrain on the
southwest edge of the fire.
Evacuations, Closures and Road Status:
Highway 2 has been reopened and the
evacuation order for the community of
Wrightwood has been lifted. Both
evacuation centers in Victorville and
Rialto have been closed as residents
have returned home. Lone Pine Road
will remain closed until further
notice. Lytle Creek Road remains closed
to the public but open to residents.
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is also
closed from Interstate 15 to the 14
freeway. Thru hikers on the PCT may
use state highway 138 as an alternate
route.
As of this evening the fire operations
are no longer in unified command. 06:59 PM
Tue 10/6
Yeah, the area that we were working, I wouldn't put anyone in there at night.
06:43 PM
Tue 10/6
Transcribers Synopsis: Day crew leaders and night crew leaders, from all divisions, are exchanging necessary information regarding problem areas.
02:31 PM
Tue 10/6
From: Dispatch 171.4750
Swarthout residents are still under hard evacuation.
12:59 PM
Tue 10/6
From: Wrightwood Forum
FLASH REPORT #13
EVENT NAME: Sheep Fire
DATE/TIME OF REPORT: 10/06/09 1230 Hours
CURRENT SITUATION:
San Bernardino County Animal Control is in the process of closing down operations at the Victorville Fairgrounds. Any evacuated animals that have not been picked up by 1500 hours will be transferred to the
Devore Animal Shelter and will be held until they are reunited by their owners.
SOURCE:
San Bernardino County Operational Area
Emergency Operations Center
Plans and Intelligence Section
(909) 356-3998 FAX (909) 356-3965
THE RECIPIENT OF THIS REPORT SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THIS FLASH REPORT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS NOT VERIFIED.
12:56 PM
Tue 10/6
From: Wrightwood Forum
12:28 PM
Tue 10/6
From: Inciweb 12:15 pm
Evacuations of Wrightwood were lifted at noon on Tuesday. The evacuation of the eastern portion of Lytle Creek Canyon and Swarthout and Lone Pine Canyons are still in place. Lone Pine Cyn Rd and Swarthout Canyon Road remain closed. Lytle Creek Rd. is open to residents only. Five structures were destroyed in Swarthout and Lone Pine Canyons.
12:25 PM
Tue 10/6
From: Inciweb 12:15 pm
Mandatory evacuations will be lifted for Wrightwood at noon Tuesday. We would like to remind residents to be on the alert as they are returning home as fire crews and equipment are still on the roadways. Mandatory Evacuations are still in place for Swarthout Canyon, Lone Pine Canyon and for the following areas in Lytle Creek: Applewhite Campground, Applewhite Picnic Area, and areas east of Lytle Creek Road up to and including Mountain Lakes RV Park.
Road Closures: Lone Pine Canyon Road and Swarthout Canyon Road remain closed. Lytle Creek Road is open to residents with ID only.
12:11 PM
Tue 10/6
From: CHP CAD
12:07PM SR 2 IS NOW OPEN AT THE 138, PER 8610
11:17 AM
Tue 10/6
From: CHP CAD
11:04AM SAN BERNARDINO CLOSURES WILL
REMAIN THE SAME
11:04AM ONLY CHANGE IN VICTORVILLE
CLOSURES- WILL NOW BE CLOSING ATB LONE PINE
11:03AM PER 75-S7-SR2 WILL BE OPEN AT
1200 HRS - VICTORVILLE NOW CLOSE LONE PINE
10:49 AM
Tue 10/6
We're up above you, and I can see the smoke. We've got 6 tools heading to you right now.
10:40 AM
Tue 10/6
We're wondering about the availability of a PIO to come out to Div. Bravo on Lone Pine Road?
09:39 AM
Tue 10/6
From: SBNF PIO
Unified Command: US Forest Service,
San Bernardino County Fire, San
Bernardino County Sheriff
Incident Commanders: Woychak (USFS), Wessel, Stalknaker
Fire location: North and west of Lytle
Creek, south and west of Highway 138,
south of Wrightwood
Date/time started: October 3, 2009, 2:11pm
Total acres burned: 7,128
Percent contained: 32%
Expected containment: 10/08/2009
Expected control: not determined
Suppression costs to date: ]],850,000
Structures damaged/destroyed: 5
Cause: Under Investigation
Total Personnel: 1947
Terrain/vegetation/difficulties: Six
foot chaparral, timber and brush.
Current situation: The Sheep Fire
started near Sheep Canyon Road near
Lytle Creek at about 2:11 pm on
Saturday October 3, 2009. It burned
northeast to Swarthout Canyon Road,
then northwest up Lone Pine Canyon.
Most recent mapping has resulted in a
decrease in overall acres burned.
Firefighters are continuing to
construct fireline and mop-up hot
spots. The fires edge was 3/10 of a
mile from Wrightwood but was halted by
firefighters efforts. Although the
weather forecast looks favorable, dry
conditions still exist in the fire area
and 19 miles of containment line remain
incomplete. A combined air and ground
attack will be used today to achieve a
containment date of Thursday, October
8th.
Evacuations, Closures and Road Status:
Mandatory evacuations are still in
place for all Wrightwood residents.
Lytle Creek Road is open for residents
only. Lone Pine Road will remain
closed until further notice. Highway
138 is now open, but the public is
encouraged to be alert due to fire
crews and equipment using the road for
operations. The Pacific Crest trail is
also closed from Interstate 15 to the
14 freeway.
09:30 AM
Tue 10/6
From: FIRE MAP Inciweb 9:30 a.m.
09:27 AM
Tue 10/6
From: Inciweb 8:45 a.m.
Crews are constructing and improving direct handlines, engines and crews are providing for structure protection in Wrightwood. Firefighters have made excellent progress on the leading edge of the fire holding it 3/10 mile short of Wrightwood. Weather has aided efforts with higher humidity and very little wind. Engines will continue structure protection and ground resources will mop-up and construct line throughout the night.
08:56 AM
Tue 10/6
From: Inciweb 8:45 a.m.
The Sheep Fire started near Sheep Canyon Road near Lytle Creek at about 2:11 pm on Saturday October 3, 2009. It burned northeast to Swarthout Canyon Road, then northwest up Lone Pine Canyon. 5 structures were destroyed in the Lone Pine and Swarthout Canyon areas along with vehicles, RVs and heavy equipment. The fire burned to near the top of Lone Pine Canyon near Wrightwood about 3/10 of a mile from Wrightwood homes. Firefighters have been successful in keeping the fire from burning into Wrightwood. Numerous helitankers and fixed wing air tankers have dropped water and retardant on the fire and back fires have been set to protect homes at the eastern edge of Wrightwood. Engines will continue to do structure protection and ground resources will mop-up and construct line.
The Sheep Fire is 32% contained. When referring to a fire, the difference between a fire being contained or controlled can be unclear. When a fire is contained a fuel break has been completed around the fire manually by hand line, and/or mechanically by dozer line. These breaks may also include the use of natural barriers such as rocky outcroppings. When a fire is controlled, it has been extinguished completely, including hot spots. When a fire has been controlled, the fireline is secure enough so that flare-ups within the fire perimeter will not break through the line. Therefore, just because a line is contained does not mean that the fire is controlled.
Mandatory evacuations are still in place for Wrightwood, Swarthout Canyon, Lone Pine Canyon and for the following areas in Lytle Creek: Applewhite Campground, Applewhite Picnic Area, and areas east of Lytle Creek Road up to and including Mountain Lakes RV Park. Evacuation Centers are located at Eisenhower High School in Rialto and at Victorville Fairgrounds.
Road Closures: Hwy 138, between I-15 and Hwy 2, is now open. This does not effect Wrightwood residents, Hwy 2 remains closed. Lone Pine Canyon Road and Swarthout Canyon Road also remain closed. Lytle Creek Road is open to residents with ID only.
08:54 AM
Tue 10/6
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 0086
Type: Report of Fire
Location: SR138 AT SB I15
ThomasBrothers: 4734 1D
5:51AM PER 75-S7 / HARD CLOSURE AT
SWARTOUT CANYON AT CAJON
5:24AM >>>>> SHEEP FIRE CLOSURES <<<<<<
1:40AM AS OF 1535 CLOSURES ARE AT LONE
PINE AT 138, 2 AT BIG PINE, 2 AT 138
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE^
1:38AM **SR 2 AT LONE PINE CYN & HWY
138 WILL CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED AS WELL
AS CAJON AT SWARTHOUT CYN**^
1:37AM ***LYTLE CREEK AND SIERRA WILL
BE OPEN FOR RESIDENTS ONLY^
1:36AM ********BRUSH FIRE***********
08:13 AM
Tue 10/6
Current Situation
Total Personnel 1,715
Size 7,128 acres
Percent Contained 32%
Estimated Containment Date Thursday
October 08th, 2009 approx 06:00 PM
Fuels Involved
Chaparral and timber
08:03 AM
Tue 10/6
From: AA 13
AA13 is over the Sheep Fire, assuming {missed transmission}.
09:47 PM
Mon 10/5
It's really cold. I'm sitting up here to the west of the middle ranch and {broken transmission}.
09:25 PM
Mon 10/5
Copy, I'll go up by Clyde's Ranch, and let you know.
09:25 PM
Mon 10/5
We have black ice on the road, be aware.
09:21 PM
Mon 10/5
Just a warning, watch out for black ice from where water drops have taken place. Could get slippery.
08:37 PM
Mon 10/5
Before you get too well positioned, could you go check out that middle ranch for me?
08:24 PM
Mon 10/5
From: NW
Transcriber's Synopsis: Majority of current conversation is revolving around placement of Hot Shots on scene to actively work hand crews in problem areas this evening.
08:03 PM
Mon 10/5
Can you give them a spot where they can begin working on the sloff, about N29.
07:49 PM
Mon 10/5
They're talking about some incoming weather, lower 30's, upper 20's, just keep that in mind.
07:48 PM
Mon 10/5
Update, CHP is still on scene, conducting investigation.
07:36 PM
Mon 10/5
Day Bravo, show Medic Unit 101 on scene also.
07:35 PM
Mon 10/5
ME 40 and SBCO on scene. Show CHP on scene also.
07:25 PM
Mon 10/5
Will we need air for this? ~ Negative, precautionary only.
07:24 PM
Mon 10/5
Can we get extra law enforcement, for traffic control? One lane of 138 impacted.
07:22 PM
Mon 10/5
Patient is being extricated from vehicle now, CT precautions.
07:19 PM
Mon 10/5
From: NW
Transcriber's Synopsis: There has been a single vehicle accident, involving a fire engine. This is at Hwy 138, just off of I-15. A code 3 ambulance has been order.
06:57 PM
Mon 10/5
You want to meet at 138 and Lone Pine? ~ Sounds good.
06:53 PM
Mon 10/5
From: NW
Day Alpha and Night Alpha are arranging a rendezvous location to tie in with each other.
06:49 PM
Mon 10/5
At this point, we're just going to wait for the mechanic.
06:49 PM
Mon 10/5
We need to get a mechanic out to drop point two. Do we need to get those people shuttled in?
06:47 PM
Mon 10/5
We've got an engine broke down at Drop Point 2, basically in the middle of Zulu Div.
03:40 PM
Mon 10/5
From: Caltrans Commuter Alert
Date: Monday, October 5, 2009
District: 8 – San Bernardino
Contact: Terri Kasinga
Phone: (909) 383-1910
(951) 232-4268
WHAT: FIRE WATCH – SR-138 OPEN; SR-2 REMAINS CLOSED
WHEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009 (15:30)
WHERE: WRIGHTWOOD, LONE PINE, AND WEST CAJON VALLEY
State Route 138 is now open in both directions.
SR-2 is still closed from SR-138 to La
Canada Flintridge and will remain
closed until further notice.
This alert will be updated when new
information is available. For current
road conditions, call Caltrans Public
Affairs at (866) 383-4631 (7 am to 5 pm
Mon-Fri) or Road Conditions at (800)
427-ROAD (1-800-427-7623). You may
also check our website at
www.caltrans8.info for road information
and closures.
03:33 PM
Mon 10/5
From: Inciweb 3:30 pm
The Sheep Fire is 20% contained. When referring to a fire, the difference between a fire being contained or controlled can be unclear. When a fire is contained a fuel break has been completed around the fire manually by hand line, and/or mechanically by dozer line. These breaks may also include the use of natural barriers such as rocky outcroppings. When a fire is controlled, it has been extinguished completely, including hot spots. When a fire has been controlled, the fireline is secure enough so that flare-ups within the fire perimeter will not break through the line. Therefore, just because a line is contained does not mean that the fire is controlled.
03:28 PM
Mon 10/5
From: 75-S7
To :CHP Dispatch
Just info, both directions on the 138 are open; Two closures Lone Pine and the 2.
03:27 PM
Mon 10/5
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 0221
Type: Report of Fire Location: SR138 AT SB I15
ThomasBrothers: 4734 1D
3:25PM *** LYTLE CREEK AND SIERRA WILL
OPEN FOR RES ONLY *** ^
3:24PM ** SR 2 AT LONE PINE CANYON AND
HWY 138 WILL CONT TO BE CLOSED, AS WELL
AS CAJON AT SWARTHOUT CANYON ** ^
3:24PM PER 12-R1, 138 IS NOW OPEN, 2
IS STILL CLOSED, MOVING FROM 138 AT
BEEKLEY TO 138 AT 2
3:23PM ** AT APPROX 1530 HRS ** HWY
138 WILL BE OPEN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ** ^
03:12 PM
Mon 10/5
From: 75-S7
To :CHP Dispatch
Cajon at Swarthout still hard closure. Lytle Creek at Sierra is open to residents only, everybody else no.
03:11 PM
Mon 10/5
From: CHP CAD
3:09PM 8612 SKYLINE DRIVE -PER RP VEHS ARE GOING TO A WASH NEAR THIS 1020 AND TAKING A UTIL PATH TO ENTER WRIGHTWOOD AREA
03:10 PM
Mon 10/5
From: CHP Dispatch
To :75-S7
Any word on Cajon at Swarthout Canyon?
03:09 PM
Mon 10/5
From: 75-S7
To :CHP Dispatch
Hwy 2 to the 138 and Lone Pine to the 138 will still be hard closures; in about 10 minutes 138 will be open in both directions, but residents will not be allowed into Wrightwood
03:06 PM
Mon 10/5
From: CHP CAD
2:59PM MAINTAINING CLOSURES TILL 0600HRS 10062009
02:52 PM
Mon 10/5
How you guys doing making your way up that road?
We're getting there.
It's about an hour. Once you get to the 29 + 31 juncture, stay on the 31 ridge and eventually, you'll tie in with Springville buggy.
02:44 PM
Mon 10/5
From: Snowline School Dist website
10/05/2009
All schools will be closed on Tuesday, October 6, 2009
All schools in the Snowline School District will be closed on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 due to the continuing evacuation and wildfires in Wrightwood. ~~
http://www.snowline.k12.ca.us/ 02:42 PM
Mon 10/5
From: 75-S7
To :CHP Dispatch
They are changing their minds now. Will let you know when they have a decision.
02:39 PM
Mon 10/5
From: 75-S7
To :CHP Dispatch
As of 16:00 hours, Wrightwood residents allowed through on the 138 and the 2; will be setting up to confirm residency. At 19:00 we will be opening up to the public. We will be coordinating other closures as we go. Lone Pine Canyon Road will remain closed. {Transcriber note: This was scanner information only; not confirmed through any other source. Please check with authorities before attempting to return home or use SR138 or 2.} **NOTE: See next post.
02:34 PM
Mon 10/5
Need to get message to the contract dozers that do not need their operators for tonight.
Also, if their lowboys are not needed, we need to get that info to the contractors.
02:33 PM
Mon 10/5
E numbers on water tenders?
Negative, I'll have to get that for you.
02:32 PM
Mon 10/5
Type 3 engines, two strike teams will be sufficient.
Do you have the number for the dozers and strike teams? Standby.
Dozers are E25, 26, 27, 28.
02:30 PM
Mon 10/5
We didn't make it to the Break. Did you make it to Arrowhead point? Negative. Followed every finger up on the east side of circle. There are several gaps where there are no bodies, that's for sure.
02:29 PM
Mon 10/5
They are getting a meeting together and giving directions how everyone can best get to it.
02:26 PM
Mon 10/5
Do you know that is the canal behind us?
02:25 PM
Mon 10/5
I have 3 strike teams as well as two hot shots.
ok, I'll update and get hold of Deputy Alpha and make sure you have everything on this list.
This think we're good with three strike teams. One came out late.
02:23 PM
Mon 10/5
Not at this time, but will get more info.
02:22 PM
Mon 10/5
Any word from CHP where we will move the hard closures?
02:22 PM
Mon 10/5
Operations?
Law enforcement would like to open 138 to residents at 4 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for everyone else.
11:21 AM
Mon 10/5
IC on scene advising smoke showing under the structure
11:18 AM
Mon 10/5
Commercial Structure fire, Laura at Walnut in Wrightwood; can we divert some engines? this is a BDU fire, trying to ascertain how many FS engines they want
11:10 AM
Mon 10/5
From: Inciweb 10:50 PM
Mandatory evacuations are still in place for Wrightwood, Swarthout Canyon, Lone Pine Canyon, and areas along Hwy 138 between I-15 and Hess Road. Mandatory evacuations also remain in place for the following areas in Lytle Creek: Applewhite Campground, Applewhite Picnic Area, and areas east of Lytle Creek Road up to and including Mountain Lakes RV Park. Evacuation Centers are located at Eisenhower High School in Rialto and at Victorville Fairgrounds. Small animals can be taken to the Devore Animal Shelter. Large and small animals may be taken to the Victorville Fairgrounds.
Hwy 2, Lone Pine Canyon Road, and Hwy 138 between I-15 and Hwy 2 are still closed. Lytle Creek Road is open to residents with ID only.
09:10 AM
Mon 10/5
{Scanner discussions have been lining up air resources and making drops.}
08:08 AM
Mon 10/5
From: Sheep Air Attack
Request Air Tankers out of Fox
08:06 AM
Mon 10/5
From: Inciweb photos
08:02 AM
Mon 10/5
From: Caltrans
SR-138 from I-15 to SR-18 and SR-2 from SR-138 to La Canada Flintridge will
remain closed until further notice due to the Sheep Fire.
07:13 AM
Mon 10/5
From: Day Alpha
To :Night Alpha
OK, if that's all you've got, you're clear. Let's tie in later today. ~ Copy, we'll tie in later today.
07:12 AM
Mon 10/5
From: Night Alpha
To :Day Alpha
Hot spots are still mainly north of N29, where it intersects with N31, and N33 near N31. Those areas could really use some crew work when the sun comes up, some slop over there.
06:55 AM
Mon 10/5
From: NW
Transcribers Synopsis: Orders for requested equipment are being confirmed for the day and air attack plans are being put into place. New and previously known problem spots are being identified and plans of attack are being put into place.
11:50 PM
Sun 10/4
From: NW
{Transcribers Note: All divisions are checking in with Night Ops at this time}
11:49 PM
Sun 10/4
It's going real good, real quiet. {Broken} told me the line was complete, and we confirmed that. It's real quiet. ~ Copy.
11:20 PM
Sun 10/4
From the area I'm standing on, it looks like it's running down the ridge line.
10:45 PM
Sun 10/4
We'll need a grader up here for Lone Pine Rd to 3N31, above Clyde's ranch.
07:32 PM
Sun 10/4
Base camp is set up at Glen Helen.
07:18 PM
Sun 10/4
From: Inciweb 6:30 pm
The Sheep Fire started near Sheep
Canyon Road near Lytle Creek at about
2:11 pm on Saturday October 3, 2009. It
burned northeast to Swarthout Canyon
Road, then northwest up Lone Pine
Canyon. It is currently burning near
the top of Lone Pine Canyon near
Wrightwood, CA. It has not crossed Hwy
138 at this time. The fire is about 1/4
mile from Hwy 2 and homes in the area.
Firefighters are cautiously optimistic
at this time about keeping the fire
from burning into Wrightwood. There are
numerous helitankers and fixed wing air
tankers dropping water and retardant on
the fire, as well as crews working on
the ground and engines doing structure
protection.
New mandatory evacuations are in place
for all Wrightwood residents. Mandatory
evacuations remain in place for the
following areas in Lytle Creek:
Applewhite Campground, Applewhite
Picnic Area, and areas east of Lytle
Creek Road up to and including Mountain
Lakes RV Park. Mandatory evacuations
are also in place also for Swarthout
Canyon, Lone Pine Canyon, and areas
along Hwy 138 between I-15 and Hess Rd.
Evacuation Centers are located at
Eisenhower High School in Rialto and at
Victorville Fairgrounds. Small animals
can be taken to the Devore Animal
Shelter. Large and small animals may be
taken to the Victorville Fairgrounds.
Glen Helen Rodeo grounds was taking
large animals but is now full.
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday October 03rd,
2009 approx 02:11 PM
Location Between Lytle Creek & Lone Pine Canyons
Incident Commander Woychak, Wessel, Stalknak
Current Situation
Total Personnel 702
Size 7,500 acres
Percent Contained 20%
Fuels Involved
Chaparral and timber
Fire Behavior
Large fire growth and short range
spotting has been occurring, fire is
fuel, topography, and wind driven
Significant Events
Lytle Creek Community Meeting for
residents to learn more about the fire
will be tonight at 8:00 pm Lytle Creek
Community Center, address 14082 Center
Road, Lytle Creek. Another community
meeting will be held also at 8:00 pm at
the Victorville Fairgrounds, 14800 7th
Street, Victorville.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Crews are constructing direct fireline
and numerous engine strike teams are in
place for sturcture protection for the
eastern portions of Wrightwood. The
fire has not crossed Hwy 138 or Hwy 2
at this time.
Growth Potential
Extreme
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme
Remarks
The Forest Service is in unified
command with San Bernardino County Fire
and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's
Department. Resources assigned to the
fire are: 21 handcrews, 55 engines, 4
dozers, 4 water tenders, 10 helicopters
and 9 airtankers (including the DC-10
and the Martin Mars). Evacuations: All
residents of Wrightwood are under a
mandatory evacuation. Mandatory
evacuations remain for residents in
Swarthout and Lone Pine Canyons, Hwy
138 between I-15 and Hess Road, and
residents on the east side of Lytle
Creek Road including Applewhite
Campground and Mountain Lakes Resort.
Road Closures: Hwy 2, Hwy 138 between
I-15 and Hwy 2, Lone Pine Canyon Road,
Lytle Creek Road.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 13 mph NW
Temperature 36 degrees
Humidity 55%
06:44 PM
Sun 10/4
From: CHP CAD
6:25PM CT COPIED 1039 8-612 ENRT
6:23PM UNIT REQ CT TO CHECK THE GATE
HWY 2 JWO BIG PINE HWY TO MAKE SURE ITS SITLL CLOSED
4:25PM ** NO CONTAINMENT AT THIS POINT ** ^
05:58 PM
Sun 10/4
All divisions will be staffed tonight.
04:57 PM
Sun 10/4
Where's the dozer at? {Reply} I think he is the one working with the hand crew down below, I believe.
04:41 PM
Sun 10/4
Tech is going to go to cul de sac and call you.
04:20 PM
Sun 10/4
Units on scene can handle.
04:19 PM
Sun 10/4
Veg fire Lindero St. cross of Monte Vista Road. Lindero IC will be first on scene.
03:58 PM
Sun 10/4
To :Air Ops
In the next 20-30 minutes we'll have crews coming in on the bottom, so heads up on your drops. {Affirmative}
03:48 PM
Sun 10/4
From: Air Ops
We have a light helicopter available. {Reply} We are interested in that flight We can meet him at Mormon Rock. {Reply} Meet in about a half hour.
03:36 PM
Sun 10/4
Things have changed to our favor. We're going to take it nice and slow and we've got plenty of air support out here. {Transcriber note: Transcriber *believes* this was related to a firing operation}
03:27 PM
Sun 10/4
Lytle Creek Structure Protection to Communications - Have we moved the base camp? If so, where is it? {Reply} I'll tie in with you at Fire Station 20.
02:42 PM
Sun 10/4
From: Inciweb 2:40 PM
The Sheep Fire started near Sheep's
Canyon Road near Lytle Creek at about
2:11 pm on Saturday October 3, 2009. It
burned northeast to Swarthout Canyon
Road, then northwest up Lone Pine
Canyon. It is currently burning near
the top of Lone Pine Canyon near
Wrightwood, CA. It has not crossed Hwy
138 at this time. The fire is about 1/4
mile from Hwy 2 and homes in the area.
Firefighters are cautiously optimistic
at this time about keeping the fire
from burning into Wrightwood. There are
numerous helitankers and fixed wing air
tankers dropping water and retardant on
the fire, as well as crews working on
the ground and engines doing structure
protection.
New mandatory evacuations are in place
for all Wrightwood residents. Mandatory
evacuations remain in place for the
following areas in Lytle Creek:
Applewhite Campground, Applewhite
Picnic Area, and areas east of Lytle
Creek Road up to and including Mountain
Lakes RV Park. Mandatory evacuations
are in place also for Swarthout Canyon,
Lone Pine Canyon, and areas along Hwy
138 between I-15 and Hess Rd.
Evacuation Centers are located at
Eisenhower High School in Rialto and at
Victorville Fairgrounds. Small animals
can be taken to the Devore Animal
Shelter. Large and small animals may be
taken to the Victorville Fairgrounds.
Glen Helen Rodeo grounds was taking
large animals but is now full.
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday October 03rd,
2009 approx 02:11 PM
Location Between Lytle Creek &
Lone Pine Canyons
Incident Commander Woychak, Wessel, Stalknak
Current Situation
Total Personnel 702
Size 3,500 acres
Percent Contained 10%
Fuels Involved
Chaparral and timber
Fire Behavior
Large fire growth and short range
spotting has been occurring, fire is
fuel, topography, and wind driven
Significant Events
Lytle Creek Community Meeting for
residents to learn more about the fire
will be tonight at 8:00 pm Lytle Creek
Community Center 14082 Center Road
Outlook
Planned Actions
Crews are constructing direct fireline
and numerous engine strike teams are in
place for sturcture protection for the
eastern portions of Wrightwood. The
fire has not crossed Hwy 138 or Hwy 2
at this time.
Growth Potential
Extreme
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme
Remarks
The Forest Service is in unified
command with San Bernardino County Fire
and the San Bernardino County
Sherriff's Department. Resources
assigned to the fire are: 21 handcrews,
55 engines, 4 dozers, 4 water tenders,
10 helicopters and 9 airtankers
(including the DC-10 and the Martin
Mars). Evacuations: All residents of
Wrightwood are under a mandatory
evacuation. Mandatory evacuations
remain for residents in Swarthout and
Lone Pine Canyons, Hwy 138 between I-15
and Hess Road, and residents on the
east side of Lytle Creek Road including
Applewhite Campground and Mountain
Lakes Resort. Road Closures: Hwy 2, Hwy
138 between I-15 and Hwy 2, Lone Pine
Canyon Road, Lytle Creek Road.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 40 mph SW
Temperature 65 degrees
Humidity 40%
02:13 PM
Sun 10/4
Tonight at 8:00 pm there will be a community meeting at the Lytle Creek Community Center for residents to learn more about the firefighting efforts. Address: 14082 Center Road, Lytle Creek, CA.
01:45 PM
Sun 10/4
Lost Lake is now available {for the helicopters to dip from}
01:22 PM
Sun 10/4
To :CHP Dispatch
Lytle Creek residents are allowed through the closure, I15 at Sierra; there is a community meeting at 20:00 hours.
01:16 PM
Sun 10/4
Helicopters are dipping out of Lost Lake; we've been advised by the FS that should be used only for IA (Initial Attack).
01:06 PM
Sun 10/4
I have been assigned to the fire that is just to the east of the town of Wrightwood {Air discussion}
12:56 PM
Sun 10/4
792 is inbound with a drop; we've got some heat in the draw we'd like you to take out
12:52 PM
Sun 10/4
http://snowline.k12.ca.us/ ~~ 10/04/2009
All schools will be closed on Monday, October 5, 2009
All schools in the Snowline School District will be closed on Monday, October 5, 2009 due to the wildfires in Wrightwood.
12:51 PM
Sun 10/4
Sounds like we're going to be losing helitanker 792 and 720; see if there is anything that can replace them.
12:44 PM
Sun 10/4
2000 block Desert Front; home with several horses; RP is afraid and unsure how to get the horses out.
12:44 PM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW on scene
ROTW reporter on scene states that the SO is patrolling the streets in and around Wrightwood very heavily to insure safety and to keep looters out. They are making sure people are out and the yellow tape is up. There are also kids from the Ski Resort offering water and sunflower seeds to the firefighters.
12:31 PM
Sun 10/4
{Some aircraft are being requested for a new start in Ventura County, in the Thousand Oaks area.}
12:19 PM
Sun 10/4
{Scanner chatter is lining up drops by aircraft.}
12:03 PM
Sun 10/4
From: CHP CAD
11:59AM PER 75-S7 ADDITIONAL CLOSURE AT
BIG PINE HWY AT LARGO VISTA, CURRENTLY
BEING MANNED BY ANTELOPE VALLEY // WILL
BE MANNED BY BARSTOW UNIT AT 1700 RHS
11:26AM 123-R1 ENRT TO MAN CLOSURE LYTLE
CREEK AT SIERRA
12:00 PM
Sun 10/4
From: Dispatch 171.4750
Incident Management Team Woychak now has taken command of the Sheep Fire. The communication unit is now up and running on Admin.
11:55 AM
Sun 10/4
E 46 to 81, can you bump up the pressure?
11:49 AM
Sun 10/4
Apple Vista is vacated except for 2; one getting ready to go and one waiting for animal transport
11:47 AM
Sun 10/4
I just got a call from Desert Comm stating that the road coming in from Big Pine is {?} and they'll be coming in from that way.
11:45 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Div. Charlie
Dozer E1 has completed his assignment and is down here where he started, what would you like for him to do? {reply} I'm on my way down there now, actually I have a new assignment for him. ~ copy.
11:24 AM
Sun 10/4
I'm here with the FEMA crew(rest of transmission was muffled}
11:22 AM
Sun 10/4
Do we have an ETA for gel on this?
11:14 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW Reporter
John Miller (USFS PIO) is on scene with ROTW reporter and has told ROTW that the fire fighter that suffered a heat related injury yesterday is OK and is back on the fire today.
11:13 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW Reporter
From ROTW Reporter on scene in Wrightwood: "Structure protection is occurring in the city and almost every house closest to the fire has at least 2 fire trucks on it, with fire fighters sitting on top of one home with a shake roof. This is on Lone Pine Rd. Also AA 12 is making low passes over the fire off of the left side of Lone Pine Rd., with a helicopter in the area as well."
11:06 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Daily Report
Currently at 3,800 acres, 5% contained, unknown containment date.
11:05 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Dispatch 171.4750
Sheep Fire is 3800 acres; 5% containment
11:05 AM
Sun 10/4
Are you just below that house that got gelled, or above it? {reply} Below, we're below it.
11:04 AM
Sun 10/4
From: NWS Spot Forecast
Fire began at Lytle Creek rd and
Sheep Canyon Rd just above Lytle
Cr. Tpo of fire is approaching
6000'. There is an inversion near
the top with much lower RHs.
Winds are stronger high.I will get
upper fire observations soon.
Lytle Cr RAWS works for lower
end. Need for Today, tonight,
tomorrow with 3 day outlook. Winds
are critical.
...
FORECAST:
IF CONDITIONS BECOME UNREPRESENTATIVE,
CONTACT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
SPOT FORECAST FOR SHEEP...UNLISTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
1016 AM PDT SUN OCT 4 2009
FORECAST IS BASED ON REQUEST TIME OF 0925 PDT ON OCTOBER 04.
IF CONDITIONS BECOME UNREPRESENTATIVE...CONTACT THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE.
.DISCUSSION...A TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE HAS DEEPENED THE MARINE
LAYER AND BROUGHT HIGHER HUMIDITIES TO THE WEST FACING MOUNTAINS
SLOPES UP TO 5500 FEET. HUMIDITIES DROP RAPIDLY ABOVE 5500 FEET TO 15
TO
20 PERCENT THERE IS A CHANCE FOR A FEW SPRINKLES TODAY BUT ANY
PRECIPITATION THAT FALLS WILL BE SPOTTY. IT WILL BE WINDY WITH GUSTS
NEAR 50 MPH AT 6000 FEET. HUMIDITIES WILL DROP MONDAY AND WINDS WILL
BEGIN TO
DECREASE LATE TONIGHT. THE COOL AIRMASS WILL LINGER THROUGH
WEDNESDAY.
.REST OF TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF DENSE FOG LATE IN THE
MORNING. AREAS OF DRIZZLE LATE IN THE MORNING.
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....NEAR 60.
MIN HUMIDITY........15 TO 20 PERCENT AT 6000 FEET INCREASING TO
50-60 PERCENT
AT 2000 FEET.
WIND................
SLOPES...........WINDS SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40
MPH.
RIDGETOP.........WEST 30-40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.
CHC WETTING RAIN....10 PERCENT.
LAL.................1.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000-4000 FT AGL.
MIXING WINDS........SOUTHWEST 25 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-45.
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT AT 6000 FEET INCREASING TO 80% AT
2000 FEET.
WIND................
SLOPES...........SOUTHWEST 20-30 MPH. GUSTS TO 35 MPH...
BECOMING GUSTS TO 25 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
RIDGETOP.........WEST 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH. GUSTS TO 35 MPH
AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
CHC WETTING RAIN....5 PERCENT.
LAL.................1.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000-4000 FT AGL...BECOMING 1500 FT AGL AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
MIXING WINDS........WEST 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 60.
MIN HUMIDITY........20 PERCENT AT 6000 FEET INCREASING TO 40 PERCENT
AT
2000 FEET.
WIND................
SLOPES...........WINDS NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST IN
THE
AFTERNOON.
RIDGETOP.........WEST 15 MPH.
CHC WETTING RAIN....5 PERCENT.
LAL.................1.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL...BECOMING 6000 FT AGL
EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON...BECOMING 4000 FT AGL
LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING WINDS........WEST 10 MPH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.TUESDAY...
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS AROUND 63. WINDS SOUTH 5 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS AROUND 69. WINDS WEST 5 MPH.11:00 AM
Sun 10/4
To :Information 1
On your way up can you emphasize to all of the media that they can't impede our operations by blocking the roads? They need to keep the roads clear.
10:58 AM
Sun 10/4
Our dispatch made contact with Mountain High and they said you are good to go.
10:56 AM
Sun 10/4
Do we have an idea of what the availability for helicopters are? We may need them on this a little later.
10:56 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Inciweb 10:35 a.m.
Currently the fire is moving north to northwest from Swarthout Canyon to Highway 138 through Lone Pine Canyon. The fire is burning about 1.5 miles east of any homes in the Wrightwood area. Numerous engine strike teams are in place for sturcture protection for the eastern portions of Wrightwood. All residents of Wrightwood are under a mandatory evacuation. Mandatory evacuations remain for residents in Swarthout and Lone Pine Canyons, Hwy 138 between I-15 and Hess Road, and residents on the east side of Lytle Creek Road including Applewhite Campground and Mountain Lakes Resort. Aircraft are now able to fly and 3 airtankers are currently making drops.
10:51 AM
Sun 10/4
I may need you up here on the South side. The road is pretty congested.
10:51 AM
Sun 10/4
Big Pines Highway is apparently still open and there is quite a bit of traffic still going down into town.
10:47 AM
Sun 10/4
Fire is right up to Shadow. Fire on both lanes. {missed remaining}
10:46 AM
Sun 10/4
{Transcriber missed beginning of transmission - discussion on SO Frequency regarding evacuation notices.} Extend into LA County. Affirmative.
10:43 AM
Sun 10/4
Mountain High (ski area) says, "Anything you need."
10:40 AM
Sun 10/4
A couple of things - We have a strike team that came straight to the incident, they are at Jensen's and don't have their radio's cloned - can we get someone over here to clone the radios for them? Number Two, Wrightwood was given the order to evacuate everyone by Chief Weston (?).
10:34 AM
Sun 10/4
To :CHP Dispatch
SO is using Mormon Rocks for their evac command post.
10:32 AM
Sun 10/4
Team 22 - it will have Lacy Faire on it, 138 at Highway 2. The resident has five horses that they have to evacuate and a trailer is already en route. Advise the CHP at 138 at Hwy 2.
10:29 AM
Sun 10/4
We have a complete evacuation of Wrightwood, and one of the local news sources is now confirming that information as well.
10:28 AM
Sun 10/4
Are you aware that SO has initiated a COMPLETE evacuation of ALL of Wrightwood?
10:28 AM
Sun 10/4
From: USFS
Sheep Fire - all Wrightwood residents are now under a mandatory evacuation - evacuation center at Victorville Fairgrounds 14800 7th Street - updated 2 minutes ago
10:27 AM
Sun 10/4
Engine 33 is available.
10:27 AM
Sun 10/4
From: 75-152
To :CHP Dispatch
Negative on rain; high gusty winds in the area.
10:20 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW Reporter
The Command Center has been moved and is established at the Mormon Rock Ranger Station today. It was moved due to concerns of it being over run at it's previous location, I-15 at Hwy. 138.
10:18 AM
Sun 10/4
From: CHP CAD
10:08AM CORRECTION LINE 65 - 138 @ 15 - CLOSED
10:08AM 138 @ 18 - CLOSED - INL HANDLING
10:07AM MOVING HARD CLOSURE FROM 138 &
HWY 2 TO 138 @ BEEKLEY - HARD CLOSURE
10:05AM MANDATORY EVACUATIONS FOR THE
WRIGHTWOOD AREA - 1039 12-C & S2
10:15 AM
Sun 10/4
You want to have them come up Lone Pine, to the Sharpless ranch road?
10:12 AM
Sun 10/4
I don't know if we have any more crews, or if Arrowheads coming in today but, it would be good to get someone over on that side. {Transcribers Note: It is not clear which "side" they are discussing}.
10:02 AM
Sun 10/4
FLASH REPORT #5
EVENT NAME: SHEEP FIRE
DATE/TIME OF REPORT: 10/04/09 0940 Hours
DATE/TIME OF EVENT: 10/03/09 1414 Hours
LOCATION OF EVENT:
CURRENT SITUATION:
NEW: Mandatory Evacuation Order for ALL Residents of Wrightwood
HUMAN SHELTERS
• San Bernardino County Fairgrounds,
14800 Seventh Street, Victorville
• Eisenhower High School, 1321 N.
Lilac, Rialto
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The Telephone Emergency Notification
System has been initiated for the
affected areas.
• U.S. Forest Service Public
Information line (909) 383-5688.
• Recorded updates on San Bernardino
County Fire Dept. Incident Information
line (909) 355-8800.
• San Bernardino County Disaster
Information Website can be accessed at
www.sbcounty.gov (click on the Disaster
Information box in the upper right hand
corner of the screen).
• San Bernardino County Animal Control: 1-800-472-5609.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA
EOC STATUS:
San Bernardino County Operational Area
EOC is activated at Level I.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s
Department DOC is activated
The Southern Regional Operation Center
is activated in support of San
Bernardino County EOC.
SOURCE:
San Bernardino County Operational Area
Emergency Operations Center
Plans and Intelligence Section
(909) 356-3998 FAX (909) 356-3965
OASIS: 6-0802
sbcoa@sbcfire.org
THE RECIPIENT OF THIS REPORT SHOULD BE
AWARE THAT THIS FLASH REPORT MAY
CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS NOT
VERIFIED.
10:00 AM
Sun 10/4
South of Oriole and West of Cedar Street.
09:58 AM
Sun 10/4
On Hwy 2, just past White Mountain Road. Getting ready to make the turn. What would you like us to do?
09:58 AM
Sun 10/4
Team 22 everything north of Highway 2; north of Highway 2 is also mandatory; start at the East end at Valley View and work your way westward
09:57 AM
Sun 10/4
Evac route is east on Highway 2 out of the Canyon; Evac Center Victor Valley Fairgrounds; Large animals also at VV Fairgrounds; Contact Command Post if you need assistance with Large animals
09:56 AM
Sun 10/4
Assist Team 23 far east edge of Div C west of Flume Canyon and South of Highway 2
09:56 AM
Sun 10/4
Team {} you're going to have everything West of Flume Canyon and south of Highway 2
09:54 AM
Sun 10/4
Team 20 Division C everything east of Division Street and everything west of Acorn Drive
09:53 AM
Sun 10/4
FYI - Helicopter Hill is just past the last houses at the top of Lone Pine.
09:51 AM
Sun 10/4
Team 11 East of Cedar all the way west to Elm Street.
09:51 AM
Sun 10/4
We've just been advised that we will be doing a full evacuation of the community of Wrightwood. Team 7 Everything East of Oak Street; Oak Street will be your western edge; everything south of Highway 2, east of Oak Street; Team 8 Division B going to have everything East of Elm street all the way over to Oak Street.
09:48 AM
Sun 10/4
To :CHP Dispatch
All of Wrightwood is under mandatory evacuation.
09:44 AM
Sun 10/4
Just to let you know, we have fire on the ground now, up here by Helicopter Hill.
09:36 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW Reporter
From ROTW Reporter on scene: "Blue skies with major winds and a plume of smoke that looks to rise about a half mile into the sky. BNSF trains are rolling again, yesterday's closure of the tracks cost them approx 1 million dollars an hour."
09:30 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW Reporter
From a ROTW reporter on scene. "We have light sprinkles in Silverwood."
09:27 AM
Sun 10/4
To :Wrightwood Structure Group
1111 Alpha, on Tac.
09:26 AM
Sun 10/4
The fires approaching {?} and Helicopter Hill now. We've got structure resources in place.
09:25 AM
Sun 10/4
The fire activity has increased, pretty much doing what it did last night. It will be at Helicopter Hill in 20-30 minutes.
09:14 AM
Sun 10/4
It's just above this drainage that the fire is walking thru. We think it's gonna rush up the hill after that.
09:12 AM
Sun 10/4
Just be head's up - when the wind's were blowing last night, things got really rugged in there.
09:12 AM
Sun 10/4
Pull 37 out of there and position them in one of the lower canyons.
09:11 AM
Sun 10/4
Did you want us to Gel ours? {reply} No that's negative, I think this thing is going to rush the hill and hold at the ridge.
09:10 AM
Sun 10/4
I think this thing's gonna rush the hill, and hold the ridge.
09:10 AM
Sun 10/4
We're gonna gel that house on the point.
09:07 AM
Sun 10/4
From: RS
"The Gel Task Force is a development of San Bernardino County Fire. It consists of a number of patrol vehicles equipped with Thermo-Gel and those patrol vehicles are used to protect structures in immediate danger of fire."
09:05 AM
Sun 10/4
Can you guys bump up to the house where we're at, We need a face to face.
09:01 AM
Sun 10/4
Yeah, right now the winds are just way too swirly.
08:58 AM
Sun 10/4
When this thing runs up that hill over here, I'm gonna give you the go-ahead to gel that house.
08:57 AM
Sun 10/4
http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php?topic=14613.100
Wrightwood Forum - Administrator at 08:52:15 AM
SITUATION SUMMARY REPORT - #1
DATE AND TIME: October 4, 2009 8:30 a.m.
PREPARED BY: San Bernardino County
Operational Area
Emergency Operations Center
Plans and Intelligence Section
(909) 356-3998
EVENT/INCIDENT NAME: Sheep Fire
SITUATION ASSESSMENT:
The Sheep Fire has burned into the West
Cajon Valley area of the unincorporated
area of San Bernardino County including
the Lone Pine Canyon along Swarthout
Canyon Rd. The fire has burned
approximately 3,500 acres with only
10-percent containment. The fire is
under Unified Command with U.S. Forest
Service, San Bernardino County Fire
Department and San Bernardino County
Sheriff’s Department. A Type II
Management Team will be in place at
noon today.
CURRENT STATUS:
Fire/ Weather Conditions:
• Fire residing above the marine
layer resulting in lower humidity and
reduced fuel moistures.
• Fire is wind and topography driven
• Active fire located in areas
geographically difficult to reach
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered:
• South of Highway 2 between Lone
Pine Canyon Road and Wright Mountain
Road, in eastern Wrightwood
• Applewhite Campground in Lytle Creek
• Happy Jack area of Lytle Creek
• Swarthout Canyon Road area of Lone Pine Canyon
Voluntary evacuations for:
• For the remaining areas of Wrightwood.
Red Cross (Human) Shelters:
• Multi Purpose Room of Eisenhower
High School, 1321 N. Lilac at Baseline,
Rialto. Currently there are three
children and three adults registered.
• San Bernardino County Fairground is
located at 14800 Seventh Street,
Victorville. At 7:00 a.m. there were
twelve individuals registered at this
shelter.
Animal Shelters:
• Large Animal Evacuation Center is
located at the fairgrounds.
• Small animals are being accepted at
the Devore Animal Shelter.
Road Closures:
• Lytle Creek Rd is closed north of Sierra Ave.
• Lone Pine Canyon Rd is closed at SR138.
• SR138 is closed from I15 to SR2.
ACTIVATIONS:
San Bernardino County Operational Area
EOC activated at Level I.
San Bernardino County Sheriff
Department Operations Center is activated.
The Southern Region Emergency
Operations Center is activated in
support of the San Bernardino County EOC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Public Information:
The Telephone Emergency Notification
System has been initiated for the
affected areas.
• U.S. Forest Service Public
Information line (909) 383-5688.
• For recorded updates, San
Bernardino County Fire Department
Incident Information line (909) 355-8800.
• San Bernardino County Animal Control: 1-800-472-5609
OES WILL PROVIDE THESE SITUATION
SUMMARIES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH (12
HR) OPERATIONAL PERIOD. FLASH REPORTS
WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE UPDATES
THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
SITUATION SUMMARY REPORTS MAY CONTAIN
UNCONFIRMED INFORMATION THAT IS SUBJECT
TO CHANGE.
08:52 AM
Sun 10/4
We need to move yo over to the West Cajon Structure Group.
08:51 AM
Sun 10/4
Air Attack is reporting they will be unable to be over the fire due to turbulance.
08:50 AM
Sun 10/4
Lead Bravo 5 is over the fire and will be unable to have aircraft up due to wind turbulence.
08:49 AM
Sun 10/4
From: wildlandfire website
The fire made significant runs on both sides of Lone Pine Canyon overnight. A Gel Task Force was ordered for Wrightwood last night with the anticipation of continued movement that way. Dozers putting in indirect line in the upper part of the canyon.
9 AT's, 4 T1H's, 5 T2H's, 1T3H, the DC10 and Martin Mars were ordered for today. Helicopters working out of Devils Canyon Afterbay helibase.
08:47 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Operations
To :Wrightwood Structure Group
I'm sure you already know this but, we're getting quite a bit of increase in activity in Lone Pine Canyon. {reply} yeah
08:46 AM
Sun 10/4
{} Increased activity in Lone Pine Canyon
08:46 AM
Sun 10/4
We're gonna do structure prep were we're at.
08:45 AM
Sun 10/4
We may have to take our Gel and move. {reply} Yeah, we're not going to gel just yet.
08:43 AM
Sun 10/4
The fires bumping (the road) pretty hard right now; we're gonna have to hold up.
08:33 AM
Sun 10/4
Copy, we need a grader on 3N31.
08:33 AM
Sun 10/4
We've got a lot of debris on this 3N31 road that we'll be using for roll out
08:31 AM
Sun 10/4
Bravo 2 is over the fire.
08:27 AM
Sun 10/4
To :CHP Dispatch
Raining pretty hard at Devore.
08:25 AM
Sun 10/4
When the winds beginning calming down, we can bring them in from the north.
08:24 AM
Sun 10/4
Bravo 7 returning to SB tanker base due to weather.
08:24 AM
Sun 10/4
You've got 554 on the top side and 305 on the bottom side.
08:24 AM
Sun 10/4
Helicopter is at Lost Lake, on the ground.
08:23 AM
Sun 10/4
{Transcriber note: Feature Name: Heath Canyon Latitude/Longitude:
34.3563899 -117.6164434 ;; and Feature Name: Heath Canyon
Latitude/Longitude:
34.333613,-117.635610 }
08:21 AM
Sun 10/4
AA12 turned around. Unable to get to the fire right now, due to the weather.
08:21 AM
Sun 10/4
Cancel Mercy Air, does not appear to be a snake bite.
08:18 AM
Sun 10/4
Requesting the LZ to be the Caltrans Yard in Wrightwood {for rattlesnake bite victim}
08:18 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Air Ops
To :Operations
Air Attack 12 is off San Bdno, for the Sheep incident, 2 onboard with 4.5 hours of fuel.
08:13 AM
Sun 10/4
Helo 554 is on the ground at Lost Lake.
08:10 AM
Sun 10/4
Helo 554 currently over Kenwood heading into Lost Lake.
08:09 AM
Sun 10/4
The Horse Canyon road is real good all the way to the top (rest broken).
08:08 AM
Sun 10/4
Confirming there's an ambulance enroute to Div Bravo (for the snake bite victim)? {Affirm}
08:08 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Div C
Do we have any extra dozers we can use over here on the Horse Creek area? {Right now you have two that will be available for you.}
08:06 AM
Sun 10/4
We'd like to request an ambulance for a possible rattlesnake bite victim, non-firefighter, on Lone Pine Canyon Rd.
08:04 AM
Sun 10/4
Where's night briefing going to be, at Mormon Rocks again? {Negative, it's going to be at Glen Helen, 1800 hours.}
08:03 AM
Sun 10/4
Current conditions in Lytle Creek: Temp 49, RH 76%, Winds ESE at 10, gusting to 33.
08:01 AM
Sun 10/4
From: 554
Is air attack over the fire? {Negative, not at this time.}
07:56 AM
Sun 10/4
Going to open up the Horse Canyon gate off highway 2, that might be another access for you up to the ridge.
07:55 AM
Sun 10/4
From: H554
Off Apple Valley; pilot plus 4, 2.5 hours of fuel, enroute to Devil's helibase with a 10 minute ETA.
07:50 AM
Sun 10/4
You might be able to get some access going up through Horse (?) canyon for the dozers; I was going to go up and open that gate and take a look.
07:29 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Operations
To :Team Bravo
Do you have any dozers avaialble? I could use one out here. {Reply - Affirm, we've definitely got some work for them.}
07:18 AM
Sun 10/4
(Transcriber Note: Very little traffic at this time on scanner; assuming that units are in briefing.)
07:09 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ABC News
Summary: Fire is presently at 3500 acres; mandatory evacuation orders in place for eastern side of Wrightwood, voluntary for rest of community. Units are staging at Jensen's market in Wrightwood.
06:36 AM
Sun 10/4
Engines checking in......
06:33 AM
Sun 10/4
Going to start the dozers up to the ridge. The right side over there is workable right now due to low wind.
06:32 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Operations
Night Bravo, we're going to have air to ground for today. Ready to copy?
169.1125 and BDF admin as the command.
Copy. Same tactical?
I'll have to check on that. Continue what you're using for now until day shift transfers.
06:30 AM
Sun 10/4
The winds are still cranking up here, too!
06:30 AM
Sun 10/4
We're socked in right now.
06:28 AM
Sun 10/4
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00PM PDT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04
06:22 AM
Sun 10/4
The south side is the biggest problem. I'm at the ridge and the sparks are flying. I don't know if we can get dozers up here.
We need some help from aircraft.
Yeah, I copy.
How are your winds?
5 to gusts of 20 maybe?
06:07 AM
Sun 10/4
How's that North side looking now?
Can't tell due to smoke. I'll get in my truck and go take a look.
No, don't worry about it.
06:06 AM
Sun 10/4
After you punch in can you start working up that steep slope?
05:57 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Bravo
Dozer 1 go ahead.
Made it up to the edge. I think we can get it after aircraft gets into play.
05:55 AM
Sun 10/4
{They gave some addresses, but I couldn't hear what they were saying about the static.}
05:54 AM
Sun 10/4
Fire's about 2 1/2 miles away and is backburning on itself. We're in pretty good shape.
05:53 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Dozer 1
Ran into another dozer line that looks like it's coming from the other direction. You know anything about that?
Negative.
05:51 AM
Sun 10/4
Structure protection here. The wind is working in our favor right now.
Do you want us to stay here or go to debriefing?
05:42 AM
Sun 10/4
I have two more strike teams showing up. Can we hold them for now.
All strike teams are instructed to meet at Jensen's in Wrightwood until briefing.
Ok, I'll get over there and get them briefed.
05:39 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW Source
Hwy. 138 is closed on the North side of the 15 Fwy.
05:32 AM
Sun 10/4
How much more is there to go?
About a quarter mile.
05:32 AM
Sun 10/4
From: InciWeb
Basic Information:
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday October 03rd, 2009 approx 02:11 PM
Location Between Lytle Creek & Lone Pine Canyons
Incident Commander Unkovich & Nunez
Current Situation
Total Personnel 1,000
Size 3,500 acres
Percent Contained 10%
Fuels Involved Chaparral and timber
Fire Behavior Large fire growth and short range spotting has been occurring.
Significant Events Currently the fire is moving north to northwest from Swarthout Canyon to Highway 138.
Outlook
Growth Potential Extreme
Terrain Difficulty Extreme
Remarks The Forest Service is in unified command with San Bernardino County Fire and the San Bernardino County Sherrif's Dept. Resources assigned to the fire are: 13 handcrews, 57 engines, 4 dozers, 4 water tender, 4 helicopters and 9 airtankers (including the DC-10 and the Martin Mars).
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 40 mph SW
Temperature 65 degrees
Humidity 40%
05:31 AM
Sun 10/4
From: InciWeb
Incident Overview:
The Sheep Fire is burning between Lytle Creek Cyn and Highway 138. New mandatory evacuations are being put in place in Wrightwood for the areas east of Heath Canyon and west of Heath Canyon between Lone Pine Canyon Rd. and Hwy 2. The remainder of Wrightwood is under voluntary evacuation. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for the following areas in Lytle Creek: Applewhite, Happy Jack, areas east of Lytle Creek up to and including Mountain Lakes RV Park. Mandatory evacuations are in place also for Swarthout Cyn and areas along Hwy 138 between I-15 and Hess Rd. An evacuation center is located at Eisenhower High School in Rialto and at Victorville Fairgrounds. Small animals can be taken to the Devore Animal Shelter. Large and small animals may be taken to the Victorville Fairgrounds. Glen Helen Rodeo grounds was taking large animals but is now full.
05:27 AM
Sun 10/4
Dozers are working along Lone Pine Canyon Rd. and the adjacent roads to create a fire break. They are also using fire Gel on the homes in the evacuation area.
05:25 AM
Sun 10/4
It's not gotten to the road yet, but it's going to hit that dozer line.
05:23 AM
Sun 10/4
You're good where that drain area is?
Yeah, it burned through there already.
Bueno.
05:21 AM
Sun 10/4
Come daylight I think this is very doable because the fuels are very light.
04:38 AM
Sun 10/4
We're going to have a different strike team in there and they'll be working off of Orchard.
04:30 AM
Sun 10/4
Resident wants to know what the evacuation policy is for this area. Who knows what that is?
04:19 AM
Sun 10/4
Bring dozer up Lone Pine Canyon Rd. to Helicopter Hill and I'll tie you in with the other dozers. Off load and we'll get started working behind some structures.
04:16 AM
Sun 10/4
9461 strike team just came in. Want them to assist with structure protection?
No, we're good on that front, we're waiting for daylight so we can get air support up and running.
I'll be at Jensen's shortly.
04:13 AM
Sun 10/4
South end is still making a fierce run at us.
04:13 AM
Sun 10/4
With the down canyon wind, it's blowing to the west and has toned down considerably.
04:12 AM
Sun 10/4
From: 6017
We're here at Jensen's.
Go ahead and hold there and I'll be there to brief you.
04:12 AM
Sun 10/4
Take the group of structures right here in front of the hydrant.
04:06 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW Source
The Red Cross has opened the Victorville Fair Grounds for personal and animal evacuation.
03:41 AM
Sun 10/4
Don't want this to hit that red house hard.
03:40 AM
Sun 10/4
Location?
I'm at the first house, I'm going to pull my engine out of here.
03:37 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Operations on Command
Where can I meet you? Are you at Hwy 2 and Sheep Creek?
Yes.
We'll tie in with you there.
03:35 AM
Sun 10/4
Wrightwood structure group. Is there someplace I can meet you?
03:27 AM
Sun 10/4
56 degrees, RH of 6.6.
03:27 AM
Sun 10/4
Are you going to be able to do it? I know 81 made it, 81? How is it? It's not bad. You can make it.
03:26 AM
Sun 10/4
There are some structures on the south side where we are and we can't do much. They are all mobile homes.
Where are you?
Northwest corner of section 23. I think there are only two or three down there.
Ok, if you don't think you can do it, don't.
Are they occupied? Don't know.
Can you drive down in there to see? Is it feasible?
I'll check.
03:23 AM
Sun 10/4
From: CHP radio
NOTE!!!!! All civilians with horses trailers are being asked to report to the ICP ASAP, per CHP radio.
03:22 AM
Sun 10/4
I'm going to send dozer 3 up 138 to the 2 and into Wrightwood.
03:22 AM
Sun 10/4
On the south side it's just crossed 3N31.
03:19 AM
Sun 10/4
Need a reading in the smoke and a reading in the clear.
03:19 AM
Sun 10/4
Last RH reading? 7 percent.
03:17 AM
Sun 10/4
Trying to get some type 1 strike teams in the area. Want them to contact you?
No, have them report to Jensen's Market and we'll give them instructions from there.
03:16 AM
Sun 10/4
From: ROTW source
Residents of Wrightwood are being directed to exit town using the Jackson Lake route.
03:07 AM
Sun 10/4
It's too smokey for me to see how much fire there is. I'm going to go higher where I can get a better fix on it.
03:05 AM
Sun 10/4
How much fire do you have on the south side?
I'll go and evaluate.
02:56 AM
Sun 10/4
Wrightwood structure group?
You have eyes on the fire yet?
No, not yet, but we'll go take another look. I'll meet you at the road closure.
02:52 AM
Sun 10/4
This is going to start bumping the road.
Let me know when it does.
It's getting to bumping real quick here.
02:46 AM
Sun 10/4
I'm at the head where it's making a hard run.
02:46 AM
Sun 10/4
It's even with the red house on the slope. It's there.
02:46 AM
Sun 10/4
Making another good run like the other one we watched. It's sustained for a while. North side is about 3/4 of a mile above Clyde's. South side is just about to hit Clyde's right now.
02:44 AM
Sun 10/4
53 degrees, RH 7.6
02:41 AM
Sun 10/4
South is making a hard run at the house at the back.
02:40 AM
Sun 10/4
I think we're going to have fire on both sides of this building.
02:39 AM
Sun 10/4
We've got two good flames on both sides, so let's see what happens in the middle.
02:35 AM
Sun 10/4
South side is making nice little runs. North side is going to take out the last chunk in the flats.
02:26 AM
Sun 10/4
North side of Lone PIne Rd, it's passing Clyde's Ranch and is just shy of it on the South side.
02:25 AM
Sun 10/4
Evacuations ordered for east side of Wrightwood. West side of this evac is Heath Creek.
02:24 AM
Sun 10/4
Running on South side.
Coming up at us?
Coming from up canyon down to your location.
02:23 AM
Sun 10/4
If this would slow down, we could tackle this thing direct, but it's not happening.
02:23 AM
Sun 10/4
Stage where the E-1 dozer is.
02:23 AM
Sun 10/4
Winds still the same? Yeah, it's the winds from the fire that are tearing it up.
02:22 AM
Sun 10/4
Is the fire still below Clyde's Ranch?
It's bumping Clyde's Ranch right now.
02:21 AM
Sun 10/4
Three strike teams need to report to Hwy 2 and Sheep Creek Rd.
02:20 AM
Sun 10/4
Dozer E-1, we're looking for opportunities to stage and see where you're needed up there.
02:20 AM
Sun 10/4
From: 3181
Were there any structures out there?
No, just a jeep trail.
Thank you.
02:19 AM
Sun 10/4
It's running in the flats now.
02:13 AM
Sun 10/4
Structure protection is being moved fully into play as well as a gel task force that will be moving in there.
02:12 AM
Sun 10/4
Per John Miller, PIO for the USFS, evacuations are under way for the east end of Wrightwood.
02:06 AM
Sun 10/4
North side is kicking up, but it's still hanging back there. When It gets to the trees, it will start running.
02:04 AM
Sun 10/4
It's making a run close to the road. I can't see throught the smoke.
01:59 AM
Sun 10/4
It's almost at Clyde's Ranch, any further work? No way.
01:58 AM
Sun 10/4
I'll let you know when we pass Clyde's Ranch.
01:57 AM
Sun 10/4
Dozer done on that ranch?
Yeah, he's back on the road.
01:57 AM
Sun 10/4
Can you check and see that we have gel coming. We're going to need it in Wrightwood.
Copy.
01:54 AM
Sun 10/4
Can you check that gate and see if it's another ranch?
01:54 AM
Sun 10/4
{Am only hearing one side on convo on some of these}
01:54 AM
Sun 10/4
What's your location, 40?
01:53 AM
Sun 10/4
This ranch completed. Once it hits Clyde's Ranch, it won't be long until it gets to the next ranch.
Let's bump you guys up to Wrightwood and structure protection.
01:52 AM
Sun 10/4
North side is running harder than it did at the last place because it's steeper.
01:52 AM
Sun 10/4
How's the south side look? I have a trigger point up here with large trees. When it hits, you'll have about 5 minutes. I have a dozer up here. You have time, not much, but you have time.
01:51 AM
Sun 10/4
Confirm that evacs have started?
I'll confirm once I get to ICP. There is a structure protection group going in.
01:49 AM
Sun 10/4
Evacuations are being discussed.
01:48 AM
Sun 10/4
I want to make a pass or two behind this house it will only take 5 minutes.
Ok, 5 minutes.
01:48 AM
Sun 10/4
We're going to pull everyone out of here. If it hits the way it did below, we're in trouble.
01:47 AM
Sun 10/4
If you need to pack up is everybody ready to go?
01:47 AM
Sun 10/4
Do you have cell coverage?
No, I don't.
01:46 AM
Sun 10/4
We need to start moving into the Eastern side of Wrightwood, but we won't have a supervisor.
01:46 AM
Sun 10/4
How long do you estimate from last ranch?
Let me see what it's looking like on the south side of the road.
01:43 AM
Sun 10/4
This is going to be in Wrightwood in an hour or so.
I'm afraid you might be right.
01:42 AM
Sun 10/4
Let's get up to the next set of buildings.
01:42 AM
Sun 10/4
Do you see the trailor up by the bluff?
We're going to write that off.
01:41 AM
Sun 10/4
If you can get to the side of that sturcture it will help.
01:39 AM
Sun 10/4
How far passed the ranch are you?
About 1,000 feet on the left side. You can't miss us.
01:39 AM
Sun 10/4
40, what's your location?
01:38 AM
Sun 10/4
73, where do you want me?
Just hang at the road for right now.
01:38 AM
Sun 10/4
Come in just behind the water tender there's a road. Come in that way.
01:37 AM
Sun 10/4
Everyone get out.
10 minutes for this thing to hit Clydes Ranch.
01:36 AM
Sun 10/4
I'm going to have to the long way back to ICP through Wrightwood. I can't make it back through Lone Pine.
01:35 AM
Sun 10/4
Have them report to Jensen's Market in Wrightwood.
01:33 AM
Sun 10/4
When you're coming in, take the road to your left.
Copy that.
01:31 AM
Sun 10/4
From: IC
The fires going to hit the trigger point in less than 30 minutes you might as well ahead and pull the plug.
01:31 AM
Sun 10/4
Bump up to this ranch. Narrow way in, so we gotta get in and get this done.
01:30 AM
Sun 10/4
Bravo, patrol 40 we have 4-5 structures up the road at the next ranch.
Copy. Is there a dozer that can get in there?
Are you in contact with Brush control 2?
I'll get hold of them.
Ok, then we'll get over there and put dozer #1 up there.
Copy.
01:24 AM
Sun 10/4
Hold up 40
01:24 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Div Bravo
Brush control 40, we'll go check that out.
01:23 AM
Sun 10/4
Ok, continue on up and scout 2-3 miles. See if we can get some dozers up there.
There's another ranch gate and I don't know if there are structures. Can we get someone up there to check it out?
01:23 AM
Sun 10/4
Taking an engine and going to scout out on the other side of Clyde's.
01:22 AM
Sun 10/4
Let's go up the road a ways and see what's up in front of us.
01:22 AM
Sun 10/4
If we could get a dozer up here? We're probably going to lose one of these structures.
We need a dozer.
01:21 AM
Sun 10/4
Gonzales, are we outta water?
01:19 AM
Sun 10/4
Nothing gone south of upper divied fuel break?
Not as of now.
Let us know if it crosses that.
Copy.
01:18 AM
Sun 10/4
We've got water tender 52 out here if you're getting low.
01:18 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Division Bravo
I'm still down here and wasn't able to get through the fire at Lone Pine. It will be an hour before we're up at your location.
Put the dozers above 2N78.
No, I wouldn't put anything in front of this thing since it's running up the flats.
Making good progress at Clyde, hopefully we'll have something good to report.
01:17 AM
Sun 10/4
From: 40
We're going to go up and top with water with the tender.
Copy.
01:16 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Brush patrol 2
Brush patrol 2. Down on these old structures there's not much vegatation. Can we get any dozers down here?
By the road? On the East side.
Ok, I'll have them head over there when they're done here.
01:13 AM
Sun 10/4
Brush patrol, need any help up there?
No, we've got the whole house jelled now.
01:12 AM
Sun 10/4
Are you inside Lone Pine Rd at all?
Yeah, I'm at the back of Clyde's Ranch
You have 500-1000 ft making a good run at you guys. Don't know if you can see that.
I did see one that is about 1,000 ft from the structure.
01:04 AM
Sun 10/4
we're up where the Dozer is by Perris Ranch Rd.
01:03 AM
Sun 10/4
From: 3181
You know that designator on the 2nd dozer up here?
Yeah, E-1.
Dozer E-1 3181.
01:01 AM
Sun 10/4
Mick can you see that utility at all?
It's coming back at us.
01:00 AM
Sun 10/4
Can I pass along a message to Div Alpha.
Yeah, I'd like to see if Division Alpha can drive along the upper divide.
12:58 AM
Sun 10/4
19 percent humidity, 58 dgrees.
12:57 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Patrol 1
Did your strike team show up or are you still doing it? 3161 already laid out this ranch. I'm by the main structure at the front.
Me, too! Are you by the front door?
I can be.
12:55 AM
Sun 10/4
El Polo Loco dinners coming in the back of a truck.
They'll have to share.
12:55 AM
Sun 10/4
ON this side here?
No the back of the house the side that faces the mtn.
12:54 AM
Sun 10/4
Can you do anything with that slope board in that draw behind the house? Back behind the house there's a wash and I made a pass, but can you get in there or not?
12:52 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Dozer 1
This side of this barn there are some cars hid iside the brush.
Copy I'll try to work my around from out here.
12:51 AM
Sun 10/4
From: 3181
10 Charlie, can you get me some weather over the air?
12:51 AM
Sun 10/4
With the humidity, we are getting 300 to 1,000 ft in front of the fire.
12:51 AM
Sun 10/4
IC Operations?
Go ahead>
Just an update, we have some additional structural loss at this ranch. Really active run, a few hours before it moves to the next ranch.
12:49 AM
Sun 10/4
Want the weather?
55 degrees, 62 percent RH, winds sustained at 15 with gusts of 30mph.
12:47 AM
Sun 10/4
They are finishing up mopping up that area along the road and should be available shortly.
12:46 AM
Sun 10/4
Patrol 2, stand by, we'll be out there in a minute.
12:32 AM
Sun 10/4
We're outta here. Something just blew up. Are you ok?
12:30 AM
Sun 10/4
Can you see the fire on the north side of the road. {Reply} Sort of. {copy}
12:21 AM
Sun 10/4
Spots coming in at the pines so keep your heads up.
12:20 AM
Sun 10/4
Do you have a PIO that can come out and escort at Lone Pine? {Affirmative}
12:19 AM
Sun 10/4
Dozer 1 will be at Lone Pine in 30 Seconds. Do you have an assignment? {Affirmative}
12:10 AM
Sun 10/4
From: Water Tender 51
We've moved up to the next ranch up the road. We were going to go up to Wrightwood to get some of their water as we have nothing to pull from here.
Go ahead and send them to Wrightwood and come on back to that ranch.
12:09 AM
Sun 10/4
We've moved up to the next ranch on the road. We're thinking about seizing the opportunity to get some water at Wrightwood. {Reply} Affirmative
12:08 AM
Sun 10/4
Dozer E1 division bravo
I'm going to go on out to Lone Pine and check with the other dozer.
Yeah, go ahead.
Sorry it didn't work out the way we wanted.
Go on up to the next ranch? Yeah.
North side of the fire is passed on the ranch where we are. If the dozer isn't too far, we could use him to do a line around here.
About 15 minutes out.
No that's too long.
12:08 AM
Sun 10/4
North side of the fire is about 200 feet of {broke up}. If we can get the dozer over here.
12:06 AM
Sun 10/4
3164 10 Charlie
I want you guys to handle this until you hear from me.
Copy that, we're mopping up some hot spots over here.
12:04 AM
Sun 10/4
The dozer just passed me you might want to put him on the next ranch.
11:58 PM
Sat 10/3
The strike team leader is here, and we're forming up.
11:46 PM
Sat 10/3
45 minutes to an hour before the fire hits my location {Transcriber note: unsure of this location}; once it starts crawling down this next ridge, that's when we will start pulling the dozers out; running hard in the flats then going up top again; going to set a couple trigger points; once it hits those trigger points, we're going to ring these places with a little bit of fire to give them a little bit of black line, then get out of here
11:22 PM
Sat 10/3
the North side is a solid wall of fire across the canyon now; south side picking up too
11:20 PM
Sat 10/3
It's making another run at Lone Pine Canyon
10:56 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Inciweb
Glen Helen Rodeo grounds was taking large animals but is now full.
10:48 PM
Sat 10/3
The fire has extended well along the ridge from Lone Pine to west Cajon Valley
10:43 PM
Sat 10/3
Need an engine down here down Swarthout; there's a structure we are protecting. The fire has already gone through here; the structure is still standing but there is a lot of fire around it; it's blowing embers into it.
10:33 PM
Sat 10/3
Requesting the San Bernardino Gel Task Force to Mormon Rocks; immediate need
10:23 PM
Sat 10/3
We need a Sheriff out here at Swarthout; we have residents trying to come in and out of the area.
10:15 PM
Sat 10/3
I'm up above the Sharpless Ranch and Hills{?} Ranch {Transcriber note: this was not the same 'voice' that was in the area that the 'run' was on Lone Pine Canyon}
10:13 PM
Sat 10/3
We have an active run going up Lone Pine Canyon
09:55 PM
Sat 10/3
From: SBCounty.gov
09:52 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Administrator on Wrightwood foru
FLASH REPORT #4
EVENT NAME: Sheep Fire
DATE/TIME OF REPORT: 10/03/09 21:20 Hours
DATE/TIME OF EVENT: 10/03/09 14:14 Hours
LOCATION OF EVENT:
The Sheep Fire has burned into the West
Cajon Valley area of the unincorporated
area of San Bernardino County including
the Lone Pine Canyon along Swarthout
Canyon Rd. This area is within the San
Bernardino National Forest.
CURRENT SITUATION:
Structure Loss:
* Three residences were reported
destroyed at Swarthout Canyon and Sheep
Canyon Road.
Mandatory evacuations remain in place for:
* Applewhite Campground in Lytle Creek
* Happy Jack area of Lytle Creek
* Swarthout Canyon Rd area of Lone Pine Canyon
* Both sides of State Route 138 from Interstate 15 to Hess Road
Shelters:
* Human Shelter located in the
Multi-Purpose Room of Eisenhower High
School, 1321 N. Lilac at Baseline,
Rialto. The shelter has no residents
at this time.
* Large Animal Evacuation Center is
at the Rodeo Grounds, Glen Helen Park,
Devore and at Victorville Fairgrounds.
* Small animals are being accepted
at the Devore Animal Shelter.
Road Closures in effect:
* Lytle Creek Rd is closed north of Sierra Ave
* Lone Pine Canyon Rd is closed at SR138
* SR138 is closed from I15 to SR2.
The Operational Area Emergency
Operations Center remains activated
overnight at Level I in support of the
Sheep Fire.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The Telephone Emergency Notification
System has been initiated for the
affected areas.
* U.S. Forest Service Public
Information line (909) 383-5688.
* For recorded updates, San
Bernardino County Fire Department
Incident Information line (909) 355-8800.
* San Bernardino County Disaster
Information Website can be accessed at
www.sbcounty.gov and click on the
Disaster Information box in the upper
right hand corner of the screen.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA
EOC STATUS:
San Bernardino County Operational Area
EOC is activated at Level I.
CITY/TOWN EOC STATUS:
No City/Town EOC’s are activated.
SOURCE:
San Bernardino County Operational Area
Emergency Operations Center
Plans and Intelligence Section
(909) 356-3998 FAX (909) 356-3965
THE RECIPIENT OF THIS REPORT SHOULD BE
AWARE THAT THIS FLASH REPORT MAY
CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS NOT
VERIFIED.
09:49 PM
Sat 10/3
From: CHP CAD
8:49PM PER BATALLON CHIEF / WILL PERMIT PRTY TO GO IN TO PICK UP ANIMALS / RD IS STILL CLOSED TO EVERYONE ELSE INCLUDING RES
09:19 PM
Sat 10/3
From: {text of previous scanner transm
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
APPLE & LUCERNE VALLEYS-
840 PM PDT SAT OCT 3 2009
.WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY.
.HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY.
WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH
LATE THIS EVENING. THEY WILL INCREASE FURTHER OVERNIGHT.
BECOMING 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS
ARE POSSIBLE AT TIMES IN WIND PRONE AREAS. LOCAL VISIBILITIES
NEAR 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING DUST & SAND ARE POSSIBLE IN THE
DESERTS. THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAKEN SUN EVENING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS
THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT.ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
09:17 PM
Sat 10/3
High wind advisory and warning issued 8:40 pm; strong winds through Sunday afternoon. Strong gusty west winds tonight through Sunday afternoon; High Wind Warning from 2 a.m. Sunday until 8 pm Sunday; wind advisory thru 2 a.m. Gusts to 45 mph this evening, will increase tonight to 60 mph. Locally higher gusts are possible. Winds expected to weaken Sunday evening.
09:06 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Inciweb
Incident: Sheep Wildfire
Released: 1:11 hrs. ago
An evacuation center has been established at Eisenhower High School at 1321 N. Lilac in Rialto. Large animals may be taken to the Glen Helen Rodeo grounds and small animals may be taken to the Devore Animal Shelter.
09:02 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Inciweb
The Sheep Fire is burning between Lytle
Creek Cyn and Lone Pine Cyn Rd.
Mandatory evacuations are in place for
the following areas in Lytle Creek:
Applewhite, Happy Jack, areas east of
Lytle Creek up to and including
Mountain Lakes RV Park. Mandatory
evacuations are in place also for
Swarthout Cyn and areas along Hwy 138
between I-15 and Hess Rd.
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday October 03rd,
2009 approx 02:11 PM
Location Between Lytle Creek &
Lone Pine Canyons
Incident Commander Unkovich
Current Situation
Total Personnel 505
Size 1,500 acres
Percent Contained 5%
Fuels Involved
Chaparral and timber
Fire Behavior
Large fire growth and short range
spotting has been occurring.
Significant Events
Currently the fire is moving north to
northwest from Swarthout Canyon to
Highway 138. The DC-10 and the Martin
Mars airtankers are working this fire,
along with other air tankers.
Outlook
Growth Potential
Extreme
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme
Remarks
Resources assigned to the fire are: 1
handcrew, 57 engines, 4 dozers, 1 water
tender, 4 helicopters and 9 airtankers.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 40 mph SW
Temperature 65 degrees
Humidity 40%
08:59 PM
Sat 10/3
From: USFS
Sheep Fire - 5% contained, 1000 acres, moving northwest, 505 personnel on scene including 57 engines, 4 dozers, 4 helicopters, 9 airtankers - posted about 2 hours ago
08:58 PM
Sat 10/3
Looks like the lower part of the fire is working its way down toward the structures.
08:51 PM
Sat 10/3
Winds in excess of 35 mph will be expected, this will be for Riverside, San Bernardino mountains and Lucerene Valley.
07:27 PM
Sat 10/3
From: WildLandFire
LP Hotshots and Arroyo Grande Hotshots En-route
07:27 PM
Sat 10/3
From: WildLandFire
Crane Valley and Sierra Hot Shots are in route
07:21 PM
Sat 10/3
Major gas lines in the area, as noted from Echo. Heads up.
07:21 PM
Sat 10/3
Dozer 3. Cam we're coming up on Devore do you want us to tie up with you at Mormon Rock? Confirm. Affirmative.
07:20 PM
Sat 10/3
I'm with the reps from the gas co. Do you want to see them?
Yes, I'm on Lone Pine Cyn Rd. Have them go up to Wrightwood and back down because of the live fire running up Long Pine Cyn.
07:11 PM
Sat 10/3
Have we seen that gas company Rep?
07:09 PM
Sat 10/3
WT 51 is coming up to Div. 2. ~ Copy
07:07 PM
Sat 10/3
Div. Alpha, Bravo, on Forest Net.
07:01 PM
Sat 10/3
Which gas line do we have coming up, do you know?
06:54 PM
Sat 10/3
To :Sheep IC
Batt 32 {broken transmission} and Div. 3 are all on the incident.
06:51 PM
Sat 10/3
Div. 3503 responding, by way of Prado.
06:47 PM
Sat 10/3
On order for tomorrow, 4 heavy helitankers and 5 regular helicopters. If you agree with that order, we'll put it in.
06:26 PM
Sat 10/3
Start evacuating Old Cajon.
06:22 PM
Sat 10/3
From: WildLandFire
Fire has crossed Lone Pine Cyn Rd, still wind driven. The fire is marching towards the ICP.
06:21 PM
Sat 10/3
On the southeast division of the fire, have them contact Div. Echo, regarding the big header they're dealing with.
06:16 PM
Sat 10/3
From: gacc.nifc.gov/oscc
09/03 1800
Sheep CA BDF- 13278 1000-1600 acres of medium brush with a potential for 4000 acres fire is burning in Swarthout Canyon Lytle creek area San Bernardino County. Structures reported threatened in Lytle Creek with approximately 100 residents being asked to evacuate. A Type 2 CIIMT requested for incident (Woychak) SOCAL Team #2 has been activated.
06:14 PM
Sat 10/3
To :CHP Dispatch
Moving the ICP to the 138 and 15; fire is moving directly towards Mormon Rocks, so we are moving
06:10 PM
Sat 10/3
From: wrightwood forum
Per Jim Wilkins PIO at the Mormon Rocks ICP:
Fire began at 14:00 hours in Lytle Creek
Headed in a NE direction
Mandatory evacuations:
Happy Jack
Lytle Creek Rd to Mtn Lakes
Swarthout Canyon Rd
Lone Pine Canyon Rd )Lone Pine Canyon)
NEW....I15 to Hess Rd on South Side of Hwy 138
No Evac center setup at this time
Large animals evac - Devore Rodeo Grounds
Small animals - Devore animal shelter
06:08 PM
Sat 10/3
Copy, if I can get some crews, we can go direct.
06:04 PM
Sat 10/3
Can we get a drop? Close to the spot of origin.
05:59 PM
Sat 10/3
It's crested that hill, north side of Lone Pine, you can see it from here.
05:58 PM
Sat 10/3
Helicopter is working the right side of the fire and both planes are going strong.
05:56 PM
Sat 10/3
Air Attack 12 is on the ground, San Bernardino
05:55 PM
Sat 10/3
fire is walking down to the back door of the IC
05:54 PM
Sat 10/3
From: ROTW interview w/USFS PIOs
Mandatory evacs south of 138 to I-15 to Hess rd.; the 138 is closed from the 2 to I-15; right now at 1000 acres according to PIO Jim Wilkins and John Miller; DC-10 dropping on the fire now
05:53 PM
Sat 10/3
Are there any gas lines on the down wind side of this fire?
05:52 PM
Sat 10/3
The railroad tracks aren't being impacted at this time, Air attack is working the right flank of the fire.
05:49 PM
Sat 10/3
From: CHP CAD
5:43PM S2 GETTING AN UPDATE ON FIRE,
WILL ADVS
5:39PM REQ THE 138 TO BE RECLOSED // 138
JWO 15, 138 AT 2 -- THEY ARE REQUESTING
HARD CLOSURES AGAIN -- PER S2
05:48 PM
Sat 10/3
Let's get defensive on the 138 side {broken}
05:48 PM
Sat 10/3
OK, we're just getting on the down wind side.
05:44 PM
Sat 10/3
We could use those dozers, like we talked about. Keep those people off that hillside!
05:34 PM
Sat 10/3
From: administrator wrightwood forum
FLASH REPORT # 2
EVENT NAME: Sheep Fire
DATE/TIME OF REPORT: 10/03/09 17:00 Hours
DATE/TIME OF EVENT: 10/03/09 14:14 Hours
LOCATION OF EVENT:
North Lytle Creek area of the unincorporated area of San Bernardino County including the Lone Pine Canyon along Swarthout Canyon Rd. This area is within the San Bernardino National Forest.
CURRENT SITUATION:
Fire is approximately 500 acres and is burning to the north-northeast. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the Applewhite Campground in Lytle Creek and the Swarthout Canyon Rd area of Lone Pine Canyon.
Lytle Creek Rd is closed north of Sierra Ave. Lone Pine Canyon Rd is closed at SR138.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA EOC STATUS:
San Bernardino County Operational Area EOC activated at Level I.
CITY/TOWN EOC STATUS:
No City/Town EOC’s are activated.
SOURCE:
San Bernardino County Operational Area
Emergency Operations Center
Plans and Intelligence Section
(909) 356-3998 FAX (909) 356-3965
THE RECIPIENT OF THIS REPORT SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THIS FLASH REPORT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS NOT VERIFIED.
05:34 PM
Sat 10/3
It's bumping the {broken}.
05:31 PM
Sat 10/3
From: wildlandfire.com
From: Walters, Del
Sent: Sat Oct 03 17:05:51 2009
Subject: Sheep Fire, San Bernardino NF, Update
• 1,600 acres, 0% contained
• DC-10 ordered
• USFS Type II team ordered
Del Walters
Director
CAL FIRE
05:26 PM
Sat 10/3
From: wildlandfire.com
DC10 is on scene
05:25 PM
Sat 10/3
"Still spreading, but it has slowed down."
05:25 PM
Sat 10/3
"...but it has slowed down quite a bit..."
05:24 PM
Sat 10/3
Air Attack 13 is over Tehachapi en route to the Sheep Fire; heading of 130 degrees; 3 souls on board; 4 hours of fuel
05:20 PM
Sat 10/3
From Socalfires yahoo group: 1600 acres 0% contained.
05:18 PM
Sat 10/3
From Wrightwood forum administrator: I just got off the phone with SBCFD Chief Dennen (who is at Mormon Rocks ICP) and he said that they feel that there is no major threat to Wrightwood at this time. The fire is headed north towards the lower portions of West Cajon Valley.
05:17 PM
Sat 10/3
From: CHP CAD
5:16PM PER 75-S2 LONEPINE CLOSURE NEEDS
TO STAY CLOSED , OK TO OPEN 138 AT 2
5:07PM S2 FOR VV CHP THEY CAN OPEN IT UP
AT WRIGHTWOOD X SR2 PER INCIDENT COMMAND FIRE
05:07 PM
Sat 10/3
Firewatch 76 and Mars have been put on hold at Elsinore.
05:05 PM
Sat 10/3
From: CHP CAD
5:00PM PER S6, NEED SIGNS FOR CLOSURE SHEEP CREEK AT 2, AND LONEPINE AT 2
05:03 PM
Sat 10/3
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS- APPLE & LUCERNE VALLEYS- 141 PM PDT SAT OCT 3 2009
.WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY. .HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN SAN DIEGO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING.WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. A WIND ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY.
WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH LATE THIS EVENING. THEY WILL INCREASE FURTHER OVERNIGHT.BECOMING 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE AT TIMES IN WIND PRONE AREAS. LOCAL VISIBILITIES NEAR 1/4 MILE IN BLOWING DUST & SAND ARE POSSIBLE IN THE DESERTS. THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAKEN SUN EVENING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT.ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
05:02 PM
Sat 10/3
{Late entry} Per Air Attack, fire hit the trigger point; evacuating West Cajon valley. Also evacuations in progress in Applewhite Canyon and Campground
04:57 PM
Sat 10/3
Open up the 138 and have the Caltrans supervisor contact us at the Command Post
04:52 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Dispatch 171.4750
The {} Morgan Rep has been notified and is enroute to the ICP.
04:35 PM
Sat 10/3
To :To Dispatch
Affirmative; I have H305 on the fire; also put in a request for the DC10IC
04:29 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Bat 122
To :To Dispatch
get ahold of the railroad again and emphasize that they need to stop their traffic.
04:24 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Bat 122
To :To Dispatch
get ahold of the railroad again and emphasize that they need to stop their traffic.
04:23 PM
Sat 10/3
From: CHP 75-152
To :To Dispatch
Shut down 138 between the 2 and the 15; that's a better option than just shutting down the ramps.
04:20 PM
Sat 10/3
To :To Dispatch
It's making a run up Rodeo Hill. We need to start evacs on the 138.
04:19 PM
Sat 10/3
To :To Dispatch
Have a railroad rep meet us at the ICP.
03:20 PM
Sat 10/3
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 0947
Type: Report of Fire
Location: LYTLE CREEK RD AT APPLEWHITE RD
ThomasBrothers: 514 1B
3:16PM FONT SBSO REQ UNITS DO NOT LET
VEHS GO PASSED THE FOREST SVC BLDG PLZ
AT MOUTH OF CANYON
3:16PM .K/0921D1003.D/152 ALL GOING TO
BE SAME FIRE AS LOG 947
3:14PM 152 NEG ASSIST ON EVAC, FIRE
NOT AFFECTING FRWY, S2 CPYS
2:53PM SBSO REQ CHP FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL
2:46PM 153B ADV VISIBLE FROM THE 15
2:45PM PER SB COMM CTR ON FIRE IC -
COMMAND POST IS ABOVE THE COMMUNITY
CENTERR/N
2:41PM INFO AT THIS TIME - FIRE IS NOT
REQ CHP - COPYING RADIO TRAFFIC ON FIRE IC
2:40PM BRUSH FIRE - FIRE ER
03:19 PM
Sat 10/3
Happy Jack has been evacuated
03:16 PM
Sat 10/3
Happy Jack has been evacuated
03:11 PM
Sat 10/3
evacuating the camp ground between Lone Pine and Cajon; evacuate Happy Jack and the Lakes {}
03:10 PM
Sat 10/3
Command Post is Fire Station 20
03:08 PM
Sat 10/3
I can see active fire from my vantage point at the Scales on the 15
03:07 PM
Sat 10/3
fire has crested the peak at the North
03:05 PM
Sat 10/3
All incoming units stage at Fire Station 20
03:00 PM
Sat 10/3
Start an FMAG
03:00 PM
Sat 10/3
Notify the High Desert BC that the fire is moving North
02:56 PM
Sat 10/3
I'm at Animal Crackers; evac here? Or go up there? {reply} Evac Swarthout Canyon; going to look at a map and {broke}
02:54 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Dispatch 171.4750
4 air tankers coming; 2 more en route from Fresno
02:54 PM
Sat 10/3
CHP is sending their units to assist with evacs
02:53 PM
Sat 10/3
To :CHP Dispatch
They are evacuating Swarthout; we'll be up on the dirt portion between Lone Pine and Cajon
02:52 PM
Sat 10/3
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 0947
Type: Report of Fire
Location: LYTLE CREEK RD AT APPLEWHITE RD
ThomasBrothers: 514 1B
2:46PM 153B ADV VISIBLE FROM THE 15
2:45PM PER SB COMM CTR ON FIRE IC -
COMMAND POST IS ABOVE THE COMMUNITY
CENTERR/N
2:41PM INFO AT THIS TIME - FIRE IS NOT
REQ CHP - COPYING RADIO TRAFFIC ON FIRE IC
2:40PM BRUSH FIRE - FIRE ER
02:52 PM
Sat 10/3
Evacuate all facilities in Swarthout Canyon
02:51 PM
Sat 10/3
To :Comm Ctr 8Fire1
Will be an extended attack - 2 days minimum
02:51 PM
Sat 10/3
evacuate Swarthout Canyon to the Chinese camp
02:49 PM
Sat 10/3
Evacuate Happy Jack
02:49 PM
Sat 10/3
SO will be issuing evacuations along Swarthout
02:47 PM
Sat 10/3
Notify SO to evacuate Swarthout Canyon
02:46 PM
Sat 10/3
TFR for 5 miles, up to 8000'
02:45 PM
Sat 10/3
Command Post will be at the Ranger Station as of right now
02:42 PM
Sat 10/3
From: AA12
To :To Dispatch 171.4750
20-30 acres; rapid rate of spread; heading North, towards old burn now; light to medium fuels; lat/long 34 15.83 -117 29.47
02:40 PM
Sat 10/3
To :To Dispatch 171.4750
Firewatch 76 off Elsinore and Mars 223 en route right behind us.
02:37 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Dispatch 171.4750
To :14 34 11 3637 3738 WT3690
Area 31, 2nd Alarm Vegetation Fire; Lytle Creek at Sheep Canyon area
02:36 PM
Sat 10/3
On paper, start a Type 3 strike team for this incident
02:35 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Dispatch 171.4750
Start 2nd Alarm
02:35 PM
Sat 10/3
Start a second alarm; we will be here through the night; Unified order through BDF; we have a threat to Lytle Creek
02:32 PM
Sat 10/3
Have Air Attack make sure there is no public on the other side there
02:31 PM
Sat 10/3
From: IC
To :To Dispatch 171.4750
winds upslope, making a run right now; 15-20 acres
02:30 PM
Sat 10/3
Working fire; probably 20-30 acres; rapid rate of spread; will be an extended attack
02:29 PM
Sat 10/3
From: AA12
To :To Dispatch 171.4750
Need a total of 4 airtankers at this time
02:28 PM
Sat 10/3
From: AA12
To :Sheep IC
Close Lost Lake
02:27 PM
Sat 10/3
From: H534
To :To Dispatch 171.4750
6 minute ETA to Lytle Creek fire
02:26 PM
Sat 10/3
nothing showing at the Lytle Creek Ranger station
02:25 PM
Sat 10/3
reports of a 2nd fire near the Lytle Creek Ranger station
02:25 PM
Sat 10/3
Lytle Creek Road at Sheep Canyon; approximately 1/2 acre on the west side of Sheep Canyon Road
02:24 PM
Sat 10/3
believe it's going to be Lytle Creek and Sheep Canyon
02:23 PM
Sat 10/3
requesting the two helitankers out of San Bernardino
02:19 PM
Sat 10/3
location is 1 mile above Station 20
02:18 PM
Sat 10/3
To :CHP Dispatch
appears to be closer to the Swarthout Canyon area
02:17 PM
Sat 10/3
20 mph winds to the northwest
02:16 PM
Sat 10/3
To :CHP Dispatch
Brush fire in the Lone Pine Canyon area; have visual from Oak Hill
02:14 PM
Sat 10/3
From: Dispatch 171.4750
To :31 32 33 37 36 30 CO FPT LEO FIO and 1st Alarm aircraft
north side of 2N56 in Lytle Creek area
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