Wildfires Are Buring In 4 States Augs 2012. The 4 States Are: Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming And California. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO - Fire crews in Colorado are racing to build a fire
line to keep a rapidly spreading fire from homes near Colorado Springs. The
Springer Fire has grown to 970 acres and has zero containment. The Blanco Fire burning in San Juan County New Mexico has destroyed several homes. The fire
quickly grew to 100 acres ruled by 25 mile per hour winds. Crews are on scene
today to monitor possible hot spots.
One home and several outbuildings were
destroyed yesterday afternoon in Wyoming out side of Casper. The sheriff's
department says the fire was caused by an electrical power pole damaged by
strong winds. In southern California crews spent a second day on the front
lines near Campo. A fire there has destroyed one home and threatens dozens of
others. About 200 rural residences remain evacuated in the "Old Fire".
Ponderosa Fire update, August 22, 2012
The Ponderosa Fire, 22 miles northeast of Red Bluff, California, has
grown to over 24,000 acres according to CAL FIRE in their 2:30 p.m. update
today. The number of structures burned remains at 50. CAL FIRE
has not announced the location of the structures.
The map of the fire shows heat detected by a satellite at 1:18 p.m. PT time
today. There are some heat signatures that appear indicate that the fire crossed
Highway 36 on the south side of the fire, but this satellite data can have
errors of up to a mile. Most of the current heat, as shown by the red squares,
was on the south and southeast sides.
According to CAL FIRE at 2:30 p.m. today, evacuations for the following areas
were in effect near Manton, Shingletown, Viola, and Mineral:
At 12:30 p.m. Wednesday many of the evacuations for the Shingletown, Lake
McCumber area and roads north of Hwy 44 were lifted.
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Firefighters Injured By Air Tanker Drop
CAL FIRE has released a preliminary report about two firefighters being
treated at a hospital after being hit by an air tanker drop on the Buck fire in
Riverside County, August 14, 2012. Here is the text from their “Blue Sheet”:
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SYNOPSIS
The following is a Preliminary Summary Report of an incident that occurred
due to an air tanker drop on a wildland fire incident, resulting in minor
injuries to two crewmembers.
NARRATIVE
While assigned to perimeter control / structure defense in the initial attack
phase of an extended attack fire, a CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
type III fire engine and two of the three crewmembers, were struck by retardant
dropped from a CAL FIRE air tanker. At the time of incident, the crewmembers
were scouting on foot to determine the best access to their assignment. As they
turned to walk back to the engine, the Fire Apparatus Engineer and one
Firefighter were struck from behind and knocked to the ground by the force of
the retardant released by a passing air tanker. The Crewmembers involved did not
see or hear the air tanker until moments prior to impact.
The Fire Apparatus Engineer and both firefighters regrouped and engaged in
the assignment. Approximately one hour later, the Fire Apparatus Engineer
noticed the involved Firefighter appeared disoriented and his face appeared
swollen. The Fire Apparatus Engineer requested and received medical assistance.
Upon evaluation, the Paramedic Engine Company assigned to the Division made the
decision to transport via ambulance both the Fire Apparatus Engineer and the
Firefighter to the hospital for further evaluation. Both were treated and
released within hours of the incident.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE
REVIEW
• All personnel will maintain Situational Awareness at all times – “Look Up,
Look Down, and Look All Around!”
• Communication and Coordination is imperative between ground and air
resources to ensure safe tactics and minimize potential injuries. Per CAL FIRE
Handbook 7015.3, important frequencies must be scanned and monitored by all
resources. Scan only frequencies that are necessary to the assignment. Monitor
important frequencies constantly
• Air Tanker Pilots and ATGS Personnel should review CAL FIRE Handbook
8364.6.3 “Retardant (or other suppressant) releases will be made at a high
enough altitude where all forward motion of the fluid stops prior to impact with
the ground. In no case will retardant be dropped lower than 150 feet above the
top of vegetation.”
• Personnel should review CAL FIRE Handbook Section 4306.18 – “How to assume
the safe position for an Air Tanker Retardant Drop.
line to keep a rapidly spreading fire from homes near Colorado Springs. The
Springer Fire has grown to 970 acres and has zero containment. The Blanco Fire burning in San Juan County New Mexico has destroyed several homes. The fire
quickly grew to 100 acres ruled by 25 mile per hour winds. Crews are on scene
today to monitor possible hot spots.
One home and several outbuildings were
destroyed yesterday afternoon in Wyoming out side of Casper. The sheriff's
department says the fire was caused by an electrical power pole damaged by
strong winds. In southern California crews spent a second day on the front
lines near Campo. A fire there has destroyed one home and threatens dozens of
others. About 200 rural residences remain evacuated in the "Old Fire".
Ponderosa Fire update, August 22, 2012
The Ponderosa Fire, 22 miles northeast of Red Bluff, California, has
grown to over 24,000 acres according to CAL FIRE in their 2:30 p.m. update
today. The number of structures burned remains at 50. CAL FIRE
has not announced the location of the structures.
The map of the fire shows heat detected by a satellite at 1:18 p.m. PT time
today. There are some heat signatures that appear indicate that the fire crossed
Highway 36 on the south side of the fire, but this satellite data can have
errors of up to a mile. Most of the current heat, as shown by the red squares,
was on the south and southeast sides.
According to CAL FIRE at 2:30 p.m. today, evacuations for the following areas
were in effect near Manton, Shingletown, Viola, and Mineral:
- Canyon View Loop north of Hwy 36.
- Forward Mill Rd from Rock Creek Rd to Forward Camp Rd
- Rock Creek Rd from Manton Rd to Long Hay Flat Rd
- Forward Rd at Yuen-Veritas Ln to the C Line
- Southside of Highway 44 from S-Line and A-Line including S-Line, P-Line,
Long Hay Flat Rd, Rock Creek Rd & Viola Rd - Evacuation Warning – Hwy 36 at Oasis Springs Ranch Rd to Lassen Lodge on
both sides of the Highway including Ponderosa Sky Ranch and Lassen Lodge. - Evacuation Warning – Hwy 36 from Lassen Lodge east to, and including, the
community of Mineral.
At 12:30 p.m. Wednesday many of the evacuations for the Shingletown, Lake
McCumber area and roads north of Hwy 44 were lifted.
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Firefighters Injured By Air Tanker Drop
CAL FIRE has released a preliminary report about two firefighters being
treated at a hospital after being hit by an air tanker drop on the Buck fire in
Riverside County, August 14, 2012. Here is the text from their “Blue Sheet”:
==============================================================
SYNOPSIS
The following is a Preliminary Summary Report of an incident that occurred
due to an air tanker drop on a wildland fire incident, resulting in minor
injuries to two crewmembers.
NARRATIVE
While assigned to perimeter control / structure defense in the initial attack
phase of an extended attack fire, a CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
type III fire engine and two of the three crewmembers, were struck by retardant
dropped from a CAL FIRE air tanker. At the time of incident, the crewmembers
were scouting on foot to determine the best access to their assignment. As they
turned to walk back to the engine, the Fire Apparatus Engineer and one
Firefighter were struck from behind and knocked to the ground by the force of
the retardant released by a passing air tanker. The Crewmembers involved did not
see or hear the air tanker until moments prior to impact.
The Fire Apparatus Engineer and both firefighters regrouped and engaged in
the assignment. Approximately one hour later, the Fire Apparatus Engineer
noticed the involved Firefighter appeared disoriented and his face appeared
swollen. The Fire Apparatus Engineer requested and received medical assistance.
Upon evaluation, the Paramedic Engine Company assigned to the Division made the
decision to transport via ambulance both the Fire Apparatus Engineer and the
Firefighter to the hospital for further evaluation. Both were treated and
released within hours of the incident.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE
REVIEW
• All personnel will maintain Situational Awareness at all times – “Look Up,
Look Down, and Look All Around!”
• Communication and Coordination is imperative between ground and air
resources to ensure safe tactics and minimize potential injuries. Per CAL FIRE
Handbook 7015.3, important frequencies must be scanned and monitored by all
resources. Scan only frequencies that are necessary to the assignment. Monitor
important frequencies constantly
• Air Tanker Pilots and ATGS Personnel should review CAL FIRE Handbook
8364.6.3 “Retardant (or other suppressant) releases will be made at a high
enough altitude where all forward motion of the fluid stops prior to impact with
the ground. In no case will retardant be dropped lower than 150 feet above the
top of vegetation.”
• Personnel should review CAL FIRE Handbook Section 4306.18 – “How to assume
the safe position for an Air Tanker Retardant Drop.
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