CA-MVU-VUELTA - VEGETATION FIRE

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CA-MVU\VUELTA
VEGETATION FIRE - in the Fallbrook area, south of SR 76, West of I5 in rough ground. No engine access. AA and 2 tankers plus at least 2 coptors.
Closing SR 76.

Moving up CDF rigs to cover stations.
Video from HPWREN; launches windows media player.
http://grizzly.hpwren.ucsd.edu/Anima...t/TODAY-PM.mpg

UPDATES FROM AROUND THE NET

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UPDATE 14:13 06-16-07: This is second fire in area today. This one got into about 8 acres, heavy heavy stuff in river bottom, but sounds like they are catching it with the rotary. Still working it, but no additional resources being requested.

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UPDATE 15:00 06-16-07: Lost it again...not sure if its the newer fire or the one from this morning but header clearly visible again and requesting LGA Type 3 strike team.

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UPDATE 15:41 06-16-07: Just requested a Type 1 Strike Team for structure protection although I think precautionary more than anything.

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UPDATE 17:21 06-16-07: Ordering evacuations in the Montserrat Hills Rd. area now. possibly along Sage Rd. later.
Fire jumped to the North of SR76 but they caught it. They want the evacuations in case it happens again and they cannot get it.
Frequent spot fires.

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UPDATE 20:55 06-16-07: Air resources released about 1900 Hrs. reporting 118 acres, long ways from tying in the line. Heavy mop up.

California Fire News

CA-SHU-Copper Fire - Vegetation Fire Posted: 17 Jun 2007 12:38 AM CDT CA-SHU-Copper Fire Reported by North Ops. Copper Fire CA-SHU, near Mt Gate north of Redding. Initial report 5-6 acres with moderate to rapid rate of spread. IC reports fire is under the powerlines. 8-10 acres with some spotting. Requesting additional resources including a Type II Local Gov strike team. Update at 17:34 Forward spread of fire has been stopped. Working on the spot 1/2 mile in front of the fire. 3 state AT, 1 Heavy AT, 2 Hel and AA for air resources still working the fire. CAL FIRE NEWS FROM http://calfire.blogspot.com/

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