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Inciweb: Grouse Wildland Fire - 1,022 acres - 67% Posted: 27 Sep 2007 02:15 AM CDT Grouse Wildland Fire Incident Information Announcements News Photographs Maps INCIDENT UPDATED Summary The lightning caused Grouse Fire is holding at 1,022 acres and is 67% contained. This backcountry fire is located in the Golden Trout Wilderness near Grasshopper Flat along the Kern River in the Sequoia National Forest. Thanks to fire suppression efforts and sparse vegetation on the east side of the fire, chances of it spreading toward the Kern River, have been significantly reduced allowing the Forest Service to reopen Trail 33E01. This popular trail runs from Willow Meadow to the wilderness boundary near the Kern Canyon Guard Station in neighboring Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. The northern boundary of the fire is in steep, rocky terrain and will not be lined by a fire break. Firefighters have constructed hand line on the south and west flanks to secure the fire's perimeter. Due to the possibility of the fire spreading toward other nearby backcountry trails the following trails continue to be closed for public safety until the fire can be declared out or is deemed safe for travel. TEMPORARY TRAIL CLOSURES: Trail 32E06 from its junction with Trail 32E02 near Round Meadow to Trail 32E05, Trail 32E05 from Lion Meadows to the wilderness boundary near Coyote Peaks. The fire is currently unstaffed and is being monitored regularly by aircraft in the area. Visitors to the Golden Trout Wilderness should check with the Sequoia National Forest before traveling in the backcountry areas. For the latest information, please call the Springville Ranger Station at (559) 539-2607. Basic Information Incident Type Wildland Fire Cause Lightning Date of Origin 08/27/2007 at 00 hrs. Location 52 miles NE Porterville in Golden Trout Wilderness Incident Commander Paul Gibbs Current Situation Total Personnel 1 Size 1,022 acres Percent Contained 67% Fuels Involved Fire is in a transition zone from brush to timber in the Upper Kern Canyon. Fire Behavior No smoke has been seen in over a week. Significant Events none Outlook Planned Actions Monitoring Growth Potential Low Terrain Difficulty Extreme Remarks Not expecting to take any additional suppression action. Winter snow will put the fire out. Weather Current Wind Conditions 3-5 mph SE Current Temperature 65 degrees Current Humidity 21 %

Lick Fire - Charges filed Posted: 26 Sep 2007 02:38 PM CDT San Juan Bautista woman charged with starting Lick Fire in Henry Coe park By Leslie Griffy Story at Mercury News A San Juan Bautista teacher could have to pay some of the $13 million cost of fighting a 47,760-acre fire sparked in early this month near Henry W. Coe State Park, the Santa Clara District Attorney's office said today. Margaret Pavese, 50, allegedly started the wildfire that charred about one-third of the state's second largest park when she torched trash in an illegal burn barrel on her property east of Morgan Hill. The blaze quickly touched off a fire in the nearby dry grasses and burned out of control for more than a week, said California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials. Pavese met with fire investigators a few days after the blaze started, Cal Fire investigator Eric Wood said. When the Mercury News contacted property owners in the area about the fire, someone at the Pavese home in San Juan Bautista hung up after the reporter identified himself. Messages left today for Pavese were not immediately returned. She faces six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. A judge could also require her to pick up a portion of the bill for fighting the fire, Supervising Deputy District Attorney Frank Carrubba said. While the fire burned many thousands of acres, Assistant District Attorney David Howe said that Pavese wouldn't face felony arson charges because she did not intend to start the wildfire. She is being charged with one count of misdemeanor failure to exercise reasonable care in the disposal of flammable materials to prevent causing an uncontrolled fire.

CA-ENF/TCU - Hermit Spring -- Vegetation Fire Posted: 26 Sep 2007 02:45 PM CDT CA-ENF/TCU - -- Vegetation Fire Full wildland response - Copter404 on scene working bucket IC - BC 4412 -ENF Sizeup:1/2 acre limited access Location: Access Winton Rd. -> forest road 7N28 COMMS: CDF tac 8 Google Map Approximate area View Larger Map

Fremont Firefighters Flippin’ Flapjacks Posted: 26 Sep 2007 10:19 AM CDT Fremont Fire Department, Station 9 Third Annual Fremont Firefighters Flippin' Flapjacks Pancake breakfast 39609 Stevenson Place, Fremont, CA 94536 (510) 693-3839 Third Annual Fremont Firefighters Flippin' Flapjacks Come join in the festivities with fellow residents and businesses as they watch the firefighters flip those flapjacks! After enjoying a well-rounded pancake breakfast visit the i... more Third Annual Fremont Firefighters Flippin' Flapjacks Come join in the festivities with fellow residents and businesses as they watch the firefighters flip those flapjacks! After enjoying a well-rounded pancake breakfast visit the interactive exhibits and informational booths for both children and adults. Saturday October 13, 2007 8 A.M. to 12 Noon. Fremont Fire Station # 9 39609 Stevenson Place, Fremont A $5 donation, $3 for children 10 years or younger, is requested. Tickets can be purchased at the door or . . . For more information call …693-3839…. All proceeds support the Fremont Fire Department Rehab Unit volunteers, who provide assistance to department personnel on all major incidents; Fremont Fire Department Explorer Post 173, which provides internship for high school and college students within the Fire department and the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation which promotes burn prevention and assists burn survivors improve their quality of life. Map directions

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