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San Jose - Vegetation fire Posted: 07 Oct 2007 11:53 PM CDT Update: 1428 hrs North and South 101 Open / Tully Off Ramp closed 14:01 hrs FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE // NB AND SB 101 1330 hrs Location: 101 south and East Tully off ramp 1 St Alarm Grass Fire 5 engines Responding Report of Fire 1:29 PM Thomas Guide Map Coordinates: Page 854, Grid 2J Bushes on Fire 1:30 PM Correction / Fire 10-6 1:31 PM Sj Fire Request North 101 off to Tully Shut Down-Not Access to Trfc 1:34 PM North 101 Tully On Ramp Shut Down 1:37 PM 1St Alarm Grass Fire//5 Tks Responding 1:37 PM CHP Unit on Scene 1:41 PM Power Pole on Fire Request CHP Code 3 Advd We Were on Scene 1:42 PM CHP Unit Enroute 1:45 PM Per S12 Request Sig Alert 1:48 PM S12 Inquire As to Command Post//ll Sjs Fire 1:49 PM Staging Area on Tully Off Ramp 1:50 PM 24-172 Taking Traffic off at Tully 1:51 PM

Pacifica - Three alarm vegetation fire Posted: 07 Oct 2007 11:20 PM CDT Pacifica - Three alarm vegetation fire - Full wildland response 600 block Crespi dr. Rockaway area View Larger Map Pacifica Hummer Cam (Official Press Release from North County Fire Authority) On October 7, 2007 at 12:00 pm, 12 fire companies, one bulldozer, 1 Cal Fire hand crew, two air tankers, one helicopter, one air attack coordinator, one Incident Dispatch Team, one Information Officer and five Chief Officers responded to a three-alarm grass fire on the hillside behind the 600 block of Crespi Drive in Pacifica. The first arriving fire company was on scene within approximately four minutes after being dispatched and reported heavy smoke and flames running up the hillside. A second and third alarm was subsequently called for to obtain the necessary resources to fight the fire. Firefighters, with assistance from the Cal Fire air tankers, were able to contain the fire to approximately 10 acres. The fire was controlled in approximately one hour with complete extinguishment and overhaul finished in approximately four and half hours. No structures were threatened by the fire. At approximately 1:37 pm, fire crews were also dispatched to a grass fire behind the Linda Mar School located at 830 Rosita Road in Pacifica. Three fire companies and two Chief Officers responded to the fire. The first arriving fire company was on scene in approximately six minutes after being dispatched and found a small grass fire on the playground behind the school. The fire was quickly extinguished with no damage to any structures. Complete extinguishment and overhaul was completed in approximately one and a half hours. There were no injuries to firefighters or citizens at either fire. There does not appear to be any link between the two fires. The causes of both fires are under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau and Pacifica Police Department.

CA-MVU-?? Ranchita Area - Vegetation fire Posted: 07 Oct 2007 02:27 PM CDT Location: Old Wilson Rd. "the Grapevine" area About 4 miles off of Montezuma Valley Rd. Ranchita Sizeup: 1100 hrs - Working fire, Trash and vehicles; extendig into heavy brush; Continue full response from MVU. Resources: Ranchita VFD on Scene, full wildland response from MVU and CNF. Comms: CDF command 2 Update:(1) Air Attack holding one tanker at Ramona with one circling. Fire is about a quarter acre with no big threat. Also cancelled one helo. According to IC not very windy.

Small grass fire burns Aptos hillside Saturday Posted: 07 Oct 2007 12:15 PM CDT APTOS — Firefighters from battled a 4:45 p.m quarter-acre grass fire that charred a hillside off Freedom Boulevard on Saturday afternoon. Held at about one quarter acre, no structures were damaged Sizeup: 1/4 acre one structure threat Location: 100 block of Glen Brae Drive near Freedom Boulevard in Aptos. Resources: Aptos La Selva Fire, Monterey County and Cal Fire

Numerous California Red Flag warnings this morning Posted: 07 Oct 2007 11:48 AM CDT Updated: 09:44 PDT on 2007-10-07 RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed VENTURA COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS-LOS ANGELES COUNTY VALLEYS-SANTA CLARITA VALLEY- Update sent at 09:42 PDT on 2007-10-07 RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATIONAL AREA-VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS / ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST- Update sent at 09:42 PDT on 2007-10-07 RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES FOR THE COASTAL PLAIN OF VENTURA COUNTY Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed VENTURA COUNTY COAST- Cancel sent at 09:42 PDT on 2007-10-07 RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed VENTURA COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS-LOS ANGELES COUNTY VALLEYS-SANTA CLARITA VALLEY- Update sent at 08:49 PDT on 2007-10-07 RED FLAG WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES Actual/Future/Severe/Possible SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATIONAL AREA-VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS / ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST- Update sent at 08:49 PDT on 2007-10-07

CA-TRY- Delta? - Vegetation Fire Posted: 07 Oct 2007 12:00 PM CDT 8:30AM 6 Starts Tracy, Ca - Small Peat fires Middle river between the bridges on Highway 4, Near Tracy Blvd.

Reminder: Station flags at half mast Posted: 07 Oct 2007 10:06 AM CDT Station flags at half mast today and tomorrow in honor of Fire prevention week. We're trying to hold the world's biggest fire drill! "Practice Your Escape Plan!" is the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2007. It's not enough to have a home fire escape plan (PDF, 634 KB). To escape safely, you've got to make sure that everyone in the home has practiced the plan. According to an NFPA poll (PDF, 759 KB) , the majority of Americans have a fire escape plan, but most haven't practiced it. From October 7-13, fire safety advocates will be spreading the word that when it comes to escape plans, practice is key. Let's get started! This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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30-Acre Brush Fire In Murrieta Quickly Contained Posted: 07 Oct 2007 09:34 AM CDT (CBS) MURRIETA, Calif. A brush fire that broke out Saturday just north of the Riverside-San Diego county line grew to 30 acres before it was contained, a county fire official said. The fire was reported at 3:57 p.m. at Bundy Canyon and Wright roads, said Cheri Patterson of the Riverside County Fire Department. About 150 firefighters, two helicopters and 14 engines battled the blaze, Patterson said. "The forward spread of the fire has been contained," Capt. Fernando Herrera of the Riverside County Fire Department said late this afternoon. "We have surrounded the fire. It's still at 30 acres, but we don't expect it to grow." No injuries were reported.

Update: 200 evacuated at Oceano Dunes Posted: 07 Oct 2007 09:31 AM CDT Update: 200 evacuated at Oceano Dunes No one reported injured Story at: SanLuisopispo.com By Leslie Parrilla A Manhattan Beach man was cited on suspicion of starting a fire in the Oceano Dunes Saturday that burned about 10 acres and led to the evacuation of dozens of campers. David Jaeger, 45, faces a possible fine of about $400 in addition to being billed for the cost of fighting the fire that started around 1 p.m. at the dunes, according to County/Cal Fire Investigator Andy Andersen. No one was injured during the blaze that was contained at about 4:10 p.m., according to fire officials. About 200 people were evacuated from the tent campground closest to the ranger station around 1:30 p.m., according to Tony Villareal, supervising ranger at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. "Jaeger was camping and lighting model rockets" on the beach, said Andersen. "The fourth one got caught in a tree and the fifth one in dune grass." Model rockets - plastic rockets that descend by parachute - are not legal at the dunes, said Villareal. Jaeger was interviewed and cited. An estimate for the cost of fighting the fire was not immediately available. About 65 firefighters battled the blaze that consumed dune grass and brush, according to County/Cal Fire Battalion Chief Bill Fisher. It burned east toward the campground where David Sanchez and his family were vacationing from Bakersfield. "They just told us to get out, leave all your equipment there and get out," said Sanchez as he waited for permission to return to his campsite. "Right there on our site the ashes were staring to come down." Many campers drove out of the campground to park on nearby Pier Avenue, said Villareal. But campers such as Don Dockum, of Orange County, who was in a neighboring campground, said he wasn't concerned about the fire. "Until you see the ashes, we're not too worried," said Dockum, who added that he had to evacuate recently during a fire at Big Bear Lake. Arroyo Grande, Oceano and Grover Beach fire departments also helped fight the fire, Andersen said.

CA-RRU- Wright - Vegetation Fire Posted: 06 Oct 2007 10:37 PM CDT Final - Fire is 100 percent contained at 35 acres Firefighters will be on scene overnight with expected control Sunday 10/07 in the afternoon. ICP Wright Rd and Arcadia Ln Incident Name: Wright Incident Number: CARRU-87198 Date Reported: 10/06/2007 Time Reported: 3:52 PM Incident Type: Brush Fire ( 897J1 Thomas Guide) Incident Location: Bundy Canyon Rd and Wright Rd City: Menifee area Size/Type of Fuel/etc.: 35 Acres Cause: Under Investigation Loss: $0 (STR): $0 (Contents): $0 Vehicle(s): $0 Save: $0 (STR): $0 (Contents): $0 Cost to Date: $0 Injuries: Fatalities: 0 Critical: 0 Moderate: 0 Minor: 0 Non-Injury: 0 Transported Ground AMB: 0 Air AMB: 0 Containment Time: 10/06/2007 1800 Control Time: Resources Assigned Engines: 14 Breathing Supp.: 0 Helicopters: 2 Truck Co: 0 Squad: 0 Air Attack: 1 Firefighters: 160 RVC Medics: 0 Air Tankers: 4 Overhead Personnel: 9 AMB's: 0 Fire Crews: 6 Haz. Mat: No Co. Health: No County OES: No Fire Prev.: No Water Tenders: 3 Electrical Co: No Gas Co: No Water Co: No Bulldozers: 2 Red Cross: No Chaplain: No Displaced Persons: No Adult: 0 Child: 0 Misc. Equip: Sheriff's Office: No CHP: No Office: Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE/Riverside, Riverside County Fire Dept Supplemental Comments: 1645: Fire is currently 15 acres of heavy brush, with a potential of 700 acres. Update 1710: 30 acres, firefighters are making good progress on east flank. Update 1800: Fire is 100 percent contained at 35 acres, firefighters will be on scene overnight with expected control Sunday 10/07 in the afternoon. ICP Wright Rd and Arcadia Ln TB 897J2 Field PIO Captain Fernando Herrera is on scene at can be reached at 760-250-9881 Problems: Low Relative Humidity in fuels, winds 3-5 mph. Evacuations: No Evacuation Comments: Information Center: 951 940 6985 OR: Prepared By: Cheri Patterson Prepared Date/Time: 10/06/2007 1842

CA-MMU- Vale IC - Vegetation Fire Posted: 06 Oct 2007 07:34 PM CDT Vale IC Location: City of Burnson - Hillsvale drive - Sizeup: 1630 hrs: 1 Acre medium ROS, Fuels- Grass and Oak lands Resources: Copter 404, 5-MMU engines, 2-Vallecitos Crews, DozerTender 4442, BC4411, Jenny Lind WT, WT 119, All aircraft from Columbia, Comms: Cal Fire Tac 8 Update: 1647 hrs: releasing lots of resources - Air Tankers released on arrival, C 404 released, Dozer released, 1 Crew released 1657 hrs: Air Attack 440 released 1730 Final -Fire contained @ 1 acre

California Fires and Acres Year-to-Date as of 10-5-07 Posted: 06 Oct 2007 04:37 PM CDT Northern California - 3,440 FIRES 208,563 ACRES Southern California - 4,481 FIRES 346,716 ACRES Total Wildland Fires - 7921 Total Wildland Fire acres - 555,279 Information from NIFC Sit report 10-5-07 Link Everyone stay safe especially with the So Cal wind events this weekend this season is not over

RED FLAG WARNING - MOUNTAINS AND INLAND VALLEYS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA Posted: 06 Oct 2007 04:19 PM CDT A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS AND INLAND VALLEYS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS-THE INLAND EMPIRE-SAN DIEGO COUNTY INLAND VALLEYS-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE MOUNTAIN TOP AND FRONT COUNTRY RANGER DISTRICTS OFTHE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE SAN JACINTO RANGER DISTRICT OF THE SAN BERNARDINONATIONAL FOREST-SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE TRABUCO RANGER DISTRICT OF THE CLEVELAND NATIONALFOREST-SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE PALOMAR AND DESCANSO RANGER DISTRICTS OF THECLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST- Update sent at 14:08 PDT on 2007-10-06

Top of the world at Henry Coe State Park - Lick Fire Posted: 06 Oct 2007 04:14 PM CDT Picture of Cal Hydro contract water tender at the Lick Fire Cal Hydro Water Tender - Lick Fire Santa Clara County - Henry Coe State Park Filling a pumpkin at top of ridge B/C div break

Burn Restrictions Easing Up in eastern Nevada County Posted: 06 Oct 2007 12:10 PM CDT California Department of Forestry and Fire (CAL FIRE) Unit Chief, Brad Harris has declared that the suspension of all residential burning in the area of Cisco Grove east to the Nevada Stateline will be lifted effective October 9th, 2007 at 8:00 am. The cooler weather accompanied by wetting rains and snow have reduced the extreme fire hazard. All burning must be done with a valid burn permit and only on permissive burn days as determined by the local Air Pollution Control District. (APCD) Burn hours are "daylight hours only" to minimize smoke complaints due to nighttime inversions. Those needing a burn permit should go to their local fire station to obtain one. For specific times of burning, call (530) 582-1027. The following are burn permit requirements for burning debris. By following the requirements you then will have a better chance to avoid the consequences of an escaped debris pile. - No burning shall occur unless weather conditions, particularly wind, are such that burning can be considered safe. - Maximum pile size 4 foot by 4 foot diameter. - Clear all flammable material and vegetation within 10 feet of the outer edge of pile. - Keep a water supply close to the burning site. - An adult must be attendance with a shovel until the fire is dead out. Keep in mind, Fire season is not over yet! The remaining areas of Nevada-Yuba-Placer counties still need to receive a significant rainfall before we lift the burn ban in those areas. So please be extra cautious while burning. These early rain storms have given a false impression to the public about fire safety. CAL FIRE will maintain and staff an appropriate level of fire fighting resources until that significant rainfall. In the event the climate and fuels change and the potential for wildfires increase, CAL FIRE will reactivate additional fire fighting resources and firefighters to provide an appropriate level of protection based upon the threat potential. If you are in violation of the terms of your permit and your fire escapes, you could be held responsible for suppression costs and damages to another person's property as well as being issued a citation.

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