Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2015 03:50 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 07/30/2015 03:57 PM
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Big Creek Fire TCU Incident Update
Groveland, CA...The increase in fire acreage is the result of better mapping. Fire fighters are working hard to construct containment lines around the fire even as conditions deteriorate with this afternoon’s rising air temperatures and wind speed. The surrounding drought-stressed forest with its thousands of dead trees has created an unprecedented danger to firefighters and residents alike. Frequent spot fires across the line into this dense, dry, heavy timber are major challenges, raising the possibility of steadily worsening fire activity. Power lines in the area have been de-energized at CAL FIRE’s request to protect firefighter safety. The line will be re-energized upon CAL FIRE’s request. There’s been no damage to the distribution system in the area due to the fire.
  
BIG CREEK TCU Incident Update
July 30, 2015, 2:45P.M.
www.fire.ca.gov
Fire Information Line: 209/754-5527
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Location:
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Highway 120 between Hells Hollow and Sprague Rd East, Groveland
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County:
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Tuolumne County
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Acres:
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204
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% Containment:
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5%
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Start Date
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July 29th
4:30p.m.
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Expected Containment:
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Injuries:
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None
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Structures Destroyed:
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None
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Cause:
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Under investigation
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EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED:
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Fire Engines:
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43
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Bulldozers:
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5
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Water Tenders:
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7
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Fire Crews:
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10
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Air attack:
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1
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Air tankers:
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Helicopters:
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1
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Total Personnel:
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515
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Current Situation: The increase in fire acreage is the result of better mapping. Fire fighters are working hard to construct containment lines around the fire even as conditions deteriorate with this afternoon’s rising air temperatures and wind speed. The surrounding drought-stressed forest with its thousands of dead trees has created an unprecedented danger to firefighters and residents alike. Frequent spot fires across the line into this dense, dry, heavy timber are major challenges, raising the possibility of steadily worsening fire activity. Power lines in the area have been de-energized at CAL FIRE’s request to protect firefighter safety. The line will be re-energized upon CAL FIRE’s request. There’s been no damage to the distribution system in the area due to the fire.
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Evacuations: Hells Hollow Road
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Evacuation Centers: Groveland Community Hall
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Cooperating Agencies: US Forest Service, Tuolumne County Fire Department, Stanislaus Consolidated, Copperopolis Fire, Central Fire, San Andreas Fire, Georgetown, Diamond Springs, Santa Barbara County, Groveland Community Services District, Lathrop – Manteca, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Office of Emergency Services.
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