Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/28/2012 11:50 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 07/29/2012 11:14 AM
Expires: 01/01/2017 12:00 AM
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1,063 Souls, 61 Engines, 7 Helos on the Graham Fire Today
Groveland, CA....Acres: 100 Acres, % Containment: 40 %, Expected Containment: 7-30-2012. Current Situation: Crews progress remains steady as efforts continue to improve existing containment lines around the fire as well as extinguishing hot spots within the fire’s perimeter. However, very steep and rugged terrain remains a cause of concern for firefighter safety. Evacuations: The Evacuation Warning has been lifted for Clements Rd, from Cliffton Way to the end of Clements Rd. Road Closures: None. Cooperating Agencies: USFS, PG&E, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Groveland Community Services District, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, Tuolumne County Fire. Additional Information: Crews have formulated a plan for rehabilitating areas affected by suppression work. Complete Update Enclosed...
Photo from Jenny Monsen of Tanker 81 At Work Earlier in the Week
GRAHAM FIRE
Incident Update
7-28-12, 7:30 AM
www.fire.ca.gov
Fire Information Line: (209) 754-5527
Location:
Near the community of Groveland
County:
Tuolumne
Acres:
100 Acres
% Containment:
40 %
Start Date & Time:
7-25-2012, 3:10 PM
Expected Containment:
7-30-2012
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED:
Fire Engines:
61
Fire Crews:
37
Bulldozers:
4
Airtankers:
0
Helicopters:
7
Water Tenders:
12
Overhead:
163
Total Personnel:
1033
Current Situation: Crews progress remains steady as efforts continue to improve existing containment lines around the fire as well as extinguishing hot spots within the fire’s perimeter. However, very steep and rugged terrain remains a cause of concern for firefighter safety.
Evacuations: The Evacuation Warning has been lifted for Clements Rd, from Cliffton Way to the end of Clements Rd.
Road Closures: None
Cooperating Agencies: USFS, PG&E, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Groveland Community Services District, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, Tuolumne County Fire
Additional Information: Crews have formulated a plan for rehabilitating areas affected by suppression work.
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