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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/28/2013 11:20 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 07/28/2013 11:22 AM
Expires: 01/01/2018 12:00 AM
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Drift Smoke From Aspen Fire and Others Makes for a Smokey Start to Sunday
San Andreas, CA...We just checked in with the TCU command center and they are currently not working any incidents in our area and smoke in some areas is most likely from the 8,900 acres Aspen Fire that is currently at 15% containment. Details are enclosed...
The Fire is located within the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County and is approximately seven miles North of Big Creek. It is currently burning off Stump Springs Road, North of Aspen Springs. The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team is in command of the Aspen Fire
Over the past two days, fire activity has been increasing in the late afternoon. This is due to the smoke inversion layer lifting. This inversion layer is expected to lift sooner in the today so smoke maybe seen earlier.
Fire Update
Firefighter and public safety remains the highest priority. Fire crews are being sensitive to environmental and cultural resources in and around the fire area.
Due to the extremely steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain, fire crews are using a tactic called indirect attack which creates control lines away from the fires active edge. Air resources, including several helicopters and air tankers are being utilized along the fire-line to slow the forward progress of the fire and to cool down hot spots. As the situation changes and firefighters can safely gain access to the fire, a more direct attack will be implemented.
Smoke from the Aspen Fire continues to impact air quality in local communities. Individuals sensitive to smoke are advised to remain indoors and keep windows closed to minimize exposure to smoke. For more information regarding smoke visit: www.valleyair.org
Road and Trail Closures
Roads:
Stump Springs Road is closed to all traffic due to fire suppression activity.
Minarets Road (4S81) from Fish Creek to Jackass Rock Organization Campground, Grizzly at Beasore Road to Minarets Road are closed to the public. Residents within the road closure are allowed into the area with valid identification.
Trails:
Per the U.S. Forest Service Closure Order Number 15-13-09, all trails within the Kaiser Wilderness are closed.
Evacuations
Additional campground closures went in to affect today as a precautionary measure. Campground closures within the Sierra National Forest are as follows:
Sample Meadow West Kaiser
Jackass Rock Organization Lower Chiquito
Little Jackass Soda Springs
Placer Sweet Water
China Bar Rock Creek
Rancheria Badger Flat
Midge Creek Mammoth Pool
Fish Creek Wagners Mammoth Pool Resort
Cooperating Agencies include
The U.S. Forest Service, National Parks Service, U.S. Department of Defense, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Fresno County Sheriff, Madera County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Southern California Edison, PG&E, California Conservation Corp.
Incident Statics
Acres Burned: 8927 Structures Threatened: 3
Containment: 15% Structures Damaged: 0
Fire Start Date: July 22, 2013 Injuries: 0
Fire Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 1187
Cost to date: $4.0 million
Summary
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