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At approximately 6:36 p.m., Angeles National Forest Dispatch received a call about possible smoke in the forest. Staff located a 50-foot x 50-foot spot on fire along the edge of the Angeles Crest Highway (State Hwy. 2), near Inspiration Point. Resources arrived on the scene and quickly cut a fire line around the burning area. A helicopter has dropped water on the fire multiple times. Excellent progress is being made to put the fire out quickly.
Cooperators include: Los Angeles County Fire Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department.
As of 9 p.m. on May 30, the Blue Fire was 100% contained with a fire line dug by hand by firefighters around it. Firefighters through the night into the morning in heavy fuels to extinguish or remove burning materials and to ensure that burning materials won't roll away from the burned area.
As of 12 noon on May 31, the Blue Fire was placed in patrol status. U.S. Forest Service staff will patrol through and check the area for the next 2-3 days.
| Current as of | Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:32 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Commander | C.Fry, U.S.Forest Service, Angeles National Forest |
| Incident Description | At approximately 6:36 p.m., Angeles National Forest Dispatch received a call about possible smoke in the forest. Staff located a 50-foot x 50-foot spot on fire along the edge of the Angeles Crest Highway (State Hwy. 2), near Inspiration Point. Final acreage = .25 acre. |
| Coordinates |
34° 22' 21'' Latitude
-117° 42' 37
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 20 |
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| Size | 1 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |