On the Trabuco Ranger District in the Holy Jim Canyon area, the Jim Fire began March 2, 2022, at approximately 11:06 a.m. U.S. Forest Service firefighters responded with fire engines, hand crews, and air resources, assisted by the Orange County Fire Authority and Cal Fire Riverside Unit resources. The fire started in a drainage bottom and spread uphill, consuming approximately 500 acres of vegetation. The Jim Fire investigation has concluded. U.S. Forest Service investigators determined the fire was unintentionally ignited during a Forest Service-sponsored wildlife and habitat restoration maintenance project during barrier removal. No structures were destroyed. Three minor injuries to firefighters have been reported. The fire was declared out on Sunday March 27, 2022.
553 acres, 100% contained.
Current as of | Mon, 04/18/2022 - 14:36 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Human |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Holy Jim Canyon, Santiago Peak |
Incident Commander | Michael Orr, Cleveland National Forest |
Coordinates |
33° 41' 26'' Latitude
-117° 30' 42
'' Longitude
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Size | 553 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Chaparral and Brush |
Planned Actions |
Patrol the fire area. |
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Remarks |
Area, road and trail closures in place |