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Apache Fire Daily Update 07-30-2024
Apache Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/30/2024 - 08:00
Apache Fire Incident Update July 30, 2024
Mount Pinos Ranger District: (661) 245-3731
This will be the final Apache Fire Update
Apache Fire Start: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:31 p.m.
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Maricopa Highway and Apache Canyon Road, Cuyama Valley, Ventura County
Size at time of update: 1,538 acres
Containment: 80%
Personnel: 209
Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-apache-fire
Resources:
Hand Crews: 3 Engines: 10 Water Tenders: 3 Dozers: 1
Crews on the Apache fire are continuing their work to complete the containment lines today. Hoselines, pumps and other equipment used in the suppression effort are being removed and rehabilitated for the next assignment. It is estimated that suppression repair work on contingency lines will be complete in 2-3 days.
California Interagency Complex Incident Management Team 2 will be transitioning command to a Los Padres National Forest type four incident management team at 6 p.m. tonight.
The burn area is adjacent to Maricopa Highway (CA-33). The highway is open. Motorists are encouraged to be alert for firefighters and equipment in the area. Please check Caltrans road conditions prior to driving through the area.
Forest Closure: A forest closure is in effect in the Apache Fire area, Forest Order 05-07-57-24-18.. Please check Los Padres National Forest - Home (usda.gov) for additional information prior to visiting the area.
Forecast for Tuesday: Highs in the fire area will range from the mid 80s to low 90s. Relative humidity will remain low at 17-25%. Winds will be out of the northwest 5-10 mph and will transition to northeast in the afternoon. A light chance of precipitation may be on the horizon starting the next weekend.
Evacuation Areas: All evacuation warnings and evacuation orders have been lifted.
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