Kern County Fire Department issued an evacuation warning for zone KRN-403-A (the Breckenridge area) as a result of the Borel Fire that started on Wednesday, July 24. 

Be aware that travel is OPEN to the public and unaffected by the evacuation WARNING in the following areas:

Caliente Bodfish Road -- OPEN

Lion's Trail -- OPEN

Access to Hooper Hill -- OPEN

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Fire Update – Oakridge Lightning Fires

Chalk, Coffeepot, McKinley, Moss Mountain, Tire Mountain, 208, and 217 Fires

Thursday, July 25, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email:2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Information Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Current Situation: Firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Chalk, Coffeepot, Moss Mountain, and 208 fires. The McKinley, Tire Mountain, and 217 fires are lined with little to no spread. Infrared flights have provided more accurate fire perimeters, allowing fire management staff to better assess the strategies needed to suppress the seven fires collectively known as the Oakridge Lightning Fires. Northwestern winds and warm temperatures will continue to impact suppression efforts in steep and rugged terrain over the next several days. The total acreage of the seven fires is 4,425 acres with more than 500 personnel assigned.

Fire activity across the nation, and especially in the state of Oregon, are putting extreme demand on all available firefighting resources. Strategies with the highest probability of success will be prioritized in protecting highly valued resources, while keeping public and firefighter safety as the top objective.

On large, complex fires, supervisors divide the fire perimeter into Divisions to provide for better management and safer operations. These daily updates will describe the fire’s activities and suppression actions within these Divisions (labeled on the accompanying fire maps). Note that Division letters don’t always run sequentially so that new Divisions may be added if the fire grows.

The following fire information is provided in order of suppression priority.

Chalk Fire (2,701 acres, 0% contained) – Crews continue to build and secure line to provide additional options for future strategic containment operations.

Division AA: The fire is backing down toward the 1920 Road and existing trails where it is expected to hold. Firefighters are laying fire hose and securing fireline to support containment efforts.

Division KK: Line is being constructed and secured to tie in with existing roads and trails. Firefighters are making good progress in securing the southeast and southwest areas of the fire.

Division TT: The 2021 Gales Fire footprint will assist firefighters in securing the north section of the Chalk Fire. In addition to hand crews, heavy equipment is being used to build and strengthen this line.

Coffeepot Fire (1,312 acres, 0% contained) – The Coffeepot Fire increased in size yesterday due to receptive fine and heavy fuels in terrain that aligned with northwestern winds. Crews in this area are focused on building and strengthening line.

Division PP: Steep, rugged terrain aligned with wind direction last night, allowing the Coffeepot Fire to grow and reach the 2120 Road, where it is currently being held. Crews will continue to prep and secure line today, moving east toward Division WW.

Division RR: Firefighters will work along the 2307 Road and continue east to tie into Division WW.

Division WW: Heavy equipment is being used in this division from 2307 Road toward 23 Road, building and securing line toward Division PP to provide management with future options for strategic operations.

Moss Mountain Fire (190 acres, 0% contained) – The Moss Mountain Fire, in Division WW, is very difficult to access due to steep terrain and rugged road conditions. Fire growth was minimal in this area yesterday, where crews are assessing options for the highest probability for success.

208 Fire (138 acres, 0% contained) – Division YY: The 208 Fire is located entirely within the Diamond Peak Wilderness area, where there has been little growth. Air resources are being requested to provide better perimeter mapping.

217 Fire (37 acres, 0% contained) – Division YY: This fire is also within Diamond Peak Wilderness and is threatening to spread outside the Wilderness boundary on its north flank. Smokejumpers have been in this area for the past several days as they mop up and assess options for future actions.

Tire Mountain Fire (20 acres) – Division TT: Fireline completed, minimal activity yesterday as the fire backed toward containment lines.

McKinley Fire (27 acres) – Division AA: Fireline completed, crews continue to mop up and secure fireline as they work toward full containment.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

Weather conditions will remain consistently sunny over the next several days with daytime temperatures in 70s to 80s and relative humidity in the 35-45% range. Clouds moved in from the coast last night, which provided cooler morning temperatures and relative humidities in the 80-100% range. Cloud cover is expected to dissipate this afternoon, which will allow sun to align with the fire on certain aspects. Increased fire activity is expected this afternoon.

Evacuations:

For evacuation information please visit: https://www.LaneCountyOR.gov/2024wildfires
To sign up for evacuation alerts please visit: https://www.LaneAlerts.org

Closures and Fire Restrictions:

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in place on the Willamette National Forest in the vicinity of many active fires. Temporary road barricades are in use to restrict traffic in the areas near High Prairie and Chalk Mountain.

For specific closure information follow this link:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd552029

Fire restrictions on the Willamette National Forest may be found at this link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Fire Statistics

Total Personnel: More than 500

Location: N & S of Oakridge, OR

Reported: Various

Cause: Lightning

For More Information

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email: 2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakridgeLightningFires2024/

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for July 25, 2024  

Falls Fire Quick Facts:  

Size: 140,422 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, OR 

Containment: 50% Total Personnel: 1,628 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation 

Structures Triaged: Residences: 347; Commercial: 104; Outbuildings: 605 

Resources Assigned: 49 hand crews, 93 engines, 23 bulldozers, 31 water tenders 

Aerial resources available to the fire: two helicopters, and single-engine air tankers (SEATS) 

Telephone Fire Quick Facts: 

Size: 9,000 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, OR 

Containment: 0% Total Personnel: Staffed by Falls Fire personnel Cause: Lightning/Natural 

Despite high, multi-directional, outflow winds from thunderstorms, control lines on Falls and Telephone fire held firm yesterday. Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Task Forces and wildland firefighters responded to multiple new starts likely resulting from lightning strikes in the early afternoon. Oregon State Fire Marshal crews were in position to protect structures on both the east and west sides of the highway – including those to the North of the Telephone Fire. Additional crews staffed the structures along the southern edge of the Telephone Fire.  

The coordinated efforts of structural and wildland resources have resulted in reducing the risk to structures, thanks to extensive prep work, the reinforcement of control lines and widespread mop up efforts. OSFM will begin to draw down resources accordingly, returning them to their home agencies and increasing availability for other Oregon fires. As a result, three OSFM task forces will be demobilized today. These crews are from Douglas, Tillamook, Clackamas, and Washington Counties. Five OSFM structure groups will remain on the fire, a combination of California and Washington Task Forces. Local resources also remain available to provide structural response should the need arise.  

Northwest Incident Management Team will transition to Alaska Team 1 assuming command of both fires at 6:00 AM tomorrow.  

Falls Fire: Yesterday, OSFM and wildland crews protected numerous structures along County Road 63, as well as the ranches near Blackhorse Butte and Greenspring Draw. Fortunately, surface prep had previously been completed on these structures by OSFM crews as part of a contingency plan for the Falls Fire. Containment lines held along southern portions of the fire perimeter and as well as much of the eastern and western flanks of the fire. The fire remained active in the northern perimeter of the fire as crews continued to complete construction of both direct and indirect control line.  

Today, crews in the northwest corner of the fire will also continue to hold and mop-up below the western slopes of Burnt Mountain along FSR 4785 near Coral Creek south and east to FSR 47 near the junction with FSR 3150. Crews will work to connect fireline back into FSR 3150 in the northeast corner of the fire. Work will also continue further east on FSR 3150, preparing it to use as a control line, and for conducting tactical burnouts.  

The northeast corner of the fire remains active.  Firefighters will continue to hold and mop up areas adjacent to the FSR 31 south of Myrtle Park Meadows, and work on tying the fire back into the FSR 31. Structural and wildland crews are coordinating to protect structures and mitigate risk to the Gold Hill and Silvies Valley areas. 

Patrol and mop-up operations will continue along the south half of the fire perimeter – the area spanning from the southwest perimeter of the fire to near the upper northwest perimeter. Further north, away from the fire perimeter, construction will continue on a planned secondary contingency line along FSR 37 just west of Hwy 395 in the Fisk Gulch area.  This secondary contingency line is part of an alternate plan and will run east to west using portions of FSR 37 and FSR 31.  

Telephone Fire: Yesterday, crews continued to construct and hold control lines around the fire, having good success despite the challenges of thunderstorms and high winds. Control lines have been established on the west flank, along FSR 2820, to the north, along FSR 480, and east along FSR 28. Firefighters caught a number of spots north of FSR 480. Firefighters also scouted for areas to construct control lines to the south.   

Today, crews will continue to secure and hold established control lines along the northern, southern, and eastern perimeters, and work to establish control line on the southern end of the fire. Crews will also continue to mop-up spots north of FSR 480.  Aerial resources will be available to help with suppression operations. Structural crews will be completing reassessments on previously prepped structures along the fire’s southern edge. 

New Fire Activity: At least eight new fire starts have been located within the area that the Incident Management Team has been delegated authority to conduct initial attack and take suppression actions. Crews responded quickly and most of the new starts have been kept small. Wildland and OSFM resources will be working to protect values are risk and establish control lines around all of the new starts. 

The largest of the new fires is the Whiskey Mountain Fire, which is located 2 ½ miles southwest of Whiskey Mountain and is approximately 1,300 acres. The Sand Fire is approximately 540 acres and located on the north side of the Falls Fire near Sand Mountain. Structural resources will complete full prep in the area impacted by the new fire starts north of Falls Fire. This includes areas from Officer’s Cabin, working east towards Lewis Creek Ranch and spanning along the northern edge of the fire to Highway 395, as well as down into Silvies Valley where the Falls Fire remains active. Resources will also be completing full prep on buildings along the 63 road, ensuring structural protection in the Sand Mountain area. 

Southeast of the Telephone Fire OSFM brought night shift resources to the line early to assist local resources with initial attack on a new start off Cow Creek. Fortunately, resources were quickly able to get this fire under control and the threat to structures in the immediate area has been mitigated. 

Weather: Cooler today with temperatures in the 80s. Skies will generally be clear.  Diurnally-driven northwesterly winds will become westerly and breezier in the afternoon before returning to northeasterly.  There is a 5 percent chance of thunder storms. 

Evacuations: Evacuations remain in place in both Grant and Harney Counties due to the Falls and Telephone Fires. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423.  

Closures: Due to active wildfires compounded by extremely unfavorable weather conditions, limited firefighting resources and County Resources, Malheur National Forest officials have temporarily closed lands within the Malheur National Forest.  

Investigation: U.S. Forest Service fire investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest. Please submit any information that could assist fire investigation efforts to SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov.   

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Falls-Fire-2024-61562126623985/ 

Falls Fire InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire 

Telephone Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-telephone-fire 

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov 

Harney County non-emergency evacuation questions: 541-589-5579 

Air quality questions: 541-573-2271  

Smoke Outlooks: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook 

Update for Swawilla Fires:

Evacuation Level 3 (GO) put in place for:

• Everything South of Cache Creek Road to Joe Moses Road, west to Highway 155 and east to State Highway 21 went to a Level 3 Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 PM.  This includes a change of the Town of Keller and surrounding community  from a Level 2 to a Level 3. This is a general description and a more detailed map will be posted as soon as it is available. 

• The area of Buffalo Lake and Lake McGinnis remains in a Level 3 (GO).  

Pioneer Fire Update for July 25, 2024 
 Incident Commander Lonnie Click  
Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 3   
(541) 861-5808, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov

Quick Facts

Size: 31,584 acres                             

Start Date: June 8, 2024         

Location: 31 miles NW of Chelan, WA

Containment: 14%                            

Personnel: 729            

Cause: Human-caused, under investigation

Resources Assigned: 9 crews, 4 helicopters, 25 engines, 28 water tenders, 12 heavy equipment

CURRENT SITUATION:  Yesterday fire activity increased in the Flick Creek drainage, crossing the creek above the constructed a check line. The fire continues on a northwest trajectory towards Fourmile Creek and in the direction of Stehekin. As a precautionary measure, Chelan County Emergency Management issued a Level 2 evacuation notice for the community of Stehekin, from Hazard Creek through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin landing and west to High Bridge effective 8 a.m. Thursday, July 25. All tourism-related visitors and all campers and hikers are required to leave Stehekin on July 25. More information, including boat schedules, is available from Chelan County Emergency Management at https://t.ly/QoH9w.

Crews have been successful protecting homes and outbuildings along the lake shore, burning out vegetation around structures and public infrastructure as the fire has progressed northward. Helicopters and fixed wing aircraft continued aerial water drops to slow fire spread. In Stehekin, firefighters worked in collaboration with the state mobilized structure protection group to reduce fire risk around homes and private property. The south end of the fire continues to hold in the Lone Fir drainage where there has been no movement for several days. Indirect control lines between the southern edge of the fire and Manson are prepared and ready to be used if needed.

The incident management team hosted a community meeting in Manson last night to provide updates on the fire. A recording of the meeting can be viewed on the Pioneer Fire Information Facebook page.

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Firefighters will continue protecting homes along the lake shore and are prepared to strategically burn out vegetation between control lines and the fire’s edge to slow spread towards the community of Stehekin. Aircraft will also continue to perform water bucket drops within the Flick Creek and Fourmile Creek drainages. Work to reduce fire risks around homes in Stehekin will continue and firefighters will be laying a hose and sprinklers system and testing to ensure it is working properly. Crews will continue monitoring the southern edge of the fire in the Lone Fir drainage. 

WEATHER: Strong northwest winds are expected today, 10-20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph, slowing into tomorrow morning. Cooler, moister, conditions are expected, with high temperatures in the 70s.

EVACUATIONS: Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation levels remain in effect around the Pioneer Fire. Please visit https://t.ly/QoH9w for more information.

FOREST CLOSURE: Current closures for the North Cascades National Park: https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has a closure order in place for much of the fire area: https://bit.ly/PioneerClosure. Campfires are prohibited. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under the TFR.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Fire Information Line: 541-861-5808, 8 AM to 8 PM

Email: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov 

Easy Fire Update for July 24, 2024
 Incident Commander Lonnie Click  
Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 3   
(541) 861-5808, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2024.east@firenet.gov

CURRENT SITUATION:  On Wednesday, an uptick in winds with gusts up to 18-20 mph increased fire activity including individual trees torching within the fire area. The fire is burning in large dense timber, abundant dead trees, and ground vegetation on extremely steep terrain. The fire continues to slowly progress on the north and south side while creeping down slope towards State Route 20 (SR 20) North Cascades Highway. 

Yesterday helicopters dropped water to slow the spread of the fire while ground crews constructed fire line. The fire is just above State Route 20 and rolling rock, falling trees, and active fire near the highway continues to necessitate a closure on State Route 20. The closure is in place to protect the public from hazards associated with the fire as well as fire suppression activities. Crews are felling dead trees between the active fire edge and State Route 20 to reduce fire spread toward the highway. Firefighters, in conjunction with Washington Department of Transportation, are working to remove fallen trees and debris from State Route 20 and are conducting daily assessments of road conditions and fire behavior. 

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES:  Firefighters continue to fall trees below and parallel State Route 20 and are working to reinforce indirect firelines on the Easy Fire. Crews will also clear fallen trees and debris across State Route 20 with assistance from Washington Department of Transportation. Additionally, firefighters will maintain utilizing helicopters for water bucket drops if weather conditions allow. Operations to wrap Mebee Lookout Tower are under consideration again due to increased fire activity on the north side of Easy Fire. Crews are scouting helispot locations to establish a landing zone for helicopters to deliver supplies for structure protection operations on Mebee Lookout Tower. 

WEATHER: Temperatures tomorrow will continue to cool with highs in the mid to upper 70s. An incoming marine layer will move over the Easy Fire tomorrow bringing a few hundredths of an inch of rain and higher humidity. The cooler moist air could cause fog and increased winds, impacting aviation resources. 

EVACUATIONS:  There are no evacuations in place for the Easy Fire. Anyone recreating in the area should be vigilant about being aware of surroundings and stay out of closed areas. Please visit https://t.ly/QoH9w for more information about evacuation levels.  

CLOSURES: State Route 20 is closed in both directions between Granite Creek (MP 148) and Easy Pass Trailhead (MP 157).

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has closures in place for trails within the fire area: https://bit.ly/EasyFireClosures. This closure includes a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Campfires are prohibited. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under the TFR. 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Fire Information Line: 541-861-5808, 8 AM to 8 PM

Email: 2024.easy@firenet.gov

Inicio del Incendio Lake: viernes, 5 de julio de 2024 a las 3:48 p.m.

Causa: Bajo investigación

Localización: Cerca del Zaca Lake, en el condado de Santa Barbara, al norte de Los Olivos, California.

Tamaño en el momento de la actualización: 38,664 acres

Contención: 90%

Personal: 746

Detalles completos del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

Incendio Lake
Los bomberos continúan realizando reparaciones de supresión y están progresando constantemente. Los objetivos generales de estas acciones son reparar los daños causados ​​por las actividades de extinción de incendios, minimizar el impacto ambiental y devolver las áreas impactadas a las condiciones previas al incendio lo más cerca posible. La mayor parte del trabajo en el lado sur del incendio está completa. Las cuadrillas y los equipos mecánicos continúan trabajando en el lado norte del incendio. El terreno en el extremo norte es más montañoso que en la zona sur y las carreteras son angostas. Estas condiciones afectan el ritmo de avance.

Incendio Apache (nuevo incidente)
Un nuevo incendio forestal conocido como el Incendio Apache arde en el Bosque Nacional Los Padres desde el martes por la noche. El incendio está ubicado en Apache Canyon en el extremo sur del Cuyama Valley, al este de Maricopa Highway, en el condado de Ventura. El incendio se estimó en 925 acres el miércoles por la tarde. Se han emitido órdenes de evacuación para las residencias a lo largo de Apache Canyon Road. Existen advertencias de evacuación para las residencias en Burgess Canyon y Quail Springs. El Bosque Nacional Los Padres está bajo el mando unificado con el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Ventura y las varias agencias de bomberos que están ayudando.

Se encuentra información sobre el incendio Apache en vcemergency.com, la página web Inciweb del incendio Apache, la página de Facebook del Bosque Nacional Los Padres y las páginas de Facebook del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Ventura y de X del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Ventura.

El Equipo 2 de Gestión de Incidentes Interagenciales de California ha estado manejando el incendio Lake y asumió el mando del incendio Apache esta mañana.

Pronóstico para el jueves: Las temperaturas de la tarde para el incendio Lake estarán entre los 90 grados y los 100 grados con una humedad relativa mínima del 12 al 28%. Los vientos soplarán del oeste, un poco más fuertes que recientemente. Las temperaturas del incendio Apache serán de 100 a 105 grados con baja humedad. Se pronostica que estas condiciones persistirán hasta el sábado.

Cierre del área del incendio Lake: Todos los caminos, senderos y áreas recreativas dentro de la Orden de Cierre del Bosque Nacional Los Padres están cerrados al público. Consulte la Orden de cierre y el Mapa de órdenes de cierre mediante enlaces o visitando el sitio web del Bosque Nacional Los Padres. Este cierre permanecerá vigente hasta el 18 de agosto de 2024, o hasta que sea revisado o rescindido.

Áreas de evacuación: Todas las órdenes de evacuación y advertencias de evacuación previamente vigentes debido al incendio Lake han sido canceladas. Se insta a los residentes a tener precaución al regresar a sus hogares ya que el personal de emergencia continúa trabajando en el área. La Orden de Cierre del Bosque Nacional Los Padres todavía está vigente.

Se encuentra más información de evacuación para el incendio Apache en vcemergency.com. 

Fire
Portions of the fire received light precipitation yesterday during afternoon thunderstorm activity. Today, drier air will start to move into the Outlook area and reduce the chance of thunderstorms. Tactical firing operations are possible on the western side of the Trout. Expected fire behavior to include smoldering, single tree/small group torching, spotting, and potential short uphill runs.

Smoke
Yesterday, smoke transport was again impacted by convective thunderstorm activity and stayed local to the fire, before tracking to the S/SE in the evening. Today, a drier westerly flow will begin to setup over the Outlook area and smoke transport will be generally to the east. Western foothill communities should get a bit of a break and see generally GOOD to MODERATE conditions. The north Owens Valley should see generally GOOD conditions with smoke staying to their south. The southern Owens Valley can expect MODERATE conditions during the day with the potential for USG overnight as smoke settles. Westerly winds will increase tomorrow and continue into Saturday.

Lake Fire Start: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County, north of Los Olivos, California

Size at time of update: 38,664 acres
Containment: 90%

Personnel: 746

Full Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

Lake Fire

Firefighters continue to engage in suppression repair and are making steady progress. The overall objective of these actions is to repair damage caused by fire suppression activities, to minimize environmental impact and to return impacted areas to pre-fire conditions as closely as possible. The majority of the work on the south side of the fire is complete. Crews and equipment continue to work on the north side of the fire. Terrain on the north end is more mountainous than the southern area and the roads are narrow. These conditions affect the rate of progress. 

Apache Fire (New)

A new fire known as the Apache Fire has been burning on the Los Padres National Forest since Tuesday evening. The fire is located in Apache Canyon in the south end of the Cuyama Valley, east of Maricopa Highway, in Ventura County. The fire was estimated at 925 acres Wednesday afternoon. Evacuation Orders are in place for residences along Apache Canyon Road. Evacuation Warnings are in place for residences on Burgess Canyon and Quail Springs. The Forest is in Unified Command with the Ventura County Fire Department and multiple fire agencies are assisting. 

Apache Fire information can be found at https://www.vcemergency.com/   on the https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-apache-fire, and the https://www.facebook.com/venturacountyfire/ or https://x.com/vcfd  pages. 

California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 has been managing the Lake Fire and assumed command of the Apache Fire this morning.  

Forecast for Thursday: Afternoon temperatures for the Lake Fire will be in upper 90’s to low 100’s with minimum relative humidity from 12-28%. Winds will be out of the west, slightly stronger than they have been recently. 

Apache Fire temperatures will be 100-105 degrees with low humidity. These conditions are forecast to persist through Saturday. 

Lake Fire Area Closure: All roads, trails, and recreational areas within the Los Padres National Forest Closure Order are closed to the public. visiting the Los Padres National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/lpnf/alerts-notices This closure will remain in effect until August 18, 2024, or until revised or rescinded. 

Evacuation Areas: All Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings previously in place due to the Lake Fire have been canceled. Residents are urged to take caution when returning home as emergency personnel continue working in the area. The Los Padres National Forest Closure Order is still in place. Order 05-07-00-24-17 SPECIAL CLOSURE-Lake Fire Closure Area with Exhibit A 071224 JED.pdf (inciweb-prod-media-bucket.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com)