Riley Fire Update, Tuesday, July 9, 2024
432 acres, 96% contained, 244 personnel 

Riley firefighters tackle hotspots with aerial support 

HEALY, Alaska – Significant progress was made yesterday on securing the fire’s edge towards increased containment and fire managers are confident that 96% of the line is now contained. Fire personnel continue to seek out heat within and along the fire perimeter aided by uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). As hotspots are identified, firefighters are working with aerial bucket drops to cool remaining heat. Additionally, a Helicopter Short Haul Unit (HSHU) arrived on the fire yesterday to aid in emergency medical transport if needed. The Riley Fire is in steep and difficult terrain, HSHUs are designed to extract personnel in an emergency by removing them with a helicopter short line and transporting to medical facilities or ambulance.  

Weather: Cool and cloudy weather will linger today with a slight warming and drying trend beginning tomorrow Wednesday, July 10th.  

Park Opening:   At 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10th the National Park Service and Denali National Park Tours Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture will welcome visitors back to the park. The entirety of park operations will resume, apart from Riley Creek Campground, Riley Creek Day Use Area, and the Horseshoe Lake Trail, which will remain closed due to firefighting support activities in the area. Furthermore, the Alaska Railroad and Denali Depot into will return to normal full-service operations on Wednesday.  

Go to the Denali National Park and Preserve website for closure information. Park Information Line: 907-683-9532, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., daily.  

Fire Investigation: The National Park Service is requesting information from anyone who may have witnessed the initial stages of the Riley Fire, specifically between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Anyone who was in the vicinity of the Horseshoe Lake Trail, Mt. Healy Trail, Sugarloaf Trail, or on the southbound passenger train during that time and has information relating to the fire should contact the Tip Line at 888-653-0009. 

Evacuations:  Evacuation status in the Denali Borough has been lifted. As of Saturday, July 6, the Denali National Park and Preserve campus housing area was lowered to Green-Ready status. No areas outside the Denali National Park and Preserve are in an evacuation status. Visit the Denali Borough website for more information.   

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the Riley Fire until July 19th. Find more information at: 4/7281 NOTAM Details (faa.gov). It’s important to keep all unidentified aircraft out of the TFR area. If illegal drone use is detected over the fire area, all firefighting aerial resources are grounded immediately and may delay suppression progress.  

Size:  172,236 

Personnel:  118 

Start Date: June 8, 2024 

Cause:  Lightning 

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Crews will continue to secure the line in the 5 Mile Creek Area by consolidating and piling up unburned or partially burned vegetation and debris. This process reduces fuel loads and minimizes the potential for fire spread. The piles are then burned in a controlled manner when conditions are safe, helping to secure the fireline. Crews will also continue to grid the area, searching for and extinguishing pockets of heat while mopping up. Crews will look for opportunities to implement fireline in the southernmost part of the 5 Mile Creek Area. A fire module remains on lookout. 

Low temperatures and high relative humidity will continue to keep fire activity minimal. Localized areas of smoke may be seen in areas where black spruce is the primary vegetation component. 

Weather: Cooler than average temperatures will continue. Cloud cover will dominate with spotty showers over the fire area.  

Burn Permits: The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has lifted the Burn Permit suspensions for Fairbanks, Salcha, Delta, Tok, and Railbelt areas. Small and large scale burn permits are required. Burning is allowed today. The fire danger in these areas is MODERATE. Please check https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/fireareas or call the burn permit hotline for DOF Fairbanks Area Forestry at (907) 451-2631 for the most current updates. 

Evacuation Notices: A Level 2: SET evacuation notice is in effect for about 20 cabins near the fire’s southeastern edge west of the Tanana River. Communities east of the Tanana River are in READY status, including the Johnson Road neighborhoods, Canaday, Harding Lake, Salcha, the Lower Salcha River, Hollies Acres, and south to Birch Lake. Find more information and an interactive map of these areas on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Services website. 

Temporary Flight Restriction: The temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been adjusted based on public input to give float plane access to Harding Lake. Be aware helicopter operations to support the fire still continue in the area. Visit tfr.faa.gov for more information. 

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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: 26,176 acres

Containment: 12%

Personnel: 2485

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

Media Assets: Official 2024 Lake Fire Photos and Videos

Current Fire Activity: Significant fire activity was in the wilderness area on the east side of the fire footprint. It resulted in significant smoke and expanded evacuation orders for remote areas. The main priority is to prevent the fire from moving toward communities to the south. There is a Red Flag Warning issued for the fire area with strong winds, potential for longer fire spotting distances along with hot, dry conditions. Damage assessments are ongoing as crews locate any structures impacted by the fire. Public Information Officers return to Santa Ynez today and will place fire information at key locations. Firefighter safety and quick medical response to illness or injury remains the top priority as crews are on the watch out for heat exhaustion and are working in hazardous terrain.

Lake Fire Background: On July 5, 2024, firefighters from the Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire responded to a vegetation fire near Zaca Lake that grew rapidly through grass and brush during a prolonged heat wave across the west coast. A significant number of firefighting resources are working the incident, including hand crews, engines, dozers, and air resources for water and retardant drops. The fire is under Unified Command with California Complex Incident Management Team 13, Santa Barbara County Fire and CAL FIRE.

Effective Monday, July 8, the following areas have been updated for EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERS due to threats to life and safety caused by the Lake Fire.  This is a remote area.  

• EVACUATION ORDER has been expanded 
  An evacuation order is in place for parts of the Figueroa Mountain area as follows: south of Tunnel House at Sisquoc River, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the southern end of Cachuma Mountain, and west of Los Padres National Forest areas.  Leave the area immediately. 
• EVACUATION WARNING has been expanded 
  An evacuation warning is in place for the area of Goat Rock, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the US Forest Service entrance at Happy Canyon Road, and south of Cachuma Mountain. 

REGISTER TO RECEIVE ReadySBC ALERTS: If you haven’t registered for emergency alerts, register now at ReadySBC.org. Receive local emergency alerts via text, phone call, and email. 

Shelter: American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall - 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463.

Road Closures:

• Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
• Foxen Canyon Road at the Zaca Station Road and Alisos Canyon Road
• Figueroa Mountain Road at Midland School

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Vista Fire Information                                                                                             facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF

(909-220-4253) 654-3210                                                                     facebook.com/SanBernardinoCountyFire

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Hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm                                                                                                  x.com/SBCOUNTYFIRE

Incident Website: inciweb.wildfire.gov

INCIDENT UPDATE

Date: 7-9-2024 Time: 9:00 am

Size: 1,095 acres                                                                   Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am

Containment: 0%                                                               Cause: Under Investigation

Total Personnel: 360                                                         Location: Southside of Lytle Creek

Structures Threatened: 105                                             Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept. 

This morning, California Complex Incident Management Team 15 assumed command of the Vista Fire in unified command with the San Bernardino County Fire Department. The fire is now 1,095 acres, 0% contained. Overnight, the fire moderated below the thermal belt area; firefighters worked throughout the night constructing indirect handlines where it was safe to do so. Today, crews will look for opportunities to go direct with hand and dozer line while utilizing air resources to slow the uphill progression and cool hotspots on the flanks. Challenges remain as the fire burns in steep, inaccessible terrain, with high temperatures and low humidity persisting. Mt. Baldy Resort is still threatened, and poor air quality is impacting the community. Residents can visit AirNow.gov for information and actions that they can take. Lytle Creek Road remains closed to the public, with access to residents only.

ROAD CLOSURES:

Lytle Creek Road is closed to the public at Glen Helen Parkway. It is open to residents only.

EVACUATIONS:

The Mt. Baldy Resort was evacuated Sunday afternoon and remains closed at this time.

CLOSURES:

Portions of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed from Lytle Creek to Mt. Baldy. Those recreating in the area are strongly advised to stay off impacted trails.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order

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

Causa: Bajo investigación

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

Tamaño en el momento de la actualización: 26.176 acres

Contención: 12%.
Personal: 2485

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

Medios de comunicación: Fotos y vídeos oficiales del Incendio Lake 2024

Actividad actual del incendio: La actividad del fuego fue significativa en la zona silvestre en el parte este del fuego. El resultado fue una gran cantidad de humo y la ampliación de las órdenes de evacuación de zonas remotas. La principal prioridad es evitar que el fuego se desplace hacia las comunidades del sur. Se ha emitido un aviso de alerta roja para la zona del incendio debido a los fuertes vientos, la posibilidad de que el fuego se extienda a mayor distancia y las condiciones secas y calurosas. Las evaluaciones de daños están en curso como equipos de localizar las estructuras afectadas por el fuego. Los oficiales de información pública regresan hoy a Santa Ynez y colocarán información sobre el incendio en lugares clave. La seguridad de los bomberos y la rápida respuesta médica a las enfermedades o lesiones sigue siendo la máxima prioridad, ya que las tripulaciones están en la vigilancia de agotamiento por calor y están trabajando en terreno peligroso.

Antecedentes del Incendio Lake: El 5 de julio de 2024, los bomberos del Bosque Nacional de Los Padres y los Bomberos del Condado de Santa Bárbara respondieron a un incendio de vegetación cerca de Zaca Lake que creció rápidamente a través de la hierba y la maleza durante una prolongada ola de calor en toda la costa oeste. Un número significativo de recursos de extinción de incendios están trabajando en el incidente, incluyendo equipos de mano, motores, topadoras, y los recursos aéreos para el agua y retardantes gotas. El incendio está bajo el Mando Unificado Equipo 13 de Gestión de Incidentes Complejos de California, Incendios del Condado de Santa Bárbara y CAL FIRE.

A partir del lunes, 8 de julio, las siguientes áreas se han actualizado para las ADVERTENCIAS DE EVACUACIÓN y las ORDENES DE EVACUACIÓN debido a las amenazas a la vida y la seguridad causada por el Lake Fire. Esta es un área remota.

• ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN se ha ampliado 

La orden de evacuación es para las propiedades y parcelas de la zona de Figueroa Mountain son las siguientes: al sur de Tunnel House en el río Sisquoc, al este de Figueroa Creek, al norte del extremo sur de Cachuma Mountain, y al oeste de las áreas de Los Padres National Forest. Abandone el área inmediatamente.

• ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN se ha ampliado

La orden de advertencia de evacuación es para las propiedades el área de Goat Rock, al este de Figueroa Creek, al norte de la entrada del Servicio Forestal de EE.UU. en Happy Canyon Road, y al sur de Cachuma Mountain.

Inscríbase para recibir alertas de emergencia del condado en el sitio de internet: ReadySBC.org. Recibirá alertas locales de emergencias vía texto, por teléfono y correo electrónico. 

Refugio: La Cruz Roja Americana ha abierto un refugio en Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall - 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463.

Cierre de carreteras:

• Happy Canyon Road en el límite del Servicio Forestal
• Foxen Canyon Road en Zaca Station Road y Alisos Canyon Road
• Figueroa Mountain Road en Midland School

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Tahoe National Forest has issued a Royal Fire Closure Order. 

The Royal Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of Serene Road and Soda Springs Road (County Road 6001). The boundary follows the Soda Springs Road south and then west and south to the junction of Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96). The boundary then continues northwest for approximately 5 miles until it reaches the western terminus of the Long Valley Trail (Forest Trail 14E29). The boundary then travels along the Long Valley Trail east to the intersection of Long Valley and Palisades Creek Trail (Forest Trail 14E14) and then continues north along the Palisades Creek Trail to the intersection with Kidd Lakes Road (County Road 9146). The boundary then travels southeast from the Palisades Creek Trailhead for approximately 3 miles back to the starting point at Serene Road and Soda Springs Road.

Ayer se vio algo de humo en la Div. U. Este humo estaba dentro de las líneas de contención del incendio y no representaba ninguna amenaza para las líneas. El humo seguirá siendo visible dentro del perímetro del incendio cuando las condiciones climáticas y los combustibles se alineen. Los bomberos y recursos aéreos seguirán vigilando el incendio. Hasta que el incendio esté completamente contenido, los bomberos monitorearán la actividad del incendio, repararán los impactos de extinción y continuarán el proceso de retroceso del equipo presente en la línea.

Los recursos aéreos, que incluye aviones de ala fija, helicópteros y sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS), han desempeñado un papel valioso en el incendio Oak Ridge. Hasta la fecha, se han descargado sobre el incendio un total de 402,674 galones de agua y 19,044 galones de retardante de fuego. El UAS descargo 1.222 huevos de dragón (esferas de plástico que reaccionan químicamente para encenderse) en la División. K para ayudar a los bomberos con la operación estratégica de extinción de incendios. Se ha retrocedido un total de 19,910 libras de carga desde la línea de fuego.

Esta noche, habrá una transferencia de mando del Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3                      (RMA CIMT3) a un Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Tipo 3. El nuevo equipo está compuesto principalmente por miembros del equipo saliente con valiosa experiencia práctica sobre el terreno del incendio. RMA CIMT3 desea agradecer a los cooperadores locales y al público por su comprensión, cooperación y paciencia durante el incendio. El manejo del incendio ha tenido adaptaciones en las estrategias, pero los objetivos generales seguirán siendo proteger la seguridad de los bomberos, la comunidad de Beulah y la cuenca de Middle Creek.

Se anima al público a seguir visitando Facebook e Inciweb para obtener información actualizada sobre el incendio Oak Ridge. Además, se seguirán publicando carteles en la tienda general de Beulah y en el departamento de bomberos de Beulah con información actualizada.

Información sobre Condiciones climáticas y de humo: Se esperan lluvias y tormentas aisladas sobre las Montañas Wet el martes y miércoles por la tarde con un 30% de probabilidad de que las precipitaciones afecten el incendio. Las temperaturas de hoy alcanzarán los 83 grados y los niveles de humedad relativa alcanzarán tan solo el 29%. Los vientos serán del oeste a este/sureste con ráfagas de hasta 14 mph. El informe diario de perspectivas de humo del Programa Interinstitucional de Respuesta a la Calidad del Aire de Incendios Forestales de EE. UU. específico para el área del incendio se puede encontrar en https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77.

Cierres: El Distrito de Guardabosques San Carlos de los Bosques Nacionales Pike y San Isabel pronunció un cierre de áreas, senderos y caminos a partir del 26 de junio de 2024. Visite www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices para ver la orden completa.

Evacuaciones: Actualmente no hay evacuaciones de las oficinas del sheriff del condado debido al incendio Oak Ridge.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal (TFR) las 24 horas del día sobre el área del incendio. El TFR incluye restricciones contra los drones privados. 

INFORMACION SOBRE EL INCENDIO DE OAK RIDGE

Número de Teléfono: 719-315-1536                      Tiempo de abertura: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. 

Facebook: @OakRidgeFire2024                             Correo electrónico: 2024.oakridge@firenet.gov

InciWeb: www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-oak-ridge-fire 

Special Statement

This will be the last Smoke Outlook for the Oak Ridge Fire. 

Fire

The Oak Ridge fire is currently at 1310 acres with 70 percent containment. Three miles northwest of Beulah. 

Update

On Tuesday we will see very light smoke northwest of Beulah late in the afternoon into the evening. As the fire continues to increase in containment we will see little to no smoke for the rest of the week. Canon City, Florence Westcliffe, Wetmore, Pueblo, and Colorado City areas will have GOOD air quality today. Information on the air quality and smoke impacts in the area are on the link. 

CURRENT SITUATION: Yesterday, firefighters were able to complete mop-up, hose lays, and hazardous tree removal in several areas around the fire perimeter. This work significantly increased the fire’s containment, including along the west side, down to the southern edge, and the southeast line between Forest Road 3N01 and Lost Creek. Crews continue to hold and monitor these areas and the eastern containment line along Forest Road 3N01. 

Firefighters also started mopping up adjacent to Lost Creek on the south side of the fire, utilizing this five-foot-wide waterway as their southern containment line. They will continue to fall standing dead trees that threaten the fire line and put out any areas where heat is detected. In addition, dozers have completed a contingency line on the ridge above Lost Creek.

LOCATION:  Stanislaus National Forest

DATE STARTED:  June 24, 2024

ACRES: 528       

PERCENT CONTAINED: 65%

INJURIES/ACCIDENTS: 2 (minor)    

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 135

Fire Resources include: 3 Hand Crews, 1 Helicopter, 7 Engines, 1 Dozer, 1 Water Tender

WEATHER & FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior continues to be low to moderate, with highly variable consumption of brush and large downed wood, and a slow rate of spread. Hot and dry weather will continue this week with a gradual cool down through the weekend. Daytime relative humidities will be in the teens and 20s with poor overnight recoveries (max in the 30s). Winds will be generally light, and terrain driven with occasional afternoon gusts up to 15 mph.  

SMOKE CONDITIONS: Although this fire has not produced notable smoke for several days, this region may experience occasional smokey and unhealthy conditions from a combination of burning fires in central California. For more information on air quality, go to: https://fire.airnow.gov/ 

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire restrictions on the Stanislaus National Forest go into effect today, July 9, 2024, for the high and moderate fire hazard areas. Additional restrictions for the low fire hazard areas will likely go into effect shortly so please check before you go. We remind all forest visitors that responsible fire use is crucial. Escaped campfires can result in devastating wildfires, endangering lives, property, and natural resources. Everyone is required to obtain a campfire permit to have fires in dispersed campsites outside of the restricted areas. To obtain a fire permit, go to any Forest Service office or online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/stanislaus/alerts-notices

Size: 200 acres

Containment: 0%

Start Date & Time: July 7, 2024, 1609 PDT

Cause: Unknown / Under Investigation

Location: 5 miles south of Soda Springs, Calif. Royal Gorge, North Fork of the American River

Suppression Strategy: Full Suppression

CURRENT SITUATION

The Royal Fire did not experience significant growth overnight. Reported acreage is due to more accurate mapping by FIRIS. There has been little progress on containment due to extremely steep and difficult to access terrain. The fire is currently boxed in with retardant. Significant aerial resources continue to monitor and attack the incident. Ground crews continue to work on building handline and dozer line around the fire.

The fire is active with crews reporting short-range spotting, tree crowning and short uphill runs. High-pressure and extreme heat is expected over the fire area for the next several days. Low humidity and dry fuels are contributing to resistance of containment measures.

The Tahoe National Forest has issued a closure for the fire footprint and surrounding fire area for the safety of the public and firefighter personnel.

Current resources assigned to the Royal Fire include: 1 Type 2 helicopter, 6 Type 1 helicopters including 2 Type 1 night-flying water dropper, 2 night-flying capable UAS (drones), 1 Type 3 hoist-capable helicopter, 24 crews, 16 engines, 5 dozers and several support staff (overhead).

CLOSURES

Tahoe National Forest has issued Forest Order 17-24-11

The Royal Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of Serene Road and Soda Springs Road (County Road 6001). The boundary follows the Soda Springs Road south and then west and south to the junction of Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96). The boundary then continues northwest for approximately 5 miles until it reaches the western terminus of the Long Valley Trail (Forest Trail 14E29). The boundary then travels along the Long Valley Trail east to the intersection of Long Valley and Palisades Creek Trail (Forest Trail 14E14) and then continues north along the Palisades Creek Trail to the intersection with Kidd Lakes Road (County Road 9146). The boundary then travels southeast from the Palisades Creek Trailhead for approximately 3 miles back to the starting point at Serene Road and Soda Springs Road.

EVACUATIONS

• Placer County Sheriff’s Office has not issued any additional evacuation orders or warnings.

• An evacuation warning remains for the community of the Cedars.

RESOURCES

The County of Placer encourages resident and visitors to sign up for Tahoe Alerts. Tahoe Alerts is a one-stop resource for the various emergency alert systems available in different regions around Lake Tahoe, encompassing Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Douglas, Alpine, and Washoe counties, as well as Truckee, Carson City and South Lake Tahoe.

INCIDENT HISTORY

The Royal Fire was reported July 7, 2024 at 4:09 p.m. in the area of Royal Gorge on the North Fork of the American River on the Tahoe National Forest. The fire is located in steep, rugged terrain that is difficult to access. Tahoe National Forest immediately responded to the incident with aggressive aerial resources. Ground crews continue to reinforce incident objectives to suppress and contain the fire as quickly as possible.

The U.S. Forest Service-Tahoe National Forest is in unified command with Placer County Sheriff's Office, CAL FIRE NEU /Placer County Fire and Placer County Government Office of Emergency Services on the Royal Fire incident.