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: 20,320 acres  Containment: 8%  Personnel: 1,162

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: Most of the fire ignition and growth is in the southeast portion of the fire with more fire activity in the overnight hours. The fire is burning in grass, brush and timber. Aviation resources were able to limit growth in some critical areas but had limitations due to smoke. Additional fire growth is possible in the coming days with wind driving fire spread and record low moisture levels. Evacuation orders are in place.

 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. Some road closures and evacuation orders have been implemented. A significant number of firefighting resources are working the incident, including hand crews, engines, dozers, and air resources for water and retardant drops. 

 Unified Command: California Complex Incident Management Team 13, Santa Barbara County Fire and CAL FIRE.

 Evacuations: Effective Sunday July 7, the following areas have been updated for EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERS due to threats to life and safety caused by the Lake Fire. 

 EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for the identified properties and parcels north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd, west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River areas.

• EVACUATION WARNING is still in effect for the areas north of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and from the 9000 block and north to the Sisquoc River (including Rancho Sisquoc).
• EVACUATION WARNING upgraded to EVACUATION ORDER for all areas from Figueroa Mountain Road at Junction Camp (including Tunnel Rd) to Chamberlin Ranch and all areas from Zaca Lake Rd at Foxen Canyon Road north to the Sisquoc River including east of Foxen Canyon Road to the 9000 block.
• ALL EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERS in effect may be reviewed at Lake Fire Incident - July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA - Official Website (readysbc.org)

 Residents can utilize the Santa Barbara County 2024 LAKE FIRE Incident Map to type in their address to see if their property fa

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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La operación de disparo estratégico que ocurrió en la Div. K en los últimos días ha retrocedido hasta Middle Creek. La línea de contención se mantuvo todo el día del domingo sin que se detectara incendios secundarios a lo largo de la línea. Esta área y gran parte del terreno dentro del perímetro del incendio es un mosaico de combustibles quemados y no quemados. En los próximos días, si las condiciones de combustión lo permiten, estos bolsillos de combustible no quemado pueden arder y rescoldar.

El trabajo que se realiza sobre el incendio está en transición. Los mayores esfuerzos en los próximos días se centrarán en el retroceso de equipos y la reparación de supresión. El proceso de retroceso implica tomar equipos como mangueras y bombas que se utilizaron en la protección de estructuras y llevarlos de regreso al campamento mediante un vehículo o un helicóptero. En el campamento, este equipo se limpiará y se devolverá al almacén de suministros para el próximo incendio. Se realizarán trabajos de reparación de extinción en líneas de contención, lugares de aterrizaje de helicópteros y otros lugares donde el trabajo de extinción de incendios afectó el paisaje. Es responsabilidad del equipo de gestión de incidentes garantizar que las áreas afectadas por las acciones de supresión contrafuegos vuelvan a las condiciones preexistentes o mejores en la medida de lo que es posible. Este trabajo se realiza en coordinación con asesores de recursos del Bosque Nacional Pike-San Isabel. Completar este trabajo con éxito reducirá el impacto de este incendio en Beulah y la cuenca de Middle Creek.

A medida que aumente la contención del incendio, los recursos seguirán desmovilizándose y regresando a casa o a otra misión. La transición a un equipo de gestión de incidentes más pequeño va a ocurrir el martes por la noche. Hoy es el último día en que estarán disponibles los paneles de información pública en Westcliffe, Wetmore, San Isabel y Bishop Castle. El panel de información pública en Beulah General Store permanecerá y la información pública seguirá estando disponible a través de Inciweb y Facebook.

Información sobre Condiciones climáticas y de humo: Las tormentas de ayer por la noche trajeron unas centésimas de pulgada de agua sobre el fuego. Hoy, las temperaturas alcanzarán los 76 grados y los niveles de humedad relativa alcanzarán un mínimo del 27%. 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: Para obtener información actualizada sobre evacuación en el condado de Pueblo, visite: www.puebloemergency.info.

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. Las incursiones aéreas impedirán los esfuerzos de extinción de incendios y dejarán en tierra nuestros aviones. Todas las incursiones aéreas serán reportadas inmediatamente a las autoridades.

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

Basin Fire Update         Monday, July 8, 2024                               Public Fire Information: 559-468-6809, 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Media Information: 559-492.9967 Email: 2024.basin@firenet.gov

The strategic firing operation that occurred in Div. K over the past couple days has backed down to Middle Creek. The containment line held all day on Sunday with no spotting of fire across the line. This area and much of the ground within the fire perimeter is a mosaic of burned and unburned fuels. In upcoming days, as burning conditions allow, these pockets of unburned fuel may burn and smolder.

The work occurring on the fire is transitioning. The biggest efforts in upcoming days will focus on the backhaul of equipment and suppression repair. Backhaul involves taking equipment such as hoselays and pumps that were used in structure protection and bringing it back to camp using a vehicle or helicopter. In camp this equipment will be cleaned and returned to the supply cache for the next fire. Suppression repair work will be done to containment lines, helicopter landing spots and other places where firefighting work impacted the landscape. It is the responsibility of the incident management team to ensure that areas affected by suppression actions are returned to pre-existing conditions or better to the extent possible. This work is being done in close coordination with resource advisors from the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. Completing this work successfully will lessen the impact of this fire to Beulah and the Middle Creek Watershed. 

As containment on the fire increases, resources will continue to demobilize and go home or on to another assignment. The transition to a smaller incident management team will occur Tuesday evening. Today is the last day that the public information boards in Westcliffe, Wetmore, San Isabel and Bishop Castle will be available. The board at the Beulah General Store will remain and public information will still be available via Inciweb and Facebook.

Weather & Smoke Information:  Yesterday evening’s storms brought a few hundredths of an inch of water over the fire.  Today, temperatures will reach 76 and relative humidity levels will reach a minimum of 27%.  The U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program daily smoke outlook report specific to the fire area may be found at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77.    

Closures: The San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests issued an area, trail and road closure effective June 26, 2024. Go to www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices for the entire order.    Evacuations: For up-to-date evacuation information in Pueblo County, visit:  www.puebloemergency.info.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: There is a 24-hour a day Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area. The TFR includes restrictions against private drones. Air incursions will impede firefighting efforts and ground our aircraft. All air incursions will be immediately reported to law enforcement.   

CURRENT SITUATION:  Yesterday, firefighters performed hand ignitions between the fire line off of Forest Road 3N01 to the slowly progressing fire’s northeast edge, facilitating the consumption of unburned fuel and further securing the line. This added approximately 34 acres of fire growth. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS or drone) continues to be used to detect areas of high-intensity and scattered heat within the perimeter and identify heavy fuels that could carry fire beyond its current footprint. On the western edge, containment was gained after firefighters completed a hose lay and mop-up, extinguishing hotspots, falling hazardous trees, and removing burning material along Forest Road 2N85. Firefighters continue to hold and monitor the eastern containment line along Forest Road 3N01. The most challenging portion of the fire in the southern perimeter above Lost Creek continues to be scouted and assessed for opportunities to place primary fire line. Due to topography, heavy fuels, and excessive dead trees from the 2013 Rim Fire, this location is difficult for firefighters to access, and a strategy that prevents risking firefighter safety is the top priority. Dozers have constructed and continue to improve a contingency line on the ridge above Lost Creek.

WEATHER & FIRE BEHAVIOR: In areas where the fire is active, especially in the northeast perimeter of the fire, fire behavior continues to be low to moderate, with a slow rate of spread. Red Flag warnings remain in place for locations north of the fire area; very hot and dry conditions are expected over the fire area. Above-average temperatures will continue throughout the week, with poor humidity recovery across the fire area. Winds will be out of the northeast up to 6 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: There are currently no fire restrictions on the Stanislaus National Forest; however, please check before you go, as fire restrictions periodically change throughout the year and vary from area to area. We remind all forest visitors that responsible fire use is crucial, and unpermitted fires can lead to devastating wildfires, endangering lives, property, and landscapes. Everyone is required to obtain a campfire permit to have fires in dispersed campsites. To obtain a fire permit, go to any Forest Service office or online at https://readyforwildfire.org/permits/ 

LOCATION:  Stanislaus National Forest                          

DATE STARTED: June 24, 2024

ACRES: 528                                                                    

PERCENT CONTAINED: 12% 

INJURIES/ACCIDENTS: 2 (minor)                                   

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 174

Fire Resources include: 5 Hand Crews, 1 Helicopter, 7 Engines, 1 Dozer, 1 Water Tender

Public Affairs Officer Benjamin Cossel at 209-288-6261 or at Benjamin.Cossel@usda.gov.          

Fire 

The Oak Ridge fire is currently at 1310 acres with 69 percent containment. It still remains three miles northwest of Beulah. 

Smoke 

On Monday we will see very light smoke west of Beulah late in the afternoon into the evening. Terrain winds in the area will keep the smoke near the fire. Possible showers again in the Beulah area with changing winds late into the afternoon. 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. 

Evening - Update

July 7, 2024

The #ShellyFire has now spread to 1,193 acres with 0% containment. There are currently 925 personnel working to suppress this fire.

Due to a red flag warning, the Shelly Fire is exhibiting significant fire activity.

Evacuation warnings have been upgraded to orders, and additional warnings have been issued. For more details, please visit the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office and the Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Management.

KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST
Forest Order No. 24-05-05 
Shelly Fire Closure
 

To provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Salmon Scott Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest. This order is effective from July 04, 2024. Select the forest order link to see full closure, Exhibit A, and map.

1. Going into or being upon any National Forest System lands within the Shelly Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the attached map.
2. Being on any National Forest System trails within the Shelly Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the map. 
3. Being on any National Forest System roads within the Shelly Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the map. 
4. Entering or using any Developed Recreation Sites within the Shelly Fire Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A and shown on the map.

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Owners or lessees of land in the area, to the extent necessary to access their property.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or
$10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed in Yreka, California, this 4th day of July 2024.

CHRIS CHRISTOFFERSON
Acting Forest Supervisor Klamath National Forest