01:50 PM
Sun 8/30
Fire - Vegetation - Major
OAK GLEN AT BRYANT
Oak Glen Incident and Pendleton Branch (map reflects Pisgah Peak)
08:47 AM
Fri 9/4
Report of a flare up in the green behind Snowline Ranch; {} Pisgah Peak Road; right of Pisgah Peak Road near a downed power pole
08:04 AM
Fri 9/4
From: CALFIRE website
Oak Glen 3 Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: September 4, 2009 7:15 am
Date/Time Started: August 30, 2009 1:46 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
County: San Bernardino County
Location: South of Oak Glen and Potato Canyon
Acres Burned: 1,159
Containment 1,159 acres - 95% contained
Full containment is expected September 7, 2009.
Structures Destroyed: One residential
structure was destroyed, one damaged
and one outbuilding destroyed.
Threatened: No further threat
Evacuations: All recommended and
mandatory evacuation orders have been
lifted for all areas of the Oak Glen
and Pendleton fire areas.
Injuries: 4
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, San
Bernardino Co. Sheriff, USFS, San
Bernardino Co Fire, State Parks, CHP,
City of Yucaipa, Loma Linda, San
Bernardino City, Redlands, Rancho
Cucamonga, Colton.
Total Fire Personnel: 1,308
Engines: 96
Fire crews: 39
Helicopters: 6
Dozers: 11
Water tenders: 5
Costs to date: .2 million
Major Incident Command Team: CAL FIRE ICT #7
Conditions: Complete perimeter
control and line construction and
mop-up and patrol continue.
All roads have been re-opened and have
unrestricted access.
The Pendleton Fire is being supported
by aircraft from the Oak Glen Fire due
to the close proximity of both fires
and air space safety.
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6949 (Oak Glen Fire)
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6950 (Oak Glen Fire)
10:00 AM
Thu 9/3
Transcriber note: Scanner traffic has slowed on this incident. Most of this morning's scanner traffic has been logistical in nature - discussions of demobilizing equipment, etc. ROTW Transcribers will post if the situation changes.
08:07 AM
Thu 9/3
From: CALFIRE website
Pendleton Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: September 3, 2009 7:00 am
Date/Time Started: August 31, 2009 3:30 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
County: San Bernardino County
Location: Yucaipa
Acres Burned: 860 acres
Containment 860 acres - 100% contained
Structures Destroyed: 1 residence damaged
Threatened: No further threat
Evacuations: All recommended and
mandatory evacuation orders have been
lifted for all areas of the Oak Glen
and Pendleton fire areas.
Injuries: 1
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, USFS,
San Bernardino County Oes, Riverside
County OES, San Bernardino County
Sherrif's Office, City of Yucaipa,
California State Parks and Southern
California Edison.
Total Fire Personnel: 503
Engines: 45
Fire crews: 17
Dozers: 2
Water tenders: 10
Costs to date: [[.3 million
Conditions: Fire spread has stopped.
A community meeting is scheduled for 6
p.m. this evening.
All roads have been re-opened and have
unrestricted access.
The Pendleton Fire is being supported
by aircraft from the Oak Glen fire due
to close proximity of both fires and
air space safety.
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6949
(Pendleton Fire Information)
08:06 AM
Thu 9/3
From: CALFIRE website
Oak Glen 3 Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: September 3, 2009 7:00 am
Date/Time Started: August 30, 2009 1:46 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
County: San Bernardino County
Location: South of Oak Glen and Potato Canyon
Acres Burned: 1,159
Containment 1,159 acres - 90% contained
Full containment is expected September 7, 2009.
Structures Destroyed: 1 residence has been destroyed and 1 damaged.
Threatened: No further threat
Evacuations: All recommended and
mandatory evacuation orders have been
lifted for all areas of the Oak Glen
and Pendleton fire areas.
Injuries: 3
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, San
Bernardino Co. Sheriff, USFS, San
Bernardino Co Fire, State Parks, CHP,
City of Yucaipa, Loma Linda, San
Bernardino City, Redlands, Rancho
Cucamonga, Colton.
Total Fire Personnel: 1,752
Engines: 147
Fire crews: 50
Helicopters: 6
Dozers: 15
Water tenders: 13
Costs to date: .1 million
Major Incident Command Team: CAL FIRE ICT #7
Conditions: There was minimal
spread of the fire. Concerns continue
for rollout, snags and wind.
All roads have been re-opened and have unrestricted access.
The Pendleton Fire is being supported
by aircraft from the Oak Glen Fire due
to the close proximity of both fires
and air space safety.
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6949 (Oak Glen Fire)
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6950 (Oak Glen Fire)
06:31 PM
Wed 9/2
From: CL
Units being assigned for the night. Most are going back to staging. Fires have been confirmed at 95% containment for the Pendleton Fire and 75% for the Oak Glen Fire.
05:53 PM
Wed 9/2
From: CL
We're keeping several at the top to help us out. If needed we can get them loaded up and down for reassignment fairly quickly tomorrow.
05:52 PM
Wed 9/2
These are all 24 hours dozers, right? {reply} Yes, they've been running with us for the last few days.
05:51 PM
Wed 9/2
We have released 2 1/2 Lima strike teams.
05:50 PM
Wed 9/2
If possible, I'd like to release all the dozers for tonight and bring them back tomorrow.
05:42 PM
Wed 9/2
I'm over here with Lima, what are your plans for 5571?
05:39 PM
Wed 9/2
It looks like the storm is going to dissipate and won't be as effective as originally thought.
05:06 PM
Wed 9/2
Please send out a runner for trash haul and back up hose at Pendleton Road, at end of asphalt.
04:45 PM
Wed 9/2
Small spot out by locals. 311 continue in.
04:36 PM
Wed 9/2
If you have a list of your equipment, can you bring it to debrief tonight? --affirmative
04:30 PM
Wed 9/2
Looks like we have electrical activity. {Reply} I can see that from camp, it's pretty impressive.
04:29 PM
Wed 9/2
Can you check with {Livet?}to check on availability for {?} to fly out tomorrow? {Reply} We can check later.
04:00 PM
Wed 9/2
AA12 is over Oak Glen.
03:39 PM
Wed 9/2
Water tender 74 and 77 will be available in about 10 minutes.
03:31 PM
Wed 9/2
Edison is going to re-energize the power down to Division Lima.
03:25 PM
Wed 9/2
Please check on Division Bravo's ETA.
03:24 PM
Wed 9/2
Trying to keep radio traffic to a minimum.
03:22 PM
Wed 9/2
Edison is getting ready to re-energize line on Davies Spur Truck Trail, Division Lima.
03:22 PM
Wed 9/2
Be advised, Edison is getting ready to re-energize the lines.
03:13 PM
Wed 9/2
Branch One has rainfall, Branch Three is currently dry. Both branches are experiencing lightning and down strikes in both fire perimeters.
03:13 PM
Wed 9/2
Advise IMET that we are experiencing downed strikes. Branch 1 with lightening and rainfall, Branch 3 is dry.
03:12 PM
Wed 9/2
Oak Glen and Pendleton should receive rain and strong winds, above 30 mph, until after 1700. However, lightning and down strikes should stay well to the south. Confirm, copy traffic.
03:11 PM
Wed 9/2
Some branches reporting lightening.
03:11 PM
Wed 9/2
Winds 30mph with rain possible until 1700.
03:10 PM
Wed 9/2
Oak Glen Communications stand by for weather report.
02:25 PM
Wed 9/2
Affirmative, we're working on that now. I still think it would be best if everyone stayed in place. I still think it's going to be clear later, like they said in the weather reports.
02:25 PM
Wed 9/2
We'll need to wait out a little bit and see what we can do. {Reply} Copy.
02:24 PM
Wed 9/2
Do they have a plan in place to get those vehicles out, in the event of mud?
02:24 PM
Wed 9/2
We're seeing measurable amount of rainfall, and up on the ridge.
02:16 PM
Wed 9/2
From: AA 410
To :SB County
AA 410 is off the fire and heading back to Hemet.
02:11 PM
Wed 9/2
The only other smoke I saw is at the refuge fire, at the top of Oak Glen, it's been smoldering. And then the smoke at {?}, it's under investigation.
01:58 PM
Wed 9/2
Strike Team 6820 is back in the county. Available at 1358 hrs.
01:56 PM
Wed 9/2
Can we get an engine in the area of {?}. No body is supposed to be in there, we need to pull all of those people out of there.
01:51 PM
Wed 9/2
WEATHER NOTICE ~~~~ We have thunderstorms moving in over divisions Alpha and Bravo. Expect thunderstorms, lightning down strikes and 30 mph winds until 1600 hrs.
01:50 PM
Wed 9/2
So it's an island inside of the burn area? ~ Copy
01:49 PM
Wed 9/2
We have a small spot, north of {?}, it's putting up a lot of smoke. We have a structure unit on it. No potential, it's a small spot inside the burn.
01:47 PM
Wed 9/2
From: NW
Transcribers Note: Animal Control is continuing it's efforts to assist animals that have been impacted by this incident. Their efforts have been ongoing since this morning.
01:42 PM
Wed 9/2
Yeah, we're getting some pretty good updrafts over there now.
01:41 PM
Wed 9/2
Branch One, Copy, received.
01:41 PM
Wed 9/2
WEATHER ALERT ~~~ 50 mph, expected to 1500. All units, indicate that you received alert.
01:33 PM
Wed 9/2
Yeah, were working a fire over there. ~ Copy, I figured that's probably what it was. I'll let her know.
01:33 PM
Wed 9/2
A woman called to report a cloud off of Wildwood Canyon, she said it looks like a funnel cloud or, maybe smoke. She knows we were working a fire over there earlier, but would like to have it checked out.
12:37 PM
Wed 9/2
It's about 5 minutes to get to the top of my division. So, we'll be safe.
12:27 PM
Wed 9/2
Branch One, on Command, we're just gonna have to ride this out and hit it again once this blows through.
12:06 PM
Wed 9/2
Winds at elev. 3800 are out of the SE. Skies are cloudy.
11:59 AM
Wed 9/2
We're at the break, Canyon Rd at Wildwood.
11:58 AM
Wed 9/2
Winds are gusting to 12, from the south.
11:52 AM
Wed 9/2
9131 G enroute to Center Canyon.
11:41 AM
Wed 9/2
Can I get you to move {broken}? We've got down draft winds coming up.
11:35 AM
Wed 9/2
WEATHER ALERT FOR ALL UNITS ON THE OAK GLEN / PENDLETON INCIDENT ~~~~ Cumulus clouds are building rapidly and thunderstorms are expected over the site between 1200 and 1500 hours. The result of this on the fire will be intermittent rains and lightening down strikes. ~~~~ Down draft winds can be expected, up to 30 mph.
11:31 AM
Wed 9/2
All units on Oak Glen / Pendleton, stand by for a weather alert.
11:30 AM
Wed 9/2
The earlier request for the WT is going to be WT 281, enroute to drop point 7.
11:22 AM
Wed 9/2
Weather report at 3000', wind speeds are 4 to 6, with gusts to 8.
11:05 AM
Wed 9/2
Pendleton Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: September 2, 2009 10:25 am
Date/Time Started: August 31, 2009 3:30 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
County: San Bernardino County
Location: Yucaipa
Acres Burned: 860 acres
Containment 860 acres - 70% contained
Full containment expected September 4, 2009.
Threatened: 400 residences threatened.
Evacuations: Evacuation orders have
been changed from Mandatory to
Advisory. Only residents are being
allowed back into the fire area.
Injuries: 1
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, USFS,
San Bernardino County Oes, Riverside
County OES, San Bernardino County
Sherrif's Office, City of Yucaipa,
California State Parks and Southern
California Edison.
Total Fire Personnel: 816
Engines: 50
Fire crews: 40
Helicopters: 1
Dozers: 8
Costs to date: 5,000
Conditions: There was minimal
spread of the fire. Concerns continue
for rollout, snags and wind.
All Yucaipa Schools K-12 are open.
ROAD CLOSURES: Residents only allowed -
Oak Glen Road closed from Wildwood
Canyon Rd. to Fawn, Wildwood Canyon
closed from Wild Oak to Fremont and
Fremont close from Date to Bella Vista.
The Pendleton Fire is being supported
by aircraft from the Oak Glen fire due
to close proximity of both fires and
air space safety.
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6949 (Pendleton Fire Information)
11:03 AM
Wed 9/2
Oak Glen Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: September 2, 2009 10:15 am
Date/Time Started: August 30, 2009 1:46 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
County: San Bernardino County
Location: South of Oak Glen and Potato Canyon
Acres Burned: 1,012
Containment 1,012 acres - 75% contained
Full containment is expected September 7, 2009.
Structures Destroyed: 1 home has been damaged.
Threatened: Thousands of structures threatened in the area.
Evacuations: Evacuation orders have
been changed from mandatory to
advisory. Residents only are being
allowed back into the fire areas.
Injuries: 3
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, San
Bernardino Co. Sheriff, USFS, San
Bernardino Co Fire, State Parks, CHP,
City of Yucaipa, Loma Linda, San
Bernardino City, Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton.
Total Fire Personnel: 1,744
Engines: 182
Fire crews: 49
Airtankers: 7
Helicopters: 8
Dozers: 14
Water tenders: 10
Costs to date: ]].6 million
Major Incident Command Team: CAL FIRE ICT #7
Conditions: There was minimal
spread of the fire. Concerns continue
for rollout, snags and wind.
All Yucaipa Schools K-12 are open.
An evacuation center has been opened at
the Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak
Glen Road. Large animals can be taken
to the Yucaipa Equestrian Center 13273
California Road. For animal emergencies
related to the fire, call San
Bernardino County Animal Control
1-800-472-5609.
Road Closures: Oak Glen Road from
Wildwood Cnayon Road to Fawn, Wildwood
Canyon Road closed from Wild Oak to
Fremont and Fremont closed from Date to
Bella Vista.
The Oak Glen call center will be
staffed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The number is (909) 881-6949 or 6950.
The Pendleton Fire is being supported
by aircraft from the Oak Glen Fire due
to the close proximity of both fires
and air space safety.
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6949 (Oak Glen Fire)
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6950 (Oak Glen Fire)
11:02 AM
Wed 9/2
From: CALFIRE website
Oak Glen Fire:
Name: Oak Glen Fire
County: San Bernardino County
Location: South of Oak Glen and Potato Canyon
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
Status/Notes: 1,012 acres - 75% contained
Full containment is expected September 7, 2009.
Date Started: August 30, 2009 1:46 pm
Last update: September 2, 2009 10:15 am
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6949 (Oak Glen Fire)
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6950 (Oak Glen Fire)
Pendleton Fire:
Name: Pendleton Fire
County: San Bernardino County
Location: Yucaipa
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
Status/Notes: 860 acres - 70% contained
Full containment expected September 4, 2009.
Date Started: August 31, 2009 3:30 pm
Last update: September 2, 2009 10:25 am
Phone Numbers (909) 881-6949 (Pendleton Fire Information)
11:00 AM
Wed 9/2
Can you let Div. L know, we're still working on their order for a short wheel base. They're are none in here.
10:43 AM
Wed 9/2
AA is available at SB tanker base.
10:40 AM
Wed 9/2
From: Oak Glen Communications
One WT, dropped off at drop point 7.
10:39 AM
Wed 9/2
Oak Glen communications, copy. We're checking on availability of AA 410 for you.
10:38 AM
Wed 9/2
Can we check with air ops and see if we can make 410 available for drops, here in the south?
10:37 AM
Wed 9/2
We need a short wheel base to drop point 7
10:21 AM
Wed 9/2
Negative on any activities at the origin; continue to isolate.
10:17 AM
Wed 9/2
For investigation purpose, mm 34 has been cleaned up, continuing mop up.
10:17 AM
Wed 9/2
Div N/Y - has the origin been cleared by investigators to start mop up?
10:16 AM
Wed 9/2
From: 2782 Div. November
To :Communications
Elev. 3000, Oak Glen. {broken}. ~ Copy, confirmed report.
10:16 AM
Wed 9/2
Div N weather report: Dry Bulb 87 RH 35 at the 3000' near the Oak Glen start; skies are clear
10:14 AM
Wed 9/2
From: WildLandFire.com
Oak Glen - Tentative
Release Schedule
0840 - XFR 5006A
0900 - XCZ 2331A
0920 - XCZ 2330A
0940 - XKI 5052A
1000 - NCD 6416A
1040 - XMR 2127A
1400 - E-52 REDLANDS
1520 - E146 BDF ENG 17
1540 - E145 BDF ENG 13
1600 - RVC E-222
1620 - IND E-280
1640 - BMT RRU E-266
1700 - BMT RRU E-166
10:13 AM
Wed 9/2
Div. November has placed a request for 2 water tenders, one of them needs to have water bar capability.
10:13 AM
Wed 9/2
Branch one has placed a request for 3 water tenders, they need to be short wheel base.
10:12 AM
Wed 9/2
From: WildLandFire.com
CA-BDU-Oak Glen
Oak Glen Incident Firing Plan Today 0700 hr Operational Briefing: ~~~
Location: Patato Creek Drainage, Oak Glen Fire
Objective: ~~~
1. Assets at Risk: Oak Glen community, north of Potato Rd. ~~~
2. Operational Objectives: Keep fire contained to potato drainage, north of Potato Rd. ~~~
3. Management Objectives: Fire indirect line for firefighter safety
10:10 AM
Wed 9/2
One of those water tenders has water bar capability, have them report to red November when they get on scene.
10:06 AM
Wed 9/2
We need 30 cases of water and 25 gallons of foam delivered to 11727 Pensdelton Rd. We also need them to go further up the road and pick up the pile of hoses and trash that are there. ~ Copy
10:02 AM
Wed 9/2
Tanker 911 is back on base at Victorville, on a hold.
09:42 AM
Wed 9/2
Units from animal control are being dispatched to various addresses for animal welfare checks and to pick up animals in harms way.
09:37 AM
Wed 9/2
You have tankers 72, 73 and 80 out of Hemet, and tankers 23, 12 and 10 out of San Bernardino.
09:36 AM
Wed 9/2
North End, Div Y of the Pendleton fire: winds are 3 to 6, gusts to 8 up canyon, out of the south; Temp {} RH 29; skies are clear
09:34 AM
Wed 9/2
From: CHP CAD
9:11AM 1039 CP8 - ADVSD THERE IS STILL A UNIT OAK GLEN JEO FAWN (WHICH IS JEO BRYANT) RDS ARE STILL CLOSED HOWEVER RESIDENTS ARE ALLOWED THRU
09:21 AM
Wed 9/2
Temp 85 RH 36% winds 3 from NE with gusts to 7; skies are clear, aspect is flat
09:12 AM
Wed 9/2
Launch 3 type 1 helicopters to Div A, north side of the Oak Glen Fire and we need Helco up.
09:10 AM
Wed 9/2
Made decision not to burn; go direct; move the ground troops to start cutting all the fingers down to Potato on the North side; then on the south side, start cutting into the drainage. Going to fly the whole perimeter. {Transcriber note: Operations is in flight reporting air to ground.}
09:07 AM
Wed 9/2
We're on scene at this Fremont address; there is a spot on an island, contained; should be able to pick it up; met with the RP
07:39 AM
Wed 9/2
AA410 has lifted off Hemet/Ryan should be over the fire by 07:45
07:29 AM
Wed 9/2
Transcriber online.
12:04 AM
Wed 9/2
From: NW
All is quiet at this time, and has been for a while now. NW transcriber offline. Back again tomorrow.
11:03 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Div. Bravo
Thank you.
11:03 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Branch One
To :Bravo
Lima {Div L} is aware of the tree, they say it is well interior. They are actually at the tree, and have units around it.
11:01 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Bravo
To :Branch Command
We have a burning tree, across the street from Riley Ranch. Can we get a team out here? ~ Confirmed.
10:10 PM
Tue 9/1
From: CHP CAD
9:37PM 1039 ENTAC
9:15PM .K/2185D0901.D/1039 CLUB TOW
9:08PM 2-E2 - LAST LOCATION WAS
BACKING UP TRAFFIC, MOVED TO FAWN / OAK GLEN
8:34PM 1039 ERC AT INLAND COM
8:23PM PER CP EVERYTHING WILL BE
OPENED TO RESIDENTS ONLY, CHECK ID,
RECOMMENED EVACUATION STILL, UNITS STAY
ON POST E1,E2,NR E3 E4,E5,NR E6,E7,NR
E8 E9,E10,E11
7:39PM PER IS10 HARD CLOSURE FREMONT X
PENDLETON, E5 CPYS
7:22PM E5 CONTACT COMMAND POST, HOW IS
TRAFFIC RESTRICTED FREMONT X PENDLETON
10:03 PM
Tue 9/1
From: WildLandFire.com
CA-BDU-Oak Glen
Branch I on the incident is managing the Oak Glen Incident. Branch III on this incident is managing the Pendleton Incident.
Branch I is the priority with underslung line in 1,000 fuels with dead bug stands. This line is Division A & B. they are preping for a firing operation tommorow.
Branch III had three spot fires outside the line this morning, two in Division Y and one spot in Division Z. This became the immediate need priority from 0830 to 1030 hours with no divert on 4 AT's.
Both fires are holding with shake line in some areas. Some of the manditory evac for residents may be lifted tonight.
09:25 PM
Tue 9/1
FYI, there have been no scanner transmissions about anything except logistics for getting fire personnel fed and watered and making plans for tomorrow. Scanners are on and being monitored.
07:54 PM
Tue 9/1
There's only one, 91Gulf ,that's not going to complete their 24 hours.
07:51 PM
Tue 9/1
ops Comm.
Any Gulf strike teams being released to camp tonight?
07:41 PM
Tue 9/1
Structure branch to command. Affirmative just passed the dozers.
07:38 PM
Tue 9/1
Confirmed that structure branch is returning to camp. Get hold of others and get them all returned to camp to regroup at 7:00.
07:36 PM
Tue 9/1
Copy that.
07:36 PM
Tue 9/1
Got that right! We'll see you tomorrow.
07:35 PM
Tue 9/1
All tied in to alpha line. Crews did a great job today.
07:02 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Crafton IC
Do you have anything available on scene? Redlands requesting something for commercial structure.
06:59 PM
Tue 9/1
This morning, water tender SBC 78 was sent over to Zulu.
06:49 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Planning Op
We're going to take care of the pole. I think we need to have a staging officer so no one goes through barricade...over there by the drop point 6 at Oak Glen and {?} with a safety officer, tomorrow at 7am.
06:48 PM
Tue 9/1
We're gonna take care of that pole starting a 7:00 tomorrow. We need to make sure people aren't going through barricades.
06:42 PM
Tue 9/1
{Scanner chatter involves logistical planning for next day's activities.}
06:32 PM
Tue 9/1
From: ROTW thread
From: Jim_Riley
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 06:28 PM
Just went to feed Jill Swedlow's cats. Davis Home, Sillers property, Antons, Kempthorne's all look fine. The trees in Little San Gorgonio all look great. There are crews watching the hotspots on this side of the mountain up and down Oak Glen Road
06:27 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Division November
Checking back on the broken axle for Engine 3160.
06:27 PM
Tue 9/1
We are done for the day and have left the fire. {Reply} Are you coming back tomorrow? {Reply} Making an agenda briefing in the morning and will know then.
06:10 PM
Tue 9/1
Transcribers were off line for approximately 45 minutes.
05:32 PM
Tue 9/1
If we can get a drop on a fire. We have flames and it's in an area we can't get to for a while. {reply} Copy, we'll send Helco in. {response} Thank you. It's on the left flank of Division November. I'll guide him in when he gets here.
05:31 PM
Tue 9/1
From: AA
410 is off the fire and Helco has the incident.
05:29 PM
Tue 9/1
From: AA
To :Command
Copy
05:27 PM
Tue 9/1
Sir, I have a bucket here, where would you like it. {reply} Over on the flank {very scratchy transmission } {response} Yes sir, right in the bottom of the drainage, we'll just follow the drainage with it.
05:19 PM
Tue 9/1
Copy the {?} order should be delivered to the mobile home park shortly. They'll be tied into 1619 Alpha ~ Copy.
05:18 PM
Tue 9/1
OK, down the other side of the ridge then.
05:18 PM
Tue 9/1
Yes sir, I've got a bucket here, where would you like it?
05:14 PM
Tue 9/1
And where will he be in relation to you?
05:11 PM
Tue 9/1
OK, Air Attack, you've got about 40 mins.
05:04 PM
Tue 9/1
Confirmed. We're on the second fire now, we'll be heading your way.
05:03 PM
Tue 9/1
Are you guys still flying now?
05:02 PM
Tue 9/1
Yo need to bring another HeliCo up. We just lost our air attack and our back up.
04:51 PM
Tue 9/1
Branch 3, are you available for a phone call.
04:36 PM
Tue 9/1
Affirmed, I see a couple of personnel going right sown the {?} line.
04:36 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Mendicino Hot Shots
Mendicino Hot Shots, Delta 4 - 7
04:35 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Operations
Can you switch to Command 5 and give me a 7?
04:15 PM
Tue 9/1
Does 9112 go to Prado or remain at camp? They have been off for 12, ready to go back on. {Reply} Try TAC 1
04:12 PM
Tue 9/1
To :Div B
We were told we may be able to borrow a water tender from you at drop point 6. Water tender E91, you can contact him and use him.
04:07 PM
Tue 9/1
Mendocino4 Whiskey Charlie coming over ridge. I see the target.
04:03 PM
Tue 9/1
We are keeping a helicopter in orbit just in case something comes up.
04:03 PM
Tue 9/1
We have a helicopter dropping at the round house and mobile home park.
03:59 PM
Tue 9/1
Mendocino4 Whiskey Charlie inbound with a bucket.
03:57 PM
Tue 9/1
Done with Div A - 6 point on the dozer line.
03:56 PM
Tue 9/1
Will be awhile on that request, all the mechanics are busy right now. Putting in a general request. {Reply} Copy
03:53 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Division N
Type 3 engine (3160) with broken axle, need a mechanic to come take a look at it. If you get ahold of him, we can meet him at drop point 3...off of Oak Glen and {?}.
03:46 PM
Tue 9/1
Want us to do a lightening recon now? We are getting a little bit of rain now. Standing by, let us know.
03:44 PM
Tue 9/1
1VR helicopter going out.
03:44 PM
Tue 9/1
Temp 92 Humidity 23 Winds 3 out of N w/gust to 5 for Div N
03:43 PM
Tue 9/1
1543 return to base.
03:43 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
Can you send out one type 2. {Reply} That's affirmative.
03:42 PM
Tue 9/1
Water Tender 7454 still assigned.
03:40 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Z
To :Div N
Priority Traffic - there are some pretty good hot spots around that round house; make sure somebody is on it. From our vantage point, it's right on the other side of that house.
03:38 PM
Tue 9/1
From: CHP CAD
1:29PM E16 WANTS TO KNOW IF EB OR WB
SIDE SHOULD BE CLOSED - EVERYTHING ON
WILDWOOD EB AND WB SHOULD BE CLOSED PER
CP8 --
1:28PM E15 - WILDWOOD AT OAK MESA
TURNING AROUND SB MESA GRANDE AND
LETTING PEOPLE INTO COMMUNITY OF HIDDEN
MEADOWS - CLOSURE FOR NB TRAFFIC
1:18PM WILDWOOD AT HOLMES -- CLOSURE
LIFTED PER CP8
03:37 PM
Tue 9/1
I have two {?}. One on the right and one on the left under canopy. Can I get another like that?
03:34 PM
Tue 9/1
I'd like a spot weather report for Div N. {Reply} 10-4
03:31 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Division Bravo
Check with ground support...{lost transmission}
03:30 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Dispatch 171.4750
{Repeated special fire weather alert:} Special Attention to the units on the Oak Glen and Pendleton: Thunderstorms are forming in the fire area. Lightning strikes and wind gusts to 40 mph are possible through 19:00; sudden drop in temperatures may proceed downdrafts; lightning may strike the tallest objects.
03:24 PM
Tue 9/1
6416A assigned over to zulu from the branch a little while ago. Affirmtative, they are on yankee and now and will stay there and be put to work.
03:20 PM
Tue 9/1
Drop it up there a little bit so it runs back down. {Reply} Confirm
03:02 PM
Tue 9/1
From: ROTW Thread
From: Kats
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 02:59 PM
IT'S SPRINKLING IN OAK GLEN !
02:50 PM
Tue 9/1
It's actually in Div N; we believe it's an island well within the burn. We'll get eyes on it again.
02:49 PM
Tue 9/1
Point of origin for the Pendleton fire; div Z.
02:49 PM
Tue 9/1
Reporting a flare up at Fremont, cross of Wheeler.
02:48 PM
Tue 9/1
Sheriff is reporting flare up Fremont cross of Wheeler.
02:39 PM
Tue 9/1
I undertand we have another spot. {Transcriber did not hear all info} {Reply} Working the Div. M side and get a helicopter over there. It's right along the edge...on the wrong side of the edge. {Reply} We have a flair-up outside the line? {Reply} Yes, they are going to bring a type 2 and cool it down for us.
02:38 PM
Tue 9/1
Got another spot along the edge, still inside the fire line; if the wind comes up it will be on the wrong side of the line quick. We have crews in there from the Div M side. They're going to bring in a Type 2 and cool it down for us so we can get in there.
02:37 PM
Tue 9/1
Weather alert: Oak Glen and Pendleton: Thunderstorms are forming in the fire area. Lightning strikes and wind gusts to 40 mph are possible through 19:00; sudden drop in temperatures may proceed downdrafts; lightning may strike the tallest objects.
02:32 PM
Tue 9/1
What is the status on a mechanic for strike team Bravo? {Reply} We'll get back to you and can you also call planning ops on your cell?
02:29 PM
Tue 9/1
From: Jim_RileySent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 02:11 PM
Thanks for the prayers, everyone. I agree that in most cases it is best to heed the evacuation orders, but there are some ranch properties that are ready and prepared to help in the fire effort and whose owners can evacuate without getting in the way of fire crews. I just showed a fire truck where to fill his tank with our fire suppression system and if Scott Riley had not stayed behind on this property that water system would not have remained full for the effort.
02:26 PM
Tue 9/1
Reported smoke south side of Houser. Check road.
02:25 PM
Tue 9/1
So far they are UTL on the incident. Location?
02:23 PM
Tue 9/1
From: ROTW thread
From: CaptRECSent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 02:09 PM
Was able to get home this afternoon. 2 fire crews (1 from Utah, 1 from Idaho!) at end of drive. There is a worry that wind from summer storm could stir something up. Helo's taking water from Los Rios pond to put out hotspots. Looking pretty good for this side of Oak Glen. Sincerest thanks to all who have been helping the effort.
02:21 PM
Tue 9/1
Tankers {gave 3 identifiers} should be on the fire in the next 3 minutes
02:16 PM
Tue 9/1
All lines on Branch 3 are going to be energized in 25 minutes.
02:13 PM
Tue 9/1
He is stable; being treated by an ALS engine; he just needs transported.
02:11 PM
Tue 9/1
Heart attack? No, heat exhaustion. He's being treated.
02:11 PM
Tue 9/1
Heat-related illness on Oak Glen Rd. Need medical. Address? Oak Glen near Riley's Farm.
02:10 PM
Tue 9/1
Oak Glen Road near Riley's Farm; heat-related illness. Need medical aid.
02:09 PM
Tue 9/1
Power will be reenergized in Branch 3 in about 30 mins.
02:00 PM
Tue 9/1
1632C I have groupd support tyring to find your location we have hose for you. If you keep coing up the road, you'll pass our rigs. Copy on. Pisgah Rd. All the way at the top. Where the hot shot buggies are? We're probably a mile or two beyond that. Copy sending your way.
01:58 PM
Tue 9/1
They were going to paint the ridge and they didn't want the retardant over there. Now that you're ready to do it, then get them up. Yeah, if there are thunderstorms, we should get it up. Did you hear that conversation? We'd like to get a line up. Branch one division Alpha. Let's get that retardant up.
01:52 PM
Tue 9/1
There's some heat there. If you think you need another drop, go ahead. I think it needs another drop.
01:49 PM
Tue 9/1
You got hose all along that cat line? We're working on that on the way down.
The hand line is tied into the cat line?
01:48 PM
Tue 9/1
Thank you, but there's still heat coming from there. Ok, I'll go get you another one {drop}
01:47 PM
Tue 9/1
I got your flagging. How far do we want to trail it up the hill? {resp not heard}. Ok, got you.
01:46 PM
Tue 9/1
7313 is on the way about the downed power line.
01:44 PM
Tue 9/1
I'll throw some dirt up for you and the spot it right over that way. Let me know when I'm over it. You're over it right now. Just as you're coming back up, it's on the right side of the tack line.
01:42 PM
Tue 9/1
Ok, I'm over your division now, what's your need? Ok, we're looking for the smoke.
01:41 PM
Tue 9/1
That ridgeline you just passed over there's a small spot where there's some heat puffing out of it. Can you check that out when you go over?
01:41 PM
Tue 9/1
Division G looking for water?
01:38 PM
Tue 9/1
7313 with station 37. Power line down on {Honey Springs or Hunting Springs Rd}. No fire, just line down.
01:38 PM
Tue 9/1
Station 7, no fire here at this time. Ok, what's your contact again?
01:37 PM
Tue 9/1
Branch one on command. What you get back out here on this road give me a call. Ok, when I get there I'll give you a shout.
01:32 PM
Tue 9/1
We have a water tender that needs to come off the line. {the rest was garbled}
01:24 PM
Tue 9/1
We've been working around the ranch and it's looking pretty good here.
01:23 PM
Tue 9/1
I think that that hydrant is fair game.
01:22 PM
Tue 9/1
22 Charlie air attack.
01:19 PM
Tue 9/1
From: ROTW thread
From: Jim_RileySent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 01:15 PM
We're back on site. One engine company in the parking lot. We've seen one helicopter dropping water on an old oak just above the Johnny's Tree Farm caretaker building, but no fires or smoke otherwise.
01:15 PM
Tue 9/1
Sending out RNR {from Air Attack to Base.}
01:14 PM
Tue 9/1
Air attack this is base go ahead. Need a type 2 drop over there. Base copy.
01:12 PM
Tue 9/1
305 we're right below you. Ok, we just passed by you there?
01:11 PM
Tue 9/1
Ok...garbled... I'll look out for you.
01:11 PM
Tue 9/1
I'm moving up to higher ground and trying to get a better view.
01:07 PM
Tue 9/1
Unit calling water 251 go ahead.
01:05 PM
Tue 9/1
Got any of that 215 info for me? All the IC's that you gave me.
01:04 PM
Tue 9/1
Have we gotten the status of the tanks and the other is the guard. They are coming together. With the crew, maybe another hour to 40 mins before we have this line under control.
01:00 PM
Tue 9/1
I'm moving toward the cell site to call you back. Thank you.
12:58 PM
Tue 9/1
Good drop 306. If you think that's good we'll go back to base. Yeah, I think that's good and will do it for us.
12:57 PM
Tue 9/1
There's some smoke above the dozer line over there.
12:56 PM
Tue 9/1
From: CL
Is that somewhat closer? I think that's good for now. The crew has finished. I'll grab one more load and we'll head out.
12:51 PM
Tue 9/1
From: CL
We got a good line going there. Yeah, it looks good. Thank you, sir.
12:48 PM
Tue 9/1
I'm in Water Cyn right now. Get a celltower and call us.
12:46 PM
Tue 9/1
306 we got a strong wind here.
12:44 PM
Tue 9/1
Over here Branch one. Running out of work for the helicoptrs. Do we have any needs?
12:43 PM
Tue 9/1
There's a flaire up under that house.
12:42 PM
Tue 9/1
CL transcriber online.
12:31 PM
Tue 9/1
We picked up that spot at 1 acre; right at the L/M break, just before the radio towers.
12:26 PM
Tue 9/1
From: ROTW Thread
From: AppleBlossom
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:04 AM
Re: Little San Gorgonio Creek. The fire
burned to the creek bank on the west
side. The creek trees and vegetation
are still in tact.
From: james_riley
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 09:43 AM
Just talked to Scott Riley on site at
Riley's Farm. He got some good sleep
last night--finally. His report: the
area to the west of Oak Glen road is
charred without much vegetation left on
the hills. (Don't know about the trees
in the Little San Gorgonia Creekbed).
There is one engine company left on the
farm. Mario is back at work, tending
animals and doing irrigating, and
keeping the fire suppression tanks
filled. We have no structure or crop
damage at this point. Praise God and
His firefighters!
12:20 PM
Tue 9/1
Do you know anything about possible suspects being detained over near the origin? {reply} Affirmative, let me land line you. {Reply} Let me give you a number to call prevention officer.
12:08 PM
Tue 9/1
Affirmative, I've got a hoselay on this spot, they're picking it up, but it has potential. I want them {dozer} on the road.
11:59 AM
Tue 9/1
Confirm you know the slop over on the division M, maybe division L/M. {Reply} Affirm, I have the San Juan Hotshots here. Where do we bring them in? {Reply} The only access I know is the Oak Glen side; good access, all buggies can make it back there.
11:56 AM
Tue 9/1
I have the San Juan Hotshots down here on Oak Glen. Do you need them up that way? {reply} Up at drop point 6 we can use them up there.
11:53 AM
Tue 9/1
we need two dozers come out to division L for a spot outside the line; drop point 4, division L is the reporting location
11:48 AM
Tue 9/1
You have a spot outside your line, behind the water tower. Air attack is working it now.
11:38 AM
Tue 9/1
Affirm, the no divert has expired; and the fixed wing are on the ground, load and hold.
11:29 AM
Tue 9/1
The No Divert order has expired. Understand the tankers are on the ground on load and hold. Need to determine if the no divert is still needed.
11:00 AM
Tue 9/1
Div Z firing operation is complete on Avenue E
10:54 AM
Tue 9/1
You have 7 tankers plus 1 VLAT on the Oak Glen and Pendleton; {reply} keep no divert on 4 tankers until I can get back to you.
10:52 AM
Tue 9/1
Keep the no divert up until the firing operations have completed. Still have immediate structure threat; life threat, still have residents in the area, still doing evacuations. Still same number of tankers, 6. Can probably go down to 4 tankers, we're getting 2 additional.
10:51 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div N
To :Branch 3
Need a police officer here; I have a citizen here who says she can identify {Transcriber note: this broke but sounded like the suspect from last night}. End of Pendleton at that dirt field at the Div N/Z break.
10:43 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
Spoke to Div {?}. He doesn't want retardant on the north side of Oak Glen. He does want to pretreat the dozer line, which he said he wants to do tomorrow. Reasoning is the direct crews that are in there; difficult area to get in and out. {reply} We're going to shut down the fixed wing show.
10:39 AM
Tue 9/1
Trigger is E, if it jumps we'll {broke - talked about firing operation}; dozer is holding at the trailer park, so we're not going to do firing there. Thought process is to Mesa Grande and Avenue E is and tie it back into Water Canyon. To stay one foot ahead of this thing. Still think we need to push the dozers out Avenue E towards Mesa Grande.
10:36 AM
Tue 9/1
To :All units
Air to ground is moving to frequency 168.275.
10:35 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
Moving the fixed wing to Div A of the Oak Glen fire on the underslung line; need a ground contact so we know where the ground troops are.
10:33 AM
Tue 9/1
From: ROTW on scene
Combined fires (Oak Glen and Pendleton) are over 2,000 acres
10:29 AM
Tue 9/1
Weather announcement: Thunderstorms moving to this incident this morning and afternoon; wind gusts to 40 mph; LAL {lightning activity level} raised to level 3.
10:23 AM
Tue 9/1
Need a PIO to resond to Div Z at Avenue E. There is excessive media need to be taken care of.
10:21 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Z
To :Branch 3
Looking pretty good up here; making a pretty good effort. Request a PIO for the area we're dealing with. We're getting media and need to get them out. Need a PIO in the field on Div Z to assist. On Avenue E right at the fire line; we need media removed.
10:20 AM
Tue 9/1
Per South Ops, the No Divert is approved for 6 tankers only.
10:15 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div N
To :Branch 3
I have 2 G strike teams up working this line that we didn't have on crew accountability. 9384G and 9112G. 9386G is surplus, do you have a need for them? Have them report to 31C, by the mobile home park off of Grandview, Division Z.
10:13 AM
Tue 9/1
Strike teams 1421A and 1552A and 4330A sent out
10:10 AM
Tue 9/1
No divert on all aircraft due to immediate structure threat.
10:08 AM
Tue 9/1
Air to ground frequency 168.275; want to go back to CDF Air to Ground (151.220)? Need to go with the new one and get everybody over to 168.275.
10:02 AM
Tue 9/1
Priority traffic: Div Z to Communications; confirm you copy power lines down in your division.
10:01 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Dispatch
To :All units
Power Lines down on Div Z near Avenue E.
10:00 AM
Tue 9/1
The lines that come out of the mobile home part
09:59 AM
Tue 9/1
Emergency alert for power lines down from Mobile Home Park to Avenue E; like a notification to electric company for that
09:58 AM
Tue 9/1
Ordered up resources for Grant, Ramada and all those streets; no divert on aircraft; contacting SO for evac Bellavista to Knoll to Date to Douglas - that box there; reverse 911 and under evacuation order.
09:57 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Z
To :Branch 3
Priority traffic for evac - recommend hard closure/evacuate Grant at Ave E; strike team of type 1s to Grant for preparation
09:56 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Z
Priority Traffic - fire is established over the road that we were talking about; confirm the mobile home park structure protection; we'll do what we can do, but it made it up there; Type 3 strike team engines available; where do you want them? Affirm send them to the mobile home park. Send the dozer to the residences behind the mobile home parks. Will need some more engines.
09:54 AM
Tue 9/1
Weather announcement: gusting 30 mph possible thru 11 a.m.; RH temp increase to 50%; after 11 a.m., winds should dimish
09:28 AM
Tue 9/1
Shut down the power lines. That would be off of Grandview going east.
09:27 AM
Tue 9/1
Requesting power lines in the area of the mobile home park, and the mobile home park, be shut down.
09:13 AM
Tue 9/1
Div A - last night's acreage? {reply} Probably an additional 40.
09:12 AM
Tue 9/1
{} Acreage on Div Y right now? {reply} 100+ at this time.
09:05 AM
Tue 9/1
Airplanes are not going to be flying due to the winds? Only helicopters {Air reply} We have 3 planes up and helicopters. {Transcriber note: sounded like some confusion; they were going to look into it further.}
09:02 AM
Tue 9/1
Staging at Los Rios Ranchos
08:56 AM
Tue 9/1
40K is working in Yucaipa area assisting with evacuations.
08:49 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Z
Increasing fire activity; Div E recommend 2 type 1 strike teams for structure protection; it looks like Acola{?} Court
08:37 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
To :Div A
Those crews in there we need them to pull back out so we can tie in the retardant; then we'll support with helicopters
08:35 AM
Tue 9/1
Everything from Grandview to Fremont to Yucaipa Boulevard {low volume} mandatory evac; Div N/Z break out at the end of Pendleton; they had a thunderstorm out over Chocolate Mountain
08:32 AM
Tue 9/1
We need everything up in the air. Don't hold anything back.
08:30 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Ops
To :9430
none of that area has been evacuated, give us street names to get them out. {Reply} Avenue E, Yucaipa Boulevard, Fremont, and the entire mobile home park
08:29 AM
Tue 9/1
From: 9430
To :Ops
Avenue E and Yucaipa Blvd, Fremont Street there; it has established in the NW section 12 {Transcriber note: transmission broke on the number, sounded like 12} at this point; right now it's going to finger in there, but it's got substantial winds behind it and it's spotting ahead of itself.
08:26 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
We have a spot about 1/2 mile to the west in the flat; {reply} that will be in Div W? Is that near the end of E street?
08:24 AM
Tue 9/1
Will we have the opportunity to use the VLAT if the smoke clears? {missed Air Attack reply -something about Type 1s}
08:23 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Z
To :Air Attack
Activity on this {broken/scratchy -} {Air Attack} The concern on Div Z is it is already over the ridge, pretty smoky in there {broken}
08:21 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
To :Div A
Retardant drops on your division, but we haven't tied it in yet. Do you have folks going direct on it?
08:21 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
To :Div A
Fire is down over the ridge and there are structures out there in front of it.
08:19 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div Y
To :Park Staging
Need 2 water tenders for Div Y
08:16 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Structure Group
To :Div Z
Type 3 strike team, Kern County, working, where can I send them? {Reply} Pendleton at Panorama
08:14 AM
Tue 9/1
Transcriber note: We do not have a division map available to us to know where the division breaks are. We apologize if locations are not clear.
08:13 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
got the tankers and about 10 helicopters available to you, so whatever you need
08:12 AM
Tue 9/1
Y/Z has blown wide open; pushing to the west right now. Fully engaged; it's bumping houses in there. {reply} Street names? {reply} at that top lookout, on today's map I believe it's at the Y/Z break.
08:09 AM
Tue 9/1
Two helicopters on scene; {2? 10? garbled} more helicopters on the way.
08:08 AM
Tue 9/1
Have aircraft immediate need. The fire is in a canyon below a house. {Transcriber did not hear a location.}
08:02 AM
Tue 9/1
We're strapped, no more C and G strike teams. {reply} 9333C is getting out of camp; we'll make do. {Reply} I'll take care of your evac.
08:01 AM
Tue 9/1
SO Rep is there at the ICP; probably need to handle them on our own. Conditions? {reply} basically better part of that drainage is now gone; the priority is the spot fire across the contingency line above that tiled roof house; for the most the contingency line did hold; we put dozer line around the structure at the bottom near that drainage; we do have fire in there; no confirmed structure loss at this point; Div Z is working the end of E street there. {reply} I'll take care of the evacs and get you an additional G strike team.
07:54 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Air Attack
Helicopters are working that spot; on the other side, the fire is backing down towards a house; you have one engine over there.
07:45 AM
Tue 9/1
Working a hot area on Winterhawk that paved road that comes out on top, I'll check that out
07:45 AM
Tue 9/1
Structure's good; it appears our dozer contingency line has held, although I can't see it through the smoke; get air attack over it to take a look
07:44 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Dispatch
To :Pendleton Ops
911 call for a spot fire at the end of Avenue E where it turns into a dirt road; fire is on the top; but she sees a spot at the bottom
07:43 AM
Tue 9/1
Other side of the fire {really scratchy/broken}
07:42 AM
Tue 9/1
that house with the red tiled roof {broke}
07:42 AM
Tue 9/1
Spot fire up on that corner {broke}
07:41 AM
Tue 9/1
Winds have subsided for just a minute; it definitely was like a collapse or something; fire appears to be holding in the canyon; we have engines on top of Panorama; picking up spots behind the houses; appears to have gone into the old burn
07:39 AM
Tue 9/1
AA410 is over the scene assuming Oak Glen Air Attack.
07:38 AM
Tue 9/1
Not localized; it's this front moving through; you're going to have to deal with winds for a while.
07:37 AM
Tue 9/1
Right now it seems to be holding behind that house on that dozer line we put in; but it made a hell of a push down hill towards that house.
07:36 AM
Tue 9/1
It's under mandatory evacuation, we have civilians in there; fire is making hard downhill push down towards Panorama.
07:34 AM
Tue 9/1
Get SO up to Panorama Code 3; Pendleton cross of Panorama.
07:34 AM
Tue 9/1
From: AA410
On that spot on Div A; north side of the fire; you probably see the header.
07:33 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Television news
Both KTTV and KCBS are reporting the acreage on the Pendelton incident at 640 acres this morning.
07:32 AM
Tue 9/1
We're heading into your division now. {reply} Copy, you're on CDF Tac. 8 and you're working for the Structure Branch. ~ Copy.
07:32 AM
Tue 9/1
Got about 15 mile an hour wind on it
07:31 AM
Tue 9/1
We have an immediate need up on Panorama.
07:26 AM
Tue 9/1
Air Attack is lifting out of Hemet
07:26 AM
Tue 9/1
Put 2 strike teams on Panorama and one on that long driveway on Wheeler {}; got a localized wind pushing real hard down this canyon; full round of fixed wing
07:25 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div A
Making a hard push down down that canyon where we put that dozer line in; dozer line is holding for now; but it's making a hard run at that red tiled house
07:23 AM
Tue 9/1
Use Tac 8 for Division A
07:21 AM
Tue 9/1
Air Attack is lifting now and is bringing the initial attack fixed wing with him
07:20 AM
Tue 9/1
Wind is pushing out of the east
07:18 AM
Tue 9/1
Putting a C strike team on Panorama, past the last cross street; probably 3520C
07:16 AM
Tue 9/1
Looks like we've got a couple of acres, we're gonna go ahead and get a fixed wing up. Also, can we get a strike team on this?
07:15 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Div A
I'm at Pendleton east of Fremont; yeah, it's in the area of that red tiled roof house, we've got a pretty good fire came down off the mountain
07:11 AM
Tue 9/1
Div. Zulu Operations on Command
07:11 AM
Tue 9/1
From: Ops
To :Div A
20 minutes for 2 type 2 helicopters on your division
07:08 AM
Tue 9/1
From: RS transcriber
Online as of 6:30 a.m.
07:07 AM
Tue 9/1
Have we got any helicopters up? We've got a pretty big spot taking off on Div A up here at the top.
12:17 AM
Tue 9/1
Activity is still too active tonight. We're gonna look at, possibly, releasing those evacuations tomorrow. ~ Copy.
12:14 AM
Tue 9/1
From: NW
NW transcriber is off line for the night.
12:04 AM
Tue 9/1
Request for 6 water tenders has been placed for tomorrow.
12:03 AM
Tue 9/1
{Transcribers Note: All recent transmissions have been regrading taking care of the people on the front lines today and organizational tactics need for tomorrow. Other than that, things have been very quiet. }
11:57 PM
Mon 8/31
Structure branch wldwood. We got a 6608C assigned over here. They need to go in.
11:56 PM
Mon 8/31
9271C to Command. Go ahead. Just to verify, you want ALL alpha teams released by midnight. Yes, affirmative.
11:56 PM
Mon 8/31
Let's just double check, about the 6 horses.
11:44 PM
Mon 8/31
We need to get all Alpha teams off by midnight for food and gatorade. At least the strike team leaders need to come in and we'll take care of them.
11:43 PM
Mon 8/31
More resources listed. 5052A, 2127a, 9476G, 9477G, 9348L, dozer E42, 9271C, 9311C, 1711A, 1421A, 2711A.
11:43 PM
Mon 8/31
Especially while we're still putting firing operations down.
11:42 PM
Mon 8/31
OK, I concur but, before we do that, we need confirmation that everyone, on all branches, have been notified.
11:41 PM
Mon 8/31
I'd like to see if, between the 2 operations, we can't get everyone over on to Tac. 8?
11:28 PM
Mon 8/31
We talked about releasing mand evac? Not going to happen. Check with IC and hold off. Wants to address it in the morning due to firing operation.
11:27 PM
Mon 8/31
Make sure all federal resources are released by midnight.
11:26 PM
Mon 8/31
Dvision Zulu to operations. Battalion 2714 out of AU, prior to midnight if I could get a list of resources so I can get it into command.
11:25 PM
Mon 8/31
Let's do a face-to-face at the mobile home park.
Ok, I'll meet you there.
11:23 PM
Mon 8/31
On Panorama structure we have 5077A and Riverside County 14.
On Firegroup we have 9311C, 9430C, 6440C, 6608C, and dozers 1741, 3442, E42, 3025 and 9372.
11:21 PM
Mon 8/31
We have 6432A, 6416A, 5034A, 1363A and 1421A. All except 5034A will be returning to base.
11:20 PM
Mon 8/31
Ready for listing of resources? Yes. Ok go ahead with that.
11:19 PM
Mon 8/31
Looks like the lunches finally showed up up here so, we should be able to {?}
11:16 PM
Mon 8/31
You've got some areas on the back side there that have some {?}. You have some members of the Governor's press corps that would like to come up and get some night time shots. {Response} They can come up {broken}
11:06 PM
Mon 8/31
Positional status update, we have a visual on the team at the top. So, we believe we will be able to tie in tonight.
10:59 PM
Mon 8/31
If we can, I'd like to get a list of resources you have on your Branch? Call that into to me about midnight? {Transcribers Note: this request was made of both Branches and both Branches confirmed they would comply}
10:55 PM
Mon 8/31
They're not gonna light any fire under you, go direct.
10:49 PM
Mon 8/31
Tomorrow, we will all switch over to Command 2 ~ Copy
10:48 PM
Mon 8/31
In the in the interest of consistency for the night, Oak Glen Branch will be on Command 2 and Pendelton branch will be on Command 1. We'll figure out radio frequencies for tomorrow.
10:47 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Pendelton Branch
Pendelton Branch, copy.
10:46 PM
Mon 8/31
OK, I just got word that there were several hundred lunches delivered to the Yucaipa Station. We need to get them up to the guys.
10:45 PM
Mon 8/31
Go ahead, chief. Word from safety. Several hundred lunches there and available. Someone needs to pick it up and get there.
10:42 PM
Mon 8/31
Pendelton Branch Communications on command.
10:42 PM
Mon 8/31
They had no sack lunches on the line today, so they're going to need food.
10:41 PM
Mon 8/31
Plan on providing the 5 type 1 strike team at least sack lunches in camp by midnight.
10:40 PM
Mon 8/31
Delta Branch. Need to get my arms around what radio frequencies we're using. Seems some are being used that were not assigned.
10:40 PM
Mon 8/31
I don't have lunches here, and won't until about midnight. Can you pass that along, we're gonna have Type 1's coming in here soon.
10:40 PM
Mon 8/31
Copy, 5 type 1 strike teams will be released by midnight and will need food.
10:39 PM
Mon 8/31
Looking at tying up 5 strike teams freed up by midnight that have not eaten. Can you pass that on?
10:33 PM
Mon 8/31
We've got a lot of country up there, I doubt we'll have it tied in.
10:32 PM
Mon 8/31
They said they have good eyes on it.
10:32 PM
Mon 8/31
We've got to dozers out in front of strike team G.
10:32 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Pendleton Branch
It looks like about 500 acres. {} Our plan is to continue with the dozer; take the firing operation to the flank and check it with the dozers and work it with crews direct up to the ridge line.
10:32 PM
Mon 8/31
Said 360 at first, bt said more like 500
10:31 PM
Mon 8/31
It's probably a little more like 500.
10:26 PM
Mon 8/31
Wildwood Cyn Rd and Canyon Dr.
10:26 PM
Mon 8/31
Zulu operations. What's your location.
10:25 PM
Mon 8/31
Oak Glen Communications to Operations. I heard division A looking for water tender. I have one. Need to contact. Gave coordinates.
10:21 PM
Mon 8/31
Not enough room to get a wrecker in there, so we need a dozer.
10:19 PM
Mon 8/31
Need a dozer with winch capability. Have an engine stuck and without dozer we won't be able to get it out.
10:15 PM
Mon 8/31
We're leaving the doziers on the line for tonight and we're figuring out what's going on for tomorrow.
09:58 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Ops
To :Dispatch
We have an excessive amount of people in the Wildwood Canyon/Mesa Grande area. That area is under mandatory evacuation. Need SO to come in and move out the crowds.
09:57 PM
Mon 8/31
Has there been an evacuation notice for Parkview and Mesa Grande area? There's a whole bunch of people and homes and fire backing down the hill. {Reply} Affirm; that's under mandatory evacuation. {Reply} Got a bunch of people up here.
09:45 PM
Mon 8/31
Copy, I'll be leaving here in about 2, then I'll need to get around the firing operations, then I'll be there. ~ Copy.
09:45 PM
Mon 8/31
Head back over to Oak Glen Rd and give me a call when you get there, I'd like to talk to you face to face. I'm currently at {}, I'd like to talk to you about the plans for tonight and then I have a few guys I need to get out of here.
09:43 PM
Mon 8/31
What are the chances of getting some replacements up here? {broken transmission}
09:42 PM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW Transcriber
The Pendleton incident is being handled as a Branch of the Oak Glen Incident. RIMOFTHEWORLD.net Transcribers will post all updates for the Pendleton Branch in this log. See The Pendleton incident is being handled as a Branch of the Oak Glen Incident. RIMOFTHEWORLD.net Transcribers will post all updates in the Oak Glen Incident log. See
http://www.rimoftheworld.net/incident/7175 for previous Pendleton info.
09:12 PM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW thread
From: Cyndi
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 08:55 PM
Just got official notification from the Superintendent of YCJUSD that Yucaipa-Calimesa Schools are closed tomorrow (Tuesday).
08:33 PM
Mon 8/31
We are en route to the Oak Glen incident.
08:26 PM
Mon 8/31
From: CHP CAD
8:17PM 75-S7 WILL BE ENRT TO CHECK THE CLOSURES THAT ARE SET UP
08:14 PM
Mon 8/31
From: CHP CAD
8:13PM ***PER COMM CENTER- MEDIA AND
PUBLIC CAN USE 909-881-6949 FOR
EVACUATION INFO
8:12PM PER 75-S7 CLOSURES MAY BE
MOVING DEPENDING ON HOW THE FIRE GOES,
HAVE ANY INLAND UNITS RESPOND TO CA JSO
WILDWOOD CANYON
8:07PM PER S7 ONLY CLOSURE ALLOWED FOR
RESIDENTS IS OAK GLEN X BRYANT
07:19 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Air Attack
To :IC
all air resources are off the fire for tonight.
07:08 PM
Mon 8/31
From: CHP CAD
7:01PM S7 HAVE E2 SHUT DOWN WILDWOOD AND
OAK GLEN, TURN EVERYONE AROUND TO HEAD
BACK TOWARDS THE FRWY, E2 CPYS
7:01PM PER CDF THIS IS THE OAK GLEN FIRE
*****
06:27 PM
Mon 8/31
Spot fire outside the line on the Oak Glen Fire in Div {?}; Said we would be the closest to it
05:49 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Inciweb 5:30 pm
Incident Overview
The Oak Glen Fire is under the
jurisdiction of CalFire. It started on
Sunday August 30, 2009 at 1:45 pm in
the hills south of Potato Canyon Road
and Oak Glen Road about 4 to 5 miles
north of Beaumont and Banning.
Mandatory Evacuations are in effect for
the south and southeast portions of Oak
Glen and voluntary evacuations for the
remainder of Oak Glen. An Evacuation
Center has been set up at Yucaipa
Community Center near Yucaipa Regional
Park at 34900 Oak Glen Rd. 2 blocks
west of Bryant Street. Oak Glen Road is
closed from Chagall Street on the west
end to Wildwood Canyon Road on the east
end. Large Animals may be taken to
Yuciapa Equestrian Center at 13273
California St. Those needing assistance
with animals should call San Bernardino
Animal Control at 800-472-5609.
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday August 30th, 2009 approx 01:45 PM
Location 4-5 miles north of Beaumont
Incident Commander Jeff Veik
Current Situation
Total Personnel 1,024
Size 1,000 acres
Percent Contained 25%
Fuels Involved
Heavy chaparral, oak woodland and mixed pines.
Fire Behavior
Today, firefighters face high
temperatures and low humidity, rugged
terrain, and very dry and flammable
vegetation that in many instances has
not burned since 1924. Fire is fuels
and topography driven.
Significant Events
Aggressive fire fighting and air attack
made good progress on the fire. Poor
humidity recovery and heavy, old fuels
have promoted active burning last night
and significant increase in acreage.
Firefighters are on the line today
constructing containment line around
the fire with the help of the hand
crews and the bulldozers. Coordination
with Sheriff on evacuation continues as needed.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Structure protection, construction of
control lines on all divisions.
Growth Potential
High
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme.
Remarks
Road Closures-- Oak Glen Road from
Chagall Street to Wildwood Canyon Road.
Large animals can be taken to the
Yucaipa Equestrian Center 13273
California Road. For animal emergencies
related to the fire, call San
Bernardino County Animal Control
1-800-472-5609.
Resources assigned: 1024 personnel, 87
engines, 6 water tenders, 41 hand
crews, 8 dozers, 10 helicopters, 6
airtankers, one 747, and Martin Mars
and DC-10.
One home damaged.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 14 G16 mph W
Temperature 100 degrees
Humidity 6%
05:34 PM
Mon 8/31
Div Y off Oak Glen Road is looking really good.
05:14 PM
Mon 8/31
Moved our operations over to help with the other fire.
05:13 PM
Mon 8/31
The fire appears to be turning east now; it seems to be following the same footsteps {broke - as a previous fire?}
05:10 PM
Mon 8/31
{Transcriber note: Most scanner traffic is on the new start Pendleton at Date. Scanner transmissions on this incident have been related to aircraft load and return and refueling.}
04:07 PM
Mon 8/31
Short on drinking water out there. Let me know if you need logistics as well.
03:26 PM
Mon 8/31
SBC water tender 39 back to base and DP 4 geographical will be Ranch Rd at Chumash Rd. about 1/4 mile.
03:18 PM
Mon 8/31
We have ground support set up? We have a dozer with a broken windshield. {Reply} Negative, no ground support.
02:59 PM
Mon 8/31
Ten cases of water and ten cases of gatorade as well as some equipment being delivered to division Bravo.
02:58 PM
Mon 8/31
From: 9550C
Need to place a hose order and a water & gatorade delivered to Division Bravo.
02:34 PM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW thread
From: james_riley
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 02:33 PM
Just got a fire update from Scott Riley who is on the farm. There are about 15 fire engines on the farm and there have been no buildings hit by the fire so far. We still need prayers for the fire crews as the fire is burning across the road. Our 150,000... gallon water tank is full and we're able to keep pumping to it.
02:23 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Inciweb
Per Inciweb 2:15 pm:
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 14 G16 mph W
Temperature 100 degrees
Humidity 6%
02:23 PM
Mon 8/31
Talking with captain. How much water do you need? We have three cases in the back of the truck. We'll walk it down. {YAY!}
02:22 PM
Mon 8/31
From: KCAL 9 news
From: boomergalSent: Monday, August 31, 2009 02:19 PM
Watching KCAL 9 right now, and they said Riley's Farm is okay - fire didn't jump the road there, but they are on scene just in case of flare up right there.
Fire still active on ridges however.
02:18 PM
Mon 8/31
71, do you have any water with you?
02:17 PM
Mon 8/31
Keep those power lines de-energized for this operational period.
02:17 PM
Mon 8/31
Edison wants to re energize power lines from damaged repaired. Leave them down and reevaluate tomorrow.
02:16 PM
Mon 8/31
Holding type one strike team in staging.
02:16 PM
Mon 8/31
Cancel the order for the Strike 1 Team and hold them at staging.
02:08 PM
Mon 8/31
We can get some truck crews up to those truck trails but, it's up to you.
02:07 PM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW onscene personnel
Fire camp and command center is now being set up at Yucaipa Regional Park. 3rd District Supervior, Neil Derry, is on scene and has been most of the morning interacting with fire personnel and doing what he can to assist in supporting our amazing fire fighters. As briefed by CalFire, they are looking to make serious strides in containment throughout the day.
02:06 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Logistics
To :Operations
The {?} are working on the other side, along with the crews. What are your thoughts?
02:05 PM
Mon 8/31
The 747 is not going to come back today. {Air to air discussion.}
02:04 PM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW onscene personnel
Confirmed by Public Information Officer, Tracy Martinez, the Oak Glen Fire is well over 1,000 acres now, with 0% containment. Air support continues from the 747 that is based out of Victorville. All of Oak Glen is under manditory evacuation. Over 2,000 people are evacuated. Very few, only several families, took advantage of the evacuation center at the Yucaipa Community Center.
More to follow...
02:04 PM
Mon 8/31
If you have some heat out there, we still have the Kern county Type 1 strike team ~ Copy that.
01:55 PM
Mon 8/31
We need some water, gatorade, ice, etc, there. {Transcriber note: This refers to scheduling a dropoff location for the personnel that are on the line. The units were discussing where to have it delivered.}
01:55 PM
Mon 8/31
Can you get a cache of water up the snow line? Up on the ridge there?
01:46 PM
Mon 8/31
Perimeter flight has been completed. We'll {} and send it down.
01:45 PM
Mon 8/31
There's going to be maybe a 100' piece that the dozer's aren't going to be able to pick up. Pilot Rock crew's going to get it.
01:41 PM
Mon 8/31
Pretty much a crew show, it's a pretty long cut. We're looking at some other options.
01:41 PM
Mon 8/31
Potato Canyon towards the east flank is giving us a bit of trouble.
01:40 PM
Mon 8/31
We're having a tough time here at the A/B break. {} May have slopped over and may have to take that ridge to the Northeast. {} Cutting both directions at Potato Hill; it's a long haul. At this point I don't think we're going to get it; we're going to have to take it from Potato to that Orchard and give up that piece of ground.
01:39 PM
Mon 8/31
Trying to reach Division Alpha, air to ground, with no luck.
01:32 PM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW
Scanner traffic indicates that the fire has reached and damaged one structure. Bill Peters from CALFIRE has confirmed that the acreage has reached 1,000 acres.
01:30 PM
Mon 8/31
If we could get some more resources in, just as a contingency, that would be good.
01:24 PM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW thread
From: boomergalSent: Monday, August 31, 2009 01:10 P MStructures on fire as shown on Fox 11. Looks like a lot of storage buildings, and they mentioned an apple farm, but not a specific address. Looks like at end of a road at the top of a ridge, but can't tell exact location. They said it's not Riley's Farm. Wind is picking up, per reporter.
01:23 PM
Mon 8/31
98 and 18 are at Big Bear Station.
01:03 PM
Mon 8/31
Currently we have three mediums on the ground. Would you like them to go back up?
12:59 PM
Mon 8/31
Releasing Mojave Green, type 2, back into camp.
12:57 PM
Mon 8/31
We need to get a helicoptor for this corner.
12:55 PM
Mon 8/31
The address is 12000 block Oak Glen Road
12:50 PM
Mon 8/31
Mendocino Hot Shot Crew - have them go to Gauging{?} Station and have them contact Div Y.
12:49 PM
Mon 8/31
OES Water Tenders de-mobing from another incident; do we have a need for them in the next few days?
12:46 PM
Mon 8/31
Fire has gotten to a structure at Oak Glen Road; got into roof sheeting; no extension into the Attic or interior and it has been suppressed. Working on address for you.
12:37 PM
Mon 8/31
From: WildLandFire.com
" CA-BDU-Oak Glen
Cal-Fire IC Team 7 order this morning at 0700 transition meeting scheduled at 1800hrs today. "
12:36 PM
Mon 8/31
H306 is doing a mapping mission; left about 5 ago
12:36 PM
Mon 8/31
From: WildLandFire.com
Posted on WildLandFire approx. 10 mins. ago. ~~~ "CA-BDU-Oak Glen
Operation Chief stated that the fire worked its way into the Oak Glen Drainage last night into fuels that have no recorded fire history in the past 100 years. "
12:32 PM
Mon 8/31
From: RS Transcriber
FYI:
Strike Team Type Lettering System
A - (5) Type 1 Engines - 1000 GPM, 400 Gallon Tank, Staffed with 4
B - (5) Type 2 Engines - 500 GPM, 400 Gallon Tank, Staffed with 3
C - (5) Type 3 Engines - 120 GPM, 300 Gallon Tank, Staffed with 3
D - (5) Type 4 Engines - 50 GPM, 200 Gallon Tank, Staffed with 3
G - (2) Type 1 Handcrews - Trained Crew
H - (2) Type 2 Handcrews - Untrained Crew
K - (2) Type 1 Dozers - Heavy Dozers
L - (2) Type 2 Dozers - Medium Dozers
M - (2) Type 3 Dozers - Light Dozers
RRU#1 - 931X-Y
RRU#2 - 932X-Y
MVU - 933X-Y
SLU - 934X-Y
BDU - 935X-Y
For example a type 3 strike team being
the first one from San Bernardino would
be 9351-C (Charlie).
12:30 PM
Mon 8/31
Transcriber note: At around 10:10 this morning, the closure was lifted from Casa Blanca to Chagall on Oak Glen Road according to scanner transmissions and the CHP CAD log.
12:28 PM
Mon 8/31
From: YubaNet
Evacuation Center is the Yucaipa Community Center at Yucaipa Regional Park on Oak Glen Road just west of Bryant Street. ~~~
* Large animals may be taken to the Yucaipa Equestrian Center 13273 California Road. For other animal related emergencies please call the San Bernardino County Animal Control 1-800-472-5609.
12:26 PM
Mon 8/31
From: YubaNet
CurrenMandatory Evacuations for the south and southeast portions of Oak Glen. Voluntary for other areas of Oak Glen. ~~~
Oak Glen Road is closed from Casa Blanca Street to Wildwood Canyon Road. Residents may leave but may not re-enter.
12:24 PM
Mon 8/31
From: INCIWEB
Updated from Inciweb 6 min. ago.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 13 G16 mph W
Temperature 96 degrees
Humidity 9%
12:20 PM
Mon 8/31
From: Inciweb at 12:15 pm
Posting only the updated info from Inciweb:
Size 1,000 acres
Road Closures-- Oak Glen Road from
Chagall Street to Wildwood Canyon Road.
12:17 PM
Mon 8/31
From: CL
Redland helibase air to ground. Show abut 5 minutes out.
12:16 PM
Mon 8/31
We're going into camp now and 94 should be here in 20 to 30 minutes.
12:04 PM
Mon 8/31
From: CL
Right now, those can stay in staging and will be used as needed.
12:04 PM
Mon 8/31
From: CL
In staging one strike team of dozers a private dozer and a water tencder dozer.
11:59 AM
Mon 8/31
I have a couple Lima strike teams and a dozer. Do you need them at {?}. {Reply} They can go on contingency or {?}.
11:57 AM
Mon 8/31
Do you have a GIS tech to fly on the mission or do you want us to fly it on our own? {Reply} If you can fly it on your own it would be much appreciated.
11:56 AM
Mon 8/31
From: WildLandFire.com
CA-BDU-Oak Glen
The 747 VLAT just made its debut in Southern CA on this fire!!
11:51 AM
Mon 8/31
I need to get a perimeter flight so we can get a map to {?} . Is that doable. {Reply} Get right back to you.
11:35 AM
Mon 8/31
H96W off Redlands en route to the Oak Glen Incident.
11:21 AM
Mon 8/31
Request VLAT 910 is unavailable; continue with 979
11:15 AM
Mon 8/31
Pretty active on the north flank over here in branch 1.
11:15 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Air Attack
Like to order up the DC10 if available. {reply} The DC10 is on the Station Fire; that's why we have the 747.
11:10 AM
Mon 8/31
Lead Bravo 5 with an ETA of 90 minutes; should arrive at approximately 12:40
11:06 AM
Mon 8/31
I have two strike teams {missed numbers} and one private water tender and one private dozer.
11:01 AM
Mon 8/31
Carson Hot Shots have arrived and are rested. {Reply} Report to staging and we'll have an assignment for them.
10:54 AM
Mon 8/31
H96W off the Oak Glen Fire enroute to Redlands for refuel and return.
10:53 AM
Mon 8/31
From: AA 410
To :Dispatch
Off the fire en route to Hemet
10:52 AM
Mon 8/31
{Transcriber note: Scanner transmissions have been logistical in nature; moving resources around, etc.}
10:13 AM
Mon 8/31
From: CHP Unit
To :CHP Dispatch
Road Closure has moved to Chagall and Oak Glen (Map:
http://tinyurl.com/krbg5c) (Note: Transcriber believes these were the units at the Oak Glen at Casa Blanca closure)
10:09 AM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW Thread
From: Cyndi
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 09:47 AM
I live in Forest Falls and work in Yucaipa. Yesterday the smoke plume was pushed to the north so it was right over us in FF. Today, the wind direction is pushing everything to the east and a little south - which is why Riley's farm is threatened.
Driving down Oak Glen Road past the regional park this morning, I passed a convoy of strike teams heading up - must have been 20 - the ones I could read were from Alpine, Growlersburg, Williams, Lakeside, Pine Grove - all northern California. So nice to ssee the reinforcements!
10:06 AM
Mon 8/31
Firing Ops completed into the main body of the fire at Oak Glen Road and it's holding.
09:54 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Ops
To :IC
Have Fire Capt with me; going over where all the resources are; need a complete roll call of who is on what branches
09:47 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Dispatch
Bravo 2 Lead Plane will be over the fire at 10:05; Bravo 2, 5, and 7 are qualified to lead the VLAT
09:36 AM
Mon 8/31
WT E92, Dozer E42 in Staging
09:08 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Yucaipa Staging
To :Structure Group
9394G 9387G are the only ones in Staging; they are bringing their CDC with them
09:04 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Contingency Group
To :Yucaipa Staging
If CDC Staff must assist, will need additional supervision around the structures; {Reply} Affirm; you'll have 9384G and 9387G. Reporting location and tactical frequency? {Reply} Structure Group, tactical White 3, Wildwood and Oak Glen Road as the starting location.
09:02 AM
Mon 8/31
Tanker 979 has lifted off McClellan with a 32 minute ETE, should be over the fire at 9:30
09:01 AM
Mon 8/31
From: CHP CAD
8:39AM PER CDF, PUBLIC INFO # 909-881-6949
09:00 AM
Mon 8/31
Structure Group requested crews to his location along Oak Glen Road. Recommend Crew Tech coordinate that. 3 Strike Teams to begin with and try to communicate beyond that.
08:51 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Dispatch
To :IC
Need for additional dozers? The Lima Dozers are available. {Reply} Affirm; Move them to Yucaipa Station.
08:50 AM
Mon 8/31
Objectives are still valid; put some fire here where it bumped into Oak Glen Road; holding here at Oak Glen Road; still need to get around the other side; objectives are still valid.
08:48 AM
Mon 8/31
Have incoming resources report to the Staging area, Oak Glen Road cross of Bryant at the Stater Brothers Parking Lot
08:42 AM
Mon 8/31
Cancel the request for the DC10 and bring in Tanker 947 with an ETA of 10 a.m.
08:41 AM
Mon 8/31
We can have Tanker 947 on the incident at 10 a.m. Does that fit your needs?
08:27 AM
Mon 8/31
Did it cross Wildwood? {Transcriber note: Did not hear reply, however first unit said "Ok, bad rumor."}
08:26 AM
Mon 8/31
From: CHP CAD
8:07AM 75-S7 REQ 75-201 RESP TO OAK GLEN AT CASA BLANCA , TO 1023 UNTIL E-UNIT S GO 1097
08:24 AM
Mon 8/31
All IA {Note: IA=Initial Attack} equipment is to remain on scene until released; it may be late in the day.
08:20 AM
Mon 8/31
Edison is at Wildwood and Oak Glen Road; had them cut the power due to the fire bumping the road; be about 5 minutes and he'll have it turned off
08:19 AM
Mon 8/31
Frequency White 3 for the Structure Branch
08:18 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Structure Group
Fire is bumping down to Oak Glen Road where we're doing structure protection; don't think we'll get any air support due to the smoke, but will need some when it clears a little; on the B side, geographical area is Riley Farms.
08:16 AM
Mon 8/31
From: CHP CAD
8:07AM 75-S7 REQ 75-201 RESP TO OAK GLEN
AT CASA BLANCA , TO 1023 UNTIL E-UNIT S
GO 1097
7:54AM PER 75-E1 - SEVERAL PTY S TRYING
TO GO THRU THE CLOSURE - A75-E2 COPIES ,
ENRT
08:09 AM
Mon 8/31
Fire activity is picking up significantly on the A Break; if we can't get a handle, won't have enough energy to follow through if we don't get bucket drops
07:47 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Inciweb
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday August 30th, 2009 approx 01:45 PM
Location 4-5 miles north of Beaumont
Incident Commander Jeff Veik
Current Situation
Total Personnel 300
Size 900 acres
Fuels Involved
Heavy chaparral, oak woodland and mixed pines.
Fire Behavior
Fire burned aggressivley throughout the
night. Relative Humidity recovered some
during the night and began to drop back
down around 0300 hours. Fire is fuels
and topography driven.
Significant Events
Aggressive fire fighting and air attack
made good progress on the fire. Poor
humidity recovery and heavy, old fuels
have promoted active burning during the
night and significant increase in
acreage. Coordination with Sheriff on
evacuation continues as needed.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Structure protection, construction of
control lines on all divisions.
Growth Potential
High
Terrain Difficulty
Steep.
Remarks
Road Closures-- Oak Glen Road from Casa
Blanca Street to Wildwood Canyon Road.
Large animals can be taken to the
Yucaipa Equestrian Center 13273
California Road. For animal emergencies
related to the fire, call San
Bernardino County Animal Control
1-800-472-5609. Resources assigned: 41
engines (60 on order), 5 water tenders,
18 hand crews (more on order), 4
dozers, 7 helicopters, 6 airtankers and
Martin Mars and DC-10.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 13 G16 mph W
Temperature 96 degrees
Humidity 9%
07:41 AM
Mon 8/31
Structure Group leader is at Riley's farm.
07:39 AM
Mon 8/31
Tankers en route 72 73 75 27 left at 7:27 with a 7 minute ETE; 2 additional tankers ordered; Type 1 VLAT is on order, most likely will not be the DC10; understand it will be 947 from McClellan, no ETE for that yet
07:33 AM
Mon 8/31
Copter 306 en route; landing at Oak Glen Station or Yucaipa Station; ETA 20 minutes
07:30 AM
Mon 8/31
the drainage at Sunset and {} is starting to smoke up a bit; you have a lead time of 1/2 to maybe 1 hour
07:26 AM
Mon 8/31
Bravo 7 is enroute {Note: Lead Plane}
07:23 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Logistics
To :Ops
Strike teams heading your way - 9312C, 9311C, 9550C; XOR1421A; XLG1363A {Ops} Will meet them at Wildwood and Oak Glen Road and deploy them right away; the sooner the better
07:20 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Structure Group
To :Operations
Any luck getting the additional strike teams; {Ops} asked for 5 strike teams for Oak Glen and Wildwood; It doesn't look like it has crossed Davis and Fir Road {Structure Group} I've got engines all spread out but it's going to hit hard with this type of fuel. {Note: Structure Group leader appears to be near Riley Farm}
07:12 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Dispatch
To :Air Ops
Can we make sure all the heavy helicopters are running out of Redlands? Where is the helibase for Type 2 and 3s? {Reply} All rotor-wings out of Redlands.
07:11 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Dispatch
To :Air Ops
There's another type 1 helicopter coming available. Would you like us to order it? {Reply} Affirm.
07:09 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Ops
To :Structure Group
Going to send 5 strike teams {scratchy/broken}
07:08 AM
Mon 8/31
Going to stay north of Riley Farm and start working some {} in here; we're ok with the smoke now, but I don't think it's going to last long
07:02 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Oak Glen Air Attack
To :Operations
On the Branch 1 and 5 side; fire coming off the hill towards the road and going to hit it pretty hard; it's about a 4 to 5 mile stretch of road
06:57 AM
Mon 8/31
From: AA 410
To :Dispatch
On scene; will be the Oak Glen Air Attack
06:56 AM
Mon 8/31
It's about 50 yards from the road now
06:54 AM
Mon 8/31
From: AA 410
To :Dispatch
Off Hemet with a 5 minute ETA
06:52 AM
Mon 8/31
Night Ops en route to scene telling AA 410 east side of the fire where it is bumping Oak Glen Road.
06:52 AM
Mon 8/31
From: Structure Group
To :Operations
What's our aircraft time? {Reply} Working to get it up for you; should be 7 {Structure} Priority is going to be Div B; paralleling Riley Farms, going to be bumping Oak Glen Road here soon.
06:46 AM
Mon 8/31
LPF Dozer 3 available
06:46 AM
Mon 8/31
From: RS transcriber
{Note - Inciweb has not been updated for 8 hours.}
06:43 AM
Mon 8/31
Getting bumped real hard on that east side at Oak Glen Road
06:42 AM
Mon 8/31
Getting hit real hard on the east end; asking if they can get the aircraft started.
06:09 AM
Mon 8/31
From: KTLA NEWS
Interview with Glenn Barley from CalFire: The fire appears to have grown to approx. 900 acres overnight, but will reassess when light conditions permit. Main spread was/is to the East, and NE, with some to the SE as well. Air attack will resume as soon as daylight conditions allow.
01:55 AM
Mon 8/31
It's going to be slow, but we are turning it.
01:48 AM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW thread
From: CaptRECSent: Monday, August 31, 2009 01:39 AM My wife just got in. She said when she left, the fire had crested Pisgah and then was travelling more South.
01:48 AM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW thread
From: james_rileySent: Monday, August 31, 2009 01:37 AM
The wind seems to have changed, blowing towards the south.
01:36 AM
Mon 8/31
Oak Glen Road and Wildwood Canyon Road for power line down.
01:35 AM
Mon 8/31
{Reply} They'll be able to take {} to get out if need be.
01:34 AM
Mon 8/31
You mentioned the escape route is compromised. Who is on the other side?
01:34 AM
Mon 8/31
We're making the request for Edison. I will need the pole number for Edison. Did you broadcast that the pole is down? {Reply} Yes, I will broadcast.
01:32 AM
Mon 8/31
We'll need Edison out here to deal with the power pole issue.
01:31 AM
Mon 8/31
One of the dozers knocked a power line down.
01:09 AM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW Thread
From: james_riley
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 01:06 AM
Just got back from farm high ground and it looks like the fire has crested Pisgah peak and is burning in an on again off again fashion as it hits pine & oak on the ridge line. It's actually still two ridges away from us.
01:09 AM
Mon 8/31
From: INCIWEB
12:54 AM
Mon 8/31
We're unloading the dozer and should be up soon.
12:44 AM
Mon 8/31
From: SC
That many engines, you could probably put 20-30 up there...On Oak Glen Road.
12:40 AM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW thread
From: CaptRECSent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:16 AM
We live by Snowline. There was a big glow behind Pisgah. Finally decided to leave. This site has been an awesome place to get info. I'll be interested to know if the fire heads toward the South, though don't wish ill on the Riley's!
12:32 AM
Mon 8/31
From: SC
Multiple units, rendezvous for immediate need. Engines needed for structure protection at Oak Glen and Bryant Street. Engines 3366 and 3381.
12:26 AM
Mon 8/31
From: SC
Requesting a SO rep at Oak Glen Rd and Wildwood Canyon Road.
12:16 AM
Mon 8/31
From: ROTW Thread
From: james_riley
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:06 AM
Just seeing the first flame (as opposed to glowing smoke) on the southwest ridge below the Riley's Farm Oak Glen entrance. (I can't tell if these are flames from the base of the ridge or if they have neared the crest.)
11:43 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW thread
From: KatsSent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 11:40 PM
Jim, Sheriff came by to do a mandatory but all of us just west of the Cider Barrel are staying put. At this point wind has shifted away from us again and looks to be heading east. Looking from my point it's about even with Mom's but way back up on Pisque. It's staying in state park area, the ridge hasn't been burnt.
11:34 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW thread
From: james_rileySent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 11:32 PM
Sam--we're still here. The fire has not advanced to the southwestern ridge near our home and I really don't see much engine activity on this side. We're all packed up and ready to go if we have to. We have an alternative route through the farm down to the Cherry Valley side.
Rim of the World: we have two commercial food facilities here if they want to feed fire fighters here tomorrow morning (and we're not burned down!)
11:31 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW thread
From: KatsSent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 11:17 PM
I have been watching that pine tree that shows in both night time photos. I figure if that goes then we need to go. I just spoke to one of my neighbors, all of us are staying. In fact, even those closer to Potatoe are staying. We're setting up a plan to kind of watch out for each other. I love this neighborhood.
11:21 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW thread
From: SamMcLaughlin
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 11:14 PM
Sam from the Red Barn. Sounds like things are getting a little close. I am out of town tonight and appreciate the updates. Jim, did you decide to get out?
11:21 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW thread
From: Kimmerfun
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 11:09 PM
Parents live in Oak Glen near Snowline. Said they see fire on top of ridge and embers. Praying for safety of their home as it is down in the canyon with a few others.
11:19 PM
Sun 8/30
From: PurdySent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 11:06 PM
Hi from the Baumann Estates, there is presently a large bright active fire on the back of the top ridge across from us. I can't see the flames but I know they are there. There are spot fires all along the ridge and I can hear chain saws working. The sheriff came by and wanted info. Birthdates, next of kin, and name of dentist. Wow! LC
11:08 PM
Sun 8/30
Confirming a total of 15 engines for structure protection.
11:05 PM
Sun 8/30
{Discussion regarding day shift coming on early morning. South Ops advises that in order to get the day shift there at the time requested, they'll need to be fed on scene. 800 coming in the mornig; 2000 will need to be fed.}
10:45 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch
To :3508
We requested a Spot Weather Forecast for tonight and for the morning. As soon as we get the updated forecast, we'll advise.
10:45 PM
Sun 8/30
From: 3508
Request a Spot Weather forecast just to see what our weather might be.
10:45 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW Thread
From: KathyM
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:40 PM
I can see lots of flare ups but they seem to be holding it at the (east) flank. That would keep it from going crazy in the Gorgonio Wilderness, Forest Falls, etc.
Again! This is just from my visual perspective in the dark from across the way.
There are ranches and isolated homes up there. Not to mention our apples....
10:44 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW Thread
From: Jim_Riley
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:34 PM
P.S. Not AT the Ellsworth house or the water company house, but on the ridge behind them to the north west.
10:44 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW thread
From: Jim_Riley
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:34 PM
Just drove down Oak Glen road a bit, towards the water company house and the Ellworth residence. We can see spot fires on the ridge there. There seems to be one small ridge between us and the fire, but I didn't see many engines in this area. Debating departure...
10:42 PM
Sun 8/30
We checked all the way to Oak Glen Road on Wildwood; fire has not jumped the road; burning up on Pisgah Peak; CHP has closure at Oak Glen Road at Wildwood; they have a pretty good view.
10:40 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW Thread
From: Kats
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:35 PM
The fire was burning east south east. But now it seems to be shifting back to a more north direction, or so the sheriff says. And I have to agree, I can feel the breeze. It would have to go a bit to hit Bogart but not impossible. This area hasn't burned in recorded history, over 150 years.
10:31 PM
Sun 8/30
report was very specific that the fire had crossed Wildwood Canyon Road; {reply from Engine} Copy. We'll check all the way to Oak Glen Road
10:31 PM
Sun 8/30
Fire visible from station 553. Going to get a lot of reports on it this evening.
10:28 PM
Sun 8/30
Getting a little bit of wind out of the north; fire is getting dizzy on the top. We're going to get some call son it.
10:27 PM
Sun 8/30
Appears to be fuel and topography driven; doesn't appear to be very windy.
10:27 PM
Sun 8/30
We need to pull out due to the escape route. It does appear it has burned over; we'll get around to take a look; it's not safe to get up there to take a look. {Reply} I'm on the Beaumont side and it's putting up quite a show. You are going to have a long night.
10:26 PM
Sun 8/30
Burned over and starting to burn down the back side; outside the retardant line that 910 put down.
10:25 PM
Sun 8/30
We do have active fire at the top of Pisgah Peak, it is visible.
10:25 PM
Sun 8/30
SO is reporting fire has crossed the road, Wildwood Canyon Road near Bryant; advises part of the main fire; do you have units in the area?
10:22 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW Thread
From: Kats
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:15 PM
Sheriff just knocked on our door. Wind has shifted and fire is turning this way. Mandatory evacuation. DH has decided to stay. We can watch if it gets closer and do have a way out if it does. We are packed and ready. And we were very good at fire proofing our build a couple years ago. One fireman told me today that our home should be the poster child for how to be fire safe.
Looks like it might be a long night.
10:08 PM
Sun 8/30
From: CHP CAD
8:13PM 104 FULL CLOSURE AT CASA BLANCA
7:32PM BRYANT OPEN UP TO CASABLANCE
7:32PM CLOSURE MOVED FRM BRYANT TO CASABLANCA
3:58PM 30 MIN ETA FOR SB COUNTY ROADS
- ROADS CLOSURE ASSISTANCE
10:06 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW thread
From: KathyM
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 09:44 PM
CRAP!!! This one is coming over the ridge to the south. It is moving the opposite direction of earlier today. I see really tall active flames right now. There are ranches and homes up there. Damn.
OMG!!! It's HUGE!! At east from my prospective. I hate this...and it's only August.
10:06 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW Thread
From: KathyM
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 09:39 PM
Also, we have been watching the water drops the rest of the daylight hours.
Now that it is dark we can see flames on top of the ridge; they get knocked down and then more flare ups. What a night our good guys are going to have to endure.
Yikes! A really big flare up right now. damn. This one is really big.
10:06 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW Thread
From: KathyM
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 09:34 PM
Hi Carol! That radio plug for ROTW was from me.
I am down the hill right now in our Beaumont home and watched the plumes of smoke grow directly to the north of us right after 2 pm this afternoon. Huge big plumes of black smoke and the fire seemed to be moving really quickly.
Someone from Yucaipa called KNX saying seeing flames but no other info. I called the station and they put me on the air. I told them what I was watching and also said that there was no info yet on Inciweb or Calfire but that best source of info other than my visual was from RimoftheWorld.net!
09:51 PM
Sun 8/30
Water tender 263 and 203 coming up to Oak Glenn.
09:40 PM
Sun 8/30
If you'll let him know, we kept some of the east posse people up here, to check all of the residents.
09:32 PM
Sun 8/30
We have a vehicle located on Bryant and Mountain View. {Transcribers Note: Possibly the vehicle being searched for regarding the TC report}
09:27 PM
Sun 8/30
DM Dozier and McAllister?? Dozier. First one driving from Apple Valley and second {garbled}. I think they have been on the road for awhile. May have two other doziers, but no ETA yet.
09:25 PM
Sun 8/30
Units are also responding to reports of a TC on Bryant, details are unknown at this time.
09:19 PM
Sun 8/30
74 and 75G are being pulled and replaced by 9396G Ventura 2 & 3...head them up the road.
08:17 PM
Sun 8/30
We need to have a deputy here, we have a medical emergency. We have people that need to get up to their home in Oak Glen to get their medication.
08:11 PM
Sun 8/30
Bring your dozier up on the east side. We have a crew up at the top. {Response garbled}
08:02 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Inciweb
Road Closures-- Oak Glen Road from Casa Blanca Street to Wildwood Canyon Road. Large animals can be taken to the Yucaipa Equestrian Center 13273 California Road. For animal emergencies related to the fire, call San Bernardino County Animal Control 1-800-472-5609
07:59 PM
Sun 8/30
We're looking for 3 WT's to come my way, want to make sure they're coming down the water canyon side.
07:57 PM
Sun 8/30
Does anybody know where ICP is currently located?
07:55 PM
Sun 8/30
From: County Dozier One
To :89 Golf
OK Sir, you can get restarted up, they're getting all of this equipment out of your way. ~ Copy
07:53 PM
Sun 8/30
The media ship has just left the area,l all aircraft are off the scene now. {reply} Copy that, we'll see you tomorrow. Thank you.
07:51 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Bravo 7
To :Dispatch
Media ship just departed; we're returning; all aircraft is off the fire.
07:46 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Air Attack
To :TV 2
We're gonna have an SO helicopter working at low levels so, keep an eye out for him.
07:45 PM
Sun 8/30
Good, things are looking better than in the heat of the day.
07:41 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Air Attack
To :TV Helicopter
Made good progress on the {right?} flank; we have some real active flame at the top of the ridge there; that's where we dropped the last retardant; we're hoping with the cooler temps and we get some relief from the RH tonight {broke}
07:40 PM
Sun 8/30
Real active flame, we've got a push to the head of the fire. With the cooler temperatures, I think we may catch a break.
07:37 PM
Sun 8/30
3025C Strike Team of engines, Type 3, just arrived. Hold them at staging in the parking lot.
07:34 PM
Sun 8/30
Air Attack is releasing air resources for the night.
07:31 PM
Sun 8/30
To :CHP Dispatch
Road Closure - Oak Glen Road at Casa Blanca
07:23 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch
Tanker 910 is out of service with a flat tire; will be back tomorrow.
07:22 PM
Sun 8/30
We're starting our hoselay operation at the top here; 3 water tenders would be better, but I'll settle for 2; we're using a water tank, but we're going to need to keep it filled
07:16 PM
Sun 8/30
Helicopters move to the right flank of the fire
07:12 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Air Attack
Fire is about 300-400 acres; pretty narrow on top; a few more drops on the Div Z side; that will be doable tonight; fire activity has really laid down; hopefully in the heavy fuels it will just skunk around and we can hold it; I think the heavy fire is going to hold on Bravo there; we're good to go another 30 minutes up here
07:07 PM
Sun 8/30
{Scanner chatter has been coordinating water drops, etc.}
06:59 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Inciweb
From Inciweb: "Fuels are dry and heavy including oak and chaparral."
06:54 PM
Sun 8/30
There is fire activity up at the top; open up the road for branch one; make sure you have a good escape route.
06:53 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW.net
Eyewitness lives in Oak Glen:
Back in for an update. There are helicopters all over. I would say maybe 5 flying one right after another. The DC10 has come over twice. Once on the ridge and once right over my house (wish I had caught that!)
Looks like OG proper is going to be ok. The wind that normally comes straight up the Glen was slightly blowing away from us. That has kept the fire on the ridge and in the state park area. Even Potatoe Canyon where the firemen were sure at least those home up next to the mountain would burn but I think all have made it so far.
06:51 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW.net
Eyewitness lives in Oak Glen:
I live in Oak Glen. It is the most amazing place in the world,. The neighbors are just the best of the best. The fire is across the road from us on the state park side. It's moving so fast. I talked to one fireman who said mandatories are beginning. Oak Glen has not burned in recorded history....over 150 years.
06:22 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Inciweb
Mandatory Evacuations for Oak Glen
Incident: Oak Glen Wildfire
Released: 19 min. ago
Mandatory Evacuations for the south and
southeast portions of Oak Glen.
Voluntary for other areas of Oak Glen.
Oak Glen Road is closed from Bryant St
to Wildwood road. Residents may leave
but may not reenter.
Evaluation Center is the Yucaipa
Community Center at Yucaipa Regional
Park on Oak Glen Road just west of
Bryant Street.
* Sheriff will assist with large
animal evacuations.06:20 PM
Sun 8/30
Helicopter TV 2 departing to the west.
06:20 PM
Sun 8/30
{Air Attack scanner transmissions are scratchy and broken. Transcribers are unable to discern what is being said.}
06:04 PM
Sun 8/30
Strike Team 60 Alpha is heading your way.
06:03 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Inciweb
From Inciweb:
INCIDENT UPDATED 1 MIN. AGO
Incident Overview
The Oak Glen Fire is under the
jurisdiction of CalFire. It started on
Sunday August 30, 2009 at 1:45 pm in
the hills south of Potato Canyon Rd and
Oak Glen Road about 4 to 5 miles north
of Beaumont and Banning. Mandatory
Evacuation are in effect for the
Community of Oak Glen. An Evacuation
Center has been set up at Yucaipa
Community Center at Yucaipa Regional
Park, 2 blocks east of Bryant St. Oak
Glen Road is closed from Bryant to
WIldwood Road. HEavy burning has been
reported in the Pisgah Peak area. Fuels
are dry and heavy including oak and
chaparral.
Resources on Scene
* Martin Mars Airtanker
DC 10
6 Airtanker
40 Engines
5 Watertenders
7 Helicopters
60 Engines on order
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday August 30th, 2009 approx 01:45 PM
Location 4/5 miles north of Beaumont
Current Situation
Size 350 acres
Fuels Involved
Heavy charparral and oaks.
Fire is moving toward the south east.
Road Closures-- Oak Glen Road from
Bryant St to Wildwood.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 13 G16 mph W
Temperature 96 degrees
Humidity 10%
06:02 PM
Sun 8/30
RIMOFTHEWORLD.net apologizes for the issues experienced on our site. We are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
05:44 PM
Sun 8/30
approx 300 acres; evacs in place; current structure threat; no threat to the
infrastructure; get updated acreage in a moment; Air Attack is coordinating dropping
from 910
evacuating Oak Glen. There were six sheriff units going up to do the evacuation. The DC10 is due any minute
This is was the second drop for the DC10. The first was just behind a mobile home park
the main part of the fire is on Pistach Peak.
05:42 PM
Sun 8/30
From: ROTW Members
Members of ROTW reporting being able to hear spotter planes and are seeing the helicopters UTH.
05:27 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch
IC to Dispatch: Any fill on the new TAC frequency that was ordered. {reply} Negative. {Dispatch} Any fills on the dozers that were requested. {Dispatch} Will check.
05:11 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch
DC10 has made two passes and is reloadiing in Victorville in order to make another pass (or 2 half load passes
05:09 PM
Sun 8/30
WE're gonna have the helitanker come back up over that spot and do another drop.
04:58 PM
Sun 8/30
Various Strike Teams are still staging and should be headed in soon.
04:34 PM
Sun 8/30
DC 10 is 9 miles out.
04:33 PM
Sun 8/30
{broken}...how long will it take to {broken} the DC10? {reply}They will be ready in about 10 minutes.
04:31 PM
Sun 8/30
From: RIMOFTHEWORLD.net
Due to excessive load on the system
RIMOfTHEWORLD.net will be switching to an Emergency News only mode. As soon as Possible.
04:30 PM
Sun 8/30
All available Yucaipa PCF, cover your equipment. Report to Comm. Center when it's covered.
04:17 PM
Sun 8/30
Both strike team crews need to report to division Alpha, on the left flank of the fire. Engine 38
04:13 PM
Sun 8/30
Affirmative on both; we could use another Type 2 helicopter; and re-up the No Divert on aircraft
04:13 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
Re: CA-BDU/BDF-Oak Glen
Strike Team 6018A just dispatched to assemble at RVC sta. #20 for this fire. Consisting of RVC BAtt11, E265, E236, E59, E86, E89. All RVC Type 1 resources.
04:13 PM
Sun 8/30
They are forming up now, and coming in. {reply} Copy, which strike team are they part of?
04:07 PM
Sun 8/30
Helicopters and AA are making good progress. As soon as the DC-10 gets here, we'll have them dropping on the right flank.
04:05 PM
Sun 8/30
We'll have him (aircraft) work the left flank of the fire until we get the DC10 cleared.
04:05 PM
Sun 8/30
If this fire burns all the way up to the fire break {broken}.
04:01 PM
Sun 8/30
From: CHP CAD
3:58PM 30 MIN ETA FOR SB COUNTY ROADS
- ROADS CLOSURE ASSISTANCE
3:38PM SBSO IS TRYING TO GET TO
CLOSURE - HEAVY TRFC
3:37PM WHEN SB COUNTY ROADS CALLS -
NEED THEM ALSO AT OAK GLEN AND WILDWOOD
CANYON
3:36PM SBSOA ADV FIRE CP IS AT 37185
OAK GLEN
3:35PM 1039 COMM CNT --FOR CORDS
04:00 PM
Sun 8/30
At some point we will have the DC10. We'll have him hit that left flank.
03:54 PM
Sun 8/30
We're on Oak Glen Rd. east of Bryant.
03:53 PM
Sun 8/30
15 min. ETA on the DC-10 V LAT. Right now he's coordinating with AA.
03:53 PM
Sun 8/30
910 is coordinating with air attack; not sure where he will be dropping
03:50 PM
Sun 8/30
VLAT info: ETA 20 minutes; 15:05 hours before he arrives {Transcriber note: should be 16:05}
03:50 PM
Sun 8/30
AA 12 taking over at 1549. Confirming 28W is returning?
03:49 PM
Sun 8/30
Looks like we're on the right flank of the fire, AA says we're pretty much at the head of the fire. If we can get some hand crews and doziers up here {broken} I think we can get a good start on this.
03:47 PM
Sun 8/30
From: IC
To :Dispatch
AA 28W is over the scene now and has approved the request for Tanker 910; 28W will be relieved momentarily by Air Attack 12
03:47 PM
Sun 8/30
We're 7 mile out from AA12, taking over incident.
03:45 PM
Sun 8/30
Staging Operation on Command.
03:44 PM
Sun 8/30
Air Attack 12 to relieve 28W - Oak Glen Air Attack.
03:44 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
Re: CA-BDF-Oak Glen
For the Mods this will be a BDU DPA. BDF in unified command with BDU
03:42 PM
Sun 8/30
The DC10 can be used at the head of the fire.
03:41 PM
Sun 8/30
Strike Teams staging at Oak Glen Rd. East of Yucaipa Blvd.
03:41 PM
Sun 8/30
Concurs with using VLAT in that topography.
03:41 PM
Sun 8/30
9379G reporting; getting location of staging and Tac
03:38 PM
Sun 8/30
Did you talk to them about the dangers of getting to the top of the ridge? They may want to hold off until we can get some more resources here.
03:38 PM
Sun 8/30
910 is working on the other fire; no confirmation on if it's coming.
03:36 PM
Sun 8/30
From: IC
Affirmative; re-up the no divert on the tankers for another 30 minutes.
03:35 PM
Sun 8/30
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 1125
Type: Report of Fire
Location: OAK GLEN RD AT BRYANT ST
ThomasBrothers: 650 1A
3:32PM 1039 SBSO
3:29PM PER 97-S2 ROLL SBSO
3:26PM NEED ADDTL UNIT AT OAK GLEN AT
WILDWOOD CANYON - CLOSE OFF OAK GLEN
FROM THIS SIDE - DOES BANNING HAVE A
UNIT THAT CAN ASSIST
2:59PM PER 104 CDF REQ DCHP AT COMMAND
POST
2:33PM FD REQ UNIT TO CLOSE OAK GLEN
AT BRYANT CLOSED - NO TRF THRU CHERRY
VALLEY
03:34 PM
Sun 8/30
Requested they close the road down at Oak Glen Rd. and Wild Canyon.
03:34 PM
Sun 8/30
All available Yucaipa PCFs (Paid Call Firefighers) cover your equipment.
03:33 PM
Sun 8/30
Going to draw the box out to Wildwood Road; ran into a Riverside SO and he advised they shut traffic down to Oak Glen Road at Wildwood Canyon
03:31 PM
Sun 8/30
SBC Fire is handling the FMAG request on our behalf
03:27 PM
Sun 8/30
From: IC
To :Dispatch
Need to place order through OES for 10 strike teams; type 1 engines, immediate need
03:26 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Operations
To :IC
Keep the fire west of Oak Glen Road and also south of Oak Glen Road and North of Wildwood Canyon Road
03:25 PM
Sun 8/30
OES White 3 for operations Tac
03:24 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
CA-BDF-Oak Glen
Six more ST of Crews just ordered and it is Capping out now as seen from RRU
03:23 PM
Sun 8/30
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 1224
Type: Report of Fire
Location: OLD CITY CREEK RD AT SR330
ThomasBrothers: 548 2E
3:20PM COMM CNTR IS WORKING HIGHLAND
FIRE // AND OAK GLEN FIRES
3:19PM PR SEES FIRE/ SMOKE FROM HER
1020 CAN SEE FIRE FROM THE NEXT HILL OVER
03:23 PM
Sun 8/30
Have Capt Hodgkins and his crew report to ICP to take over Oak Glen Command.
03:22 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Oak Glen IC
To :Dispatch
CalFire 3571 was dispatched; make contact with them and have them report to the ICP
03:21 PM
Sun 8/30
Do what you need to do to set up the Staging for the large amount of resources we are requesting.
03:18 PM
Sun 8/30
3508 is the IC: Unified Command with the SO for evacs in Oak Glen; the VLAT is needed due to Direct Life and Safety Threat; we are hoping the VLAT will buy us enough time to evacuate Oak Glen.
03:18 PM
Sun 8/30
We are in unified command, due to the evacuation of Oak Glen.
03:17 PM
Sun 8/30
From: IC
To :Dispatch
If you can advise when they're able to get it en route.
03:17 PM
Sun 8/30
Confirm Tanker 910 was order; {Dispatch} VLAT has been placed; the one DC10 is working the Station Fire; request has been placed.
03:14 PM
Sun 8/30
Where do you want me to bring the Mars in? {scratchy reply}
03:14 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
Re: CA-BDF-Oak Glen
AA requesting VLAT (very large air tanker) Tanker 910 if available. AA also states 350 acres, NO DIVERT on aircraft, immediate structure threat on all sides of the fire
03:14 PM
Sun 8/30
We're staging, you have Oak Glen rd. shut down by CHP as well. 3570 is in the area, switching over.
03:12 PM
Sun 8/30
We have more engines on their way up.
03:11 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Oak Glen Air Attack
To :Dispatch
Order 2 additional type 1 helicopters.
03:11 PM
Sun 8/30
Fire is active on all sides. Probably looking at 350 acres.
03:11 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Oak Glen Air Attack
To :Dispatch
Place an order for the 910 or VLAT available. No divert on aircraft. Immediate structure threat; active fire on 3 sides; looking at about 350 acres now.
03:09 PM
Sun 8/30
4 mile radius up to and including 7000 feet. 047 off Riverside VOR at 17.7 miles.
03:09 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Oak Glen Air Attack
To :Dispatch 151.2650
Put in a TFR. 34 02.98 -116 58.54 that's the center of the fire
03:08 PM
Sun 8/30
5 additional brush engines on order.
03:08 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
IC Requesting additional 10 closet engines for Immediate Structure Threat. Report to staging at the Yucaipa CAL-FIRE Station
03:06 PM
Sun 8/30
We're going to go ahead and evacuate Oak Glen.
03:06 PM
Sun 8/30
Evacuating Oak Glen. {****Transcriber note: believe they said if 910 was not available, then they would need to evacuate Oak Glen.}
03:05 PM
Sun 8/30
Air attack is going to advise of the possibility of 910.
03:05 PM
Sun 8/30
H306 ETA 15 minutes; confirmed aircraft: Life threat to the public, place a no divert on all aircraft for the next 30 minutes. Life safety. Also Oak Glen Air Attack Putting a TFR in place. 28W H305 H306, Tankers 821, 486, 90, 70, 72, 73 and the Martin Mars. Heavy helitankers on order, no identifier. Confirm availability of Tanker 910.
03:05 PM
Sun 8/30
This is a life threat, public safety issue. I'd like to place a NO DIVERT on the aircraft, for the next 30 minutes.
03:03 PM
Sun 8/30
From: CHP CAD
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
2:59PM PER 104 CDF REQ
DCHP AT COMMAND POST
03:02 PM
Sun 8/30
Additional Type 3 on order, 3571, 3560, 3586, 3567. You also have 542, 543 and 8 additional en route. Strike Teams are 9370G and 9380G, awaiting confirmation on 3rd identifier. Strike Team 9389 is heading to HQ.
03:01 PM
Sun 8/30
The only dozer confirmed 3543 on scene; the water tenders are WT39 WT78 WT263 WT203
03:00 PM
Sun 8/30
Additional 6 strike teams of crews
02:56 PM
Sun 8/30
ICP at Potato Canyon and Oak Glen Road
02:54 PM
Sun 8/30
All available Highland PSC, cover your equipment. Advise Comm. Center when it's covered.
02:53 PM
Sun 8/30
Can you confirm which units are on scene? {Reply} 12, 17, 31, 38, 39, 50 and WT 51.
02:52 PM
Sun 8/30
SO Atac1 frequency: They're doing evacuations now {broke}... have Forest Falls and San G stage.
02:52 PM
Sun 8/30
Can you confirm for me what BDF units are on this incident? {Reply} Engines 12, 13, 17, 31, 37, 38, 39, 50, WT 51, and Mojave 2. ~ Copy
02:50 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch 171.4750
{dispatched local resources - E12, etc)
02:49 PM
Sun 8/30
From: IC
To :Dispatch 151.2650
Resource order: due to the impending need for structure protection requesting 10 engines, closest resource any type; stage at Yucaipa Station
02:48 PM
Sun 8/30
There is a lake over by Crafton College to use for a dip.{scratchy/broken}
02:44 PM
Sun 8/30
Division 107 enroute to the fire at Oak Glen.
02:43 PM
Sun 8/30
"150 acres right now"
02:41 PM
Sun 8/30
mandatory evacuation in the subdivision Oak Glen Road and Potato Canyon
02:40 PM
Sun 8/30
From: IC
To :Dispatch
50-100 acres; hard to tell due to the smoke column; immediate structure threat we are currently working on; continues to be on SRA, all on SRA now; FS agency rep is on scene; due to structure threat, standby for immediate need resource order for structure protection
02:37 PM
Sun 8/30
Dispatch requesting update on acreage. {IC} Stand by just one.
02:37 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
Sounds like BDF S/T 6607C is responding to this incident from the cottenwood fire. Type 1 or 2 safety officer just ordered
02:36 PM
Sun 8/30
From: CHP CAD
Incident: 1125
Type: Report of Fire
Location: OAK GLEN RD AT BRYANT ST
ThomasBrothers: 650 1A
2:33PM FD REQ UNIT TO CLOSE OAK GLEN
AT BRYANT CLOSED - NO TRF THRU CHERRY
VALLEY
02:34 PM
Sun 8/30
Do we have unified command yet?
02:32 PM
Sun 8/30
San Diego Strike Team is on scene; {IC} send them up Bryant at Oak Glen Road
02:31 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch 151.4450
Strike team 9380G and 9370G; BDU 9598; stage at Station 551
02:29 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
Immediate need type I strike team en route from RVC.
02:29 PM
Sun 8/30
At Yucaipa Staging, we're going to need SO for traffic control.
02:22 PM
Sun 8/30
Tell them to get someone over here to expedite. We're gonna lose Oak Glen here in a moment, if we don't get some fuel on this.
02:20 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WCCA-FICC
08/30/2009 13:45 BDF-11753 OAK GLEN/RK/E-39 Wildfire OAKGLEN RD 2 MILES EAST OF BRYANT
02:20 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch 151.2650
To :IC
Type 3s enroute: 3571 3562 3570 3586 3567
02:19 PM
Sun 8/30
From: IC
To :Dispatch 151.2650
Additional resource order; 4 dozer, any type; bump the handcrews to total of 6; closest 4 water tenders
02:17 PM
Sun 8/30
Patrol 17 is starting to the Oak Glen Fire.
02:17 PM
Sun 8/30
Total of 8 airtankers, confirm that is the number your looking for. {IC} Looking for a total of 6 tankers and 2 helicopters.
02:16 PM
Sun 8/30
40 King patrol ship is on scene, evaluating. We'll let you know.
02:15 PM
Sun 8/30
From: WildLandFire.com
BC 3508 just requested 10 closest engines any type into Yucaipa staging - 15 acres fast ROS. At least 5 engines for structure protection.
02:15 PM
Sun 8/30
To :To Dispatch 151.4450
35-40 acres; rapid rate of spread; immediate structure threat on the left flank; order additional 4 heavy airtankers and 2 helitankers; if Martin Mars is available that would be good access today
02:14 PM
Sun 8/30
Make sure they get Oak Glen road closed at Bryant.
02:13 PM
Sun 8/30
has burned well off the SRA onto the Forest; need to confirm; will need to set up Unified Command.
02:12 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch 151.4450
To :Units responding
Increase response to Code 3; Oak Glen Road 2 miles east of Bryant; Command CDF Command 2; Tactics on CDF Tac 5
02:10 PM
Sun 8/30
AA 2 is over the scene, assuming Air Command. ~ Copy
02:10 PM
Sun 8/30
From: Dispatch 171.4750
To :units responding
Area 39A, switch to Tac 5 and support engine 39's hoselay
02:10 PM
Sun 8/30
Have all Forest engines get on scene, switch to Tac. 5, and get inline behind me to assist E 39 with hose lay.
02:09 PM
Sun 8/30
Units currently assigned to this fire include Engines 12, 17, 50, 13, 38, 39, 37 31, WT 57 and Crew 6. Mojave Crew 1 has just been added as well.
02:09 PM
Sun 8/30
Oak Glen IC; head to the east side for structure protection
02:08 PM
Sun 8/30
Oak Glen Road, 2 miles east of Bryant
02:08 PM
Sun 8/30
We have about 15 acres; rapid rate of spread
02:07 PM
Sun 8/30
Staging will be at the Yucaipa Station 551; 10 closest engines
02:03 PM
Sun 8/30
Air Attack 2 is up and heading to the scene.
02:03 PM
Sun 8/30
Need to start evacuating; 30000 block Oak Glen
02:03 PM
Sun 8/30
It's getting into heavy brush now, potential for several hundred acres. We're gonna have some structure threat here.
02:02 PM
Sun 8/30
Switching to Command 2, Tac 5
02:01 PM
Sun 8/30
Let's go ahead and start a 2nd alarm on this, possible air attack too.
01:59 PM
Sun 8/30
We're on scene, 5 acres, light flashy fuels, Rapid rate of spread.
01:59 PM
Sun 8/30
Be advised, there's a structure near where the fire is going. I'm trying to get turned around and get these other people turned around too.
01:58 PM
Sun 8/30
To :Comm. Center
We need to move, the fires coming our way.
01:58 PM
Sun 8/30
Did we get units at Oak Glen and Fremont? Cause I've got people coming eastbound.
01:57 PM
Sun 8/30
Tactics now on Tac. 5
01:57 PM
Sun 8/30
37547 Oak Glen Rd. Cross of Potato Rd.
01:56 PM
Sun 8/30
We're on scene, fire looks to be 2 to 3 acres. Moderate to rapid rate of spread.
01:55 PM
Sun 8/30
Command on CDF Command 2
01:54 PM
Sun 8/30
Tactics on Wht. 3
01:51 PM
Sun 8/30
The fires not going to be on Byrant at Oak Glen, it's going to be 2 miles east of there, I can see the smoke.
01:50 PM
Sun 8/30
Multiple units, along with county and forestry responding to reports of 1st alarm vegetation fire.
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