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Start Date: 09/05/2022

Location:  Converse Creek drainage in the Santa Ana River watershed in San Bernardino County CA

Engines:  10

Crews: 6

Water Tenders:  2

Size: 1,079 acres

Percent containment: 79%

Cause: Undetermined

Dozers:  2

Aircraft: 2

Total Personnel:  256

CURRENT CONDITIONS:

Very little fire behavior has been observed in the Radford fire area due to the rainfall brought by the remnants of tropical storm Kay. There is still open fire line on the western perimeter. Yesterday, crews were inserted into this hard to access section and worked hot spots. Resources will continue to rigorously work in this difficult terrain today. Heat remains underground and firefighters will be looking for deep ground fuels still holding heat to remove all threats to the fire’s spread.

California Interagency Incident Management Team 11 would like to recognize the communities of Big Bear and Big Bear Lake for their generosity and hospitality during the Radford Fire. Traditionally fire personnel will pitch tents at the incident command post’s camp. However, with the prediction of inclement weather conditions, Visit Big Bear went to work and immediately secured lodging at local hotels, motels, and private home rentals to accommodate over 700 firefighters. Firefighters and fire support staff have been able to get much needed rest before returning to their assignments. In addition to giving the firefighter’s housing, the community has shown an outpouring of support through donations and signs around the area thanking the firefighters.

WEATHER:

This afternoon is likely to bring thunderstorms as a result of the remnants of tropical storm Kay. Temperatures are slightly cooler today with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Winds are out of the west/southwest at 4-8 mph and up to 15 mph on the ridges. High pressure builds into the north later in the week for an increase in temps over the thru the weekend.

ROAD CLOSURES:  Club View Dr. at FS Road 2N10 

FOREST CLOSURES:

SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST

Forest Order No. 05-12-52-22-07 Check the San Bernardino National Forest Webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf

BIG BEAR VISITORS:   For your safety with the lingering storm and current fire, you are welcome to visit us at a later date. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Your safety is our priority.

READY SET GO!

Successfully preparing for an emergency is vital. Visit the below link for resources that will help you prepare.

Ready! Set! Go! Fire – San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (sbcfire.org)

TELEPHONE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (TENS):

The San Bernardino County Sheriff and Fire Departments will send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages through the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). Visit the link below to sign up or call 211 or (909) 980-2857 for assistance in registering. https://bit.ly/3x6hscG