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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:  44

Crews: 15

Water Tenders:  8

Size: 1088 acres

Percent containment: 59%

Cause: Undetermined

Dozers:  7

Aircraft: 5

Total Personnel:  632

CURRENT CONDITIONS:

Yesterday, the fire behavior was moderate with mostly low intensity ground fire. Rain showers aided firefighting resources who worked hard increasing containment lines, securing completed lines, and mopping up the area. Air resources have reached their target of placing Phos-Chek around the entire fire perimeter. Phos-Chek is a biodegradable chemical used to slow down the forward movement of wildfire.

Today, strong east/southeast winds are expected to impact the fire area increasing potential of fire spread to the west and northwest. Resources will continue to go direct on the fire with the objective to keep the fire north of State Route 38 to prevent the fire from spreading into the San Gorgonio Wilderness and recreation facilities. Firefighters will continue strengthening control lines and be supported by aircraft due to the potential for strong winds this afternoon.

WEATHER: 

Hurricane Kay will bring a variety of weather hazards over the fire through the weekend. Increasing cloud cover has allowed for cooler temperatures and high humidity along with scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Temperatures will max out in the upper 60’s today. Showers over the burn area will increase this afternoon and lead to potential flash flooding and debris flow over the burned terrain. A flash flood watch is in effect for the fire area through Saturday evening.

ROAD CLOSURES:  Club View Dr. at 2N10 

 EVACUATION WARNINGS:

·       From Glass Road to South Fork River Road.

·       Beverly Lane, south to 2N10 and 2N08, west to Castlerock.

·       Summit Blvd East to Club View Dr. and Evergreen Dr South

·       Club View Dr. east to Angles Camp Rd and Vine Ave south to Lassen Dr.

·       Summit Blvd east to McAllister Rd, east of Hwy 18, and Fox Farm Rd south to Evergreen Rd.

FOREST CLOSURES: 

SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST

Forest Order No. 05-12-52-22-06

SCHOOL CLOSURES:  Bear Valley Unified Schools are closed through the week excluding Fallsvale School.

BIG BEAR VISITORS:   For your safety with the impending storm and current fire, you are welcome to visit us at a later date. Thank you for 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