Due to gusty and variable winds, no further units will be ignited during this operational period. Crews will be patrolling previously ignited units, mopping up areas holding fire, heat and showing smoke throughout the day. 

Prescribed fire operations may impact surrounding areas with smoke. Please travel with caution near operation area. 

 MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE         NOVEMBER 23, 2020 UPDATE
 

Email:  smshaw@blm.gov     Twitter: @MonoSheriffs @BLMca     Phone:  661-448-7621                               Incident Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7270/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/blmcalifornia/                     www.facebook.com/MonoSheriff                    www.facebook.com/AntelopeValleyFireDepartment                   
Incident Information: Fire Size:  20,385 acres                  Containment: 70% Crew:  1               Engines:  7                       Water Tender:  1                             Total Personnel:  128   Current Situation:

 The Mountain View fire is 70% contained at 20,385 acres.  Containment line has been secured around 70% of the fire perimeter; the remaining 30% is under snow.  Fire activity is minimal and confined to “ground fire”.  This means that stumpholes and underground roots are the only fuels actively burning.  Snow melt is aiding in extinguishing these materials.  Generally there are not enough surface fuels to support fire spread.  The remaining visible smokes are from individual burning pinyon trees well within the secured fire perimeter.

 California Fire Management Team 11 will return management of the Mountain View fire to the hosting agencies:  Bureau of Land Management, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Antelope Valley Fire Department today at 8 PM.  Mountain View firefighters will return home tomorrow.

Evacuations were lifted yesterday morning for remaining Antelope Valley residents.  Mono County will be updating the following website with recovery resources available to affected residents.  Please refer to it for current announcements of help and support: https://mountainviewfire.monocounty.ca.gov/   The Mono County Public Information office is also managing a Facebook page with information and resources for Antelope Valley residents impacted by the Mountain View Fire.  It is linked to the webpage above: https://www.facebook.com/Mountain-View-Fire-Resources-and-Recovery-103809508226400   Note that bottled water is available for affected residents at the Walker General Store and Meadow Cliff Lodge.   

Unless significant changes occur, this will be the final update for the Mountain View Fire.

 MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE         NOVEMBER 22, 2020 UPDATE

Email:  2020.mountainview@firenet.gov      Twitter: @MonoSheriffs @BLMca     Phone:  530-324-2162                               Incident Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7270/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/blmcalifornia/                     www.facebook.com/MonoSheriff                    www.facebook.com/AntelopeValleyFireDepartment                     SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT Incident Information: Fire Size:  20,385 acres                  Containment: 65% Crews:  3               Engines:  15                       Water Tenders:  2                       Total Personnel:  202   Current Situation: The Mountain View fire is 65% contained. While the containment line around the fire is not complete, fire activity within the perimeter is minimal.  There are a few small areas where parts of burned trees still smoldering on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest portion of the fire footprint.  Firefighters are mopping  up these hotspots where they can be accessed.  A portion of the fire footprint also remains under snow.  Suppression repair is nearly finished and most of the containment lines not under snow are complete.   A mild wind event is expected this afternoon and firefighting resources will remain in patrol and monitor status to insure that any potential fire activity will remain within existing containment lines.  Smoke may be visible in the northeast portion of the fire in the mountains within the existing footprint. A mild wind event is predicted this afternoon.  Winds of 15 to 25 mph with ridgetop speeds of 25-35 mph are expected.  The fuels will dry out to 25-30% relative humidity but will gain moisture and recover overnight.  Temperatures are expected to be warmer today, in the mid 50s.  Evacuees and Affected Residents:  Please check the NEW Mountain View Fire Incident portal for the most current information on evacuation orders and resources for impacted residents.  Please refer it frequently for upcoming announcements: https://mountainviewfire.monocounty.ca.gov/
The Mono County Public Information office is also managing a Facebook page with information and resources for Antelope Valley residents impacted by the Mountain View Fire.  It is linked to the webpage above: https://www.facebook.com/Mountain-View-Fire-Resources-and-Recovery-103809508226400   Note that bottled water is available for affected residents at the Walker General Store and Meadow Cliff Lodge.

 MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE         NOVEMBER 21, 2020 UPDATE

Email:  2020.mountainview@firenet.gov      Twitter: @MonoSheriffs @BLMca     Phone:  530-324-2162                              Incident Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7270/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/blmcalifornia/                     www.facebook.com/MonoSheriff                    www.facebook.com/AntelopeValleyFireDepartment                     SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT Incident Information: Fire Size:  20,879 acres                  Containment: 60% Crews:  3               Engines:  14               Dozers:  1               Water Tenders:  3                      Helicopters:  1 Total Personnel:  211 Current Situation: Last night’s fire activity was minimal with smoldering reported in dense vegetation piles located on the northeast corner of the fire perimeter in the Desert Creek area. Firefighters have made good progress in containing the northern area of the fire in the absence of sustained wind and will complete their fire suppression efforts in this area. The west and south perimeter of the fire will be monitored and patrolled for any remaining hotspots, and suppression repair work will continue in these areas.    Today’s winds are expected to be calm with breezes under 8mph.  Temperatures will be in the mid-upper forties and fuel moisture recovery will be slightly drier with relative humidity minimums around 32%.    Evacuees and Affected Residents:  Please check the NEW Mountain View Fire Incident portal for the most current information on evacuation orders and resources for impacted residents.  Please refer it frequently for upcoming announcements:   https://mountainviewfire.monocounty.ca.gov/   The Mono County Public Information office is also managing a Facebook page with information and resources for Antelope Valley residents impacted by the Mountain View Fire.  It is linked to the webpage above: https://www.facebook.com/Mountain-View-Fire-Resources-and-Recovery-103809508226400   Note that bottled water is available for affected residents at the Walker General Store and Meadow Cliff Lodge.

 MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE         NOVEMBER 20, 2020 UPDATE

Email:  2020.mountainview@firenet.gov                   Twitter: @MonoSheriffs, @BLMca     Phone:  661-448-7621                                           Incident Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7270/
 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/blmcalifornia/                  www.facebook.com/MonoSheriff                  www.facebook.com/AntelopeValleyFireDepartment                     SHAPE  \* MERGEFORMAT Incident Information: Fire Size:  20,879 acres                  Containment: 20% Crews:  6               Engines:  24               Dozers:  2               Water Tenders:  3                      Helicopters:  2 Total Personnel:  313 Current Situation: The fire remains at 20, 879 acres.  There was smoldering overnight in the fire area, mainly in the Eastside Land dump area near Walker.  There is an area showing heat in the Desert Creek area of heavy fuels on the northeast corner of the fire perimeter.  Firefighters will dig a handline around this area and monitor it carefully.  The main work is in mopping up the fire perimeter, patrolling and starting suppression repair work.  We ask evacuated residents for your support and continued patience in returning to your homes.  The down powerlines among the homes are the main challenge and Liberty Utility Company is working hard in addressing this danger.  Mono county is also doing a hazard assessment in the residential areas affected. Today’s winds are expected to be light out of the southwest at 6 mph.  Fuel moisture recovery is good and temperatures will reach the low 50s today.  Little fire activity is expected. Bureau of Land Management, Mono County Sheriff’s Office and the Antelope Valley Fire Department are in Unified Command on the Mountain View Fire and California Incident Management Team 11 is managing the fire. Please note that there will now be one update per day but InciWeb will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. Damage Assessment: Mono County’s initial damage assessment has been completed and can be accessed at https://on.mono.ca.gov/mountainviewfire.   Evacuations / Closures: The Mono County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the evacuation order for residents on the westside of U.S. Hwy 395 N. The evacuation order for east of U.S. Hwy 395 N from Eastside Lane to Cunningham Lane remains in effect. Approximately 400 residents are affected by evacuation orders. The order will be reassessed in 24 hours. https://twitter.com/MonoSheriff/status/1329183917870497794. An area closure and restrictions are in effect.  Evacuation Center:  Shelter assistance and a Temporary Evacuation Point has been established at: Carson Valley Inn 1627 U.S. Hwy 395 N Minden, NV  89423 Phone: 775-782-9711   Note that you are not required to report to the Temporary Evacuation Point. However, if you do, please check in first with the American Red Cross to obtain a voucher for your stay. The Red Cross is maintaining a wait list for residents.   Assistance: Residents in need of bottled water can go to the Walker General Store or the Meadow Cliff Lodge.   Walker General Store                                                                     Meadow Cliff Lodge 106651 US Highway 395                                                                110437 US Highway 395 Coleville, CA 96107                                                                           Coleville, CA 96107

Weaverville Community Forest Fuels and Recreation Phase I prescribed fire project to begin as early as April 21, 2021. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is preparing to initiate prescribed fire activities within the Weaverville Community Forest (WCF) on National Forest System lands in Weaverville, California. The planned unit is in the West Weaver Creek drainage and is 22 acres in size. Smoke from the project will be visible from many areas around Weaverville.  Residual smoke may be visible for several days and project managers will work with the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District to ensure compliance with air quality regulations and health and safety conditions. Pre-ignition public notifications will be provided to local media outlets and will also be posted on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7268/. For more information, please call the Weaverville District Office at (530) 623-2121 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed on federal holidays.)

Prescribed burn planned for April, 15-16 within the Weaverville Community Forest. Actual project ignition will depend upon local weather and fuel conditions.
 

The Watershed Research and Training Center also plans to burn on private property adjacent to public lands as part of a cross boundary project.
 

The area to be burned is located along the west side of Jackass Ridge and east of Lonnie Pool Field (Weaverville Airport).
 

Smoke will be visible from Weaverville, Highway 3 & 299.

REDDING, Calif, March 30, 2021— The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is preparing to initiate prescribed fire activities within the Weaverville Community Forest (WCF) on National Forest System lands in Weaverville, California. The WCF Phase 1 project includes a target of approximately 150 acres of prescribed fire underburn operations planned for this spring.  Prescribed burning could begin as early as April 2.

The main goals of the project are to reduce the severity of future wildfires and provide added protection for communities in the wildland urban interface. Actual project initiation dates will depend upon local weather and fuel conditions.

Fire crews will hand ignite areas near East Weaver Creek Campground, Airport road, Jackass Ridge, and West Weaver Creek.  The following WCF trails may be utilized by firefighters during operations:  East Weaver Creek, Howe Ditch, Day Ranch, Rainbow Hansen, Jackass, and McKenzie Gulch spur.

Smoke from the project will be visible from many areas around Weaverville.  Residual smoke may be visible for several days and project managers will work with the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District to ensure compliance with air quality regulations and health and safety conditions.

Pre-ignition public notifications will be provided to local media outlets and will also be posted on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7268/, the Forest’s Facebook www.facebook.com/ShastaTrinityNF and Twitter www.twitter.com/ShastaTrinityNF pages. For more information, please call the Weaverville District Office at (530) 623-2121 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed on federal holidays.)
 
PDF of this press release: https://tinyurl.com/wcfapril2021 

Fire managers are burning 10 acres of piles in the Sugarloaf Project area near Lakehead today 3/17/2021