InciWebEl Dorado Fire Evening Update for Sept 12 2020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
UNIFIED COMMAND: CAL FIRE BDU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol
Start Date: 9/05/2020
Location: Oak Glen/West Yucaipa in
San Bernardino County CA
Size: 14,212 acres
Percent containment: 41%
Cause: Human-caused
ASSIGNED RESOURCES:
Hand Crews: 22
Helicopters: 9
Engines: 265
Dozers: 17
Water Tenders: 20
Total Personnel: 1468
Injuries: 5
Structures Threatened: 8,000 Residence: Damaged 2 Destroyed: 4
Other Str: Damaged 4 Destroyed: 6
CURRENT CONDITIONS:
North side of El Dorado Fire Perimeter:
Hotshot crews began direct line construction in the Skinner Creek area above Hwy 38. They are being supported by specialized hose lays that are refilled by helicopters into portable tanks. This is needed due to the elevation change and rugged topography.
Dozer lines are established south of Angelus Oaks along Hwy 38 for community protection. Ground crews are actively constructing a contingency line between Hwy 38 and the 2015 Lake Fire burn scar.
The fire continues to back downhill above Forest Falls. Crews worked to extend the fire line along Mill Creek to Mill Creek Jumpoff. They will also be looking for opportunities to connect natural barriers i.e. rocks and scree slopes to prevent fire movement eastward.
South side of El Dorado Fire Perimeter:
Smoke will remain visible in the Yucaipa and Oak Glen areas as unburned fuels within the fire perimeter continue to burn. Fire crews continue to patrol this area.
WEATHER:
The weather remains hot and dry with upslope winds during the afternoons and downslope winds in the evening. Predictive Services division of the Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center has issued a fuels advisory for excessively dry fuels throughout California due to drought conditions and hot temperatures.
ROAD CLOSURES:
• Highway 38 is closed between Bryant St. to the south and Lake Williams Dr. to the north
• Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
• Juniper Ave. is closed at Bryant St.
• Carter St. is closed between Bryant St. and Jefferson St.
• Ivy is closed between Bryant St. and Jefferson St.
• Oak Glen Rd. access to residents, businesses and business support services only between lower Potato Cyn Rd. and Pine Bench Rd.
• Fremont St is closed at Carter St.
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Orders:
For residents east of the intersection of Hwy 38 and Bryant St. to Onyx Summit, including Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls, Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks REMAIN IN EFFECT.
TRAVEL NOTES:
The El Dorado Fire Unified Incident Commanders continue to ask visitors to consider rescheduling planned visits to the Big Bear area due to fire activity. Please check the Big Bear Fire Department Travel Advisory for the reasons why: https://bigbearfire.com/
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION CLOSURES:
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
El Dorado Fire Morning Update September 12 2020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
El Dorado Fire: September 12 2020 AM Update
Public Information: San Bernardino National Forest: Twitter:
Phone: (909) 383-5688 www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf twitter.com/SanBernardio_NF
Incident Website: Facebook:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7148 facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF
INCIDENT INFORMATION
Unified Command: CAL FIRE BDU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol
Start Date: 9/05/2020
Location: Oak Glen/West Yucaipa in
San Bernardino County CA
Size: 14,043 acres
Percent containment: 39%
Cause: Human-caused
Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews: 19
Helicopters: 6
Structures Threatened:
Engines: 255
Fixed Wing: 4
8,000
Dozers: 15
Water Tenders: 17
Residences: Damaged: 2
Other Str: Damaged: 4
Total Personnel: 1465
Injuries: 5
Destroyed: 4
Destroyed: 6
Current Conditions:
Ground crews continue to make an incredible effort in containing the El Dorado Fire. Last night fire conditions were calm and allowed for good progress on securing the fire line, particularly in the Mill Creek drainage area.
The fire is aligning itself with Skinner Creek along Highway 38, east of Mountain Home Village. As the wind transitions to up canyon winds this afternoon, there is the potential for large fire growth as weather and terrain align. Ground crews continue securing fire lines and air resources are utilizing retardant and water drops to slow fire progression.
Dozer line has been established north of the fire perimeter and south of Angelus Oaks along Hwy 38 for structure protection. Hand line is being constructed eastward to the 2015 Lake Fire scar. Ground crews are actively working to secure the contingency line with hose line placement.
The fire continues to slowly move laterally behind Forest Falls along the creek. Firefighting efforts continue as crews extend the fire line from Vivian Creek to the old Apple Fire scar and continued structure defense.
Smoke will remain visible over the Wildwood Canyon area posing minimal threat to the fire line. Smoke continues to be seen over the Wildwood Canyon area from fuels burning inside of the perimeter posing minimal threat to the fire line.
Crews are actively patrolling the southern portion of Yucaipa ridge and extinguishing hot spots and flare ups.
The weather remains dry and hot with the predominant prevailing over the area. The wind will transition to upslope around 10am increasing visibility and solar preheating of fuels. Wind gusts may reach 18mph in the canyons. California has issued a fuels advisory for excessively dry fuels due to the lack of precipitation in the area and excessive temperatures throughout the state. This allows the potential for active terrain driven fire behavior as wind and topography align.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department as part of the El Dorado Fire Unified Incident Commanders continue the advisory for visitors to consider rescheduling planned visits to the Big Bear area due to fire activity.
Neighbors, please stay vigilant and check Inciweb, Twitter and Facebook for changes on the #ElDoradoFire.
CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS
ROAD CLOSURES:
Highway 38 is closed between Bryant St. to the south and Lake Williams Dr. to the north
Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
Juniper Ave. is closed at Bryant St.
Carter St. is closed between Bryant St. and Jefferson St.
Ivy is closed between Bryant St. and Jefferson St.
Oak Glen Rd. access to residents, businesses and business support services only between lower Potato Cyn Rd. and Pine Bench Rd.
Fremont St is closed at Carter St.
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Orders:
The El Dorado Fire remains under an Evacuation Order in Yucaipa: the neighborhood bordered by Bryant Street on the west, Carter Street on the south, Jefferson Street on the east, and Hwy 38 to the north. Angelus Oaks, Forest Falls, and Mountain Home Village also remain under evacuation order.
Evacuation Warning:
For portions of Mentone and Yucaipa: the areas bounded by the following streets remain in an evacuation warning: North of Oak Glen Road, West of Bryant, South of Highway 38 and East of Garnet.
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION CLOSURES:
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
El Dorado Fire Morning Update September 11 2020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
El Dorado Fire: September 11 2020 AM Update
Public Information: San Bernardino National Forest: Twitter:
Phone: (909) 383-5688 www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf twitter.com/SanBernardio_NF
Incident Website: Facebook:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7148 facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF
INCIDENT INFORMATION
Unified Command: CAL FIRE BDU/RRU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff, Riverside County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol
Start Date: 9/05/2020
Location: Oak Glen/West Yucaipa in
San Bernardino County CA
Size: 13,715 acres
Percent containment: 31%
Cause: Human-caused
Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews: 17
Helicopters: 6
Structures Threatened:
Engines: 179
Fixed Wing: 4
11,000
Dozers: 12
Water Tenders: 13
Residences: Damaged: 2
Other Str: Damaged: 4
Total Personnel: 1244
Injuries: 3
Destroyed: 4
Destroyed: 6
Current Conditions:
Fire crews made great progress last night in the containment of the El Dorado Fire with favorable downslope winds that allowed crews the opportunity to continue fire line construction and strengthening the fire perimeter in all areas around the fire.
Northern portion of the Yucaipa Ridge: Ground crews will continue working to secure the fire line on the western edge of the fire and making a direct attack with handlines to protect Mountain Home Village. Above Hwy 38, the fire was held at the dozer line and allowed crews to continue building containment line at the fire’s edge. Aircraft will continue providing water and retardant drops today to assist crews on the ground if visibility is good.
The fire continues to progress slowly downslope as it backs down into Forest Falls. The hard work by fire resources over this last week is allowing for a successful defense of structures.
Fire resources are continuing to prepare structures in Angelus Oaks by increasing defensible space around structures and building indirect hand line.
On the southern portion of the Yucaipa Ridge (Yucaipa & Oak Glen areas): The fire line is holding with flareups and burning in the interior of the fire perimeter. Fire resources will continue to strengthen the fire line by actively mopping up any hot spots.
Today the wind will transition back to an up-canyon wind at 8 to 10 mph gusting to 18 mph. The air and fuels remain dry and ready to ignite. Fire remains active with a potential for large growth when in alignment with canyons. Fire resources will continue building containment lines and directly attacking the fire from the air and ground.
The evacuation warning and order remain in effect for portions of Mentone and Yucaipa. Residents of Angelus Oaks, 7 Oaks, Barton Flats up to Onyx Summit are under an Evacuation order. Please review the Evacuation Warnings and Orders at the end of this update to determine if you live in an evacuated area.
The San Bernardino County Sheriffs department and the El Dorado Fire Unified Incident Commanders continue the advisory for visitors to consider rescheduling planned visits to the Big Bear area due to fire activity.
Neighbors, please stay vigilant and check Inciweb, Twitter and Facebook for changes on the #ElDoradoFire. There are physical signboards at the Stater Bros. shopping center in Beaumont at 1430 Beaumont Ave., 1775 east Lugonia Ave. in Redlands near the Starbucks and 11365 Bryant St. Yucaipa in the Stater Bros shopping center.
CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS
ROAD CLOSURES:
Highway 38 is closed between Bryant St. to the south and Lake Williams Dr. to the north
Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
Juniper Ave. is closed at Bryant St.
Carter St. is closed at Bryant St.
Ivy is closed at Bryant St.
Northbound Fremont St. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
Eastbound Oak Glen Road is closed at northbound Cherry Croft
Eastbound Oak Glen Road is Closed at Casablanca
Oak Glen Rd. is closed at Wildwood Cyn.
Pendleton Rd. is Closed at Oak Glen Rd.
Fremont St is closed at Carter St.
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Orders:
• All areas between Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit evacuate via Hwy 38 north to Big Bear.
• The following portion of Yucaipa and all of Oak Glen: All homes and businesses north and east of this line: from the intersection of Hwy 38 and Bryant to Carter, south on Jefferson to Ave E south to Wildwood Canyon Road to the intersection with Oak Glen.
• Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls
Evacuation Warning:
For portions of Mentone and Yucaipa: the areas bounded by the following streets remain in an evacuation warning: North of Oak Glen Road, West of Bryant, South of Highway 38 and East of Garnet.
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION CLOSURES:
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
El Dorado Fire PM Update September 10 2020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
El Dorado Fire: September 10 2020 PM Update
Public Information: San Bernardino National Forest: Twitter:
Phone: (909) 383-5688 www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf twitter.com/SanBernardio_NF
Incident Website: Facebook:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7148 facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF
INCIDENT INFORMATION
Unified Command: CAL FIRE BDU/RRU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff, Riverside County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol
Start Date: 9/05/2020
Location: Oak Glen/West Yucaipa in
San Bernardino County CA
Size: 13,592 acres
Percent containment: 31%
Cause: Human-caused
Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews: 17
Helicopters: 6
Structures Threatened:
Engines: 179
Fixed Wing: 4
12,500
Dozers: 12
Water Tenders: 13
Residences: Damaged: 2
Other Str: Damaged: 4
Total Personnel: 1244
Injuries: 3
Destroyed: 4
Destroyed: 6
Current Conditions:
The El Dorado Fire actively burned on the steep western perimeter near Highway 38 this afternoon. There is a concern for ember casting overnight with a downslope wind influence. Crews are working diligently to patrol and work on the control line in this very difficult terrain.
The hard work by the ground crews over the past several days has successfully held the fire behind Mountain Home Village along the fire control lines. Crews continue mop up and extinguish hot spots to protect the community.
Just east of Mountain Home Village, the fire crossed Highway 38. The fire continues to burn up the slopes along the dozer contingency line. Crews are deploying hose and utilizing both water and retardant drops to slow the fire progression.
The fire crossed Highway 38 a second time above the hairpin curve and is now burning into the old Valley Fire scar and has slowed its progression due to a reduction in fuels. Fire crews are working diligently to build indirect control line to the north of the fire perimeter due to the considerable threat to Angelus Oaks and Big Bear.
The fire has also burned into the western portion of Oak Lane in Forest Falls. The continued efforts of fire crews building and reinforcing controls lines as well as structure preparation have allowed for active engagement on the fire by ground resources.
On the south side of Yucaipa Ridge, smoke may be observed in the area of Wildwood Canyon as fuels continue burning inside of the fire perimeter. Fire lines are holding and continue to be reinforced on the southern edge of the fire.
The evacuation warning and order remain in effect for portions of Mentone and Yucaipa.
Residents of Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks, Barton Flats up to Onyx Summit, an evacuation ORDER is issued for your area. Please review the Evacuation Warnings and Orders at the end of this update to determine if you are affected.
Today the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the El Dorado Fire Unified Incident Commanders issued an advisory for visitors to consider rescheduling planned visits to the Big Bear area due to fire activity.
Neighbors, please stay vigilant and check Inciweb, Twitter and Facebook for changes on the #ElDoradoFire. There are physical signboards at the Stater Bros. shopping center in Beaumont at 1430 Beaumont Ave., 1775 East Lugonia Ave. in Redlands near the Starbucks and 11365 Bryant St. Yucaipa in the Stater Bros shopping center.
The Red Cross temporary evacuation point is at Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave. in Redlands.
CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS
ROAD CLOSURES:
- Highway 38 is closed between Bryant St. to the south and Lake Williams Dr. to the north
- Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
- Juniper Ave. is closed at Bryant St.
- Carter St. is closed at Bryant St.
- Fir is closed at Bryant St.
- Ivy is closed at Bryant St.
- Northbound Fremont St. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is closed at northbound Cherry Croft
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is Closed at Casablanca
- Oak Glen Rd. is closed at Wildwood Cyn.
- Pendleton is Closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Fremont St is closed at Carter St.
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Orders:
• All areas between Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit evacuate via Hwy 38 north to Big Bear.
• The following portion of Yucaipa and all of Oak Glen: All homes and businesses north and east of this line: from the intersection of Hwy 38 and Bryant to Carter, south on Jefferson to Ave E south to Wildwood Canyon Road to the intersection with Oak Glen.
• Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls
Evacuation Warning:
For portions of Mentone and Yucaipa: the areas bounded by the following streets remain in an evacuation warning: North of Oak Glen Road, West of Bryant, South of Highway 38 and East of Garnet.
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION CLOSURES:
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
El Dorado AM Update for September 10 2020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
El Dorado Fire: September 10 2020 AM Update
Public Information: San Bernardino National Forest: Twitter:
Phone: (909) 383-5688 www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf twitter.com/SanBernardio_NF
Incident Website: Facebook:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7148 facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF
INCIDENT INFORMATION
Unified Command: CAL FIRE BDU/RRU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff, Riverside County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol
Start Date: 9/05/2020
Location: Oak Glen/West Yucaipa in
San Bernardino County CA
Size: 12,610 acres
Percent containment: 23%
Cause: Human-caused
Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews: 11
Helicopters: 6
Structures Threatened:
Engines: 179
Fixed Wing: 4
12,500
Dozers: 12
Water Tenders: 13
Residences: Damaged: 2
Other Str: Damaged: 4
Total Personnel: 1244
Injuries: 3
Destroyed: 4
Destroyed: 6
Current Conditions:
The El Dorado Fire is now active on the northern edge, on the north side of Yucaipa Ridge and north of Highway 38. The fire has been active both the day and night due to dry and hot weather with no relative humidity recovery and very dry vegetation. The wind and canyons continue to align, allowing for large fire growth. The Red Flag wind warning has expired, however, the predominant wind is expected to continue gusting up to 24 mph allowing for aggressive upslope fire runs during the day and transitioning into a downslope down canyon influence at night. Firefighters continue to work in and around Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls by directly extinguishing fire with hose lines and constructing and securing fire lines to increase defensible space around threatened structures.
Fire resources are now focused on the fire burning north of Highway 38. Structure defense is in process at Angelus Oaks with structure protection measures and fire line construction around the community.
Mountain residents in this area, please heed evacuation warnings. Highway 38 south is closed and rocks are constantly falling on the road, physically blocking this escape route for you.
Big Bear residents, please monitor the El Dorado Fire and stay informed on fire conditions. Check the social media avenues listed above frequently for updates.
Smoke may be seen near Wildwood Canyon from fuels burning inside of the fire perimeter with minimal threat to the fire perimeter. Fire lines are holding and continually being reinforced and patrolled on the southern edge of the fire.
Residents in the vicinity of Mentone and Yucaipa. There is an evacuation warning still in effect for a portion of your community. Residents of Angelus Oaks, 7 Oaks, Barton Flats up to Onyx Summit, an EVACUATION ORDER in place for your area. Please review the Evacuation Warnings and Orders at the end of this update to determine if you are affected.
Neighbors, please heed the Evacuation Orders and please be patient. We do not like to evacuate people and we do not do it without cause. Again, this fire remains very dynamic! Stay vigilant and check Inciweb, Twitter and Facebook for changes on the #ElDoradoFire. There are physical signboards at the Stater Bros. shopping center in Beaumont at 1430 Beaumont Ave., 1775 east Lugonia Ave. in Redlands near the Starbucks and 11365 Bryant St. Yucaipa in the Stater Bros shopping center.
The Red Cross temporary evacuation point is at Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave. in Redlands and the Red Cross phone number for evacuation assistance is (442) 242-0946.
CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS
ROAD CLOSURES:
- Highway 38 is closed both directions between Bryant St. and Angelus Oaks.
- Oak Glen Road is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
- Wildwood Canyon Rd. is closed at Mesa Grande
- Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
- Juniper Ave. is closed at Bryant St.
- Carter St. is closed at Bryant St.
- Fir is closed at Bryant St.
- Ivy is closed at Bryant St.
- Northbound Fremont St. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is closed at northbound Cherry Croft
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is Closed at Casablanca
- Lower Potato Cyn. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Oak Glen Rd. is closed at Wildwood Cyn.
- Wildwood Canyon Rd. is closed at Mesa Grande
- Pendleton is Closed at Oak Glen Rd.
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Orders:
NEW EVACUATION ORDER!!!
All residents in the areas between Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit need to evacuate via Hwy 38 north to Big Bear.
Yucaipa Blvd at Bryant intersection to the east. Yucaipa Blvd to Ave E southeast to the intersection of Mesa Grande, east to Wildwood Canyon Rd to include all portions of Hidden Meadows and the southern portion of the Cherry Valley Community from Nancy Lane east to Beaumont Ave. Including portions of Riverside County down to Orchard St.
Oak Glen (see road closures), Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls and North Bench Yucaipa (north of Oak Glen Rd. to Highway 38 and both sides of Bryant St east & west north of Oak Glen Rd.).
Evacuation Warning: Evacuation warning in place for Beaumont Ave east to Hillside Place in the Highland Springs area to the Apple Fire burn perimeter to the north and Cherry Valley Blvd to the south.
The areas bounded by the following streets are now in an evacuation warning:
North of Oak Glen Road
West of Bryant
South of Highway 38
East of Garnet
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION CLOSURES:
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
El Dorado Fire PM Update September 92020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
El Dorado Fire: September 9 2020 PM Update
Public Information: San Bernardino National Forest: Twitter:
Phone: (909) 383-5688 www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf twitter.com/SanBernardio_NF
Incident Website: Facebook:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7148 facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF
INCIDENT INFORMATION
Unified Command: CAL FIRE BDU/RRU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff, Riverside County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol
Start Date: 9/05/2020
Location: Oak Glen/West Yucaipa in
San Bernardino County CA
Size: 12,474acres
Percent containment: 18%
Cause: Human-caused
Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews: 11
Helicopters: 6
Engines: 117
Fixed Wing: 4
Dozers: 12
Water Tenders: 13
Total Personnel: 977
The fire was extremely active this afternoon being influenced by Santa Ana wind conditions, a hot, dry and unstable atmosphere and fuels very receptive to burning. Crews continued working on protecting structures and increasing perimeter containment and patrolling for hot spots on the southern portion of Yucaipa Ridge. Fuels continue to burn on the interior of the fire with visual smoke seen in the Wildwood Canyon area. This burning poses no threat to the fire perimeter in this area.
On the northern portion of the Yucaipa Ridge, the fire held at the containment lines and moved laterally along Mill Creek wash with no impact to Mountain Home Village. The fire burned to the western edge of Forest Falls. Crews were actively engaged in structure protection and successfully defended multiple structures.
The fire crossed Hwy 38 east of Mountain Home Village and has grown to approximately 80 to 100 acres. Ground crews and dozers operators are working to build containment lines while air resources extinguishing with water drops.
Tonight, the fire will remain active with the predominant winds returning over the fire. Crews will be working to protect structures, securing fire line and increasing containment.
Residents in the vicinity of Mentone and Yucaipa. Please be advised that an evacuation warning is in effect for a portion of your community. Residents of Angelus Oaks, 7 Oaks, Barton Flats up to Onyx Summit, an EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for your area. Please review the Evacuation Warnings and Orders at the end of this update to determine if you are affected.
Neighbors, please heed the Evacuation Orders. Stay vigilant and check Inciweb, Twitter and Facebook for changes on the #ElDoradoFire. There are physical signboards at the Stater Bros. shopping center in Beaumont at 1430 Beaumont Ave., 1775 east Lugonia Ave. in Redlands near the Starbucks and 11365 Bryant St. Yucaipa in the Stater Bros shopping center. This fire remains very dynamic!
The Red Cross temporary evacuation point is now at Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave. in Redlands.
CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS
ROAD CLOSURES:
- Highway 38 is closed both directions between Bryant St. and Angelus Oaks.
- Oak Glen Road is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
- Wildwood Canyon Rd. is closed at MESA GRANDE
- Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. t o eastbound traffic
- Juniper Ave. is closed at Bryant St.
- Carter St. is closed at Bryant St.
- Fir is closed at Bryant St.
- Ivy is closed at Bryant St.
- Northbound Fremont St. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is closed at northbound Cherry Croft
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is Closed at Casablanca
- Lower Potato Cyn. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Oak Glen Rd. is closed at Wildwood Cyn.
- Wildwood Canyon Rd. is closed at Mesa Grande
- Pendleton is Closed at Oak Glen Rd.
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Orders:
NEW EVACUATION ORDER!!!
All areas between Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit evacuate via Hwy 38 north to Big Bear.
Yucaipa Blvd at Bryant intersection to the east. Yucaipa Blvd to Ave E southeast to the intersection of Mesa Grande, east to Wildwood Canyon Rd to include all portions of Hidden Meadows and the southern portion of the Cherry Valley Community from Nancy Lane east to Beaumont Ave. Including portions of Riverside County down to Orchard St.
Oak Glen (see road closures), Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls and North Bench Yucaipa (north of Oak Glen Rd. to Highway 38 and both sides of Bryant St east & west north of Oak Glen Rd.).
Evacuation Warning: Evacuation warning in place for Beaumont Ave east to Hillside Place in the Highland Springs area to the Apple Fire burn perimeter to the north and Cherry Valley Blvd to the south.
The areas bounded by the following streets are now in an evacuation warning:
North of Oak Glen Road
West of Bryant
South of Highway 38
East of Garnet
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION CLOSURES:
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
El Dorado Fire AM Update for September 9 2020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
El Dorado Fire: September 9 2020 AM Update
Public Information: San Bernardino National Forest: Twitter:
Phone: (909) 383-5688 www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf twitter.com/SanBernardio_NF
Incident Website: Facebook:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7148 facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF
INCIDENT INFORMATION
Unified Command: CAL FIRE BDU/RRU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriff, Riverside County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol
Start Date: 9/05/2020
Location: Oak Glen/West Yucaipa in
San Bernardino County CA
Size: 11,479 acres
Percent containment: 19%
Cause: Human-caused
Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews: 11
Helicopters: 6
Engines: 117
Fixed Wing: 4
Dozers: 12
Water Tenders: 13
Total Personnel: 977
Current Conditions:
Crews worked throughout the night extinguishing flare ups and hot spots around structures and reinforcing the perimeter of the fire. Winds developed over the fire at 10 mph causing unburned islands of fuel to burn and produce a lot of smoke in the area. The perimeter of the fire held last night. Damage assessment teams are still investigating the number of structures affected and the extent of the damages.
Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds are predicted today from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph and gusting to 15 mph. The weather is expected to remain dry and hot. There is active burning inside of the perimeter of the fire with the possibility for increased rollout from falling trees. The vegetation is very dry. Isolated torching of fuels can cause a threat of long-range spotting under windy conditions. The potential for a terrain driven fire with a rapid rate of spread remains a threat as wind direction and canyons get into alignment today. Aircraft will be over the fire today working to extinguish active burning inside of the fire perimeter, however, aircraft might be unable to fly due to wind and visibility.
Residents in the vicinity of Mentone and Yucaipa, please be advised that an evacuation warning is in effect for a portion of your community. Please review the new Evacuation Warning at the end of this update to determine if you are affected.
Residents, again, please be patient with this fire fight. The vegetation is very dry and the winds could change at any time. Stay vigilant and check Inciweb, Twitter and Facebook for changes on the #ElDoradoFire. There are physical signboards at the Stater Bros. shopping center in Beaumont at 1430 Beaumont Ave., 1775 east Lugonia Ave. in Redlands near the Starbucks and 11365 Bryant St. Yucaipa in the Stater Bros shopping center.
The Red Cross temporary evacuation point is now at Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave. in Redlands.
CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS
ROAD CLOSURES:
- Highway 38 is closed both directions between Bryant St. and Angelus Oaks.
- Oak Glen Road is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
- Wildwood Canyon Rd. is closed at Casablanca
- Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. t o eastbound traffic
- Juniper Ave. is closed at Bryant St.
- Carter St. is closed at Bryant St.
- Fir is closed at Bryant St.
- Ivy is closed at Bryant St.
- Northbound Fremont St. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is closed at northbound Cherry Croft
- Eastbound Oak Glen Road is Closed at Casablanca
- Lower Potato Cyn. is closed at Oak Glen Rd.
- Oak Glen Rd. is closed at Wildwood Cyn.
- Wildwood Canyon Rd. is closed at Mesa Grande
- Pendleton is Closed at Oak Glen Rd.
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Order: Yucaipa Blvd at Bryant intersection to the east. Yucaipa Blvd to Ave E southeast to the intersection of Mesa Grande, east to Wildwood Canyon Rd to include all portions of Hidden Meadows and the southern portion of the Cherry Valley Community from Nancy Lane east to Beaumont Ave. Including portions of Riverside County down to Orchard St.
Oak Glen (see road closures), Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls and North Bench Yucaipa (north of Oak Glen Rd. to Highway 38 and both sides of Bryant St east & west north of Oak Glen Rd.).
Evacuation Warning: Evacuation warning in place for Beaumont Ave east to Hillside Place in the Highland Springs area to the Apple Fire burn perimeter to the north and Cherry Valley Blvd to the south.
NEW EVACUATION WARNING!!! The areas bounded by the following streets are now in an evacuation warning:
North of Oak Glen Road
West of Bryant
South of Highway 38
East of Garnet
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION CLOSURES:
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
Current Evacuation Status at of AM September 9
Related Incident:
Publication Type: Closures
Evacuations Orders (red) 
- Areas east of Bryant from Highway 38 South to Yucaipa Blvd, then east on Yucaipa Blvd at Bryant intersection to Freemont Street, then South to Grande View Drive, then along Ave E southeast to the intersection of Mesa Grande, east to Wildwood Canyon Rd to include all portions of Hidden Meadows, and east to Edgar Canyon Road.
- The portion of the Cherry Valley Community that is north of Orchard St to the County Line , and East of Nancy Ave. and west of Beaumont Ave..
- Oak Glen (partial, see road closures), Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls
- New - All residents located North of Valley of the Falls Drive along Highway 38 to Onyx Summit, including the Angelus Oak, 7 Oaks and Jenks Lake Area.
Evacuation Warning (yellow) - Voluntary, but you should be prepared to leave at any time.
- Evacuation warning in place for east of Beaumont Ave east to Hillside Place in the Highland Springs area , North to Cherry Valley Blvd to the County Line Road.
- North of Oak Glen Road, West of Bryant, South of Highway 38, East of Garnet. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
A Red Cross reception site has moved. It is now located in the cafeteria of the Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave. Redlands
Emergency Notification Systems:
San Bernardino County Assistant Fire Chief Kat Opliger talks about the importance of the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS) in helping San Bernardino County manage evacuation notifications during fires and other emergencies.
San Bernardino County Residents: Sign up for San Bernardino County Telephone Emergency Notification System, or call 1-888-435-7565.
Riverside County Residents: Sign up for the Riverside County Swift911 System. Visit https://www.rivcoready.org/ for updated information and preparedness information.
El Dorado Fire PM Update for September 8 2020
Related Incident:
Publication Type: News
El Dorado Fire: September 8 2020 PM Update
INCIDENT INFORMATION
The entire Forest was closed to all public use at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. Please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD799192 for more information.
UPDATE New Evacuation Warning is in effect as of 9 pm Sept 8th
Related Incident:
Publication Type: Closures
UPDATE - New Evacuation Warning is in effect as of 9 pm Sept 8th from Oak Glen Rd to Hwy 38 West of Bryant to Garnet. Evacuation routes via Hwy 38 West or Bryant St. South. There is a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now. Please watch @SBCountySheriff on twitter for additional updates