Issued at: 2020-10-01 08:35 PDT

 

Fire

Current fire size is 151,436 ac. containment remained at 61%. Today will see minimum humidity and increased temperatures, with very dry air. Flareups and spotting are still occurring within the perimeter and the potential to increase along the north.

 

Smoke

Smoke has the potential to linger with minimal transport winds expected however, communities below 1,000' elevation may see periods of improvement.

 

Special Notes

Higher temperatures will remain above average and continue throughout the week. Air quality alerts have been issued for areas within this outlook.

 VALLEJO, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has revised closure orders and fire prohibitions in California. These decisions will continue to be evaluated daily.

The revisions include:

1. Easing fire restrictions – Propane and gas stove use is now permitted on developed recreation sites on National Forests in California. Developed recreation sites are defined as areas which have been improved or developed for recreation such as campgrounds and day use sites.

2. Forest Closures – Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests are no longer part of the regional closure orders but may have local restrictions. Check the websites, social media accounts, or call those respective forests for specific information on what may be opening.

Seven National Forests (NF) in California remain closed: Angeles NF, Cleveland NF, Los Padres NF, Inyo NF, San Bernardino NF, Sequoia NF, and Sierra NF. This decision will continue to be reviewed daily, taking fire and weather conditions into account.

Eleven National Forests may be open to varying degrees. Visitors should contact the following National Forests for more information on their status: Eldorado NF, Klamath NF, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Lassen NF, Mendocino NF, Modoc NF, Plumas NF, Shasta-Trinity NF, Six Rivers NF, Stanislaus NF, and Tahoe NF. For additional questions, please contact your local National Forest.

"We understand how important access to national forests is to our visitors," said Randy Moore, Regional Forester for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region. "As we evaluate fire and weather conditions on a daily basis, we will continue to make adjustments to ensure safe

visitation. Our aim continues to prevent any new fires on the landscape."

If you do intend to visit a National Forest that is open to visitors, we continue to recommend that you not travel long distances to recreate. If you or anyone in your household is feeling sick, please remain at home and plan your trip for another time. All visitors should practice self-sufficiency during your visits to national forests. Recreating responsibly will help ensure that expanded access to recreational facilities, services, and opportunities continues. Responsible recreation practices should be maintained at all times, including:

• Maintaining at least six feet distancing from others

• Do not gather in groups and please follow the latest guidance from officials

• Communicate with others as you pass. Alert trail users of your presence and step aside to let others pass

• Pack out your trash and leave with everything you bring in and use.

• All services may not be available, so please plan accordingly.

The Forest Service manages 18 National Forests in the Pacific Southwest Region, which encompasses over 20 million acres across California, and assists State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. National forests supply 50 percent of the water in California and form the watershed of most major aqueducts and more than 2,400 reservoirs throughout the state. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/R5.

Situación actual:

Ayer, los bomberos tuvieron otro día productivo en la zona este del Complejo Sequoia. La contención del complejo ha aumentado a 61 %. El clima será un factor en la lucha de hoy. Los vientos estarán principalmente impulsados por el terreno y variarán en dirección durante el resto de la semana. Se pronostica que habrá humedad relativa más baja y las temperaturas estarán diez grados por encima de lo normal. La contención aumentó en los sectores norte y sur y el fuego mostró poca actividad y movimiento ayer y durante la noche. El objetivo principal sigue siendo el control total del perímetro con una estrategia de extinción total.

 

Hoy, las cuadrillas de bomberos continuarán enfocándose en el área entre Coy Flat y el drenaje del río Kern, mejorando la línea de control. Los vientos cambiantes tendrán algún impacto en esta parte del perímetro de la zona este. Las cuadrillas se concentrarán en asegurar las líneas existentes. Varios equipos de bomberos especializados Hot Shot y cuadrillas con intervención manual de CONAFOR de México han estado trabajando en esta área. Los equipos continuarán trabajando en la caída de muchos árboles peligrosos y obstáculos que representan una amenaza para la contención y la seguridad humana. Se continuará monitoreando las áreas de contención. Este proceso ayudará a dirigir la reparación de la extinción, identificando y eliminando árboles peligrosos y minimizando los efectos negativos del incendio en el área.

 

Se espera mínima actividad del fuego en los frentes norte y este del incendio. El apoyo aéreo estaba patrullando en busca de puntos críticos y extinguiéndolos a medida que ocurrían. A medida que se complete el trabajo en las áreas de mayor prioridad del incendio, las cuadrillas se desplazarán hacia arriba para abordar esta línea sin contención.

 

El proceso de retorno, descomposición y eliminación de equipos y suministros que ya no es necesario en el área del incendio; continúa en el sector este del incendio y alrededor de varias comunidades.

 

Clima: Una tendencia de calentamiento y sequía afectará el área durante los próximos días. Las temperaturas estarán diez grados por encima de lo normal y la humedad relativa caerá a alrededor de 12 %.

 

 

 

Evacuaciones:

• Órdenes de evacuación, mapa y advertencias para el condado de Tulare. 
• Áreas que bajaron su clasificación a advertencias de evacuación:
• Mineral King
• Silver City
• El resto de South Fork Drive
• Residencia en Blue Ridge Drive

• Áreas eliminadas de la lista de advertencia de evacuación:

  • Área de Three Rivers, lo que incluye, entre otras, las áreas de Three Rivers, South Fork Drive (por debajo de Conley Bridge), área al sur de Heidi Drive y Cherokee Oaks

  • Balch Park, incluido de Bear Creek a Rancheria Fire Road y de Balch Park Road a Blue Ridge Drive

• Todas las órdenes y advertencias de evacuación restantes permanecen vigentes.

• El condado de Tulare cuenta con un formulario de evaluación de estructuras para que los evacuados afectados por el incendio proporcionen información de contacto a los funcionarios del condado mientras continúa la evaluación de daños.
• Un mapa interactivo que muestra las estructuras dañadas está ahora disponible.
• Línea directa de la Agencia de Salud y Servicios Humanos del condado de Tulare para ciudadanos afectados – (559) 802-9790
• La Cruz Roja tiene centros de evacuación en Porterville Community College y en North Exeter Community Building. Además, puede llamar a la Cruz Roja al 1-800-RED-CROSS, o visitar https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj

 

Cierres:

• Se extendió el cierre de los Bosques Nacionales Sequoia e Inyo Orden Regional Número 20-17
• Existen restricciones regionales de emergencia contra incendios: Orden Regional Número 20-16
• La Oficina de Administración de Tierras de Bakersfield ha emitido un cierre de emergencia temporal.
• Consulte los cierres de carreteras debido al Complejo SQF haciendo clic aquí.
• Consulte la restricción temporal de vuelos (9/19/20) aquí. Los drones sobre el área del fuego están prohibidos.
• El Parque Nacional Sequoia permanece cerrado debido a la amenaza de incendio, incluida Generals Highway desde la entrada Ash Mountain en Three Rivers hasta Woodward Gate West.

 

Humo: La calidad actual del aire se puede encontrar en  https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Alerta: Para recibir notificaciones de emergencia sobre evacuaciones y eventos críticos, regístrese en alerttc.com.

 

Organizaciones de colaboración y asistencia: Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Tulare, Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Tulare, Patrulla de Caminos de California, Tribu del Río Tule, Departamento de Bomberos del Centro de Rehabilitación de California, Cuerpo de Conservación de California, Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de California y Oficina de Administración de Tierras.

 

Mensaje de seguridad: Este será un evento de larga duración. Se recomienda a los residentes en las áreas afectadas que continúen con los preparativos anticipados ante un posible incendio en su área. Visite https://www.ready.gov/wildfires para obtener información acerca de cómo prepararse.

Issued at: 2020-09-30 08:43 PDT

 

Fire

Current fire size is 151,426 ac. with slight growth of 626 ac. containment increased to 61%. Today will see weather patterns with winds from the north-west. Flareups and spotting are still occurring within the perimeter with runs up to 3 miles.

 

Smoke

Air quality continues to improve to the east in Owens Valley and within the south of the Outlook area. Regional smoke from the north is expected to impact this outlook area with lingering smoke in the communities around the perimeter

 

Special Notes

Higher temperatures will remain above average and continue throughout the week. Air quality alerts have been issued for areas within this outlook.

Current Situation:

Firefighters had another productive day on the Sequoia Complex East Zone yesterday. Containment of the complex has increased to 61%. Weather will be a factor in the fight today. Winds will be primarily terrain driven and vary in direction for the rest of the week. Lower relative humidity and temperatures are forecasted to be ten degrees above normal. Containment increased in the northern and southern portions with the fire showing little activity and movement yesterday and overnight. The primary objective continues to be full perimeter control under a full suppression strategy.

 

Today, fire crews will continue to focus on the area between Coy Flat and the Kern River drainage, improving the control line. Shifting winds will have some impact on this portion of the East Zone perimeter. Crews will focus on securing existing lines. Several Hotshot crews and CONAFOR hand crews from Mexico have been working this area. Crews will continue to work on falling many hazard trees and snags that pose a threat to containment and human safety. Areas of containment will continue to be monitored. This process will help lead into suppression repair, removing and identifying hazard trees and minimizing negative fire effects in the area.

 

Minimal fire activity is expected in the northern and eastern fronts of the fire. Air support was patrolling looking for hotspots and extinguishing them as they occurred. As work is completed in higher priority areas of the fire, crews will shift up to address this uncontained line.

 

The process of backhaul, breaking down and removing equipment and supplies no longer needed in the fire area, proceeds on the east portion of the fire and around several communities.

 

Weather: A warming and drying trend will impact the area for the next several days. Temperatures will be ten degrees above normal and relative humidity will dip into the low teens.

Evacuations:

• Evacuation Orders, Map and Warnings for Tulare County.

• Areas Downgraded to an Evacuation Warning:

  • Mineral King

  • Silver City

  • The remainder of South Fork Drive.

  • Residences on Blue Ridge Drive

• Areas removed from Evacuation Warning List:

  • Three Rivers area, including but not limited to, areas of Three Rivers, South Fork Drive (below Conley Bridge), south of Heidi Drive and Cherokee Oaks

  • Balch Park, including Bear Creek to Rancheria Fire Road and Balch Park Road to Blue Ridge Drive

·       All remaining Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings remain in place

• Tulare County has a structure assessment form for evacuees affected by the fire to provide contact information for County officials as the damage assessment continues.

• An interactive map showing damaged structures is available.

• Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency hotline for affected citizens – (559) 802-9790

• The Red Cross has evacuation centers at Porterville Community College and the North Exeter Community Building. Also, call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj

 

Closures:

• Sequoia and Inyo National Forests closure is extended: Regional Order No. 20-17

• Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions are in place: Regional Order No. 20-16

• The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office has issued a temporary emergency closure.

• Road closures due to the SQF Complex may be found by clicking here.

• The Temporary Flight Restriction (9/19/20) may be found here. Drones over the fire area are prohibited.

• Sequoia National Park remains closed due to fire threat, including Generals Highway from Ash Mountain Entrance in Three Rivers to the Woodward Gate west

 

Smoke: Current air quality may be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

 

Alert: To receive emergency notifications regarding evacuations and critical events sign up at alerttc.com.

 

Cooperating and Assisting Organizations: Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Tule River Tribe, California Rehabilitation Center Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Office of Emergency Services, and Bureau of Land Management.

 

Safety Message: This will be a long duration event. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to continue to prepare for the possibility of fire in their area in advance. Go to https://www.ready.gov/wildfires to learn how to prepare.

Situación actual:

Ayer, los bomberos tuvieron otro día productivo en la zona este del Complejo Sequoia. La contención del complejo ha aumentado en un 54 %. El clima cambiante será un factor en la lucha de hoy. Los vientos estarán principalmente impulsados por el terreno y variarán en dirección durante el resto de la semana. Se pronostica que la humedad relativa y las temperaturas más bajas estarán diez grados por encima de lo normal. La contención aumentó en los sectores norte y sur y el fuego mostró poca actividad y movimiento ayer y durante la noche. El objetivo principal sigue siendo el control total del perímetro. Este incendio continúa bajo una estrategia de extinción completa.

 

Hoy, las cuadrillas de bomberos continuarán enfocándose en mejorar los cortafuegos entre Coy Flat y el drenaje del río Kern. Los vientos cambiantes tendrán algún impacto en esta parte del perímetro de la zona este. Los combustibles pesados se siguen quemando, lo que genera más humo y menor visibilidad. Varios equipos de bomberos especializados Hot Shot y cuadrillas con intervención manual de CONAFOR de México han estado trabajando en esta área. Los equipos continuarán trabajando en la caída de muchos árboles peligrosos y obstáculos que representan una amenaza para la contención y la seguridad humana. En las áreas de contención, las cuadrillas continuarán patrullando y limpiando, asegurando la línea existente. Este proceso ayudará a dirigir la reparación de la extinción, eliminando árboles peligrosos y minimizando los efectos negativos del incendio en el área.

 

Se observó un movimiento mínimo en el sector norte del fuego. El apoyo aéreo estaba patrullando en busca de puntos críticos y extinguiéndolos a medida que ocurrían. Las cuadrillas se trasladaron del sector norte para ayudar a otras áreas del incendio. A medida que se complete el trabajo en las áreas de mayor prioridad del incendio, las cuadrillas se desplazarán hacia arriba para abordar esta línea sin contención.

 

El proceso de retorno, descomposición y eliminación de equipos y suministros que ya no se necesitan en el área del incendio, se inició en la comunidad de Camp Nelson, en el sector este del incendio y alrededor de varias comunidades.

 

Clima: Una tendencia de calentamiento y sequía afectará el área durante los próximos días. Las temperaturas estarán diez grados por encima de lo normal y la humedad relativa ronda los 13 o 14 °F. y, potencialmente, a un solo dígito.

Evacuaciones:

• Órdenes de evacuación, mapa y advertencias para el condado de Tulare.

• Las áreas bajaron su clasificación a advertencias de evacuación:

  • Todo South Fork Drive por debajo de Cinnamon Canyon Road

  • Incluido Cinnamon Canyon Road

  • Todas las órdenes y advertencias de evacuación restantes permanecen vigentes.

• El condado de Tulare cuenta con un formulario de evaluación de estructuras para que los evacuados afectados por el incendio proporcionen información de contacto a los funcionarios del condado mientras continúa la evaluación de daños.

• Un mapa interactivo que muestra las estructuras dañadas está ahora disponible.

• Línea directa de la Agencia de Salud y Servicios Humanos del condado de Tulare para ciudadanos afectados –

(559) 802-9790

• La Cruz Roja tiene centros de evacuación en Porterville Community College y en North Exeter Community Building. Además, puede llamar a la Cruz Roja al 1-800-RED-CROSS, o visitar https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj

 

Cierres:

• Se extendió el cierre de los Bosques Nacionales Sequoia e Inyo: Orden Regional Número 20-17

• Existen restricciones regionales de emergencia contra incendios:  Orden Regional Número 20-16

• La Oficina de Administración de Tierras de Bakersfield ha emitido un cierre de emergencia temporal.

• Consulte los cierres de carreteras debido al Complejo SQF haciendo clic aquí.

• Consulte la restricción temporal de vuelos (9/19/20) aquí. Los drones sobre el área del fuego están prohibidos.

• El Parque Nacional Sequoia permanece cerrado debido a la amenaza de incendio, incluida Generals Highway desde la entrada Ash Mountain en Three Rivers hasta Woodward Gate West.

 

Humo: La calidad actual del aire se puede encontrar en https://fire.airnow.gov/.

 

Alerta: Para recibir notificaciones de emergencia sobre evacuaciones y eventos críticos, regístrese en alerttc.com.

 

Organizaciones de colaboración y asistencia: Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Tulare, Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Tulare, Patrulla de Caminos de California, Tribu del Río Tule, Departamento de Bomberos del Centro de Rehabilitación de California, Cuerpo de Conservación de California, Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de California y Oficina de Administración de Tierras.

 

Mensaje de seguridad: Este será un evento de larga duración. Se recomienda a los residentes en las áreas afectadas que continúen con los preparativos anticipados ante un posible incendio en su área. Visite https://www.ready.gov/wildfires para obtener información acerca de cómo prepararse.

Current Situation:

Firefighters had another productive day on the Sequoia Complex East Zone yesterday. Containment of the complex has increased to 58%. Changing weather will be a factor in the fight today. Winds will be primarily terrain driven and vary in direction for the rest of the week. Lower relative humidity and temperatures are forecasted to be ten degrees above normal. Containment increased in the northern and southern portions with the fire showing little activity and movement yesterday and overnight. The primary objective continues to be full perimeter control. This fire continues to be under a full suppression strategy.

 

Today, fire crews will continue to focus on improving fireline between Coy Flat and the Kern River drainage. Shifting winds will have some impact on this portion of the East Zone perimeter. Heavy downed fuels continue to burn themselves out, leading to more smoke and lower visibility. Several Hotshot crews and CONAFOR hand crews from Mexico have been working this area. Crews will continue to work on falling many hazard trees and snags that pose a threat to containment and human safety. In areas of containment, crews will continue to patrol and clean up, securing existing line. This process will help lead into suppression repair, removing hazard trees and minimizing negative fire effects in the area.

 

Minimal movement was seen on the north side of the fire. Air support was patrolling looking for hotspots and extinguishing them as they occurred. Crews were moved from the northern section to help other areas of the fire. As work is completed in higher priority areas of the fire, crews will shift up to address this uncontained line.

 

The process of backhaul, breaking down and removing equipment and supplies no longer needed in the fire area, has been initiated at Camp Nelson community, on the east portion of the fire and around several communities.

 

Weather: A warming and drying trend will impact the area for the next several days. Temperatures will be ten degrees above normal and relative humidity will dip into the low teens and potentially, single digits.
Evacuations:

• Evacuation Orders, Map and Warnings for Tulare County.

• Areas Downgraded to an Evacuation Warning:

  • All of South Fork Drive below Cinnamon Canyon Road

  • Including Cinnamon Canyon Road

  • All remaining Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings remain in place

• Tulare County has a structure assessment form for evacuees affected by the fire to provide contact information for County officials as the damage assessment continues.

• An interactive map showing damaged structures is available.

• Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency hotline for affected citizens – (559) 802-9790

• The Red Cross has evacuation centers at Porterville Community College and the North Exeter Community Building. Also, call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj

 

Closures:

• Sequoia and Inyo National Forests closure is extended: Regional Order No. 20-17

• Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions are in place: Regional Order No. 20-16

• The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office has issued a temporary emergency closure.

• Road closures due to the SQF Complex may be found by clicking here.

• The Temporary Flight Restriction (9/19/20) may be found here. Drones over the fire area are prohibited.

• Sequoia National Park remains closed due to fire threat, including Generals Highway from Ash Mountain Entrance in Three Rivers to the Woodward Gate west

 

Smoke: Current air quality may be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

 

Alert: To receive emergency notifications regarding evacuations and critical events sign up at alerttc.com.

 

Cooperating and Assisting Organizations: Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Tule River Tribe, California Rehabilitation Center Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Office of Emergency Services, and Bureau of Land Management.

 

Safety Message: This will be a long duration event. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to continue to prepare for the possibility of fire in their area in advance. Go to https://www.ready.gov/wildfires to learn how to prepare.

Fire

Current fire size is 150,800 ac. with containment at 58%. Today will see weather patterns similar to yesterday. Critical thresholds for increased fire behavior will remain present in the afternoon hours with potential for flareups and spotting.

 

Smoke

Air quality continues to improve to the east and south-east with lingering smoke expected to the west and north with periods of improved air quality in the afternoons. Active flareups continue within the fire perimeter contributing to smoke conditions.

 

Special Notes

Higher temperatures will remain above average and continue throughout the week.

Current Situation:

Firefighters had another productive day on the Sequoia Complex East Zone yesterday. Containment of the complex has increased to 50%. Changing weather will be a factor in the fight today. An east wind will bring lower relative humidity and temperatures forecast to be five to seven degrees above normal. The weather tested the containment lines, not much movement was seen yesterday. The fire showed little activity and movement overnight. The primary objective has transitioned from point structure protection to perimeter control. This fire continues to be under a full suppression strategy.

 

Today, fire crews will continue to focus on constructing and improving fireline between Coy Flat and the Kern River drainage. East winds will have the highest impact on this portion of the East Zone perimeter. Several Hotshot crews and CONAFOR hand crews from Mexico have been working this area. Crews will continue to work on falling many hazard trees and snags that pose a threat to containment.

 

On the north side of the fire, air support and crews were looking for hotspots and extinguishing them as they occurred. Crews were moved from the Kern River Canyon Station to help other areas of the fire.  In the area of Pecks Cabin, firefighters are scouting the area to develop a plan to address the uncontained fireline. As work is completed in higher priority areas of the fire, crews will shift up to address this uncontained line.

 

The process of backhaul, breaking down and removing equipment and supplies no longer needed in the fire area, has been initiated at Camp Nelson community, on the east portion of the fire and around several communities.

 

Weather: A warming and drying trend will impact the area for the next several days. Temperatures will be five to seven degrees above normal and relative humidity will dip into the low teens and potentially, single digits.

 

 

 

Evacuations:

• Evacuation Orders, Map and Warnings  for Tulare County.   
• Areas Downgraded to an Evacuation Warning:
• All of South Fork Drive below Cinnamon Canyon Road
• Including Cinnamon Canyon Road
• All remaining Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings remain in place
• Tulare County has a structure assessment form for evacuees affected by the fire to provide contact information for County officials as the damage assessment continues.
• An interactive map showing damaged structures is available.
• Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency hotline for affected citizens – (559) 802-9790
• The Red Cross has evacuation centers at Porterville Community College and the North Exeter Community Building. Also, call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or https://tinyurl.com/yafetgkj

 

Closures:

• Sequoia and Inyo National Forests closure is extended:  Regional Order No. 20-17
• Regional Emergency Fire Restrictions are in place:  Regional Order No. 20-16
• The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Office has issued a temporary emergency closure.
• Road closures due to the SQF Complex may be found by clicking here.
• The Temporary Flight Restriction (9/19/20) may be found here. Drones over the fire area are prohibited.
• Sequoia National Park remains closed due to fire threat, including Generals Highway from Ash Mountain Entrance in Three Rivers to the Woodward Gate west

 

Smoke: Current air quality may be found at  https://fire.airnow.gov/.
 

Alert: To receive emergency notifications regarding evacuations and critical events sign up at alerttc.com.  

 

Cooperating and Assisting Organizations: Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Tule River Tribe, California Rehabilitation Center Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Office of Emergency Services, and Bureau of Land Management.

 

Safety Message: This will be a long duration event. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to continue   to prepare for the possibility of fire in their area in advance. Go to https://www.ready.gov/wildfires to learn how to prepare.

Smoke

Air quality across the outlook area is improving with lingering smoke expected and wind patterns continuing to the west, south-west. Active fires continue within the fire perimeter contributing to smoke conditions.

Special Notes

Higher temperatures will remain above average and continue throughout the week. Air quality alerts have been issued for areas within this outlook. For more information reference the links below.