July 09, 2007
Inyo Complex Wildfire Threat Diminishes
Source FamWeb.gov. Taken in part from incident 209 forms.
Size/Area Involved
37,403 ACRE
% Contained
55 Percent
Expected Containment
Date: 07/11/2007
Today's observed fire behavior (leave blank for non-fire events):
Interior torching with isolated runs during burning period but moderated fire behavior due to lighter winds. Fuel beds remain highly receptive to ignition.
Significant events today (closures, evacuations, significant progress made, etc.):
Independence water system sustained significant damage that State and County Officials continue to mitigate. No evacuations; State Hwy 395 remains open.
Projected Final Size:
50000
Actions planned for next operational period:
Continue Community protection, perimeter control, and containment efforts.
Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
Scattered ranches remain threatened near the communities of Independence and Big Pine. Interior burning with torching occurred. The threat to power and water lines (aqueduct and DWP) that supply the Eastern Sierra Front and greater Los Angeles area has abated, but the potential remains a possibility.
Remarks:
Inyo Complex consists of the Seven / Oak Fire (29567 acres) and the Sage Fire (7836 acres). The Incident remains in Unified Command (CalFire / Thompson). Very good progress was made towards containment efforts on both fires. Lighter winds and slightly cooler temperatures moderated fire behavior. An IR flight is planned for today at 0730 to obtain more accurate fire perimeters. Some areas may be open to residents at 1000 hrs today.
Size/Area Involved
37,403 ACRE
% Contained
55 Percent
Expected Containment
Date: 07/11/2007
Today's observed fire behavior (leave blank for non-fire events):
Interior torching with isolated runs during burning period but moderated fire behavior due to lighter winds. Fuel beds remain highly receptive to ignition.
Significant events today (closures, evacuations, significant progress made, etc.):
Independence water system sustained significant damage that State and County Officials continue to mitigate. No evacuations; State Hwy 395 remains open.
Projected Final Size:
50000
Actions planned for next operational period:
Continue Community protection, perimeter control, and containment efforts.
Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
Scattered ranches remain threatened near the communities of Independence and Big Pine. Interior burning with torching occurred. The threat to power and water lines (aqueduct and DWP) that supply the Eastern Sierra Front and greater Los Angeles area has abated, but the potential remains a possibility.
Remarks:
Inyo Complex consists of the Seven / Oak Fire (29567 acres) and the Sage Fire (7836 acres). The Incident remains in Unified Command (CalFire / Thompson). Very good progress was made towards containment efforts on both fires. Lighter winds and slightly cooler temperatures moderated fire behavior. An IR flight is planned for today at 0730 to obtain more accurate fire perimeters. Some areas may be open to residents at 1000 hrs today.
Labels: 2007 fire season, Inyo Complex
