October 24, 2007
Harris Fire Running Hard In Jamul & Lyons Valley
While some fires are laying down elsewhere and backslapping goes on at Qualcom Park firefighters and some residents of Jamul and Lyons Valley are fending off flames as seen from the Lyons Peak web cam image below.
The good news is there are fresh firefighters assigned to the incident as noted in the freshly filed Incident 209 report.
Note that 200 homes have already been destroyed in this devastating fire.
The image is a south view from the Lyons Peak webcam.
The good news is there are fresh firefighters assigned to the incident as noted in the freshly filed Incident 209 report.
Note that 200 homes have already been destroyed in this devastating fire.
The image is a south view from the Lyons Peak webcam.Up to tonight the residents of of Lyons Peak and Jamul have been holding off the advancing flames. Up to tonight the fire was moving in a predictable pattern as the offshore Santa Ana's were blowing west. The changing winds, now coming from the west is pushing the fire both north and east!
Information from the Incident 209 filed 1900 hrs tonight offers the following;
Communities/Critical Infrastructure Threatened (in 12, 24, 48 and 72 hour time frames):
12 hours: High-voltage power grid, Chula Vista, San Diego, San Miguel, Potrero, Barrett Junction, Barrett Lake area, Engineer Springs, Dulzura, Deerhorn Valley, Lawson Valley, Jamul, Lyons Valley and homes along Millar Ranch Road.
Significant events today (closures, evacuations, significant progress made, etc.):
The fire was held at the edge of Chula Vista and San Miguel DPA. The returning onshore flow has moved the fire to the northeast threatening structures along Highway 94 from Jamul to the east, Lyons Valley to the north and Jamaica to the west. The regional communications equipment on Lyons Peak was damaged by fire, cutting off power and destroying the back-up generator. Crews installed a portable repeater to support fire communications. The fire progressed north in the Barrett Lake area, consuming old, heavy fuels.
Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
Extreme fire behavior due to fuel and weather conditions. East/northeast winds are active in the eastern portion of the fire. A more normal onshore flow is influencing the western portion. This wind confluence is causing erratic fire behavior. Major wind reversals in this area have caused firefighter fatalities during past incidents. Heavy fuels and steep terrain on the northern edge of the fire present few control opportunities. Crew fatigue is a serious problem. Some crews are being pulled off the line in spite of a lack of relief. Many resource orders remain unfilled due to competing incidents in the southern part of the state.
Projected incident movement/spread during next operational period (in 12, 24, 48, and 72 hour time frames):
12 hours: Fire will continue to move to the north and east.
Remarks:
CDF Team 9 is in unified command with Forest Service, San Diego City, Chula Vista and San Miguel. A total of 21 civilians have been injured and one killed by this fire. 4500 people are or have been threatened and evacuated. Additional evacuations are being ordered. An estimated 200 homes have been destroyed or damaged. 1500 homes are or have been threatened. Detailed damage assessment is about 55% complete and those numbers are reported in section 24. Many initial attack resources have been engaged continuously since the beginning of the fire. Resource requests are critical. An additional 271 people are assigned to the incident and are either enroute or were initial attack and have not been released from the line to check in. The total personnel count is 1611.
Size/Area
Involved
75,000 ACRES, 10% Contained
Projected Final Size:
100,000
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Pray for the safety of fire personnel and the homeowners of this peaceful valley.
Where's Geraldo? Where's CNN, Fox and the L.A. Times?
Information from the Incident 209 filed 1900 hrs tonight offers the following;
Communities/Critical Infrastructure Threatened (in 12, 24, 48 and 72 hour time frames):
12 hours: High-voltage power grid, Chula Vista, San Diego, San Miguel, Potrero, Barrett Junction, Barrett Lake area, Engineer Springs, Dulzura, Deerhorn Valley, Lawson Valley, Jamul, Lyons Valley and homes along Millar Ranch Road.
Significant events today (closures, evacuations, significant progress made, etc.):
The fire was held at the edge of Chula Vista and San Miguel DPA. The returning onshore flow has moved the fire to the northeast threatening structures along Highway 94 from Jamul to the east, Lyons Valley to the north and Jamaica to the west. The regional communications equipment on Lyons Peak was damaged by fire, cutting off power and destroying the back-up generator. Crews installed a portable repeater to support fire communications. The fire progressed north in the Barrett Lake area, consuming old, heavy fuels.
Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
Extreme fire behavior due to fuel and weather conditions. East/northeast winds are active in the eastern portion of the fire. A more normal onshore flow is influencing the western portion. This wind confluence is causing erratic fire behavior. Major wind reversals in this area have caused firefighter fatalities during past incidents. Heavy fuels and steep terrain on the northern edge of the fire present few control opportunities. Crew fatigue is a serious problem. Some crews are being pulled off the line in spite of a lack of relief. Many resource orders remain unfilled due to competing incidents in the southern part of the state.
Projected incident movement/spread during next operational period (in 12, 24, 48, and 72 hour time frames):
12 hours: Fire will continue to move to the north and east.
Remarks:
CDF Team 9 is in unified command with Forest Service, San Diego City, Chula Vista and San Miguel. A total of 21 civilians have been injured and one killed by this fire. 4500 people are or have been threatened and evacuated. Additional evacuations are being ordered. An estimated 200 homes have been destroyed or damaged. 1500 homes are or have been threatened. Detailed damage assessment is about 55% complete and those numbers are reported in section 24. Many initial attack resources have been engaged continuously since the beginning of the fire. Resource requests are critical. An additional 271 people are assigned to the incident and are either enroute or were initial attack and have not been released from the line to check in. The total personnel count is 1611.
Size/Area
Involved
75,000 ACRES, 10% Contained
Projected Final Size:
100,000
View Larger Map
Pray for the safety of fire personnel and the homeowners of this peaceful valley.
Where's Geraldo? Where's CNN, Fox and the L.A. Times?
Labels: 2007 fire season, Harris Fire Lyons Peak, Jamul
