2020 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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Re: 2020 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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My permit just got cancelled (again)
Inyo National Forest as well as many other National Forests in California are closed (effective 9/7/20) due to the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.
This closure includes wilderness permits. Wilderness permits for 9/7/20 through 9/30/20 have been cancelled. This may be extended if needed. Permits canceled due to this closure will be refunded automatically through your recreation.gov account.
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Sieera Webcams 9/30

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Sierra round-up:
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SQF Complex Fire Breaching Sequioa NP Borders

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The fires northern flank has reached Hockett Lakes and is quickly heading towards Hockett Meadows/Ranger Station, South Fork Ranger Station, and Homers Nose Grove. :(
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Rattlesnake Fire

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Embers seem to have started a separate smaller fire just north of the main fire, burning of the eastern and western sides of the Kern, at the southern end of the Red Spur.
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Re: 2020 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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Mono Hot Springs is dead center in this screenshot. Does not look good. It is very close to VVR now.
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Re: 2020 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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Personal account (with pics and video) from a VVR employee.

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Re: 2020 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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Hopefully they can hold a small perimeter around the VVR buildings
Screen Shot 2020-10-07 at 8.31.02 AM copy.jpg
. The fire moved fast overnight.
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Re: 2020 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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Last night they performed a backfire operation. That may contribute to the most overnight hotspots on the map.
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Re: 2020 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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I wish people would use something other than Facebook. I am keenly interested in learning what went down; but won't participate in that ecosystem. :/
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