2021 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports
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Dixie Fire 8/17 Update
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Walkers Fire in southern Sierra
New fire in southern Sierra with smoke visible in satellite images. I think it is Walkers Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7807
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Re: 2021 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports
The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County that began Monday has grown from 10 square miles to about 45sq-m in just one day. I've been mentioning over a few years how wildfires in that area during dry periods were they to move west towards Placerville and its US50 corrider to Tahoe could potentially be the worst ever in the state because of the high densities of structures within overgrown combustible landscapes. Generally daytime winds over the next several days will be west to east towards higher elevations while at night lower winds reverse to the west.
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Dixie Fire 8/18 Update
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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El Dorado NF 8/18
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My sister lives outside of Placerville, not far from Grizzly Flats; they are ready to start evacuating if the wind changes.
My sister lives outside of Placerville, not far from Grizzly Flats; they are ready to start evacuating if the wind changes.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Walkers Fire 8/18
InciWeb:
The Walkers Fire was discovered Sunday August 15, burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness in the Western Divide Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest. The fire is located approximately 18 miles northeast of Springville, within the burned area of the 2015 Cabin Fire and 2011 Lion Fire.
The fire continues to spread through drought-stricken brush, standing dead trees, and a lot of dead and down vegetation. Four air tankers were again utilized Tuesday to slow the spread. Due to the remote location, crews are being shuttled in by helicopters. Fireline is being constructed to include natural barriers where possible.
The fire history in the Golden Trout Wilderness is extensive over the past decade. The northern perimeter of the 2020 Castle Fire is located south of the Walkers Fire and is expected to stop fire from threatening communities south of the Wilderness boundary.
No structures are immediately threatened. Planning is underway to protect wilderness structures farther from the fire’s edge as the fire continues to grow. Actions planned are full suppression utilizing all available resources, recognizing life and property will take priority for resources throughout the state.
The Forest Service always prioritizes the safety of its firefighters and surrounding communities. During difficult seasons such as this one, firefighting resources are limited, requiring risk assessment of multiple fires that are competing for limited resources.
There are three interagency hotshot crews, two type 2 hand crews, three helicopters, an air attack plane, and several overhead personnel assigned to the Walkers Fire.
Wilderness trailheads located in the Sequoia National Forest near the Walkers Fire remain closed under the Castle Fire Area, Roads, and Trails Closure https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO ... 926055.pdf.
Prepare for the possibility of fire in advance; visit www.ready.gov/wildfires. To receive emergency notifications regarding evacuations and critical events in Tulare County, sign up at https://alerttc.com/.
Wilderness trails near the Walkers Fire, southeast of Hockett Meadows in the neighboring Sequoia National Park, maybe temporarily closed to stop travel further into the fire area. Trails will be signed where closed if this becomes necessary. https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm.
Prepare for the possibility of fire in advance, visit www.ready.gov/wildfires. To receive emergency notifications regarding evacuations and critical events in Tulare County, sign up at alerttc.com.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Caldor Fire Eldorado NF 8/19 Update
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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French Fire 8/19 Sequioa NF (West of Lake Isabella)
InciWeb:
The French Fire has burned 3,223 acres of grass, brush and timber understory near Sawmill Road and Wagy Flat, west of Lake Isabella in Kern County and is 0% contained. The fire is exhibiting extreme fire behavior. It is being managed by an Interagency Incident Management Type 3 Team under Unified Command. The Bureau of Land Management, Sequoia National Forest and Kern County Fire Department are coordinating efforts.
Evacuations are in effect. The public is encouraged to heed the Kern County Sheriff Department's evacuation orders and warnings. Have a full tank of gas, gather important documents and medications and be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
Per the Sequoia National Forest:
Este es un mensaje de emergencia. Para espanol, llame a 211. Gracias.
If you live or work in or near the area of the French Fire in the Kern River Valley, please pay close attention to this message.
A wildland fire has become a threat to areas near Wofford Heights in the Kern River Valley. The following area is currently under an Evacuation Order:
Wagy Flat Road east to Isabella Lake, between Old State Road south to Keyesville.
An Evacuation Order means that the French Fire is an immediate threat to life. An Evacuation Order is a lawful order to leave now and seek shelter away from the fire area. The area is lawfully closed to public access. An Evacuation Order will likely be the last order given.
You should also monitor your local media for updated information about the evacuation.
If you have physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, please call the Aging & Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.
If you have an emergency, call 911. If you have any questions about the content of this message, please contact Kern County Information and Referral Services at 2-1-1. Thank you.
The American Red Cross is setting up an evacuation center at:
Kern River Valley Senior Center
6403 Lake Isabella Road
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
https://twitter.com/RedCrossCCR/status/ ... 2238920708
Animal Services will assist with sheltering companion animals at the center.
View the latest image at Alert Wildfire Sierra Nevada and Foothills Cameras.
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Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Dixie Fire 8/19 Update
Lassen NF:
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Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Dixie Fire BAER
Lassen NF:
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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