Lake Fire Update June 28, 2015 0800
| Date Started: 6/17/ 2015 1552 |
Size: 30,716 acres
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Containment: 50 percent
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Cause: under investigation
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Estimated Cost to Date: $27 million
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Injuries: 4
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Total Personnel: 2,291
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Residences Burned: 1
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Committed Resources: 70 crews, 98 engines,
10 dozers, 29 water tenders, 21 helicopters, 2 air attacks
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Fire growth was very minimal last night. The growth that did
occur was in the San Gorgonio Wilderness on the southern side of the fire.
Night operations continued to monitor and secure the lines east of Onyx Peak.
Firefighters working the Three Sisters Peaks area yesterday had success in
securing a section of the perimeter.
Today fire officials anticipate containment percentage to
increase as work progresses north and east of Onyx Peak. Firefighters will be
flown back into the wilderness today if weather conditions permit.
Suppression-repair crews will begin to rehabilitate the fire line. Travelers on
State Route 38 may observe heavy equipment on the western end of the fire due
to their activity. Resources will return to Three Sisters Peaks today and continue
to secure the eastern perimeter.
The damage assessment team reported the loss of a residence and
three out buildings in the Burns Canyon area. The team will continue to
evaluate the fire area for further damage.
Weather & Fire Behavior
The weather is expected to remain the same as yesterday with
cloud cover and relative humidity of 20 to 30 percent. The incident
meteorologist predicts a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms over the
fire area today. There will continue to be a threat of thunderstorms over the
fire area throughout the week. Localized heavy rainfall and strong erratic
winds could be associated with the thunderstorms.
Fire behavior was minimal through the night and is expected to
be minimal today. Pockets of fuel continue to burn in the interior of the
fire.
Special Notice
State Route 38 is open to through traffic. Access off of State
Route 38 will continue to be restricted to camp staff and recreation residence
owners only.
Evacuations
With the exception of Burns Canyon, which remains under
mandatory evacuation, all evacuations have been lifted. All US Forest Service
lands within the affected fire area remain closed for recreation purposes. The
camps in the area will be accessible for staff only to conduct maintenance. For
detailed information, please visit the following websites: