Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across the Piute Fire area several days ago. As a result, fire activity was minimal and fire crews will be assessing roads for access into the fire. All future flood warnings will be managed by Kern County Office of Emergency Services - information can be obtained by calling 211. Crews are working on mop-up.
A BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) Team is presently assigned to the fire. Rehabilitation of fire suppression efforts has been initiated and proven very successful on all contained sections. Approximately 8 miles of fire line have been rehabilitated so far.
Primary concerns for fire fighters include unknown road conditions due to the recent thunderstorms and flash floods and trees weakened by soil movement.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday June 28th, 2008 aprox 02:59 PM |
| Location | Piute Mtn Rd., 8 miles north of Twin Oaks, CA |
| Incident Commander | Dave Brinsfield |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 78 |
|---|---|
| Size | 37,026 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday July 20th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory). |
| Fire Behavior | Fire will not have night operations. |
| Significant Events | The Forest Closure in the Piute Mountain area remains in effect. The Bureau of Land Management's temporary closure for motorized vehicles in the Piute Fire area remains in effect. The flash flood watch for Kern County is still in effect. A recommended evacuation also remains in effect for all residence in the town of Lake Isabella, on both sides of Erskine Creek from the mouth of Erskine Creek Canyon at the pavement's end to the Kern River. Although evacuations are no longer due to the fire danger, the evacuation advisories will remain in effect due to the threat of flash floods. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | **All flood warnings and flood evacuations are being managed by Kern County Sheriff's Office - Call 211 for flood information.** Crews continue to mop-up scattered hots spots. Rehabilitation of fire line continues on all contained sections of the fire. Between 1-3 inches of rain fell across the Piutes area 2 days ago, as a result, fire activity has been minimal. Primary concerns for firefighter safety include road conditions due to recent thunderstorms and trees weakened by soil movement. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Fire suppression rehab and turn-back standards have been established. The weather is predicted to be favorable. Aggressive fire suppression rehab efforts are and will continue to be made. Portions of the remaining open line are inaccessible. Efforts are being placed on aerial surveillance. Resources are being demobilized or reassigned as warranted. *All fire related evacuation orders for the fire have been removed HOWEVER; ALL flood warnings and flood evacuations are being managed by the Kern County Sheriff's Office - call 211 for flood information.* |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5-10 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 94-102 degrees |
| Humidity | 12-25% |
