#AnchorFire Update - Evacuation Orders lifted, warnings remain in effect for the area due to high winds. #lonepinefd #olanchafd #independencefd #bishopfd #USFSInyoNF #Inyosheriff #ladwp
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#AnchorFire Lone Pine Reservation. 12 acres, forward rate of spread stopped. Anchor Ranch remains under evacuation order. Cause under investigation.
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#fuelsreduction this week #PMO CREW 1 has prepped the project. #Sawmill turning training to reality! #calfire #firesafety
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Burn Permits are required for all State Responsibility Areas and are available online by following this link.
burnpermit.fire.ca.gov
Please adhere to all laws and instructions before you burn.
#calfire #burnpermit #firesafety
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It’s a brewtiful day to have Coffee with a First Responder. And we all know, Starbucks is mug-nificent, unless you don’t give a frappe about coffee. Join your #YucaipaPD and our partners as we build community relationships, one cup at a time. #ThinBrewLine #GunsAndHoses
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UPDATE-U.S. 395 is now open throughout Mono County, including between Lee Vining and Bridgeport. Chain control restrictions are in place and drivers should check quickmap.dot.ca.gov before leaving home.
Remember to chain up, slow down, & create enough space between vehicles
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ATTN DRIVERS: Pending weather conditions, @Caltrans9 will open U.S. 395 from State Route 167 (Lee Vining) to Bridgeport today at 1:00 pm. The reopening may be delayed if winds pick up and cause whiteout conditions.
Check quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest on road conditions.
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There are sand and bags at all Yucaipa Fire Stations for Yucaipa and Oak Glen residents. The Yucaipa Fire Department has pre-filled approximately 4,000 sandbags at the Bryant and Wildwood Fire Stations (while they last for residential use). Thank you Yucaipa Fire Dept.
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We’re experiencing a lot of action in the mountain areas due to ground saturation. If you do not have to travel, please hold off! This allows our crews for higher efficiency and will provide safer roadways. #StayHomeWatchFootball 🏈
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ATTN DRIVERS: Due to whiteout conditions, and will not be able to resume traffic escorts between Lee Vining and Bridgeport at this time.
If and when that changes, we'll post an update to our social media channels.
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🌧️ Flood Watch (2am-10pm Tuesday)
🌧️ 1-3" in the valleys
🌧️ 5-7" in the mountains
Heavy rain rates possible Tuesday morning and afternoon. Flash flooding is possible. #SBCoFD is staffed up and ready to respond if you need us.
Flood Safety Tips 👉 sbcfire.co/flood
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ATTN DRIVERS: Due to multiple vehicle spinouts blocking the roadway, State Route 203 is temporarily closed from the junction of U.S. 395 to Meridian Blvd. The highway will reopen once vehicles have been removed from the road.
R2 chain controls are in effect for SR 203.
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ATTN DRIVERS: The parameters of the closure on U.S. 395 have changed. At the request of the CHP, the highway is now closed from Gorge Rd., about 17 miles north of Bishop, to Bridgeport.
is also responding to a snow slide near Wilson Butte that is blocking the SB lanes.
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🌧️ Flood Watch (2am-4pm Thursday)
🌧️ 1-3" in the valleys/deserts
🌧️ 3-5" in the mountains
💨 Wind Advisory (2am-12pm Thursday)
💨 15-25mph winds
💨 25-40mph gusts
Be careful when driving. #SBCoFD is ready to respond if you need us.
Flood Safety Tips 👉 sbcfire.co/flood
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🌧 The main heavy rain band will start for our northern areas early Thursday morning, drifting south toward SD County by late morning into the afternoon and evening. Please be careful on the roads where isolated flooding is expected. #CAwx
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NWS has issued a flash flood watch for the Inland Empire starting this evening at 6pm. There is NO current or planned Evacuation Warning in the El Dorado burn scar but as always stay prepared. For updates
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SGX continues Areal Flood Watch till Jan 01, 2:00 AM PST nwschat.weather.gov/vtec/#2022-O-C
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Our condolences to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to our partners at Riverside County Sheriff on the tragic and terrible loss of their Deputy. We stand with you in your grief.
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Apply now to be a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator! When you #JoinCALFIRE in this job, you'll have the opportunity to operate heavy bulldozers, motor-graders, heavy-duty transports, trucks, & more! Applications due by 12/30/22. For more information, visit calcareers.ca.gov/.../JobSearchR...
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The regulatory process for Fire Hazard Severity Zones begins December 16.
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CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal will begin the regulatory process for Fire Hazard Severity Zones that allows for public comment, beginning on December 16th and ending on February 3rd.
bit.ly/12-14-2022FHSZ
Learn more at:
osfm.fire.ca.gov/fhsz
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The hard work of CAL FIRE law enforcement & diligent community members has led to 160 arson arrests in 2022. As #Wildfires are mostly human-caused in #CA, this year's record-setting number of arrests makes a big impact towards combatting megafires in the state. #ArsonPrevention
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E3552 assisted with a single vehicle rollover, over-the-side with extrication. Single extricated pt transported to a local area hospital by ground ambulance. Check local road conditions
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6AM Radar Update: Some of you may get woken up by some rumbles of thunder this morning! There are currently two thunderstorms approaching the coast, one is east of Huntington Beach, the other is just north of Encinitas. Storms are moving east-southeast.
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Chain control is being issued in the San Bernardino mountains. Bring your chains regardless of the vehicle you have, including your super awesome 4WD/AWD ultimate truck/car/van - we’ve seen them all get stuck! So, be prepared and be smart. Bring your chains! #Caltrans8
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A rainy, windy, blustery day is underway. Rain has already exceeded the inch mark on some coastal mountain slopes. Check out the latest rainfall totals as of 7 AM: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?si
#CAwx
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ATTN DRIVERS: Due to whiteout conditions, U.S. 395 is temporarily CLOSED between Gorge Road in Inyo County and State Route 203.
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Pile Burning Continues today 12/8
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⚠️ Smoke Advisory. Running Springs/Cedar Glen - Crews will be burning piles near Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation today.
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It is still looking windy on Thanksgiving as Santa Ana winds peak. It will be warm west of the mountains with highs soaring well into the 70s to near 80. #CAwx
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⚠️ OWENS VALLEY Smoke advisory. Crews will be burning piles in Onion Valley today and possibly through tomorrow.
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Just posted a photo @ Highland, California
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Santa Ana winds are occurring this morning & WOW are they strong! Top wind reports:
Marshall Peak: 94 MPH
Arrowhead Springs: 87 MPH
Fremont Canyon: 85 MPH
Check out all the wind reports here: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?si
Winds will peak this morning before weakening this afternoon.
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Cancelled due to high winds
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⚠️ Smoke Advisory Owens Valley - N/E of Independence near Black Rock Fish Hatchery crews will be pile burning tomorrow.
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On November 10th our UH1H Helicopter left Prado Helitack Base for the last time, and today marks the historical first landing of the new Copter 305 S70i Firehawk. #H305 #calfireairops #calfire #servingcalifornia
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⚠️ Smoke Advisory Owens Valley. Crews will be pile burning in Onion Valley near Independence Creek November 14-15th.
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Thank you to all the men and women, including those members of our CAL FIRE family, who are serving or who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice are truly appreciated – today and every day. Happy Veterans Day!
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Burn Suspension Lift for State Responsibility Areas in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties
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ME 541 at scene can handle with current assignment, commercial vehicle fire, exposure threat mitigated.
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Highland Structure Fire 9th x Cunningham 9:23 pm RV on fire exposures to nearby units. Units at scene can handle.
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ATTN DRIVERS: U.S. 395 through Mono County is now open to big rigs and semi-trucks. Chain control restrictions are still in place on U.S. 395, as well as on SR 203, SR 158 S (South June Lake Loop) and SR 168 W. Be sure to check quickmap.dot.ca.gov before you hit the road.
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