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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/31/2013 12:51 PM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 07/31/2013 01:02 PM
Expires: 01/01/2018 12:00 AM
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The Aspen Fire Now Over 14,000 Acres, 35% Contained and Making Things A Bit Smokey
Aspen Springs, CA...The Aspen Fire was discovered on Monday, July 22 burning on the Sierra National Forest- High Sierra Ranger District. The fire is burning around Stump Springs Road north of Aspen Springs. Additional resources continue to arrive, assisting in fire suppression. Sierra National Forest initial suppression efforts, crews were able to keep the fire from burning into the Kaiser Wilderness. Firefighter and public safety remains the highest priority...
Photos by Michelle Puckett & Sean Collins
The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the Aspen Fire at 6:00 P.M. July 24, 2013. The team is working with the Sierra National Forest to manage suppression efforts.
Smoke from the Aspen Fire is impacting air quality in local communities. Individuals sensitive to smoke are suggested to remain indoors and keep windows closed, to minimize exposure to smoke.
The fire is in steep, rugged, inaccessible terrain. There is no imminent threat to the communities of Big Creek or Huntington Lake at this time.
For most recent fire information click on the recent articles on the right.
Road and Trail Closures
Roads:
Stump Springs Road is closed to all traffic due to fire suppression activity.
Minarets Road (4S81) from Fish Creek to Jackass Rock Organization Campground, Grizzly at Beasore Road to Minarets Road are closed to the public. Residents within the road closure are allowed into the area with valid identification.
Trails:
Per the U.S. Forest Service Closure Order number 15-13-09, the Kaiser Wilderness is closed.
Evacuations
Additional campground closures went in to affect as a precautionary measure. Campground closures within the Sierra National Forest are as follows:
-Sample Meadow
-West Kaiser
-Jackass Rock Organization
-Lower Chiquito
-Little Jackass
-Soda Springs
-Placer
-Sweet Water
-China Bar
-Rock Creek
-Wagners Mammoth Pool Resort
Campgrounds closed to support firefighting efforts:
-Rancheria
-Badger Flat
-Midge Creek
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin Monday July 22nd, 2013 approx. 10:15 PM
Location seven miles north of Big Creek
Incident Commander David Cooper
Current Situation
Total Personnel 1,792
Size 14,332 acres
Percent Contained 35%
Fuels Involved
Timber with mixed chaparral
Fire Behavior
Fire continued to be active throughout the north and east sides of the fire. Temperature is increasing and humidity decreasing.
Significant Events
The closure of Stump Springs road remains in effect. The Sierra National Forest has issued a Forest Closure Order for the Kaiser Wilderness. A precautionary evacuation of campgrounds west of the San Joaquin River on Forest Road 4S81 are in place.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Continue to build and prepare indirect line on the north and east side of the fire.
Growth Potential
High
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme
Remarks
Fire burned actively last night. Indirect line preparation for firing operations on the east side of the fire. The Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT)- DC-10 continues to be utilized on the fire for retardant application. Crews continue to use direct attack when possible.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 5-10 mph S
Temperature 52-64 degrees
Humidity 43-54%
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