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Current Knight Fire Update as of 9:30pm This Evening |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/30/2009 09:50 PM
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Mt. Knight....... Mt. Knight Fire Update as of 9:30pm this evening. We just spoke with Dwayne Lyon of the Stanislaus National Forest Fire Information Center. This is what he stated "Fire remains at 1643 acres with 10% containment. Crews have completed an East flank of the boundary with bulldozers and have laid hose in order to use water to further the events of stopping the fire. The Western side is still awaiting completion. They are going to start a burn out at the narrow bend of blackened underbrush to create a black zone that will deny any fuel to any fire coming up the slope....
The night shot above is of the Columbia Air Attack Base Tonight just before dark with all the aircraft tucked in for the night. Not pictured are the helicopter airtankers resting in the main portion of the Columbia airport. There are 15 Helicopters and 6 Airtankers, almost 1,100 firefighters, 42 Engines, 12 Dozers, 12 Water Tenders and much more fighting this 1,650 acre fire...
Click above for a large view of the complete Knight fire map from Dwayne Lyon of the Stanislaus National Forest Fire Information Center |
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Central Sierra/Hwy 4 Fishing Report for July 28, 2009 |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/30/2009 10:19 PM
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Lake Alpine has been tough due to hot weather and the NCPA dropping the lake for repair on the dam. Bait casters should try Gulp Power Eggs, Gulp Power Bait, Floating Power Eggs, Gulp Nightcrawlers, inflated nightcrawlers, and salmon eggs on a 24" to 30" leader using a sliding sinker. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin spinners, and Rooster Tails. Trollers should try Apex, Needlefish, Glo Bugs, Triple Teazers, and Wedding Rings behind a small dodger tipped either with a nightcrawler or a Gulp.....
Click Above to Visit Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods!
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Current Update for Knight Fire....Currently at 600+ Acres with Firefighters Making Solid Progress~by Jerry Snyder |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/28/2009 03:56 PM
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We just spoke with Jerry Snyder of SNF Command center to get our daily update on the Knight Fire. He informed us that he has not received an update since this morning and this is the current information he has available. "The Knight Fire has grown to as of 600+ acres this morning. 592 people are fighting the fire and they have16 aircraft on scene." This was the last update he received. As soon as he has more information, he will pass it on. Additional information enclosed.....
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Cause of Dorrington Fire Undetermined States CAL Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2009 07:34 PM
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Dorrington, CA...The small spot fire that occurred on Saturday afternoon at 3373 Shoshone Drive in Dorrington cause is undetermined. There were no injuries. 1/8 of an acre of woodland was burned. See CAL Fire report enclosed...
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CAL Fire States Child Playing with Fire Cause of Small Fire in Cedar Ridge on Saturday |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/27/2009 10:09 PM
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Tuolumne County, CA....A child playing with fire was the cause of 1/2 acre woodland vegetation burned 16000 Block Madrone Circle in Cedar Ridge in Tuolumne County on Saturday. No injuries. No dollar damage estimated at this time. Full CAL Fire report is enclosed...
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CAL Fire States Smoking Cause of Small Fire on Porch |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/22/2009 03:36 PM
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Copperopolis, CA.....Smoking is the cause of a small porch fire that occurred last evening at 3271 Arrowhead Street in Copperopolis. There were no injuries. Estimated damage is $500. Multiple units from Copper Fire responded to the incident. CAL Fire report enclosed....
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CAL Fire States Fire on Mono Way Caused by Arson |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/20/2009 12:05 PM
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Sonora, CA...We reported a small grass fire on Mono Way over the weekend. CAL Fire is stating it was Arson. The fire occurred on July 18th at 13494 Mono Way in Sonora. There were no injuries. Damage consisted of 1/4 acre of grass vegetation burned on Sierra Railroad land. Multiple units including Columbia Air Attack responded to this incident. CAL Fire report is enclosed....
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Vehicle Accident Cause of Vehicle Fire in Glencoe on Friday |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/20/2009 12:11 PM
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Glencoe, CA....Cal Fire states a vehicle accident was the cause of a vehicle fire that occurred on July 17th at 870 Ridge Road in Glencoe. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee was involved in a vehicle accident, the vehicle caught fire and spread into brush vegetation burning an 1/8 of an acre. Estimated dollar damage is not available at this time. No injuries were reported. CAL Fire report enclosed.....
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FIRE NEWS.....Crews Responding to a Vegetation Fire East of Lovers Leap in Knights Ferry Area |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2009 09:00 PM
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Knights Ferry, CA...Crews from Multiple agencies are responding to a vegetation fire 2 miles east of Lovers Leap in the Knights Ferry Area. More to follow is necessary. UPDATE #1 9:15pm, Reports are coming in that there are power lines down in the area. No acreage estimate as of yet. More to follow as needed. UPDATE #2, 9:40pm, Fire contained at approximately 5 acres according to Jim at CAL Fire Command Center. Great job crews! CAL Fire report to follow as soon as we receive.
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Cause of Three Small Spot Grass Fires in Jenny Lind Under Investigation |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/14/2009 12:07 AM
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Jenny Lind, CA....CAL Fire states the three spot grass fires that took place on July 11th are under investigation. They occurred at 4000 Silver Rapids Road and 2802 Hogan Dam Road and 5816 Baldwin Street in Calaveras County. Multiple units were called to these fires.No injuries involved. CAL Fire reports enclosed....
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