From Inciweb 10:10am Thursday: Fire crews continue to improve fireline and are extinguishing hot areas close to the fire’s edge. Residents and visitors may still see smoke towards the north end of the fire, due to the heavy fuels within the perimeter of the fire. A Burned Area Response Team (BAER) is now conducting a rapid assessment of the fire area. The BAER team will assess the fire damage and determine if immediate actions are necessary. Actions may include work to help stabilize soil; control water, sediment and debris movement; prevent impairment of ecosystems; mitigate significant threats to health, safety, life property and downstream values at risk. The San Bernardino National Forest has assumed command of the fire from California Incident Management Team 3 and continues to work closely with all the local agencies in the Idyllwild and Palm Springs area. Percent Contained 92% Estimated Containment Date Friday July 26th, 2013 approx. 06:00 PM
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:53:58 +0000