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July 4, 2023 - UPDATE

July 14, 2023 - The dedication and hard work of the firefighters over the last 30 days and in the continuous days to come with managing the Thomas Mountain Prescribed Burn have been commendable. Their efforts to work within the fire footprint and ensure that the fire remains contained within its intended boundaries are crucial for the safety of the community and firefighters.

June 28, 2023 – The San Jacinto District is still working the prescribed burn on Thomas Mountain. Crews have completed the ignitions for the Thomas Mountain Prescribed Burn, and their attention has shifted to mopping up and maintaining the containment lines for the next several weeks.

June 25, 2023 - Evening Update - Operations for today have concluded successfully, and approximately 1,692 acres have been accomplished so far. The fire management teams have been waiting for suitable weather conditions to work on both the south and north sides of the prescribed burn area.

June 27, 2023 – The San Jacinto District will proceed today with the prescribed burn on Thomas Mountain. The primary objective is to seize the opportunity to conduct ignitions during favorable weather conditions this morning. Firefighters will continue to diligently work on strengthening and securing their containment lines. If you are traveling on California Highway 74 you may experience brief closures due to aerial operations. These closures are to protect both the firefighters involved in the operations and the public using the highway.

June 24, 2023 – The San Jacinto District will proceed work today with the prescribed burn on Thomas Mountain. The primary objective remains consistent, focusing on working the interior of the fire and consuming the accumulated downed and dead fuels. Residents and visitors will see flames and smoke visible throughout the day and evening.

June 23, 2023 – The recent unfavorable winds have caused some delays on the prescribed burn on Thomas Mountain. However, with the availability of favorable weather conditions, the San Jacinto District has made the decision to proceed with the prescribed burn today and tomorrow. The primary objective remains consistent, focusing on working the interior of the fire and consuming the accumulated downed and dead fuels. Residents and visitors will see flames and smoke visible throughout the day and evening.

June 26, 2023 – The San Jacinto District will proceed today with the prescribed burn on Thomas Mountain. The primary objective remains consistent, focusing on working both the north and south side of the prescribed burn as well as the interior, to consuming the accumulated downed and dead fuels.

June 27, 2023 - Evening Update - Operations for the Thomas Mountain Prescribed Burn have concluded successfully, with 2500 acres accomplished. The efforts of the dedicated firefighters working on this operation are commendable. Ignition operations have been completed, and the focus now shifts to mopping up and holding the containment lines.

June 26, 2023 - Evening Update - Operations for today have concluded successfully, and approximately 1,707 acres have been accomplished so far. The dedicated firefighters working on the Thomas Mountain Prescribed Burn have demonstrated remarkable patience and resilience as they faced challenging conditions characterized by unfavorable winds. Despite these challenges, they remained committed to their mission and focused on securing their containment lines.