ANNOUNCEMENT
Schaeffer Fire Area Closure Order Rescinded
July 27, 2017 - Forest Service officials rescinded the Schaeffer Fire Area Closure Order within the Kern River and Western Divide Ranger Districts as of Friday, July 28, 2017. The fire is currently... more
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Incident Overview
Schaeffer Fire Area, Roads, and Trails Closure Rescinded
PORTERVILLE, Calif., July 27, 2017 - Forest Service officials rescinded the Schaeffer Fire Area Closure Order within the Kern River and Western Divide Ranger Districts as of Friday, July 28, 2017. The fire is currently 94% contained. Smoke in the interior may continue for several weeks and fire suppression resources will remain on scene to monitor the area.
Roads and trails within the closure area, including Sherman Pass and Monache roads are now open. Rattlesnake Trail #33E22 will remain closed due to pre-existing conditions. Please remain cautious when visiting the area's roads and trails. Hazards that remain within the closure area include burning stumps, hot spots, ash, hazard trees, and snags.
The lightning caused Schaeffer Fire started, Saturday, June 24, 2017, when a storm passed through the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest. In the interest of Forest visitor and firefighter health and safety, Forest officials placed the Schaeffer Fire Area Closure Order, July 8, 2017.
For more information, call the Kernville Ranger Station at 760-376-3781. The district office is open 7-days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Basic Information
| Current as of | |
|---|---|
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning Caused |
| Date of Origin | Saturday June 24th, 2017 approx. 04:16 PM |
| Location | Within the 2002 McNally wildfire burn area.(17 miles north of Kernville) |
| Incident Commander | James Robertson,IC USFS |
| Incident Description | Lightning Caused Wildland Fire |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2 |
|---|---|
| Size | 16,031 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 94% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday July 31st, 2017 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Brush (2 feet) Timber (litter and understory) Tall grass (2.5 feet) |
| Significant Events | A suppression repair plan has been provided to the incident and implementation is underway. Fire Area Closure Order has been lifted. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
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|---|---|
| Projected Incident Activity | Rehab/suppression repair work and chipping to continue. |
| Remarks |
Fire Area Closure Order has been lifted. |
