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602 S. Tippecanoe Ave. 
San Bernardino, 
92408 
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave. 
San Bernardino, 
92408 

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Radford Fire Update September 10. 2022

Radford
Publication Type: News 09/10/2022

INCIDENT INFORMATION

Start Date: 09/05/2022 Location:  Converse Creek drainage in the Santa Ana River watershed in San Bernardino County CA Engines:  44 Crews: 11 Water Tenders:  7 Size: 1088 acres Percent containment: 59% Cause: Undetermined Dozers:  10 Aircraft: 5 Total Personnel:  549

 

CURRENT CONDITIONS:

Weather played a major factor in firefighting operations yesterday by reducing fire activity. Sustained winds from the southeast registered at 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph which tested the containment lines around the fire perimeter.  The western perimeter held, and the fire behavior was moderate with mostly low intensity ground fire.  Crews worked arduously throughout the day improving, securing, and patrolling those lines.

Today, minimal fire activity is expected and has been limited to smoldering and creeping due to the cooler temperatures and continued light to moderate rainfall. Although weather conditions continue to mitigate threats from the fire, risk for driving, falling trees, rocks and debris flow are still of concern. Road conditions will be scouted since more damage to the area can be done by traveling on the muddy roads.  Scouts and lookouts are keeping watch over the fire area for any other hazards.  Scattered burning logs and stumpholes remain but there is no active burning front.  Crews will continue to mop up and strengthen the holding lines and increase containment of the fire.  Fire engines and firefighters will be staged throughout the City of Big Bear throughout the weekend until conditions improve with the weather pattern that has affected the fire area. 

WEATHER:

The remnants of tropical storm Kay will continue to bring occasional showers and thunderstorms through the weekend along with wind with gusts up to 30 mph.  The cloud cover will be intermittent today and the sun may dry out vegetation in the fire area.   Although containment has increased, the fire is not out.  A flash flood watch is in effect for the San Bernardino Mountains, including the fire area until 8PM Saturday evening.

ROAD CLOSURES:  Club View Dr. at 2N10 

 

 EVACUATION WARNINGS:

·         From Glass Road to South Fork River Road.

·         Beverly Lane, south to 2N10 and 2N08, west to Castlerock.

·         Summit Blvd East to Club View Dr. and Evergreen Dr South

·         Club View Dr. east to Angles Camp Rd and Vine Ave south to Lassen Dr.

·         Summit Blvd east to McAllister Rd, east of Hwy 18, and Fox Farm Rd south to Evergreen Rd.

 

FOREST CLOSURES:

San Bernardino National Forest, Forest Order No. 05-12-52-22-06 (https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf)

SCHOOL CLOSURES:  Bear Valley Unified Schools are closed through the week excluding Fallsvale School.

BIG BEAR VISITORS:   For your safety with the impending storm and current fire, you are welcome to visit us at a later date. Thank you for understanding and cooperation! Your safety is our priority.

READY SET GO! Successfully preparing for an emergency is vital. Visit the below link for resources that will help you prepare. Ready! Set! Go! Fire – San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (sbcfire.org)

TELEPHONE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (TENS):

The San Bernardino County Sheriff and Fire Departments will send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages through the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). Visit the link below to sign up or call 211 or (909) 980-2857 for assistance in registering. https://bit.ly/3x6hscG