#RanchoFire UPDATE: As mentioned in the last post, forward... progress has stopped. Hand crews and engine companies have established a containment line around the fire, connecting with the wide bulldozer lines. Resources, including helicopters and fire engines, are starting to be released. Firefighters are now 100% focused on mopping up, ensuring every hotspot will be extinguished tonight. County of Ventura VenturaCoAirUnit #LAFD Talk 💬 LACoFD Ventura County Sheriffshow more

#RanchoFire forward progress of the fire is stopped. Good... progress is being made on the brushfire, which is now approximately 13 acres. The fire is located on the right-hand side of the southbound 101 freeway at the 23 freeway. Hose lines have been extended, and helicopters are making water drops at the head of the fire. Right now, bulldozers are ringing an outer perimeter as a contingency line. County of Ventura VenturaCoAirUnit LACoFD LAFD 🔥 Ventura County Sheriffshow more

#SandyFire afternoon update: Firefighters on the ground and in... the air continue battling the Sandy Fire in steep, stubborn terrain. The images and video below are from the northeastern portion of the fire near the Sequoia Ave area in Simi Valley. Crews are deploying hose lines and constructing handlines to strengthen containment efforts, while air tankers continue dropping retardant ahead of the fire to slow its spread. Approximately 900 firefighters remain assigned to the incident. For the latest evacuation warnings and orders, monitor County of Ventura SVPD City of Simi Valley Ventura County Sheriff Ventura County Sheriff OESshow more

#kennethfire; Forward progress of the Kenneth fire has been... stopped, and the fire is currently holding at 960 acres with 0% containment. Approximately 400 Firefighters will remain on scene through the night, continuing to provide structure protection and knock down hot spots. There are no reported structures damaged or destroyed. All evacuation orders in Los Angeles County have been reduced to evacuation warnings. Evacuation warnings issued in Ventura County have been lifted.show more

#JanssBrushFire VCFD firefighters are on scene of a 2-acre... brush fire with a potential to grow to approximately 10 acres. Three water-dropping helicopters are making good progress on the fire, which is currently posing no threat to structures or infrastructure. Approximately 40 fire engines and 109 personnel are assigned to the incident. The fire is burning in medium fuels with a slow rate of spread in the area of Janss Fire Road. County of Venturashow more

#mountainfire update; The fire is currently at 20,596 acres... with 7% containment. There are currently 2,420 personnel on scene, including 378 engines, 20 Water Tenders, 34 Hand Crews, 17 Dozers and 14 helicopters. VCFD is in unified command with CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5 and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our mutual aid partners. Damage assessment teams are in process of identifying and verifying the number of structures that have been impacted. Our thoughts are with all of members of our local Ventura County community through this devastating incident. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with dry and receptive fuels that continue to challenge containment efforts. Fire activity has decreased due to a decrease in winds over the area. A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara. A public information hotline has been established. Affected residents can call 805-465-6650 for assistance. Evacuation orders remain in place. Residents are encouraged to visit for the most current evacuation information. An evacuation center has been setup at Padre Serra Parrish at 5205 Upland Rd in Camarillo. The video is from inside of the Ventura County Air Unit Firehawks as they perform water drops over the fire yesterday.show more

#lagunafire #VCFD and our partner agencies Ventura City Fire,... Oxnard Fire, and Federal Fire Ventura County continue an aggressive attack on the fire burning off Laguna Road in the Oxnard plains. The fire is currently estimated at 15 acres. VCSO has issued evacuation orders for the Cal State Channel Islands Campus and fire resources are in place evaluating any potential structure threats. Residents are encouraged to follow and download the Watch Duty app for the latest evacuation updates and fire information. Video: Inside one of our Firehawk helicopters involved in water dropping operations over the fire.show more

Arizona: A great look at the terrain crews and... Fire Managers are working with on the Horton Fire. Full suppression tactics are being used, including firing Ops to box the fire in, which also reduces exposure for resources in the steeps. A community meeting will be held tomorrow in Payson to update the local residents on the fire. It is suspected to be human caused and an investigation continues. SW Area IMT 1 will assume command of the fire. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this breathtaking view of the Horton Fire. 🙏 The fire was mapped at 1,074 acres.show more

Update: the #HudsonFire in Bastrop County is an estimated... 400 acres and 10% contained. Fire activity continues to be active with tree torching. Crews are working to secure the right flank of the fire. #txfire 🎥 Hudson Fire activity, 11/3. Credit: Texas A&M Forest Serviceshow more

Final Incident Update: Forward progress of the #GibbyFire has... been stopped at approximately 250 acres. Crews will remain on scene for mop-up and patrol. All shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. Ortega Highway will remain closed from Gateway to Grand in Riverside County.show more

#PickettFire UPDATE: Thanks to the hard work being put... in by firefighters, we now have 5% containment on this fire. Another flight from Intel 12 has been ordered to map the fire and provide updated acreage, which will be forthcoming. A priority Friday has been the dozer work on the right flank, an area that's seen active fire. The 15 assigned dozers are greatly aiding in establishing control lines and providing access. They are being supported by aerial firefighting operations to tie in the control lines from Rattlesnake Ridge wrapping around to Sugarloaf Mountain to protect communities that lie further to the east.show more

Oregon: An update from the Pine Mountain Fire in... Deschutes county, multiple crews have arrived on scene including Wolf Creek, Redmond, Lakeview, and Rogue River Hotshots. Multiple aircraft are on scene as well, both fixed winged tankers, with a Type 1 helicopter conducting bucket work. Currently, westerly winds are moving the fire away from the Pine Mountain Observatory, a University of Oregon facility with research grade telescopes. Boots on the ground told me they have decent black to the North from a previous burn, and a fire scar to the east they may be able to tie it into. Last updated acreage still 1,500 acres, but may be larger.show more

Resource drawdown continues as the Nation remains at a... PL5. Australia has announced they will be sending an Incident Management to the U.S. to assist with the ongoing large fires. Should be interesting what incident they get. This is footage of the Little Buck Fire in Wasco county, Oregon. Aviation and crews continue to work to build containment on the 4,000 acre fire. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of aviation Ops.show more

This evening, Metro Fire, Cosumnes Fire, and Sacramento Fire... proudly deployed Strike Team 4801-C to the Palisades Fire in Southern California. 4801-C consists of 22 firefighters staffing five Type 1 engines, and one strike team vehicle. This deployment showcases the strength and resilience of the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and highlights the importance of emergency resource sharing statewide. Fire season is now year-round, and the ability to support the mission of saving lives and protecting property throughout our state has never been more critical. We wish our Sacramento County crews safe travels as they join our brothers and sisters on the front lines in Los Angeles County. Cosumnes Fire Dept. Sacramento Fire Department California Governor's Office of Emergency Servicesshow more

Sandy Fire Update - 5/19 6pm 1,698 acres 5%... containment 869 firefighters assigned to the fire 43,702 residents under evacuation orders 399 residents under evacuation warning VCFD and our partner agencies including CAL FIRE, LA County Fire, LA City Fire, and many others continue an aggressive firefight on the Sandy Fire. Evacuation orders have been added to areas east of the fire, and we encourage all residents in the area to follow emergency.venturacounty.govfor the latest evacuation updates. We are grateful to all the partner agencies who have responded to support and protect our community. Video: VCFD Copter 5 - a Firehawk helicopter making water drops along Division A of the fire.show more

The #SandyFire in Ventura County has grown to more... than 1,364 acres since starting yesterday morning. More than 10,000 homes are under evacuation orders, with another 3,500 under evacuation warnings in the Simi Valley area. High temperatures, drying fuels, and critical fire weather are increasing wildfire conditions across California. Fire spreads fast. Waiting to prepare is not an option. Take action now: ✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts 🛣️ Know multiple evacuation routes 🎒 Have your go-bag packed and ready to grab 📢If an evacuation order is issued, leave immediately. 🔗 Build your Wildfire Action Plan: For the latest wildfire updates, evacuation information, incident maps, and safety resources, visit #CALFIREReady #WildfireAwareness #VenturaCounty #Evacuate Ventura County Fireshow more

Montana: Beaverhead County Sheriff has issued a GO NOW... evacuation order for Elkhorn Hotsprings and Maverick Mountain, including all communities south to Shale Creek and Clark Creek on the north end of Grasshopper Valley due to increased activity on the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Fires. Both are burning on the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest; the Sand Creek is now 8,900 acres, and the Bobcat Lakes is 5,513 acres. Firefighters are prioritizing structure protection as additional firefighting resources continue to arrive. Red Flag conditions remain over the fire areas.show more

🚨🚨2-ALARM FIRE Tucson Fire was dispatched to a call... of fire nature unknown at 3:37 this afternoon in the 3100 block of East 22nd Street. Engine 3 arrived six minutes later and reported smoke coming from the back door on and eaves of an abandoned AM/PM. A full alarm was called, and crews started to search for the source of the fire. As seen in this video, there was a significant fire event. The roof collapsed, and operations shifted to a defensive mode. At this time, crews are unable to enter the building to extinguish remaining hot spots, and excavators will be used to tear it down. Firefighters were on the roof when it collapsed, but they were uninjured, as was the individual seen in the video. This video highlights the dangers our crews face every time they battle a fire, and we are thankful that everyone is safe. The fire was caused by homeless activity.show more