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Summary (From Inciweb, Sun. Oct. 26, 2008 8:00 a.m.)
Inciweb states that this will be the last update from this fire. They have provided a phone contact with the Monterey Ranger District in King City for more info: 831-385-5434.
Yesterday (October 25, 2008), crews mopped up hot spots in the Twin Peak area. Crews monitored and mopped up in the Limekiln area as hot spots were detected. Rehabilitation efforts continued on the dozer line above the Hermitage. Today crews will mop up and retrieve hose throughout the fire area.
Fire Statistics
Acres burned: 16,269
Miles of fireline to build: 1
Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)
Percent contained: 97%
Expected containment: 10/30/08 - 6p.m.
Firefighter injuries to date: 20
Structures threatened: 30
Structures destroyed: 0
Suppression cost to date: $22.9 million
Firefighting Resources
Crews: 8
Engines: 19
Helicopters: 6
Air tankers: 0
Total personnel assigned: 498
Evacuations: There are no Evacuation Watches or Warnings.
Roads: Rock and debris fall continues on Highway 1 resulting in periodic closures. Drivers are strongly advised to heed Caltrans caution/closure signs or risk damage to their vehicles. Caltrans has posted electronic status boards at the following locations: the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 46, the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 46, Hearst Castle, north of the Willow Creek bridge, Nepenthe in Big Sur, and the junction of Highway 1 and Rio Road in Carmel. Please drive carefully.
All roads, including Nacimiento-Fergusson, Willow Creek Road and South Coast Ridge Road to Highway 1 will reopen at noon Monday, October 27th. Cone Peak Road will remain closed until further notice.
Fire Behavior: Interior burning of unburned fuel, creeping and smoldering.
Significant Events: Rock and debris fall continues on Highway 1 resulting in periodic closures. Drivers are strongly advised to heed Caltrans caution/closure signs or risk damage to their vehicles. Electronic message boards are at the following locations: 101 and Highway 46, Highway 1 and 46, Hearst Castle, north of Willow Creek Bridge, Nepenthe in Big Sur and Rio Road and Highway 1 in Carmel. The Central Coast Interagency Incident Management Team 7 will be transitioning to the local Type 3 team beginning tomorrow morning, October 26, 2008 at 6:00 am. Incident Commander will be Mark Nunez.
Planed Actions: Crews continue to mop up and improve existing line along the Hermitage Road to Highway 1. They will also continue to mop up around structures and improvements in Limekiln State Park. Crews continue to clean up and remove hose. The Evacuation Watch for Hermitage has been lifted as of 6:00pm Saturday, Oct.25, 2008. The Evacuation Watch for the Harlan Ranch and Morning Glory area was lifted as of 6:00pm on October 23, 2008. ALL WARNINGS AND WATHCES HAVE BEEN LIFTED.
Growth Potential: Low
Terrain Difficulty: Extreme
Remarks: Crews monitored and extinguished hot spots found in the Twin Peaks area and along the coast near the Limekiln State Park area. Rehab work continued on the dozer line above the Hermitage and removal of fire hose and trash will continue today. Please exercise caution when traveling on Highway 1 along Twitchell Flats and Limekiln State Park. Due to rolling rocks and debris from the burned hillsides along this area, expect delays from 15 to 20 minutes. Electronic message boards are located at Highway 101 and 46, Highway 46 and Highway 1, Hearst Castle, north of Willow Creek Bridge, Nepenthe in Big Sur and Rio Road and Highway 1 in Carmel. Nacimiento Fergusson Road, South Coast Ridge Road and Willow Creek Road south to Highway 1 will reopen on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 12 Noon.
Emergency Resources – Services
Emergency - Dial 9-1-1
Los Padres NF Fire Info Center: 805-961-5770 Recorded message will be updated daily at 6 p.m.
Monterey County Fire Information website:
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/PR_OES/default.asp
U.S. Forest Service (questions relating to Forest Service land)
King City Office: (831) 385-5434
State Parks (questions relating to State Parks land)
Monterey District Office: (831) 649-2836
Monterey County Sheriff's Office 831-755-3722
Los Padres NF Fire Info Center: 805-961-5770 (8:00am to 8:00pm)
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