Evening Update – September 3, 2020
Rob Allen, Incident Commander
Fire Information: 831-272-0222 Email: 2020.Dolan@firenet.gov
Media Information: 831-272-0221 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7018
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lospadresnationalforest
Size: 31,901 acres Containment: 40% Personnel: 876 Start Date: August 18, 2020 Cause: Unknown
This will be the last Evening Update for the Dolan Fire unless fire activity changes and additional communication is needed to ensure local communities have the latest fire information.
The Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the Dolan Fire this morning following a successful transition with California Incident Management Team 2. Thank you to Incident Commander Mike Minton and his entire team for their expert management and work to date.
The fire increased by a few hundred acres today along the eastern and southern edges within the Ventana Wilderness. Hand crews are now working in this area and completed line on the northeast side today. Crews are also scouting the Lost Valley area to determine the best location to tie into the southern line. Containment lines on the northern and southern perimeters are holding well along McWay Ridge and within the Lucia and Hermitage areas. Crews continue to work on the primary containment line north of the Naciemento-Ferguson Road and along the road to Cone Peak. This indirect line will serve as the primary containment line, intended to keep the fire from spreading south toward nearby structures. Although limited fire spread has occurred over the last few days, an excessive heat warning is forecast for this weekend and is expected to increase fire behavior. Dozers, hand crews and masticators are also working on additional contingency lines farther south. Overnight crews will continue to patrol Highway 1 for rolling debris and increased fire behavior.
Firefighters continue with structure protection all along Highway 1, in the Partington area north, and in the Lucia and Hermitage areas to the south. Currently on the fire there are: 6 Type 1 Hotshot crews, 3 Type 2 hand crews, 62 engines, 6 dozers, 12 helicopters, 18 water tenders, 4 masticators, and a variety of other equipment to support firefighting efforts.
EVACUATION / CLOSURE ALERTS:
Evacuations / Closures: Click here for an interactive map of Monterey County evacuations. For information about state highway closures go to https://roads.dot.ca.gov/.
- Evacuation Order for the area South of Nacimiento-Fergusson Road, west of South Coast Ridge to Prewitt Ridge including Alms Ridge.
- Evacuation Warning for Partington Zone C (only residents allowed into the area).
- Highway 1 is closed from north of Vista Point south to Pacific Valley.
- Forest Order Number 05-07-51-20-20 went into effect today, superseding Forest Order Number 05-07-51-20-19.
WEATHER: Today the marine layer was in place up to 1,500 feet. Fog along the coast burned off earlier in the day resulting in warmer temperatures. The east side and higher elevation areas continue to be warmer and drier. Similar conditions are expected for Friday, with the marine layer lowering to 1,000 feet. An excessive heat warning has been issued for this area from Saturday through Monday and temperatures are expected to be in the 90’s along the coast and low hundreds inland. Winds are forecast to remain mild. Fire activity is expected to increase with this change in weather conditions.
Dolan Fire
California Interagency Incident Management Team 2
Public Information Phone: 831-272-0222
Media Information Phone: 831-272-0221
Incident E-mail: 2020.Dolan@firenet.gov
Incident Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7018
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Here are today’s heat signature maps from John Chesnut. I will add tonight’s update when it is released.
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DOLAN FIRE
Update – September 3, 2020
Rob Allen, Incident Commander
Fire Information: 831-272-0222 Email: 2020.Dolan@firenet.gov
Media Information: 831-272-0221 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7018
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lospadresnationalforest
Size: 31,409 acres Containment: 40% Personnel: 896 Start Date: August 18, 2020 Cause: Unknown
The Pacific Northwest 2 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Dolan Fire this morning following a successful transition with California Incident Management Team 2. Thank you to Incident Commander Mike Minton and his entire team for their expert management and work to date.
The marine inversion layer kept fire activity minimal overnight, active fire in the east and south ends especially around Cone Peak. Although limited fire spread has occurred over the last few days, the excessive heat watch forecast for this weekend is expected to increase fire behavior. Firefighters continue to bolster containment lines in the northern and southern perimeters, mopping up and increasing the line depth along McWay Ridge and within the Lucia and Hermitage areas. Crews continue to work on the primary containment line north of the Naciemento-Ferguson Road and along the road to Cone Peak. This indirect line will serve as the primary containment line to keep the fire from spreading to the south toward nearby structures. Dozers, hand crews and masticators are also working on additional contingency lines farther south. Overnight crews continued improving lines and patrolling Highway 1 for roll outs and increased fire behavior. Crews began building direct line in the eastern edge of the fire within the Ventana Wilderness yesterday.
Firefighters continue with structure protection all along Highway 1, in the Partington area north, and in the Lucia and Hermitage areas to the south. Currently on the fire there are: 5 Type 1 Hotshot crews, 8 Type 2 hand crews, 60 engines, 10 dozers, 10 helicopters, 8 water tenders, 2 masticators, and a variety of other equipment to support firefighting efforts.
EVACUATION / CLOSURE ALERTS:
Evacuations / Closures: Click here for an interactive map of Monterey County evacuations. For information about state highway closures go to https://roads.dot.ca.gov/.
- Evacuation Order for the area South of Nacimiento-Fergusson Road, west of South Coast Ridge to Prewitt Ridge including Alms Ridge.
- Evacuation Warning for Partington Zone C (only residents allowed into the area).
- Highway 1 is closed from north of Vista Point south to Pacific Valley.
- Forest Order Number 05-07-51-20-19 remains in effect.
WEATHER: On Thursday the marine layer should remain in place up to 1,500 feet through the early afternoon, with warmer and drier conditions to the east at the higher elevations of the fire. Wednesday, the marine layer was in place, winds remained calm and temperatures moderate over the fire area. Conditions are expected to remain the same through Friday. An excessive heat watch has been issued for this area from Saturday through Monday and temperatures are expected to be in the 90’s along the coast and low hundreds inland. Winds are forecast to remain mild. Fire activity is expected to increase with this change in weather conditions.
SAFETY: This will be a long duration event. Residents in the affected area are encouraged to continue to prepare for the possibility of fire in their area in advance. Go to https://www.ready.gov/wildfires to learn how to prepare.
Dolan Fire
Pacific Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 2
Public Information Phone: 831-272-0222
Media Information Phone: 831-272-0221
Incident E-mail: 2020.Dolan@firenet.gov
Incident Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7018
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I am very slow getting going this am, but let’s start with John Chesnut’s maps, and I’ll catch up with the rest after coffee, when the updates start coming in.
Thank you!