5:45 pm — it is holding at 80 acres.
5:00 pm — shut down #2 lane and shoulder of SB 101 and #2 land of NB 101
4:30 pm — Garrison Fire Is currently mapped at 80 acres in the river bottom near Bradley and Camp Roberts. It is spotting on other side of 101 as of 4:46 pm. For updates see the team at WatchDuty.org and I will also try to keep this updated as I can.
If you can’t enjoy nature the way she is intended to be enjoyed, then stay in your cities.
I am so proud of my South Coast community! Tom and Colleen are patrolling Prewitt for campfires tonight, Lindsey & Connie are patrolling Los Burros for campfires tonight, and Brendon is patrolling Plaskett as usual. He is meeting Lindsey to talk radios and patrols. Los Burros had 3, one abandoned, last night, and Plaskett only had a propane fire ring. BIG SIGN still at bottom
For Immediate Release
June 29, 2022
Media Contact: Andrew Madsen
(805) 895-0841
andrew.madsen@usda.gov
Twitter: @LosPadresNF
Fourth of July visitors reminded that fireworks
are always prohibited on Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest officials are reminding Fourth of July visitors that the possession or use of fireworks—including the “safe and sane” variety—is always prohibited in the Forest. This year-round prohibition will be strictly enforced throughout the holiday weekend.
A violation of the law could result in a $5,000 fine and/or six months in jail. In addition, anyone causing a wildfire is potentially liable for the full cost of suppressing the fire.
The Forest asks that all visitors take the appropriate precautions to prevent accidental wildfires:
· Under current fire restrictions, campfires are only permitted in developed campgrounds and must always be attended by a responsible person.
· Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit can use portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel outside of designated Campfire Use Sites. California Campfire Permits are available for free download from the Ready For Wildfire website. You must clear all flammable material for 10 feet in all directions from your camp stove, have a shovel and water available nearby, and ensure that a responsible person always attends the stove when it is in use.
· Internal or external combustion engines require properly installed, functional spark arresters. This requirement is in effect year-round.
· Avoid parking vehicles on grass, as hot engines can ignite dry vegetation.
· Contact the Ranger Station nearest your destination for the latest conditions.
Under a current Forest Order, campfires are prohibited outside of developed campgrounds and can result in a fine of $5,000 and/or six months in jail. Due to the alarming rise in illegal campfires associated with dispersed camping across national forests in California, visitors are encouraged to report any signs of dispersed campfires to the nearest Forest Service Officer or Ranger Station. To report a fire or other emergency, call 911.
As of 6:30 pm, the Camino Fire is holding at 200 acres.
WatchDuty.org is your best bet for following recent updates.
As of 2:30 pm (Sorry, the doc dilated my eyes, and I haven’t been able to see to post properly.) From Cal Fire: ”CaminoIC (UPDATE) Fire is now 200 acres with a potential for 1500 acres. A reverse 911 has been issued for an evacuation warning from Huasna Rd x Mary Hall Rd to Huasna Townsite.
CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CONTACT: Duty PIO RELEASE
DATE: June 27, 2022
CAL FIRE Urges Safety as the Fourth of July Holiday Approaches
Don’t Spark a Wildfire this Fourth of July!
Sacramento – Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28th “Safe and Sane” Fireworks will go on sale in many communities across California, but CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to have a safe holiday and help prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks. With the 4th of July holiday around the corner, state fire officials are stressing the dangers and consequences of using illegal fireworks.
Over the past few months CAL FIRE-Office of the State Fire Marshal’s specialized Arson and Bomb Investigators have been providing intelligence and support to local and federal illegal fireworks enforcement efforts. These operations have seized tens of thousands of pounds of illegal fireworks. It is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, as well as possess or use fireworks in a community where they are not permitted. If convicted, a violator could be fined up to $50,000, as well as be sent to jail for up to one year. Parents are liable for any damage or injuries caused by their children using fireworks.
Illegal fireworks include: • Skyrockets
• Bottle rockets
• Roman candles
• Aerial shells
• Firecrackers
• Other fireworks that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner
“Fire conditions are elevated, and the 4th of July, along with the use of fireworks, only increases the risk for wildfires,” said Chief Joe Tyler, CAL FIRE Director and Fire Chief. “It is critical that Californians be vigilant and consider leaving the fireworks to the professionals.”
CAL FIRE is offering the public the following fireworks precautions:
• If using “Safe and Sane Fireworks, first check they are allowed in the area of use.
• Make sure the firework has the State Fire Marshal “Safe and Sane” seal on it.
• Have a bucket of water and garden hose available at firing site. During this drought it is recommend you use a
bucket of gray/reused water to submerse your firework after its used to fully extinguish it.
• Read all instructions before use.
• Never alter, modify, or enhance fireworks – use only in the manner intended.
• Make sure fireworks have proper clearance from flammable materials including dry grass and brush.
To learn more about fireworks safety, visit http://www.ReadyForWildfire.org/more/fireworks-safety/ ###
“Already this year our Arson and Bomb Investigators and Law Enforcement Officers have been busy assisting with
numerous illegal fireworks enforcement operations,” said Chief Mike Richwine, California State Fire Marshal. “We
have a zero-tolerance stance toward the use, possession, and transportation of illegal fireworks. Even ‘Safe and Sane’
fireworks are banned in many communities and bring stiff fines for their illegal use.”
I am a little behind as I had cataract surgery on one eye and can’t see very well, yet. so having trouble posting.
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Looks like it is to be east of us on the other side of the Santa Lucias. First lightning start was around dawn in Ventura County near Santa Paula.
This sign sits at the bottom of Plaskett and cannot be missed, but is too often ignored on both counts. This sign was incredibly hard to photograph as all the letters would not show lit at the same time in a camera, although they were fine to the naked eye.
FYI, I may be off line for a few days.
