Tonight’s John Chesnut’s heat maps. Looks like the fire is going exactly where they want it to go, even if they don’t know the names of all out local ridges, roads, etc. Looks good to me, but what do I know?
I have been asked by Chris Barth, the PIO to post the following to my blog:
“Could you post the following to your blog?
Residents who have chosen to not heed the mandatory evacuation in Zone J: Prewitt Ridge should do so now.
Firefighter and public safety is always our highest priority during wildfires. However, no amount of protection for a structure or resource is worth the loss of human life.
Firefighters are working to protect structures in the area, but it is unsafe for residents to stay.
With the extreme wildfire conditions across the western US, firefighting resources are limited. As such, it is critical for the public to be a partner in this unprecedented situation.“
10 am — things are happening on the south side of the fire with a burning operation at Wild Cattle that may be putting water systems in jeopardy, the MCSO is trying to evict my son, whom I have advised to stay, and I am a bit busy and in the truck (Rock Knocker driving) but will get the “official” update posted as soon as I can catch up with neighbors. Have to track info down to verify.
Good morning. Please find attached today’s fire update and map.Rudy EvensonPublic Information OfficerDolan Fire Los Padres National ForestPublic 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 ——————————————————————————————————
YESTERDAY’S ACTIVITIES: A thick layer of smoke moderated fire behavior which provided favorable conditions for firefighters to continue with burnout operations. On the north side patrol, mop up and backhaul operations continue in the Partington community, removing hoselays and other equipment no longer needed. In Arroyo Seco structure protection is in place and resources are ready to respond as necessary. Fire activity was minimal overnight due to the coastal marine layer, cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity levels.
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Direct and indirect control actions along the northern, eastern and southern perimeters continue including removing fuels and inserting hoselays and sprinklers around structures and other values at risk. Firefighters will assess and scout control opportunities from the Soberanes Fire scar to Arroyo Seco River. Burn operations will be initiated as conditions allow around structures to remove unburned fuels between the main fire and control lines on southern and eastern edges of the fire.
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EVACUATIONS: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has Mandatory evacuation ORDERS effective in Zone B 1 (Lucia South), Zone K (S. Coast Ridge Road), Zone J (Prewitt Ridge), Zone 24, Zone 26, and Zone 27. Evacuation WARNINGS are in effect for Zone A (Partington), Zone B1 (Lucia North) Zone M (Salmon Cr.), Zone L (Gorda) and Zones 31, 30, 29, 25, and 14A (West). For current evacuation information view the OESinteractive map. SCPA Monterey County can assist with rescuing, sheltering, and evacuating animals. Call 831-373-2631 – day; 831-264-5455 – night; www.spcamc.org.
ROAD CLOSURES: HWY 1 is closed between mile post 25 and mile post 10. Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd is closed to all traffic from Highway 1 to the Fort Hunter Liggett base boundary line. For more information visit https://roads.dot.ca.gov/.
REGIONAL FOREST CLOSURES: Regional Order No. 20-10 USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Emergency Closure Order is effective from September 9, 2020 through September 14, 2020. All National Forest Lands are closed to public entry in California.
WEATHER: Marine layer and shading from area smoke will continue to play a role in reducing fire behavior, especially on the coastal side of the fire. Inland fire behavior will increase as the inversion lifts. No extreme hot temperatures are expected.
Effectively immediately the Evacuation ORDER for Zone L – Gorda has been downgraded to an evacuation WARNING. The evacuation WARNING area for Zone L is as follows: Highway 1 at Los Burros Road; South to: Highway 1 at Salmon Creek Falls (post mile 2); This zone includes the road to Treebones Resort (hmmm…when both sides of Los Burros is still mandatory); This zone includes Gorda Mountain Road; West of Highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean; East of Highway 1 to South Coast Ridge Road; The Northern Boundary, but not included, is Los Burros Road; The Southern Boundary is Salmon Creek Drainage CURRENT AREAS ALONG THE COASTLINE THAT ARE STILL UNDER EVACUATION ORDER: ZONE B2 – LUCIA SOUTH/ ZONE J – PREWITT RIDGE/ ZONE K – SOUTH COAST RIDGEThat area is as follows: Highway 1 at the entrance to the Camaldoli Hermitage; South to: Highway 1 at Los Burros Road; West of Highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean; East of Highway 1 to Cone Peak Road/South Coast Ridge Road; The Southern boundary is Los Burros Road (both sides of road)
DOLAN FIRE – Effective immediately the Evacuation ORDER in place for B1 – LUCIA NORTH ZONE has been downgraded to an evacuation WARNING. 2020-09-10 15:48:39 PDT
Effective immediately the evacuation ORDER in place for B1 – LUCIA NORTH ZONE has been downgraded to an evacuation WARNING. Access is permitted only for residents due to fire equipment and emergency personnel in the area. The evacuation WARNING area for B1 – LUCIA NORTH ZONE is as follows: Highway 1 at Post Mile 26 (Vicente Creek Bridge); South to: Highway 1 at the entrance to the Camaldoli Hermitage; This zone does NOT include the road into the Camaldoli Hermitage; West of Highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean; East of Highway 1 to North Coast Ridge Road/Cone Peak Road.
DOLAN FIRE – The Evacuation ORDER in place for B2 – LUCIA SOUTH ZONE remains at an Evacuation ORDER level. 2020-09-10 15:49:34 PDT
The Evacuation ORDER in place for B2 – LUCIA SOUTH ZONE remains at an Evacuation ORDER level. The evacuation ORDER area for B2 – LUCIA SOUTH ZONE is as follows: South to: Highway 1 at Nacimiento Fergusson Road; This zone includes the road into the Camaldoli Hermitage; This zone includes Nacimiento Fergusson Road; West of highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean; East of Highway 1 to Cone Peak Road.
CURRENT AREAS ALONG THE COASTLINE THAT ARE STILL UNDER EVACUATION ORDER: ZONE B2 – LUCIA SOUTH/ ZONE J – PREWITT RIDGE/ ZONE K – SOUTH COAST RIDGE That area is as follows: Highway 1 at the entrance to the Camaldoli Hermitage; South to: Highway 1 at Los Burros Road; West of Highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean; East of Highway 1 to Cone Peak Road/South Coast Ridge Road; The Southern boundary is Los Burros Road (both sides of road)
10 am UPDATE:
Good morning. Please find attached today’s update (also pasted below with .pdf attached), map, and smoke outlook. Please let us know if you have any questions. Rudy EvensonPublic Information Officer
Live Virtual Community Meeting Los Padres NF Facebook Page 2PM TODAY
YESTERDAY’S ACTIVITIES: The Dolan Fire is now under Unified Command with Fort Hunter-Liggett. Heavy smoke from fires in Oregon, Washington and California mixed with the marine layer allowed firefighters to engage in burnout operations which primarily contributed to yesterday’s perimeter growth. Burnouts were done along the Nacimiento-Ferguson and Del Venturi Roads and around Fort Hunter-Liggett which were supported by aircraft retardant and water drops. Northern fire lines were tested by Southern winds and held.
Fire activity was minimal overnight due to cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity levels. Two of the firefighters involved in the shelter deployment have been released from the hospital and the third is in stable condition and will be released this week.
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: On the north side crews will scout for opportunities to secure the fire’s edge down to the North Coast Road.Along the south edge firefighters will continue burnout operations utilizing dozer lines and air support to connect line protecting Prewitt Ridge. Crews will secure structures in Mill Creek and work from Kern Ridge down to Highway 1. Firefighters will clean up and secure the edge around recent firing operations near Hermitage to protect structures and will continue constructing indirect line east of Arroyo Seco and tie back to Lees Canyon to Fort Hunter- Liggett.
Since the beginning of the fire 4 structures have been damaged and 14 destroyed. Damage is assessed daily and crews continue to prioritize structure protection in all communities.
EVACUATIONS: The Monterey County Sheriff’s has Mandatory evacuation orders in Zone B (Lucia), Zone K (S. Coast Ridge Road), Zone L (Corda), Zone J (Prewitt Ridge), Zone 24 , Zone 26, and Zone 27. Evacuation Warning in effect in Zone A (Partington), Zone M (Salmon Cr.), and Zones 31, 30, 29, 25, and 14 A (West). For current evacuation information view the OES interactive map. SCPA Monterey County can assist with rescuing, sheltering, and evacuating animals. Call 831-373-2631 – day; 831-264-5455 – night; www.spcamc.org.
ROAD CLOSURES: HWY 1 is closed from north of Vista Point south to Pacific Valley. Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd is closed to all traffic from Highway 1 to the Fort Hunter-Liggett base boundary line. Los Burros Road, Plaskett Ridge Road, South Coast Ridge Road are closed except to residents. Visit https://roads.dot.ca.gov/
WEATHER: Light winds out of the south are predicted fire with cooler temperatures. Marine layer will moderate fire behavior below 1400ft. Inland could see slightly temperatures and fire activity will be dependent on smoke coverage.
SAFETY: Drones should not be flown when an active fire is present. Drones can impede aircraft operations. When you fly, we can’t! Firefighters are still actively using HWY 1 as a major access point to the fire. Falling rocks and debris continues to be a hazard. Most notably in the area of MP 35 on HWY 1.
8:45 AM— Update from PIO:
“Good morning Kate. I hope you’re doing well! I just checked with Ops. Prewitt is holding. The fire did burn through Nacarubi but there is no reports of any structure lost at this time. Firefighters have done some strategic firing operations to successfully protect structures in the area. The weather is favorable today for continued success – the variable will be whether smoke from fires throughout the state provide some cover to reduce thermal heating. Fire is currently 111,382 acres and 26% contained.”
Because of very rapid fire growth over the past several days and nights, evacuation warnings and orders have been changing rapidly. Click here for an interactive map of Monterey County evacuations. To receive emergency notifications regarding evacuations and critical events in Monterey County please sign up for A!ert Monterey County.
On the nights of September 6-7 and 7-8, high temperatures, very dry fuels and wind combined to cause a more than tripling in the size of the fire. It is now over 110,000 acres and has spread south of the Nacimiento-Ferguson Road, and onto US Army property at Fort Hunter Liggitt. The incident management team (PNW2), is now in a unified command with the army, and they are working together on fire fighting efforts on the south and east portions of the fire.
The fire activity along the coast has lessened but there are still areas of active burning, and rocks and other debris continue to fall regularly onto US Highway 1, which remains closed from Gorda to three miles north of Slate Hot springs. For information about state highway closures go to https://roads.dot.ca.gov/.
Incident Information
Basic Information
Current as of
9/10/2020, 6:23:14 AM
Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Unknown
Date of Origin
Tuesday August 18th, 2020 approx. 08:15 PM
Location
Highway 1(MM 32.20) North of Limekiln State Park, 10 miles South of Big Sur
Incident Commander
Rob Allen, PNW Team 2 US Army, Fort Hunter Liggett
Incident Description
Wildfire
Coordinates
36.123 latitude, -121.602 longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel
793
Size
94,034 Acres/UPDATE; 111,382 acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained
26%
Estimated Containment Date
Monday September 28th, 2020 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
Chaparral (6 feet)Brush (2 feet)Timber (Grass and Understory)Narrative:The area is surrounded by recent fire scars except to the SE where there is no record of much of that landscape burning since 1999 if not earlier. Recent burn scars (Sobranes) have helped reduce fire spread.In other areas, where shrub growth is recent, the fuels aren’t receptive. Where there are dead fuel components (older, decadent brush) fuels are receptive and are carrying/consuming well.
Significant Events
ExtremeShort Crown RunsUphill RunsWind Driven RunsNarrative: The fire burned very actively from the afternoon through the entire evening. It has made crown runs in timber and in lower elevations moved quickly through chaparral driven by wind and spotting up to one-half mile. Fire burned aggressively at all elevations but began to moderate as winds diminished and marine layer influences pushed in as the day went on.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Initiate burn operations on the southern perimeter of the incident. Continued direct and indirect control actions along the eastern and northern perimeters. Continue prep and protection of values at risk. Assess and scout areas of new fire growth for potential direct and indirect opportunities.
Projected Incident Activity
12 hours: Shallow Marine layer (1000′) returned today and cooler temperatures combined with smoke from fires to North moderated fire behavior in afternoon. Fire progression slowed with major increases in acreage due to burnouts along southern perimeter and to southerly wind pushes along northern flank.24 hours: South winds subside. Marine influence and cooler temperatures help reduce chances for extreme fire behavior seen at the beginning of the week but flashy fuels are receptive and private lands to north are threatened.48 hours: Marine layer may continue to play role in reducing fire behavior.
From John Chesnut re above map: “
The Forest Service VIIRS satellite server is still borked, a second source gave up overnight VIIRS satellite points (but they mix all points for the last 24 hours). A couple of points are outside the Mill Creek basin, and beyond the IR Aircraft line. The software gives High confidence in those two points. Latitude : 35.980 <br> Longitude : -121.427<br>Date Acquired : 2020-09-10 <br>Time: 10:25UTC<br>Confidence [0-100] : 100<br>Satellite : A
A thick layer of smoke has obscured the sun resulting in much cooler temperatures throughout the Central Coast. Paso Robles only reached a high of 83 degrees, while San Luis Obispo was barely able to hit 70 degrees. Along the coastline, Diablo Canyon, as most of the beaches, only warmed to the mid to high-50s today under foggy skies.The smoke should not be as thick tomorrow and temperatures should rebound in the inland and coastal valleys, however, the beaches will remain overcast and cool. Persistent northwesterly winds this week will allow the marine layer with areas of night and morning mist and fog to develop in the coastal regions. Combined with the stratus clouds, will be variable amounts of smoke from the numerous wildfires.
High temperatures for the rest of the week will range between the high 80s and low 90s in the inland valleys (Paso Robles). The coastal valleys (San Luis Obispo) will range between the low to mid-70s. The beaches will remain in the 60s. Fresh to strong (19 to 31 mph) northwesterly winds will produce afternoon clearing and warmer temperatures along the beaches on Sunday through next Wednesday.
*** An early-season cold front is forecast to produce a chance of rain in Northern California on Tuesday.***
Dolan Fire Wildfire UpdateAnnouncements – 3:00 PM Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following Evacuation ORDER: Effectively immediately an Evacuation ORDER is now in place for Zone 28. The evacuation ORDER area for Zone 28 is as follows: West Boundary: Reliz Canyon east to Jolon Road. North Boundary: bottom of Zone 25 south to Milpitas Road. As a reminder an “Evacuation WARNING” (i.e. sometimes used interchangeably with the term “Advisory”) means those in a specific area/zone should be prepared to evacuate at any time. You do not need to leave your home at this time but please be alert and prepared to leave if an evacuation order is called. An “Evacuation ORDER” means those in a specific area/zone should leave immediately. If you feel that your life is in danger, do not wait for an emergency notification. Additionally: When an Evacuation Order is in place for a zone(s), this means the public, including residents, are not allowed to enter the zone(s). The closures will have Law Enforcement roadblocks on northern and southern closure of Highway 1 turning cars around that are not authorized to be in the closure. This also includes no “In and out” privileges for subjects who decided to stay at their properties despite the Evacuation Order. If you leave the closed area, you will not be allowed to re-enter. NOTE: The map below isn’t colored correctly (Red) for Zone 28 EVACUATION ORDER yet but it does show the location. Address/LocationMonterey County Office of Emergency Services1322 Natividad RdSalinas, CA 93906ContactEmergency: 9-1-1Non-emergencies: 831-796-1908 An Evacuation Center is located at the Local Assistance Center (1 Portola Plaza in Monterey – Monterey Conference Center), open daily until September 12th from 10am to 6pm. Dolan Fire survivors needing shelter can also call 805-788-2307. An interactive map, along with more information about the #DolanFire and assistance available for those impacted by it can be found at: www.co.monterey.ca.us/2020fires
I am having trouble keeping up with the advisories and orders. This, later on this morning seems to contradict that below, but may be in addition to what is below:
Effective immediately for the Dolan Fire an evacuation ORDER is in place for the ZONE 26. The evacuation ORDER area for ZONE 26 is as follows:
Areas west of Jamesburg Road (County Hwy G16) to the intersection with Cahoon Ranch Road. South of Cahoon Ranch road to Chews Ridge. East of Chews ridge continuing to where it slopes down to Tassajara Road. East of Tassajara Road to the intersection of Tony Trail. East of Tony trail to the intersection of Marble Peak Road. North of Marble Peak road to the intersection of Arroyo Seco road. North of Arroyo Seco Road to the intersection of Jamesburg road.
DOLAN FIRE – Effective immediately an evacuation ORDER is in place for ZONE 27 2020-09-09 10:56:44 PDT
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following Evacuation ORDER: Effectively immediately an Evacuation ORDER is now in place for Zone 27. The evacuation ORDER area for Zone 27 is as follows: North boundary: Santa Lucia Road. South to Delventuri Road. West boundary: Road 5 east to Reliz Canyon
DOLAN FIRE – Effective immediately an evacuation WARNING in place for ZONE 28 2020-09-09 10:37:02 PDT
As a reminder an “Evacuation WARNING” (i.e. sometimes used interchangeably with the term “Advisory”) means those in a specific area/zone should be prepared to evacuate at any time. You do not need to leave your home at this time but please be alert and prepared to leave if an evacuation order is called.
DOLAN FIRE – Effective immediately an evacuation WARNING in place for ZONE 29 2020-09-09 10:40:47 PDT
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following Evacuation WARNING: Effectively immediately an Evacuation WARNING is now in place for Zone 29. The evacuation Warning area for Zone 29 is as follows: North Boundary: San Lucas Road South to Argyle Road. West Boundary: Jolon Road East to Highway 101
An “Evacuation ORDER” means those in a specific area/zone should leave immediately.
If you feel that your life is in danger, do not wait for an emergency notification.
Additionally: When an Evacuation Order is in place for a zone(s), this means the public, including residents, are not allowed to enter the zone(s). The closures will have Law Enforcement roadblocks turning cars around that are not authorized to be in the closure. This also includes no “In and out” privileges for subjects who decided to stay at their properties despite the Evacuation Order. If you leave the closed area, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
CALTRANS RESPONDS TO HIGHWAY 1 DAMAGE IN MONTEREY COUNTY
FROM DOLAN FIRE
MONTEREY COUNTY – Caltrans District 5 has awarded S. Chaves Construction Inc. of San Luis Obispo, a $2 million contract to install emergency protective drainage measures along sections of Highway 1 in Monterey County affected by the Dolan Fire.
In anticipation of winter storms, the contractor and Caltrans engineers are reviewing all major drainages on Highway 1, analyzing watershed areas for potential debris flows, and formulating a course of action at these locations.
The current schedule, dependent on the path of the fire and prioritized suppression activities, calls for this assessment and analysis plan to be completed by early November.
At this time, the focus will be on fortifying existing drainage infrastructure and working to clear, improve, or develop access to drainage inlets.
A team of Caltrans engineers is also analyzing potential rock fall locations to determine the need for slope scaling in the near future. Additionally, Caltrans structural engineers are assessing bridges within the fire zone.
Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when
driving through highway work zones.
For more information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Monterey County, travelers may contact Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or can visit the District 5 website at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5
Here is the morning update, the recent USFS map and John Chesnut’s maps; one up top here, and one at the bottom. Of this top map, John says:
“I got the VIIRS points from another, still operating server, but these lump all 24 hour points together, so the dots include both this morning and yesterday afternoon. Does indicate the fire is established had backing into the Mill Creek heavy timber.” I have heard from another source about a firing out operation in the Mill Creek area that is going well. No further details.
Dolan Fire Sept 9, 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: 93,554 acres Containment: 20% Personnel: 738 Start Date: Aug. 18, 2020 Cause: Under Investigation YESTERDAY’S ACTIVITIES: A fire shelter deployment of 14 firefighters occurred in the vicinity of the Naciemiento Guard Station injuring three, one critically. The injured firefighters were transported by helicopter to the hospital in Fresno for treatment. All three firefighters are reported to be in stable condition. The fire burned very actively from the afternoon through the entire evening on the eastern and southern edges. TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Winds will shift from the north to the south/southwest as a marine layer spreads over the fire area brining cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity levels to lower evaluations. Above the marine layer steep terrain, dry fuels and strong winds may impact fire behavior burning pockets of fuels, and short uphill runs are expected. Crews along the eastern perimeter will scout out along Kern Ridge to establish line and protect structures. Firefighters will scout out and identify possible opportunities for containment lines utilizing the 2008 Indian Fire burn scar. If weather permits burn operations will happen on the southern and eastern perimeter of the fire. Crews will continue to hold and improve existing lines in the northern perimeter. Structure protection continues in all affected communities. The fire will continue to burn actively to the south and rapid rates of spread can be expected especially in areas where drainages are aligned with the winds above the marine layer. EVACUATIONS: The Monterey County Sheriff’s has Mandatory evacuation orders for Lucia Zone B and Prewitt Ridge Zone J; Memorial Park FS Summer homes; Zone K South Coastal Ridge Road; Zone L Gorda. Evacuation warning in Zone 27. Advisory evacuation status are in effect in zone 24 east of Arroyo Seco Road; Zone M Salmon Creek Falls. View the interactive map on the Monterey Office of Emergency Services website for Monterey County evacuations. ROAD CLOSURE: HWY 1 is closed from north of Vista Point south to Pacific Valley. Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd Is closed to all traffic from Highway 1 to the Fort Hunter Liggett base boundary line. Los Burros Road, Plaskett Ridge Road, South Coast Ridge Road are closed except to residents. Visit https://roads.dot.ca.gov/ FOREST CLOSURE: Forest Order Number 05-07-51-20-20 remains in effect on the Forest in the vicinity of the fire. WEATHER: Winds will shift from the north to the south southwest with possible gusts up to 30mph impacting fire behavior through approximately 1pm. A cooler marine layer will affect the fire below 1,000ft in elevation. Areas above the layer will see higher temperatures and Increasing winds. Fire behavior is expected to moderate this afternoon as winds die down. SAFETY: Drones should not be flown when an active fire is present. Drones can impede aircraft operations. When you fly, we can’t! Firefighters are still actively using HWY 1 as a major access point to the fire. Falling rocks and debris continues to be a hazard. Most notably in the area of MP 35 on HWY 1.
My son took these over from Prewitt Ridge, I think he said, before he came back and said, “Mom, let’s start evacuating. Let’s get your Sprinter down the hill. I’ll follow you and bring you back, and then we can get anything else, and get your truck and you can leave whenever you want.” He was wonderful…calm, organized, and helpful. Made it so much easier on me.
First off, for all the many kind offers of somewhere to stay. To get north I would have to come through Paso Robles anyway, and I am just too tired to even think of going further. I really appreciate the offers. I am settled in tonight and tomorrow at an RV park in Paso Robles that Rock Knocker and I have used many times before. He evacuated and went and got his RV and I met him here in my Sprinter. Lady is having a new adventure and she’s just not sure about this motorhome, yet.
The news of the firefighters, the Nacimiento Station saddens me greatly. Two of the firefighter, the one who is critical and the one who is serious I know well. I pray for them tonight, and for the others who lives through the experience with them.
I heard stories and saw neighbors as they came through or we met on the road. Vehicles loaded with pets, possessions, and the pieces of our lives. We all hope to have homes to come home, too. I will write more tomorrow, but tonight I am too drained to think. I teeter tottered between numbness from shock and feeling like I might break down in tears. I was driving. Can’t do that. So maybe tonight I’ll take a few minutes to grieve tor the destruction of the land and the critters I have lived with for 33 years, 26 of them up here.
In the meantime, here is the John Chesnut map. Not everything would load, and he suspects overload of the system. Tomorrow, at a reasonable time…I might get to sleep in.
Effectively immediately an Evacuation WARNING is now in place for Zone M – Salmon Creek. The evacuation Order area for Zone M is as follows:
Highway 1@Salmon Creek Falls (Mile Post 2) south to the Monterey County Line. Highway 1 west to the Pacific Ocean. Highway 1 East to Salmon creek Rd (including all roads and tributaries contained within)
Effectively immediately an Evacuation ORDER is now in place for Zone L – Gorda. Leave the area immediately. The evacuation Order area for Zone L is as follows:
Highway 1 at Los Burros Road to Salmon Creek Falls (Mile post 2) including all roads and tributaries contained within. West of Highway 1 to the Pacific Ocean. East of Highway 1 to South Coast Ridge Road.
Effective immediately an UPGRADED evacuation ORDER is now in place for South Coast Ridge Road Zone K. Leave the area immediately. The evacuation ORDER area for Zone K is as follows:
Area bounded by Hwy 1 at about Mile Marker 15, East to intersection of Prewitt Creek Ridge Road and South Coast Ridge Road, South along South Coast Ridge Road to intersection of Los Burros Road and South Coast Ridge Road, west along Los Burros Road to Hwy 1 near Mile Marker 11, to include Plasket Ridge Road, San Martin Top, and Alder Creek Road.
Effective immediately an UPGRADED evacuation ORDER is now in place for South Coast Ridge Road Zone K. Leave the area immediately. The evacuation ORDER area for Zone K is as follows:
Area bounded by Hwy 1 at about Mile Marker 15, East to intersection of Prewitt Creek Ridge Road and South Coast Ridge Road, South along South Coast Ridge Road to intersection of Los Burros Road and South Coast Ridge Road, west along Los Burros Road to Hwy 1 near Mile Marker 11, to include Plasket Ridge Road, San Martin Top, and Alder Creek Road.
New update coming soon, but for now Dolan has expanded to 73, 089 acres.
Before I get to the bad news, here is a lovely morning shot sent to me by Linda Sonrisa Jones. It is much appreciated down here where I am smoked in. It is so dark, I had to turn a light on.
And now for the bad news. We all saw it last night. We watched the Dolan fire dragon wake up and spread its wings all over Big Sur. I got fire photos from many different points of view. But John Chesnut’s heat map really tells the story. Be ready for plenty of new evac warnings and orders today.
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