The fire remains the same size at 1348 acres and 13% containment. Fire behavior was stable last night. This terrain is rugged and steep and the fire is burning in chaparral and large timber in an area with no significant fire history. Conditions remain challenging for firefighters with high temperatures and accessibility to and within the fire area. Fuels are drying out from Saturday’s storm and fuels are drier than usual for this time of years due to recent drought history. Weather today is unstable, with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Storms may cause winds that push the fire and increase the risk of flash flooding. Community meetings are scheduled for the communities of Forest Falls tonight, and Angelus Oaks on Wednesday.
Evacuations:
Forest Falls evacuations have been lifted; residents only with ID will be allowed through the road closures.
Incident Start Date: July 6, 2018
Incident Start Time: 1:33 P.M.
Incident Type: Wildland Fire
Cause: Under Investigation
Incident Location: CA-38 x Valley of the Falls Dr, Forest Falls, CA
Acreage: 1348
Containment: 13%
Expected Containment: N/A
Injuries: 1
Structures Threatened: 500
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 0 RESOURCES
Engines: 39
Water Tenders: 5
Helicopters: 9
Hand Crews: 14
Dozers: 2
Other: 60
Total Personnel: 612
Cooperating Agencies:
BLM, NPS, California Highway Patrol, California Office of Emergency Services, San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Service, CALFIRE, CALTRANS, San Bernardino County Animal Control, American Red Cross, So California Edison
Road Status:
Along Hwy 38 only residents with ID are allowed through to the Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls, and Angelus Oaks communities. Angelus Oaks will be allowed to travel through the Hwy 38 closure with a pilot car escort starting at 7:00 AM Tuesday. No public access between the Valley of the Falls turnout and Angelus Oaks on Highway 38 due to continued fire activity. Highway 38 from Lake Williams Boulevard to Sugar Pines Circle south of Angelus Oaks is open to residents and campers. Public campgrounds and organizational camps are open, including the Barton Flats area. Highway 38 from the Big Bear side (330/18/38) is the only access to Angelus Oaks and Barton Flats for the general public.
Trail Closures:
Momyer Trail, Vivian Creek Trail, San Bernardino Peak Trail & Big Falls Picnic Area are all closed.
Refer to the San Bernardino National Forest website for info.
All trails in the San Gorgonio Wilderness are under emergency closure.
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