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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/u/18/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Los Padres National Forest</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/18/</link><description>Latest articles for incidents in Los Padres National Forest</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:57:14 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 21 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8408/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8408/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestTuesday, October 21, 2008, 8:00 PM Incident Fire Information: 866-534-6961 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned: 15,359 Miles of fireline to build: 7.5 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 80%Expected containment: 11/01/2008  Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 49   Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $20 million  Firefighting Resources Crews: 8Engines: 32Helicopters: 11  Air tankers: 10 Dozers: 5Total personnel assigned: 654  Beginning October 22, the daily update will be issued in the morning only.Current Status: Today crews were challenged by three spot fires on the north flank of the fire, but line was completed around all of them. The firing operation on the west side of the fire was completed today and crews now have the opportunity to build control line immediately adjacent to the fire. At the lower..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:50:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 20 - 8:00pm (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8407/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8407/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestMonday, October 20, 2008, 8:00 PM Incident Fire Information: 866-534-6961 (7:00am-9:00pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/     Fire Statistics Acres burned: 15,359 Miles of fireline to build: 7.5 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 80%Expected containment: 11/01/2008  Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 49   Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $18.8M  Firefighting Resources Crews: 6Engines: 28Helicopters: 12  Air tankers: 10 Dozers: 5Total personnel assigned: 633  Current Status: The firing operation along the pre-existing dozer line just east of the Camaldoli Hermitage, continued today as planned and was very successful. As of 6:00pm this evening, the firing was down to about 200 feet from Highway 1. In the Limekiln State Park area, the fire continues to back down slowly.In the northern peak of the fire, permission was requested and granted..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:55:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 19 - 8:00pm (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8406/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8406/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSunday, October 19, 2008, 8:00 PMGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics Acres burned: 14,666 Miles of fireline to build: 7.5 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 79%Expected containment: 11/01/2008 Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 49 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $18.2M  Firefighting Resources Crews: 8Engines: 25Helicopters: 11 Air tankers: 10 Dozers: 4Total personnel assigned: 601  Current Status: The firing operation which started about noon today was successful. Crews started from the dozer line approximately 2 miles north of the New Camaldoli Hermitage and burned south along the dozer line. As of this afternoon the firing had almost reached the Hermitage. Crews will continue with the firing operation into this evening as long as there is still opportunity to burn...."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:31:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 19 - 11:15 AM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8405/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8405/</guid><description><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update @11:15amCrews may begin firing operations this afternoon along an improved section of dozer line east of the Hermitage. Burning operations will begin 2 miles north of the Hermitage and continue to the south along the dozer line."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:29:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 19 - 10:00am (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8404/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8404/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSunday, October 19, 2008, 10:00am Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (10/19 @0600) Acres burned: 13,410 Miles of fireline to build: 6.9 miles Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 80 Expected containment: 11/01/2008 Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 49 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17.8  Firefighting Resources (10/19 @0600) Crews: 9Engines: 25Helicopters: 12 Air tankers: Dozers: 5 Total personnel assigned: 593    Current Status: Crews last night continued improving pre-existing dozer contingency lines near the Hermitage. These contingency lines extend from the Hermitage north for approximately 2 miles then turn west to HWY 1 near Vicente Creek. Crews kept a watchful eye on fire activity near the Twin Peak and Cone Peak area during the night. Today crews will continue..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 18 - 8:00pm (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8403/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8403/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSaturday, October 18, 2008, 8:00pm Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (10/18 @1300) Acres burned: 13,410 Miles of fireline to build: 6.9 miles Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 80 Expected containment: 11/01/2008 Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 49 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17.6  Firefighting Resources (10/18 @1300) Crews: 9Engines: 24Helicopters: 11 Air tankers: Dozers: 4 Total personnel assigned: 495     Current Status: Tonight crews will continue to monitor the fire activity in the area north of Cone Peak and continue preparing pre-existing dozer lines above the New Camaldoli Hermitage.Fire behavior is expected to be minimal tonight on the lower slopes due to higher relative humidity and cooler temperatures. The fire will continue to smolder in the heavier..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:17:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 18 - 6:00pm (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8402/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8402/</guid><description><![CDATA["EVENING UPDATE IN PROGRESS....  CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSaturday, October 18, 2008, 6:00pm Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (10/18 @1300) Acres burned: 13,410 Miles of fireline to build: 6.9 miles Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 80 Expected containment: 11/01/2008 Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 49 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17.6  Firefighting Resources (10/18 @1300) Crews: 9Engines: 24Helicopters: 11 Air tankers: Dozers: 4 Total personnel assigned: 495     Current Status: The Chalk Fire was active last evening in an area between Twin Peak and Cone Peak, even though approximately 1/4 inch of rain fell along the coast. Light rain continued this morning in some areas of the fire. Firing operations which were planned for today, are now being re-evaluated. The fire has continued to..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 18 (12 Noon) (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8401/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8401/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSaturday, October 18, 2008, 12:00 NOONGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (10/17 @1500) Acres burned: 12,010 Miles of fireline to build: n/a Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 93 Expected containment: 10/20/2008 Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 9 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17,023,259  Firefighting Resources (10/17 @1500) Crews: 7Engines: 19Helicopters: 11 Air tankers: Dozers: 2 Total personnel assigned: 338     Current Status: The Chalk Fire was active last evening in an area between Twin Peak and Cone Peak, even though approximately inch of rain fell along the coast. Light rain continued this morning in some areas of the fire. Firing operations which were planned for today, are now being re-evaluated. The fire has continued to creep towards the outer edge of..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 17 (8:00pm) (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8400/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8400/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestFriday, October 17, 2008, 8:00 PM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/     Fire Statistics Acres burned: 12,010 Miles of fireline to build: n/a  Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 93 Expected containment: 10/20/2008  Firefighter injuries to date: 17 Structures threatened: 9   Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17,023,259  Firefighting Resources Crews: 7Engines: 19Helicopters: 11  Air tankers:  Dozers: 2 Total personnel assigned: 338     Current Status: The fire was very active during the day and spread north towards the west fork of Limekiln Creek. The fire moved swiftly aided by a south east wind, steep topography and rolling debris. Today&#39;s increase in acreage for the Chalk Fire is approximately 250 acres. Air tankers and helicopters made retardant and water drops to reduce fire intensity and slow the..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Evacuations - Oct. 17 (12:00 Noon) (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8398/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8398/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestFriday October 17, 2008, 12:00 noonGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY !The Monterey County Sheriff&#39;s Department has issued an EVACUATION WARNING, for Limekiln State Park and the New Camaldoli Hermitage. An Evacuation Warning is issued for areas where there is imminent threat to life and property. Persons receiving this notice should evacuate in accordance with the direction given them by sheriff&#39;s deputies on scene. andAn EVACUATION WATCH, has been issued by the Monterey County Sheriff&#39;s Department for areas of Lucia and Lopez Point. An Evacuation Watch is issued for areas where a threat to life and property exists. Persons issued this notice are not required to evacuate, but should be prepared to evacuate, should an Evacuation Warning be issued. Fire suppression resources (handcrews, engines and dozers) are..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:39:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 16 (11:00pm) (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8397/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8397/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestThursday October 16, 2008, 11:00pmGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (as of 10/16 at 6:00pm)Acres burned: 11,760 (450 acre increase)Miles of fireline to build: n/aDate started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 94%Expected containment: 10/20/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17.2 million Firefighting Resources (as of 10/16 at 6:00pm)Crews: 7Engines: 13Helicopters: 9 Air tankers: 0 Dozers: 0Total personnel assigned: 306Current Status: Tomorrow a firing operation may be initiated to strengthen hand line and retardant line that was established along the top of the fire from Cone Peak to Twin Peak and southwest from Twin Peak towards Highway 1. The firing operation will be completed in two phases. Because of the rugged terrain and to minimize risk to fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:57:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 16 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8396/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8396/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestThursday October 16, 2008, 6:00pmGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (as of 10/16 at 6:00pm)Acres burned: 11,760 (450 acre increase)Miles of fireline to build: n/aDate started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 94%Expected containment: 10/20/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17.2 million Firefighting Resources (as of 10/16 at 6:00pm)Crews: 7Engines: 13Helicopters: 9 Air tankers: 0 Dozers: 0Total personnel assigned: 306Current Status: Supported by helicopters dropping water and fixed wing air tankers dropping fire retardent, firefighters today were able to hold the fire within the contingency line in the Hare Canyon area.Evacuations: None.Highway, Road and Area Closures: Highway-1 is open. Nacimiento-Fergusson Road remains closed, as well as South Coast..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 15 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8395/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestWednesday October 15, 2008, 6:00pmGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (as of 10/15 at 6:00pm)Acres burned: 11,310Miles of fireline to build: n/aDate started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 97%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $17.2 million Firefighting Resources (as of 10/15 at 6:00pm)Crews: 5Engines: 7Helicopters: 5 Air tankers: 0 Dozers: 0Total personnel assigned: 215 Current Status: Helicopters got an early start this morning and started water drops on the west side of the fire in the Hare Canyon area. The fire continues to creep in Hare Canyon and rolling rocks and debris continue to cause hot spots. Elsewhere on the fire, smoke is visible as the fire continues to smolder with isolated hot spots from islands of unburned..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 14 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8394/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8394/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestTuesday October 14, 2008, 6:00pmGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics (as of 10/14 at 6:00pm)Acres burned: 11,310Miles of fireline to build: n/aDate started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 97%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $16.7 million Firefighting Resources (as of 10/14 at 6:00pm)Crews: 5Engines: 11Helicopters: 6 Air tankers: 0 Dozers: 0Total personnel assigned: 236 Current Status: A hot spot occured across Hare Creek last night as a result of rolling rocks and debris from the fire. The spot fire is reflected in the 100-acre increase in the fire&#39;s acreage. Water dropping helicopters were delayed this morning due to smoke but were able to fly again when the smoke lifted this afternoon. Today crews worked to reopen and..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 13 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8393/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8393/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestMonday October 13, 2008, 6:00 PMGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/  Fire Statistics (as of 10/13 at 6:00 pm) Acres burned: 11,210Miles of fireline to build: .5Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 97%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $16.2 million  Firefighting Resources (as of 10/13 at 6:00 pm) Crews: 3Engines: 6Helicopters: 4 Air tankers: 0 Dozers: 0Total personnel assigned: 144   Current Status: Increased fire activity in the Hare Creek area resulted in a twenty acre increase. Air and ground resources will continue to work in the Hare Creek area working on perimeter line and hot spots and are committed to keeping the fire contained to the north and northeast side of Hare Canyon. The canyon is very steep making it difficult to..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 12 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8392/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8392/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSunday October 12, 2008, 6:00 PMGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/  Fire Statistics (as of 10/12 at 6:00 pm) Acres burned: 11,189Miles of fireline to build: 0Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 97%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $15.3 million  Firefighting Resources (as of 10/12 at 6:00 pm) Crews: 3Engines: 6Helicopters: 3 Air tankers: 0 Dozers: 0Total personnel assigned: 144  Current Status: Crews are working on steep ground north of Hare Canyon, where there is increased fire activity. The fire at this time is not threatening to cross Hare Creek though.Evacuations: None.Highway, Road and Area Closures: Highway-1 is open. Nacimiento-Fergusson Road remains closed, as well as South Coast Ridge Road from Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd to..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Update - Oct. 11 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8390/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8390/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSaturday October 11, 2008, 6:00 PMGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics as of 10/11 at 6:00 pmAcres burned: 11,189Miles of fireline to build: 0Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 97%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0 Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $15.3 million  Firefighting Resources as of 10/11 at 6:00 pmCrews: 3Engines: 6Helicopters: 4 Air tankers: 0 Dozers: 0Total personnel assigned: 145Current Status: An uncontained portion of the fire&#39;s perimeter is in inaccessible terrain (100% slope) where it is not safe for firefighters to work. The area was flown today utilizing infrared equipped aircraft to monitor any fire activity. There has been no movement of the fire reported in this area for several days, therefore no remaining fireline to..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Morning Update, October 10 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8388/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8388/</guid><description><![CDATA[" CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestFriday October 10, 2008, 8:00 AMGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-7pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/  Fire Statistics Acres burned:  11,189Miles of fireline to build:  4.65Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 84%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 17Structures threatened: 0  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $13.29 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  13Engines:  28Helicopters:  7 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 1Total personnel assigned: 787  Current Status:  A helicopter equipped with infrared mapping equipment is making daily flights to identify remaining hot spots. All hot spots observed yesterday were well within containment lines. Crews continue holding actions and mop up to secure all areas of the fire and catch any flare-ups that may come from predicted winds. Firefighters are repairing fire control..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:28:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Daily Update - Oct. 9 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8386/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8386/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestThursday October 9, 2008, 8:00 AM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-7pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  11,189Miles of fireline to build:  8Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 74%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 16 (1 minor hip injury on 10/8)Structures threatened: 0  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $13.29 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  21Engines:  37Helicopters:  10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 1Total personnel assigned: 1,048    Current Status:  The fire activity was very low overnight. Today crews will build direct line where possible and mop up existing lines in all divisions of the fire. Crews will also continue to backhaul equipment and trash. There continue to be occasional flare-ups in interior areas and some smoldering in heavy down fuels. Firefighters will monitor..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:59:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Daily Update - Oct. 8 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8384/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8384/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestWednesday October 8, 2008, 8:00 AM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-7pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  11,189Miles of fireline to build:  13Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 69%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 15 (2 sprain/strain injuries on 10/7)Structures threatened: 9 residences; 15 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $11.9 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  28Engines:  61Helicopters:  10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 7Total personnel assigned: 1,322    Current Status:  The fire activity was very low overnight. Today crews will build direct line where possible and mop up existing lines in all divisions of the fire. Crews will also begin to backhaul equipment and trash. There continue to be occasional flare-ups in interior areas and some smoldering in heavy down..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Evening Update - Oct. 7 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8383/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8383/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestTuesday October 7, 2008, 8:00 PM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  11,189Miles of fireline to build:  13Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 69%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 13Structures threatened: 9 residences; 15 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $11.9 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  26Engines:  61Helicopters:  10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 7Total personnel assigned: 1,322     Current Status:  The fire activity was very low today. Crews continued to hold and improve lines in all divisions of the fire. Firefighters rappelled from helicopters on the east flank of the fire and constructed hand line where possible. Tonight crews will work along the southern section of the fire to the east of South Coast Road and Prewitt Ridge..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:47:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Morning Update - Oct. 7 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8381/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8381/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestTuesday October 7, 2008, 8:00 AM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned: 11,189Miles of fireline to build: 20Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 67%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 13Structures threatened: 9 residences; 15 outbuildings Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $10.8 million  Firefighting Resources Crews: 28Engines: 61Helicopters: 10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,323     Current Status: The fire activity overnight was very limited. Today crews will continue to hold and improve lines in all divisions of the fire. Firefighters have done remarkable work in extremely steep and rugged terrain and now have the upper hand with 67% containment. There are still sections of open line and crews will concentrate on those areas building..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:09:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Evening Update, Oct. 6 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8380/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8380/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestMonday October 6, 2008, 8:00 PM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  11,189Miles of fireline to build:  20Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 67%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 13Structures threatened: 9 residences; 15 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $10,843 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  28Engines:  61Helicopters:  10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,387    Current Status:  The reduction in &quot;acres burned&quot; is the result of more accurate mapping and ground truthing of the fire&#39;s perimeter. The reduction in &quot;fire line to build&quot; reflects a change in fire suppression tactics. Earlier on the fire, crews had to construct indirect line because of active burning conditions. Due to the..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Morning Update, Oct. 6 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8377/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8377/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestMonday October 6, 2008, 8:00 AM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics Acres burned: 12,168Miles of fireline to build: TBDDate started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 67%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 13Structures threatened: 9 residences; 15 outbuildings Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $9.697 million  Firefighting Resources Crews: 24Engines: 61Helicopters: 10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,248  Current Status: Little fire activity occurred overnight. Firefighters used this opportunity to improve contingency lines between Twin Peak and Cone Peak. Crews mopped up 100 ft. from the perimeter of the west flank of the fire and 100-300 ft. around structures. Firefighters today will continue to construct line where possible from Hwy 1 to Twin Peak. Crews will..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:52:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Evening Update, Oct. 5 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8376/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8376/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSunday October 5, 2008, 8:00 PM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/    Fire Statistics Acres burned:  12,168Miles of fireline to build:  21Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 37%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 11Structures threatened: 9 residences; 15 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $9.697 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  22Engines:  61Helicopters:  10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,208    Current Status:  Little fire activity occurred on the fire today. Firefighters utilized this opportunity to connect contingency lines between Twin Peak and Cone Ridge. Crews continued to mop 100 ft. from the perimeter of the West flank of the fire and 100-200 ft. around structures. Helicopter water drops were successful on the Northwest flank of the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:40:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Morning Update, Oct. 5 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8372/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8372/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSunday October 5, 2008, 8:00 AM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/     Fire Statistics Acres burned: 12,168Miles of fireline to build: 21Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 37%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 11Structures threatened: 19 residences; 30 outbuildings Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $8.43 million  Firefighting Resources Crews: 23Engines: 88Helicopters: 10 Air tankers: 2 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,253   Current Status: Due to Saturday&#39;s rain, very little fire activity occurred yesterday and last night. Interior islands of vegetation continued to burn, accounting for the acreage increase over the past 24 hours. Firefighters took advantage of the rain, lower temperatures and higher humidity to hold and improve containment lines on the southwest flank in..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:47:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Evening Update, Oct. 4 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8371/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8371/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSaturday October 4, 2008, 8:00 PMGoleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  12,168Miles of fireline to build:  21Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 30%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 11Structures threatened: 19 residences; 30 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $8.43 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  25Engines:  88Helicopters:  12 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,319  Current Status: Rain, cloud cover and humidity slowed fire progression last night and today. Weather related hazards were evaluated to ensure safe working conditions for firefighters. Crews mopped up on the west and southwest flanks of the fire, and constructed indirect line north from Hwy 1 toward Cone Peak. Structure protection preparation continued..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Change in Evacuation Status, Oct. 4, 11:00a.m. (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1551/8368/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1551/8368/</guid><description><![CDATA["   Chalk FireMonterey Ranger District---Los Padres National Forest October 4, 2008 11:00 AM  --- Effective Immediately ---  The FIRE EVACUATION WARNING has been REDUCED to an EVACUATION WATCH for residents in the immediate fire area west of Chalk Peak and South Coast Ridge Road(Alms Ridge, Dempsey Flats, Prewitt Ridge areas). Persons issued this notice are not required to evacuate but should be prepared to evacuate should an Evacuation Warning be issued. A FIRE EVACUATION WATCH remains in place forLucia, Mill Creek, Hare Creek and Limekiln State Park.  Highway 1 is open, but is subject to traffic delays up to 20 minutes. Vehicles must drive slowly and watch for debris and emergency equipment and crews.   Basic fire information is posted at: www.inciweb.org and www.fire.ca.govLos Padres NF Fire Information Center: (805) 961-5770 (8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.)"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:25:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Chalk Fire Morning Update, Oct. 4 (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8363/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8363/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestSaturday October 4, 2008, 11:00 AM(Will be updated at approximately 8:00pm)Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/ Fire Statistics Acres burned: 11,968Miles of fireline to build: 21Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 22%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 11Structures threatened: 19 residences; 30 outbuildings Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $7.28 million  Firefighting Resources Crews: 30Engines: 73Helicopters: 12 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,334  Current Status: Rain will slow fire behavior and firefighting actions temporarily. The west flank has reached Hwy 1 near Limekiln and Hare Canyon. Crews established containment lines south of Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd to the junction of South Coast Ridge Rd and McKern Rd. As conditions allow, crews will hold that..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:29:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 10/03/08 PM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8361/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8361/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestFriday October 3, 2008, 8:00 PM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/    Fire Statistics Acres burned: 10,650 Miles of fireline to build: 22Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 22%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 2Structures threatened: 19 residences; 30 outbuildings Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $7.28 million  Firefighting Resources Crews: 38Engines: 73Helicopters: 9 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,494     Current Status: The west flank of the fire has reached Highway 1 between Lime Kiln and Hare Canyon. Firefighters have worked hard to keep the fire uphill and away from the highway, and to protect vegetation along the road as a barrier to rolling debris. Crews are building a handline from Lime Kiln to Twin Peak. Other crews continue to prepare and protect..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 10/03/08 AM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8355/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8355/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestFriday October 3, 2008, 6:00 AM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  10,073 Miles of fireline to build:  19Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 20%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 2Structures threatened: 32 residences; 45 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $5.8 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  38Engines:  73Helicopters:  9 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,489    Current Status: The Chalk Fire continues to move northeast and west at a moderate rate. On the northeast flank, the fire is established in the Ventana Wilderness. Challenges in the wilderness include extremely steep terrain with few opportunities to construct containment lines at the fire&#39;s edge. On the south and southeast flanks, crews will hold and..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 10/02/08 PM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8352/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8352/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestThursday October 2, 2008, 6:00 PM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  9107 Miles of fireline to build:  N/A Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 20%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 2Structures threatened: 32 residences; 45 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $5.8 million  Firefighting Resources Crews:  38Engines:  76Helicopters:  12 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,473    Current Status: The fire continues to be most active on the southeast flank. On the west flank, the fire is approaching Highway 1 between Pacific Valley and Limeklin. Cooler temperature and higher humidity will help fire fighters to hold the line at Highway 1. Crews will continue to provide structure protection on Prewitt Ridge and in the Pacific..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 10/02/08 AM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8349/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8349/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestThursday October 2, 2008, 8:00 AM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  7,079 Miles of fireline to build:  approx. 9 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 20%Expected containment: 10/17/2008Firefighter injuries to date: 2Structures threatened: 18 residences; 18 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $3.1 million (not updated) Firefighting Resources Crews:  38Engines:  76Helicopters:  12 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 9Total personnel assigned: 1,473    Current Status: The fire was most active on its southeast flank last night; the majority of the fire&#39;s growth yesterday was in this area. Crews worked through the night to improve and construct control lines, and clear Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd of falling snags and debris. Little fire activity occurred elsewhere during the night...."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:21:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 10/01/08 PM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8344/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8344/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestWednesday October 1, 2008, 8:00 PM Goleta Fire Information Center: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  5,050 Miles of fireline to build:  approx. 9 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 13%Expected containment:  not determinedFirefighter injuries to date: 2Structures threatened: 18 residences; 18 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $3.1 million Firefighting Resources Crews:  38Engines:  69Helicopters:  12 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 8Total personnel assigned: 1,410    Current Status: The fire was most active on the northwest flank today. There was also activity on the southeast flank. Crews worked through the day improving and constructing control lines and keeping Nacimiento-Fergusson Road clear of falling snags and rolling debris. Humidity levels are predicted to increase up to 40% this evening which..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 10/01/08 AM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8338/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8338/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestWednesday October 1, 2008, 6:00 AM Fire Information: 805-961-5770 (8am-8pm)Fire information online: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1551/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  3,760 Miles of fireline to build:  approx. 9 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 13%Expected containment:  not determinedFirefighter injuries to date: 1Structures threatened: 18 residences; 18 outbuildings  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $1.8 million Firefighting Resources Crews:  38Engines:  69Helicopters:  12 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 8Total personnel assigned: 1410    Current Status: The fire was active on the west flank last night. Crews worked through the night improving and constructing control lines and keeping Nacimiento-Fergusson Road clear of falling snags and rolling debris. The fire has potential to move extremely quickly and erratically, and is expected to become active early today due to the lack of a..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:41:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 09/30/08 PM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8330/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8330/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestTuesday September 30, 2008, 6:00 PM Incident Information: 805-961-5770 (8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.)Inciweb: http://www.inciweb.org/   Fire Statistics Total acres burned:  3,453 &middot;&middot; Miles of fireline to build:  approx. 9 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 8%Expected containment:  not determinedFirefighter injuries to date: 1Structures threatened: 12  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $1.8 million Firefighting Resources Crews:  37Engines:  67Helicopters:  10 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 12Total personnel assigned: 1,326     &middot;&middot; The increase in acreage in tonight&#39;s update reflects a 24-hour burning period. Current Status: The fire became active earlier today than on previous days. Crews constructed and improved control lines all day. Burning out operations are occurring only when necessary and when crews feel the conditions are favorable. The fire has the potential to move..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 09/30/08 AM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8322/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8322/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestTuesday September 30, 2008, 6:00 AM  For Incident Information 805-961-5770Inciweb: http://www.inciweb.org/   Fire Statistics Acres burned:  1,708 Miles of fireline to build:  approximately 9 Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)Percent contained: 5%Expected containment:  not determinedFirefighter injuries to date: 1Structures threatened: 12  Structures destroyed: 0Suppression cost to date: $1.2 million Firefighting Resources Crews:  37Engines:  31Helicopters:  8 Air tankers: 8 Dozers: 5Total personnel assigned: 1,186    Current Status: The fire was active last night above the fog line at 1,500 feet. Crews worked through the night improving and constructing control lines and completing a burning operation to tie in control lines. The fire has the potential to move extremely quickly and erratically today. Crews and dozers today will continue to construct and improve lines where possible and provide structure protection in..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:10:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 09/29/08 PM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8316/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8316/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestMonday, September 29, 2008, 07:30 PM  For Incident Information 805-961-5770Inciweb: www.inciweb.org  Fire Stats Acres burned:  1708 acres Fireline to build:  approximately 9 milesDate started: 9/27/08 Percent contained: 5%Expected containment:  NoneInjuries: 1Structures threatened: 12  Structures destroyed: 0 Resources Crews:  31Engines:  13Helicopters:  9 Air Tankers: 8 Dozers: 9Total Personnel Assigned: 830 Suppression cost to date: $1.2 mil   During the evening of Saturday, September 27, a fire was reported in the vicinity of Chalk Peak and the South Coast Ridge Road in the Monterey County portion of Los Padres National Forest. Initial response was by the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Department, Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department, CalFire, and the U.S. Forest Service. On Sunday, a Type 2 Incident Management Team was ordered to manage the Chalk Fire; the team took command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, September..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 09/29/08 AM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8313/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8313/</guid><description><![CDATA["CHALK FIRE UPDATEMonterey Ranger District, Los Padres National ForestMonday, September 29, 2008, 7:00 AM  For Incident Information 805-961-5770Inciweb: www.inciweb.org  Fire Stats Acres burned:  925 acres Fireline to build:  approximately 6 milesDate started: 9/27/08 Percent contained: 5%Expected containment:  NoneInjuries: NoneStructures threatened: 12  Structures destroyed: 0 Resources Crews:  20Engines:  16Helicopters:  9 Air Tankers: 8 Dozers: 7Total Personnel Assigned: 518 Suppression cost to date: $750,00   During the evening of Saturday, September 27, a fire was reported in the vicinity of Chalk Peak and the South Coast Ridge Road in the Monterey County portion of Los Padres National Forest. Initial response was by the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Department, Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department, CalFire, and the U.S. Forest Service. On Sunday, a Type 2 Incident Management Team was ordered to manage the Chalk Fire; the team took command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. today. Current Status:..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:57:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update - 09/28/08 PM  (Chalk Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8306/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1551/8306/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Chalk Fire started at approximately 7:30 p.m Saturday, September 27 in the upper Mill Creek drainage area of Los Padres National Forest in Monterey County. The fire is about 22 miles southwest of King City and about 2 miles east of Highway 1. It is primarily south of Nacimiento Fergusson Road which connects Fort Hunter Liggett to Highway 1.The fire has burned approximately 800-900 acres in oak and brush in steep, rugged terrain. There is very little to no wind on the fire and it is primarily slope and fuel-driven.Earlier this afternoon the fire reached and crossed to the north side of Nacimiento Fergusson Road; it is also on both the west and east sides of South Coast Ridge Road. Residents of three parcels of private land within the national forest in the Prewitt Ridge, Alms Ridge and Mill Creek areas, were advised to evacuate earlier today. The fire is approximately 2 miles from the nearest home. All National Forest campgrounds along the Nacimiento-Fergusson Road, South Coast..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closure to be Lifted at 6:00 AM , August 22 (Santa Lucia Lightning Com Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1474/7925/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1474/7925/</guid><description><![CDATA["   At 6:00 a.m. Friday, the Forest Service will reopen a large area of Los Padres National Forest in northern Santa Barbara County that has been closed to public entry because of several wildfires. The emergency closure encompasses over 100,000 acres and has been in effect since August 16. The five lightning-caused fires that caused the emergency closure ignited on August 15, in a remote area of the national forest about 20 miles east of Santa Maria. The fires burned a total of 244 acres and will be fully contained later today. In Monterey County, Los Padres National Forest lands remain closed to public entry with the exception of three campgrounds and several day use areas along the Big Sur Coast. The closure encompasses more than 332,000 acres and was imposed because of the Indians Fire which started on June 8, followed by the Basin Complex Fire which started on June 21. The two fires together burned over 240,000 acres and continue to smolder in several areas. The Forest Service..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:56:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Santa Lucia Lightning Complex Closure Order (Santa Lucia Lightning Com Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1474/7855/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1474/7855/</guid><description><![CDATA["ORDER NO. 08-12-5100-11EMERGENCY ORDERLOS PADRES NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Los Padres National Forest. This order is effective from August 16, 2008, until the Santa Lucia Lightning Fire Complex is fully controlled. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Santa Lucia Lightning Fire Complex Closure Area. The Santa Lucia Lightning Fire Closure Area begins three miles north of Pine Canyon Fire Station on State Highway 166 at the point where the highway intersects the Los Padres National Forest boundary, then easterly along the south side of State Highway 166 to its intersection with Sierra Madre Road (Forest Road No. 32S13), then southeasterly along the west side of Sierra Madre Road to its intersection with Bates Canyon Road (Forest Road No. 11N01), then south along the east side of Water Canyon to its intersection with Water Canyon Camp, then west along the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:31:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["National Forest Closed in Area of Lightning Fires (Santa Lucia Lightning Com Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1474/7839/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1474/7839/</guid><description><![CDATA["GOLETA, CA...The Forest Service has closed a portion of Los Padres National Forest in northern Santa Barbara County because of several lightning-sparked fires in the area. The closure, in effect until the fires are suppressed, prohibits all public entry to national forest lands, trails, roads and recreation sites within the closed area. It does not affect private property.The closure encompasses the northernmost portion of the San Rafael Wilderness, north of the Sisquoc River and west of Water Canyon. It also includes all other national forest lands west and north of the San Rafael Wilderness between the Sisquoc River on the south and Highway 166 on the north. The closure includes the Colson Canyon, La Brea Canyon, Pine Canyon and Buckhorn Ridge areas. The following campgrounds are closed: Barrel Springs, Alejandro, Colson, Bear, Wagon Flat, Lazy, Horseshoe Spring, Kerry and Brookshire. Sierra Madre Ridge Road is open. Miranda Pine Campground is open. (See accompanying map.)The..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:22:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Dust May be Seen As Fireline Rehab Continues (Gap Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1384/7569/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1384/7569/</guid><description><![CDATA["Work is currently underway on fire control lines and roads in the Gap Fire area to repair damage caused by fire suppression actions. A piece of heavy equipment called a &quot;masticator&quot; is being used in some areas. The masticator is a piece of machinery consisting of a backhoe-type vehicle with an articulating arm. On the end of the arm is a device that chops or flails woody vegetation. The machines come in various sizes for different needs and land characteristics. Clouds of dust may be seen for the next several days coming from areas where the equipment is operating. These dust clouds can sometimes look like"]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Kirk Creek, Plaskett Creek, Arroyo Seco Campground (Basin Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1367/7518/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1367/7518/</guid><description><![CDATA["Kirk Creek, Plaskett Creek, Arroyo Seco Campgrounds to Reopen August 1  Los Padres National Forest officials today announced the reopening of Kirk Creek, Plaskett Creek and Arroyo Seco Campgrounds on the Monterey Ranger District, effective Friday August 1. The three popular sites have been closed for several weeks because of the fire emergency. Several day use areas on the Big Sur Coast are now open as well, however the rest of the Monterey Ranger District, including all forest roads and trails, will remain closed to the public for at least the next several weeks, according to District Ranger John Bradford. &quot;The closure is needed for public and firefighter safety,&quot; said Bradford. &quot;The Indians Fire and Basin Complex Fire are now contained which means there is a secure line around them; however, there are still islands of vegetation within the fire perimeter that will continue to burn. Also, crews are in and around the fire areas repairing fire control lines and roads..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gap Fire Contained (Gap Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1384/7494/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1384/7494/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gap Fire Santa Barbara Ranger DistrictLos Padres National ForestMonday, July 28, 2008, 6:00pmFire officials will declare the Gap Fire fully contained today at 6:00pm. The human-caused fire started on Tuesday, July 1, in the Lizard&#39;s Mouth area along West Camino Cielo. It burned 9,443 acres and destroyed 4 outbuildings, but no homes. Some smoke may occasionally be seen coming from within the perimeter of the fire. Fire personnel will continue to monitor the area. The emergency closure surrounding the Gap Fire will be lifted effective Wednesday, July 30. The section of West Camino Cielo from just west of the Winchester Gun Club to just east of Broadcast Peak will remain closed to all vehicle traffic until further notice. For more information about the Gap Fire, call 805-961-5745 or 805-961-5759. ###"]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Basin Complex Fire Declared Contained (Basin Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1367/7481/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1367/7481/</guid><description><![CDATA["Basin Complex Fire Declared ContainedThe Basin Complex Fire, which started on June 21, was declared 100%contained at 6:00pm today, July 27. The fire has burned 162,818 acresto date; however, the final acreage will be somewhat higher due to thecontinued burning of islands of vegetation within the fire&#39;s interior.Approximately 560 firefighters are still assigned to the Basin Complexthis evening, but heavy demobilization of resources is underway. Somecrews will remain in the area to continue mop-up and to rehabilitatefire control lines and"]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["State Parks to Reopen Camping in Big Sur (Basin Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1367/7478/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1367/7478/</guid><description><![CDATA["State Parks to Reopen Camping in Big Sur BIG SUR - Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park will re-open for camping on July 25, 2008. The State Parks in Big Sur were closed recently as fire from the Basin Complex Fire moved through the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Andrew Molera State Park during different phases of the Basin Complex Fire. Refunds for campers who had reserved campsites in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground had been authorized up until July 24, 2008. While there are still significant areas of these parks closed because of fire damage, the majority of the visitor serving facilities were untouched by the fires. Valley View Trail in Pfeiffer Big Sur on the east side of Highway One and the trails on the west side of Highway 1 will be open to the public as well as The Big Sur Lodge, the campground and the swimming holes within the campground. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park will re-open the small parking area and the Waterfall Trail from the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:06:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Air Quality Advisory No Longer in Effect (Gap Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1384/7470/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1384/7470/</guid><description><![CDATA["Air Quality Advisory No Longer in Effect for Santa Barbara County Residents Urged Not to Use Leaf Blowers for Ash Clean Up  SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District today announced the precautionary Air Quality Advisory that was in effect for the Goleta area has been lifted, and there are no air quality advisories currently in effect.  There will continue to be slightly higher levels of particles in the air from time to time in different parts of the county, due to the ash from the Gap Fire. Strong winds can also stir up ash and dust particles into the air weeks and sometimes months after a fire is out, as happened last year in October and December after the Zaca Fire.  Residents are urged to use their own judgement to minimize exposure if it is obvious that smoke, ash, or dust is in the air. When cleaning up ash or soot, residents are urged not to use leaf blowers, or do anything that stirs..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:50:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["California Conservation Corps at The Basin Complex (Basin Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1367/7382/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1367/7382/</guid><description><![CDATA["California Conservation Corps Big Help to Firefighters "We couldn&#39;t do it as well as we do without them," said Paul Hefner, Deputy Incident Commander for California Interagency Incident Management Team 3 who made the comment about the California Conservation Corps at the Basin Complex, near Carmel. He was acknowledging the 5 CCC crews from San Luis Obispo, Oxnard and San Jose who are working to support the over 2,000 firefighters engaged in the long running battle at the Basin Fire.  "The 18-25 year old men and women do a variety of tasks that make a big operation work smoothly and efficiently," he added. "Often we overlook their contributions because they quietly and efficiently do a job many may not fully recognize." Their responsibilities include supporting the supply and food units at the Incident Command Post, helping with facility upkeep, maintaining the recycle program, and setting up or tearing down the large multi-acre camp located about 20 miles east of Carmel, along the..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:10:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>