INCIDENT UPDATED 7/7/2008
Approximate Location
34.084 latitude, -117.002 longitude
Incident Overview
The Ridge Fire began at 134 pm July 3. Burning northeast of Yucaipa, moving toward Yucaipa Ridge. Bryant Street and Hwy 38 are currently open. No threats to structures at this time.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Thursday July 03rd, 2008 aprox 01:34 PM |
| Location | 1 to 2 miles NE of Yucaipa |
| Incident Commander | Jacob Gipson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 23 |
|---|---|
| Size | 263 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday July 06th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal fire activity observed |
| Significant Events | No significant events on July 4th |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | CONTINUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AND MOP UP |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Steep. |
| Remarks | Fire was 100% contained on July 6th. Firefighters will continue to mop up hotspots within the fire perimeter. At the peak, over 400 personnel were assigned, assisted by (3) helicopters, (6) Airtankers. Estimated 500,000 gallons of water (Helicopters and ground crews) and 60,721 gallons of fire retardant (dropped by fixed wing aircraft) were used to suppress this fire. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 85 degrees |
| Humidity | 15% |
