Chalk Fire Morning Update, Oct. 6
Incident: Chalk Wildland Fire
Released: 10/6/2008
CHALK FIRE UPDATE
Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest
Monday 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: 12,168
Miles of fireline to build: TBD
Date started: 9/27/08 (evening)
Percent contained: 67%
Expected containment: 10/17/2008
Firefighter injuries to date: 13
Structures threatened: 9 residences; 15 outbuildings
Structures destroyed: 0
Suppression cost to date: $9.697 million
Firefighting Resources
Crews: 24
Engines: 61
Helicopters: 10
Air tankers: 2
Dozers: 9
Total 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 improve lines along the north and south sides of Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd on the east side of the fire, and will provide structure protection for Limekiln State Park and the Hermitage, as needed. Firefighter safety and structure protection remain top priorities.
Evacuations: There are no Evacuation Warnings. An EVACUATION WATCH is in place for residents in the following areas: the immediate fire area west of Chalk Peak and South Coast Ridge Road (Alms Ridge, Dempsey Flats and Prewitt Ridge areas), Lucia, Mill Creek, Hare Creek and Limekiln State Park. Persons issued this notice are not required to evacuate but should be prepared to evacuate should an Evacuation Warning be issued.
Highway, Road and Area Closures: Hwy 1 is open, but subject to traffic delays up to 20 minutes. Vehicles must travel slowly and watch for debris and emergency equipment and crews. Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd is closed. South Coast Ridge Rd is closed from Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd to Willow Creek Rd. Limekiln State Park is closed. Mill Creek Day Use area is closed due to emergency equipment in the area.
Weather: Temperature 75-82 degrees; relative humidity 28-36%; up slope winds at 2-5 mph, ridge top winds north 3-7 mph with gusts to 11 mph.
Agencies: This incident is being managed under Unified Command with the U.S. Forest Service and Fort Hunter Liggett. The Incident Command Post is at Fort Hunter Liggett. Media access to Fort Hunter Liggett is restricted. Contact the Goleta Fire Information Center for assistance.
