Pine Fire
Incident: Pine Wildland Fire
Released: 9/13/2007
Pine Incident
September 13, 2007
On Scene Contact: Dennis Cross, Fire Information Officer
Fire Information Center Phone # 619-590-3160
Fire Status: Active
Location: One and a half miles south of the Pine Valley community
Acres Burned: 1750 Percent Contained: 35%
Cause: Illegal Campfire Date Started: September 12, 2007
Injuries: 2
Resources:
Hand crews 16 Engine 50
Helicopters 5 Water Tenders 12
Air Tankers 4 Dozers 8
Personnel 1000
Current Fire Situation
The fire began at approx 1230 Hrs on September 12, 2007 in the Cleveland National Forest, near the Corte Madera Ranch. The fire quickly grew to over 1000 acres due to extremely dry brush and strong winds. Firefighters on the ground and in the air made an aggressive attack, slowing the fires spread and protecting the community.
Incident Priorities:
·q To provide for public and firefighter safety and protection of property
·q Be sensitive to the concerns of the public and communities at risk and keep them informed
·q Protect sensitive habitats and heritage resourses.
·q Keep suppression costs commensurate with values at risk.
Weather and Fire Behavior:
Critically low fuel moistures and steep rugged terrain pose a significant threat to fire behavior and rates of spread.
Agencies Involved:
US Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Viejas Tribal Government, San Diego County Sheriff, San Diego County, CHP and numerous local Fire agencies.
Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team #2
Ron Woychak, Incident Commander
