Butler 2 Fire Update Sept 21
Incident: Butler 2 Wildland Fire
Released: 9/21/2007
Butler 2 Fire Update
September 21, 2007
8:00 AM
Location: San Bernardino National Forest, Western Big Bear Valley area.
Date of Fire Start: September 14, 2007
Cause: Under investigation
Acres Burned: 14,039
Percent Contained: 100%
Estimated Costs: $7,050,679
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, San Bernardino County Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, Big Bear City, Big Bear City Fire Department, Big Bear Lake Fire Department and CalTrans.
Fire Status: Full containment of the fire was reached yesterday. Winds will be erratic with gusts up to 30 mph with sustained winds of 6-15 mph. Rain and snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms are likely late today and tonight.
Today's Actions: Crews will monitor the fire today. Suppression rehabilitation and mop-up along the fire's perimeter continues. Demobilization of excess resources is ongoing.
Resources:
Total personnel: 1466
Hand Crews: 25
Engines: 70
Dozers: 2
Water Tenders: 24
Helicopters: 10
Structures destroyed: 3 outbuildings in Camp Whittle.
Injuries: 3 minor
Evacuations: None
Road Closures: Highway 18 is closed between Running Springs and Big Bear Lake Dam.
Use Hwy 38 as an alternate.
Fire Information: (909) 383-5688 or (909) 355-8800 from 8am-6pm
Forest Contact: Valerie Baca, Public Information Officer (909) 382-2711
