Butler 2 Fire Update -- Sept 22
Incident: Butler 2 Wildland Fire
Released: 9/22/2007
Butler 2 Fire Update
September 22, 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: $12,180,119
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 has been reached. Winds will again be erratic today with sustained winds of 6-15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. Rain and snow showers are expected again today.
Today's Actions: Crews will monitor the fire today and continue rehabilitation activities and mop-up along the fire's perimeter. Demobilization of excess resources is ongoing.
Resources: Total personnel: 608
Hand Crews: 8
Engines: 23
Dozers: 0
Water Tenders: 12
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
Note: The Fire Information Center will be closed Sunday, September 23, 2007. An updated voice message will be provided and current information will be provided on http://www.inciweb.org/.
Forest Contact: Valerie Baca, Public Information Officer (909) 382-2711
