State ID: CA
3 letter designator: AEU
Fire name: HOTCHKISS
Location: HOTCHKISS X SHOEMAKER, GEORGETOWN
Reported acres: 5
Rate of spread: Rapid
Report on Conditions: RROS in the timber and brush. Potential for 100-500 acres.
Structure threat: yes
Resources: A whole bunch
Hazards: Poor access
Weather: Hot, Temps 95-100 degrees in the area with 5-10 mph winds
Radio channels: AEU LOCAL, El Dorado Command
Scanner link:
Webcam link: Bald Mtn Cam
http://www.alertwildfire.org/sierra/index.html?camera=Axis-BaldCA2&v=7a7f1c3
Agency Website:
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Order went out for 6 additional air tankers, 10 additional type 3 engines.
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Updated potential for 500-1000 acres
5-7 acres, mostly staying on the ground, limited torching. Helitack crews don’t have any good LZs close, so sounds like they are just using the helicopters for bucket work.
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If it does anything significant, you’ll be able to see it crest here:
MeadowBrook cam:
http://www.alertwildfire.org/sierra/index.html?camera=Axis-MeadowBrook2&v=7a7f1c3
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Per AT, retardant around the fire with a little heat on the head. Staying out of the canopy and on the ground.
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