Oh ok makes sense! I should have known, I was on that one too
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If the El Dorado and Bobcat make it to the Lake fire scar from this year we got a major problem lol
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I sure hope Hwy 38 holds…
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Fire has jumped Hwy 38 near Pinezanita. AA51 staying over the fire due to this flare up. Multiple well established spots.
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There are spots over hwy38 but the fire has not jumped hwy 38. Crews are working to contain them and identify any new spots. Main activity is at the end of 1N82, along Forsee Creek and Jack Straw Spur.
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Per USFS San Bernardino NF Facebook page:
USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this time.
The cause is under investigation. More details will be made available as they are confirmed.
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From socalmountains.com website:
Per Scanner: Units in El Dorado Fire Division Q (Quebec) have located a person who has been out in the forest since August. The subject is significantly malnourished but is ambulatory. Will be bringing him in for evaluation and care.
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Mountain Reporter has released a name. “Missing hiker found!!!
Timothy Allen Rudge, 36, was reported missing in the El Dorado Fire mountain area. According to his stepmother, his car was found with two flat tires in a fire evacuation area and he has been a missing person since Aug. 10, 2020. He has been found today by usfs. Malnourished but doing ok. He will be flown to the hospital to be checked out.” It’s this guy. https://www.redlandscommunitynews.com/news/public_safety/man-missing-for-five-weeks-last-seen-in-redlands/article_39f80ed8-f8fc-11ea-9d3f-cfbd7392474d.html
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Three SEATs doing work on the ElDorado today. a fast rotation to Big Bear Lake and back.
From the BDF FB page…
“Fire Boss” Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT)
The sound of helicopters dipping water from Big Bear Lake is a common fire season occurrence, but the sights of fixed-wing aircraft skimming the lake at 60 MPH is a little unusual in Southern California.
These amphibious aircraft are called Fire Boss Air Tankers. The AT-802F Fire Boss scooper air tanker can land on and scoop water from nearby lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Yesterday (Sept 20) an estimated 40,000 gallons of water was dropped on the El Dorado Fire. It can hold 800 gallons of water in each pass and can also be filled with standard fire retardant if landing on a traditional airstrip.
A 60’ wingspan powered by a 1,600 horsepower Pratt & Whitney turboprop engine allows the Fire Boss to haul payload and maneuver in mountainous environments.
In firefighting jargon, this is a Type 3 SEAT; Type 3 meaning less than 1,000 gallons, SEAT meaning Single Engine Air Tanker, however due to their rapid fill and drop cycle, they are an effective tool in fighting fire.
These three aircraft would normally operate across the Canadian Shield region of Canada but are assisting firefighters on the El Dorado Fire.
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Found this on facebook of a SEAT taking on water at Big Bear Lake
Need to go to facebook San Bernadino NF videos
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SEATS only carry up to 800 gallons unless they changed to guide.
The variables determine actual Fireboss load. Density altitude, wind speed and usable area play into the pilot and aircraft ability.
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Haven’t heard much about this one for days - but might have been a sleeper spot. Can’t tell if inside the lines or not?
http://www.alertwildfire.org/inlandempire/index.html?camera=Axis-HeapsPeak2&v=81e002f
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Area has been burning out a heavy fuel loaded bowl for several days up in the wilderness. Should be all burned underneath it.
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