AA requested 4 type 1 tankers including the training ship out of Columbia. Just added request for 4 more closest resources but type 1 preferred.
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CDF Tac 18 for Air to ground
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Already 7 tankers flying it this morning, and more on order.
T-74, 75, 79, 80, 102, 137, 160
Edit: Tanker 131 is coming from SBD as well.
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the firing operation this morning along with the tanker show have greatly reduced the smoke column.
This fire is mostly on FRA (BLM) but under Cal Fire DPA.
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Guys if you are looking at the Joaquin Ridge cam… it is not pointed at the fire. Look at the Rocky Butte cam which shows two large headers.
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Great helicopter video of some spotting
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One of the divisions is reporting that the fire has crossed to the East of Mineral Springs road in the north side of the fire. The original dozer line plan is out, but they are holding it somewhat on Juniper Ridge.
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Here is a map of VIIRS heat detections from about 3am - about 4,300 acres, with the 2016 Mineral Fire perimeter in a red line.
Impressive…select the 1hr time lapse button when you do the play back.,…
http://www.alertwildfire.org/sierra/index.html?camera=Axis-RockyButte&v=81e003f
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The day is young.
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AA was just informed that T-131 was diverted by NICC out of state. Being replaced by a type 1 from North ops.
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Indeed it is…
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Juniper ridge dozerline/road is under challenging conditions due to multi spots around Sherman peak. One spot is 30-40 acers and resources are strained. Dozers are scouting out contingency lines.
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VLAT ordered.
and the order was UTF.
Sounds like they will be getting it…not sure from where yet.
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Fire has jumped juniper ridge with multiple spots out in front and running downhill.
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Over 100 acres over juniper ridge with all the spots combined.
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