State ID:CA
3 letter designator:LNF
Fire name:Whaleback
Location:Near community of Spaulding west of Susanville
Reported acres:200
Rate of spread:Rapid
Report on Conditions: 200 acres in timber with rapid rate of spread and evacuations in progress.
Structure threat:Yes
Resources:Multiple air and ground resources at scene.
Hazards:
Weather:Hot, Dry, and breezy
Radio channels:LNF Fire tone 4 for command.
Scanner link:
Webcam link:
Agency Website:
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Satellite showing it building rapidly: http://weather.cod.edu/satrad/exper/?parms=subregional-N_Nevada-01-48-1-100-1&checked=map&colorbars=
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350 acres 0% contained, Type 2 team on order.
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Been watching this for hours now, it’s pretty much a stealth fire as far as info goes.
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Here we go.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216676449733529&set=gm.2306833436001068&type=3&theater
EDIT: from ONC News and Notes
CA-LNF Whaleback Fire: 400 acres timber, 0% contained. Rapid rate of spread with structures threatened. Evacuation warning remains for the community of Spaulding. County rd. A1 is closed.
850 acres and trigger points for evacuations
FYI. Spaulding is located on the west side of Eagle lake.
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Sounds like it’s time to activate the private engines in California.
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Which Nor Cal team has been assigned?
Norcal 1 was called.
Could you remind me who has Norcal1, please?
Nor Cal Team 1 is Coots IC. In brief is this morning in Susanville.
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4000 acres
Update on activity?
Must be moving to go 2000 acres in less then 8 hours
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Everything seems to be moving this afternoon
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/west/wfo/sto/h5-loop-vis.html
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8000 acres 5% contained
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