CA-MVU-Willow 2020

State ID: CA
3 letter designator: MVU
Fire name: Willow
Location: Steele Canyon x Hillsdale; El Cajon, CA
Reported acres: 10
Rate of spread: rapid
Report on Conditions: multiple homes involved with several others imminently threatened. Rapid rate of spread in light to medium fuels, wind driven with 25 MPH sustained winds.
Structure threat: yes
Resources:
Hazards:
Weather: Red Flag Warning
Radio channels:
Scanner link: https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/9733
Live Video: https://www.cbs8.com/watch?vid=181c4ce3-5fee-4ddd-89da-32965eef6228
Webcam link: http://www.alertwildfire.org/sdge/index.html?camera=Axis-SanMiguelSouth&v=7a7f1b9
http://www.alertwildfire.org/sdge/index.html?camera=Axis-SanMiguelNorth&v=7a7f1b9
Agency Website:

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Units are utilizing deck guns and trying to do what they can. Wind River has numerous homes on fire.

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All the prepositioned Strike Teams from the area have been assigned. at least 1 Local Gov. and 1 OES type 1.

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Mandatory evacuations down Wind River down to Lime Rock court

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Copter 2 and 3 from San Diego City now assigned and approved for night ops due to immediate life threat.

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Live video: https://www.cbs8.com/watch?vid=181c4ce3-5fee-4ddd-89da-32965eef6228

Live aerials: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1eaKbnoMRnnKX

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25 acres holding. 1 structure lost 6 damaged

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http://www.alertwildfire.org/sdge/index.html?camera=Axis-Crest1&v=7a7f1b9

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According to Cal Fire San Diego, the Willow Fire has burned at least 25 acres but its spread has been stopped. The blaze is 5 percent contained.

All evacuation orders and road closures were lifted just before 4 a.m.

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