AA just ordered two additional tankers (total of 8), and two additional Type 2 copters (total of 4). Minimum potential of 700 acres. Immediate structure threat.
These winds are forecasted to last for the next 3 or 4 hours. With that, it could easily reach the 154 and potentially cross in the area of Los Olivos. That’s a hard push, but plausible with these conditions. There are also quite a few ranches and homes scattered throughout its path.
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Decent, dark column visible from Santa Maria.
AA ordered a lead plane, 2 large air tankers and a TFR
Two additional tankers requested (total of 10 now)
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Tanker 163 is the 4th tanker, from the original augmented dispatch.
I have only heard 6 be ordered so far, but wouldn’t doubt the order for 10.
All additional tankers will be coming from quite a way, or on a divert from the INF incident.
LPF H530 assigned.
Fire is pushing hard towards the Ballard Canyon Rd area, units looking to start evacuations in that area.
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Tanker 15, 80 off Porterville and 01 off Fresno
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Evacuations just ordered for a large triangle of land from the 101/154 down to Ballard Canyon.
Just ordered 2 type 3 ST, 4 crews, and 2 dozers
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One strike team will be coming from Ventura County
BC22, E330, 342, 350, 356, 321
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125 acres,
Training AA transitioned with AA07.
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McMurray air attack over a 2nd fire in Las Cruces, 10 acres, Slow rate of spread.
This fire is pretty well done. Canceling 4 crews for tonight and added 1 crew for morning.
Per VNC CAD, The VNC STC is being diverted to a new fire in Santa Maria 5200 block of Dominion Rd. Any info??
Canceled and back on this fire
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Per CALFIRE 200 Acres and 60% Contained on 9/9/19