Looking a bit better from the highway, just east of the fire: https://www.facebook.com/100002772926834/videos/3363572647301413/
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Tulare County Sheriffâs Office Authorities have implemented road closures at Eastbound Hwy 190 at Balch Park Road. All power has been lost above Camp Nelson from Rio Vista to Ponderosa. There are currently no evacuation orders in place. But you should avoid the area if possible.
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Sheriff Boudreaux has issued a Evacuation Warning for the following areas:
All points along Wishon Drive north of Highway 190, including Camp Wishon and the community of Doyle Springs. If you live in this area, be prepared to leave. The Evacuation Warning is NOT a mandatory evacuation order. However, the warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property. And those who require additional time to evacuate, or those who have pets and livestock, should leave.
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it looks like TNK 912 was able to make a drop along with the other mix of aircraft to nail this one down
edit: ground troops are always the final nailâŚbe safe but always enjoy what you are doingâŚhave a safe night
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5:15pm 8/15/2022 VEGETATION FIRE #WishonFire Hwy 190 Ă Wishon Dr - Springville, Tulare County. The fire is at 290 acres and is 0% contained. Wishon Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System [inciweb]
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Firefighters continue to respond to a wildfire in the Tule River Canyon near the Stairs on the Western Divide Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest. Personnel from USDA Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and Tulare County are on scene, with additional units ordered and arriving soon.
The fire is estimated at 290 acres in size. Campers at Wishon Campground have been asked to leave the area. Highway 190 is closed at the intersection with Balch Park Road in Springville to keep visitors from driving into the steep canyon where the fire is located.
Tulare County Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an evacuation warning for the following areas: All points along Wishon Drive north of Highway 190, including Camp Wishon and the community of Doyle Springs. If you live in this area, be prepared to leave. The evacuation warning is NOT a mandatory evacuation order. The warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property.
Power is out east of Balch Park due to the fire. Communities of Doyle Springs, Camp Nelson, Pierpoint, and Ponderosa are without power at this time. An alert is being sent out to local residents regarding the fire. Information will continue to be updated as it becomes available.
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This mornings Caltopo detectionâs (3hrs behind):
https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=36.17259,-118.7229&z=13&b=t&o=f16a%2Cr&n=1,0.25&a=mba%2Cfire%2Cmodis_mp
IC was stating itâs staying on the north side of hwy 190.
UPDATE @ 08:26 AA07 over fire requesting 2 type 1 copters and 2 type 2 tankers. Activity on NE flank is active and burning through retardant from yesterday. No ground crews are on that section.
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SOPs update 8/16 AM ~0730hrs
350 acres (+60 acres), grass and brush, 0% contained (+0% containment)
Edit ~9am update:
CAIIMT 13 (Wakoski) activated to the Wishon Fire, In-brief 1700
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Intel 24 just flew it and reduced size at 318 acres. Not much smoke showing. Another good stop.
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All evac warnings lifted. Hwy 190 open. Sounds like a good stop!
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Firewatch 51 completed a recon over the fire tonight. See what AA has to say about it on the morning brief with Helco.
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