State ID: CA
3 letter designator:TCU
Fire name: Flat
Location: East side of HWY 49 at Jackass Creek
Reported acres: 60
Rate of spread: RROS
Report on Conditions: Rapid rate of spread with topography and wind in alignment. Chamise and manzanita
Structure threat: Yes, evacuations in process
Resources: Heavy commitment of TCU and MMU, local govt, and law enforcement. 4 Type 2 tankers and a LAT/VLAT on order
Hazards: Temps over 100, steep terrain
Weather: Temps over 100 RH in teens
Radio channels:
Scanner link:
Webcam link: http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/cam2_full.html
Agency Website:
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Fire has hit top of Jackass Ridge, is holding up in fuels treatment area and on retardant lines.
Requesting:
6 more dozers
2 strike teams type 3
4 water tenders
3 gulf strike teams
Hard closure of 49/120
Evacs on Jackass Ridge Rd, Jackass Creek Rd, Priest Coulterville Rd, Ophelia Ct
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Highway 49 is closed at highway 120.
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My broadcastify feed is down. I have no more updates other than what friends in the area are telling me
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120 acres holding at the top of the ridge.
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From AA: Things are looking good, but not out of the woods yet.
Relief AA inbound from Hollister
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New fire in Copperopolis stealing tankers.
The new fire is called the Horse Fire, 5-6 acres and diverting 2 Tankers to it.
120 acres, 25% contained
162 acres, 35% contained