Lightning complex fires are typically numbered due to the shear volume of fires. It also helps keep them organized. In the units I have worked in the first number is the battalion of the fire then a dash then the sequential number. For instance if you have two fires in battalion 1 and two fires in battalion 2 you would have 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, and 2-2. Each battalion would become a branch of the complex for more simplified command and control.
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6,473 Acres.
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Well, itās been since 1987 when the Stanislaus complex fires went through. Donāt know how thick the forest regenerated since then as far as fuel load.
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I watched it burn through Chinese Camp yesterday an there is not much left.
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This is still quite aways from the Stan Complex footprint
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Extended freqs assigned to the TCU September Lightning Complex (not to any individual fire)
Air Tactics FM: 163.6125, 172.4375
Air/Grounds: CDF AG7 159.315 t192.8, 163.175, 165.675, 171.8625
Victors: 118.425, 124.075, 123.025 (TOLC), 131.475 (TFR)
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I know itās early, but wondering if there is a link to an IAP for the TCU Lightning Complex?
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Most likely tomorrow.
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Looking at the AC overlay of TCU on Watch Duty Iām not seeing much aircraft flying. Only a couple copters and AA 658?
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Iām guessing everyone timed out yesterday, and holdovers are gonna pop up today, as well as increased activity on the known fires this afternoon. Theyāre probably trying to same flight time for this afternoon.
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Thatās in the works. Yesterday evening a bunch of Ships(Rotors) timed out. Might be trying to space these out to have them in the air all day.
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No new intel on the complex/fires. Watch Duty is reportingā¦ āNo new or additional official information has been provided on most Incidents at this time. Watch Duty reporters continue to monitor all the Lightning Complex fires in the Tuolumne, Calaveras and Stanislaus County areas and will provide information as it becomes available.ā
Likely catching their breath. Iām sure last night challenged EVERYBODY big time.
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This is going to be a long hard fought battle in the days to come stay aggressive stay focused stay safe your are the best firefighters in the world never forget that . I want to shout out to TCU ECC during the initial and extended stages of this complex you folks are doing outstanding take a moment to breath when you can then keep the troops supported. I am extremely proud of all of you. 4401 Retired
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TUU Unit dispatched code 3 immediate need:
1 strike team type 3 engines (were cover engines)
1 strike team crews
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KCRA chopter is over the fire
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Is there a count on how many structures were lost yet?
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It is highly unlikely. That area is still hot and the battle is ongoing.
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is that what I think it is on its side @ 50:40 on the video. Dont want to tell it how I see it last time I got slapped by the moderator for being accurate
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