CA-TGU-Elk (2020 lightning)

State ID: CA
3 letter designator: TGU
Fire name: Elk
Location: Hwy 162 at Road 303 (Fruto). On the ridges SE of that intersection.
Reported acres: 150
Rate of spread: Rapid to Dangerous (reported in other thread, I did not hear this)
Report on Conditions: Evacuation warnings in the Fruto area
Structure threat: numerous ranches in the area
Resources: TGU full wildland response, Glenn LG resources, Three S2 and two T1 tankers, two T1 copters
Radio channels: Tac 12, Air 5
Scanner link: scancal.org/live.html will have command and air. Here’s broadcastify also, not sure on its coverage.
Webcam link: Saint John Mtn.

WX - PGE 162, right at the incident, 82F 45RH E5G11 (was at 25% RH at 640am)

Evacuation ORDER
Hwy 162 at Road 303 in the community of Fruto. Fire moving west towards Fruto.

Evac WARNING (possibly included in the upgrade to the Order above…)
Road 303 south to Road 302

1016 update: Third helicopter requested with crew if possible. 300-350 acres, progressing to the west

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1115ish: estimated 700-750 acres making good progress.

1135: AA cancelled his relief air attack. A T1 tanker diverted to MNF Doe.

1215: AA returning to Ukiah. C205 only aircraft on fire. GREAT stop on this one considering conditions.

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