Fire Caused by Gender Reveal Burns on 8th Day

09.12.20 | FOREST FALLS, CA - Hotshot crews began direct line construction in the Skinner Creek area above Hwy 38. They are being supported by specialized hose lays that are refilled by helicopters into portable tanks. This is needed due to the elevation change and rugged topography.
Dozer lines are established south of Angelus Oaks along Hwy 38 for community protection. Ground crews are actively constructing a contingency line between Hwy 38 and the 2015 Lake Fire burn scar.
The fire continues to back downhill above Forest Falls. Crews worked to extend the fire line along Mill Creek to Mill Creek Jumpoff. They will also be looking for opportunities to connect natural barriers i.e. rocks and scree slopes to prevent fire movement eastward.
Smoke will remain visible in the Yucaipa and Oak Glen areas as unburned fuels within the fire perimeter continue to burn. Fire crews continue to patrol this area. The fire is currently estimated at 14,212 acres with 41% containment.

Damage assessment teams have completed assessments in the Oak Glen Area. Residences: 4 destroyed, and 2 damaged; Minor structures/outbuildings: 6 destroyed, and 4 damaged.Operations Chief Dan Munsey provides an Morning Video Update (9/12) on the El Dorado Fire.
Evacuations Orders
Yucaipa Area
– All Residents located East of Brant, North of Carter, and West of Jefferson remain in under an Evacuation Orders.
-All residents located east of Bryant Street on Highway 38 including Mountain Home, Forest Falls, Angelus Oak, 7 Oaks and Jenks Lake Area East to Onyx Summit. Angelus Oaks / Seven Oaks Residents, You must drive North to Big Bear, CA as Highway 38 is impacted by fire. Rock slides are also being reported along Highway 38 where the fire has loosened rocks.

Evacuation Warning – Voluntary, but you should be prepared to leave at any time.
– North of Carter, West of Bryant, South of Highway 38, East of Garnet. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
– Big Bear residents, please monitor the El Dorado Fire and stay informed on fire conditions. Please check social media platforms frequently for updates on the #ElDoradoFire.
– Fire Managers and Big Bear Emergency Agencies issued a Travel Advisory Notice yesterday for visitors to the Big Bear Area, who are urged to consider postponing their travel due to the El Dorado Fire.

A Red Cross is located at the Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave. Redlands.

Emergency Notification Systems:
San Bernardino County Assistant Fire Chief Kat Opliger talks about the importance of the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS) in helping San Bernardino County manage evacuation notifications during fires and other emergencies.
San Bernardino County Residents: Sign up for San Bernardino County Telephone Emergency Notification System, or call 1-888-435-7565.
Riverside County Residents: Sign up for the Riverside County Swift911 System. Visit https://www.rivcoready.org/ for updated information and preparedness information.

Road Closures:
– Highway 38 is closed between Bryant St. and Lake Williams Dr.
– Topaz St. is closed at Bryant St. to eastbound traffic
– Juniper Ave and Adams Street are closed east of Bryant St.
– Fremont St is closed north of Carter St.
– Ivy is closed between Bryant and Jefferson.

Forest Closure Order of 8 National Forests:
As of 5:00 PM on Monday, September 7, the Regional Forester is closing 8 National Forests in Southern California, including the San Bernardino National Forest. This means the National Forest is temporarily closed to ALL public use due to the threat from high fire danger and firefighting resources being spread stretched to the limit. This includes driving Forest Roads, Hiking on Forest Trails, and being in any Forest Service Developed Recreation Areas. Please take the time to read and understand the Regional Forester’s Decision Letter, and view the Forest Closure Order. This order will be reviewed daily.

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