Angelus Oaks, CA, April 26, 2013 (12:38) - At approximately 9:35 a.m., a fuel tanker laden with gasoline and diesel fuel overturned on State Route 38 near Angelus Oaks. According to the CHP, an "unknown amount of fuel" has spilled into the surrounding area, and State Route 38 is closed due to the Hazardous Material Incident. Route 38 is closed from Valley of the Falls Road to … [Read more...] about Closure point moved on Highway 38
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“Cold Creek Incident” closed Highway 38
Angelus Oaks, CA, April 26, 2013 - Officials closed State Route 38 Friday morning due to a major fuel spill, in what could be a long-term closure. The closure is in effect from Lake Williams to Valley of the Falls Drive, a thirty-mile stretch of highway. At approximately 9:35 a.m., a tanker truck carrying about 10,000 gallons of fuel overturned on the highway just northeast … [Read more...] about “Cold Creek Incident” closed Highway 38
Full containment on Fawnskin Fire expected by Friday
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - UPDATE: The Forest Service reported 50% containment at 30 acres as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Full containment is expected by 4/26/13. Forest Service Road 2N71 is closed, as is a section of the PCT between 2N09 and 3N12 (foot traffic is being rerouted). The cause is an escaped campfire. Resources: 6 hand crews 2 helicopters 13 engines 5 … [Read more...] about Full containment on Fawnskin Fire expected by Friday
Fire fighting continues in Fawnskin
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - Forest Service fire information officer Bob Poole reports that the Fawnskin Fire is 20% contained. A hoseline is around the entire blaze, and at least a dozen engines are on scene as air assault continues. The fire started at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday just north of Forest Service Road 2N71, between 3N12 and Polique Canyon Road (2N09). The cause … [Read more...] about Fire fighting continues in Fawnskin
Fawnskin Fire 20% contained at 25 acres
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 -- According to the San Bernardino National Forest Service, the brush fire is at approximately 20-25 acres. There is a hoselay around the fire but firefighters are watching carefully for spot fires. They are reporting 20% containment. Forest Roads 3N14 (Coxey) and 2N71 (Polique Canyon) are closed. Cal Fire reports the cause as an escaped … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire 20% contained at 25 acres