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INCIDENT MORNING UPDATE

Date: 7-13-2024 Time: 9:00 am

Size: 2887 acres                                      Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am

Containment: 31%                                   Cause: Under Investigation

Total Personnel: 724                               Location: Southside of Lytle Creek

Structures Threatened: 416                    Unified Command Agencies: California Incident Management Team 15, San Bernardino County Fire Dept. 

Last night firefighters on the Vista Fire had a reprieve due to the cooling weather and were able to make solid progress along the northern flank. Fire crews held the southern and eastern flanks throughout the night with minimal interior heat. Containment increased to 31%. 

“We’ve had some good luck with the weather during these last few shifts, but it’s important to recognize that fire behavior is dynamic. We have resources available and are prepared to respond to any new initial attack fires”, said Travis Ederer, Strategic Operations Section Chief.

The Forest Service has an area closure in effect for the Vista Fire on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-noticesand https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.

Today, there is a 20-25 percent chance of thunderstorms and southerly wind gusts up to 20-30 MPH. This weather, with potential for erratic winds and dry lightning, will present challenges on the fire and test containment lines. Given the weather concerns, firefighters will take a measured approach to engaging the fire. 

On the eastern flank, fire crews will continue securing the line and mopping up. Fire crews will establish handlines on the southern flank and look for opportunities to tie into existing containment lines. Aircraft resources are available however wind shear (i.e. sudden changes in wind speed or direction) may limit opportunities for support.

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ROAD CLOSURES:

Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.

EVACUATIONS:

Mt. Baldy Resort.

Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.

CLOSURES:

There is a Vista Fire Area closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.

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