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July 03, 2008

Gap Fire Threatens Goleta Evacuations Widening

 
The Gap Fire is burning in the hills above Goleta California. Mandatory evacuations are in place for numerous neighborhoods. Fire officials have forecast growth of the Gap Fire as follows:

Projected incident movement/spread 12, 24, 48, and 72 hour time frames:
12 hours: 3000 Acres
24 hours: 3600
48 hours: 4000
72 hours: 5200

The fire has burned 2,400 acres and there is no containment number listed on the morning report.

More from the morning report;

: Major problems and concerns - critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.
"...steep, rocky terrian up to 100% slopes. 30 - 50 year old brush. airtanker drops having problems penetrating heavy brush. difficulty obtaining resources due to major fires on the north end of the forest. Difficulty establishing good look out points, and fatigue of personnel due to extended hours.power outage affecting southern Santa Barbara County. evacuations are widening."

Same story told across the state. Firefighters are tired, resources are exhausted. 225 firefighters are assigned to the Gap Fire. Ordinarilly this incident would have people and equipment rushing towards Santa Barbara County. The well is running dry.



Gap Fire webcam view

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Posted by: retired cap mike: 8:21 AM


Comments:
I salute all of you extremely brave and hard working people. You put your health and life on the line daily in ways that most of us just can't imagine. I would buy you all dinner if I could!
# posted by Blogger POSSUMQUEEN : July 03, 2008 5:15 PM
 
Please forgive me if I speak out of turn, but wouldn't it be more effective to drop retardant and water in the early morning hours when the still air is cooler and the fires are more subdued? Is it a difficulty for some reason to do this? I believe the community would support some logic and common sense to fighting this war with fire and the noise would be welcome until this fire is out. Please respond to this.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : July 05, 2008 6:27 AM
 
There's always much to learn and I want to know as much as possible. Everyone is doing their best I'm sure. Thanks for posting the You Tube videos.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : July 06, 2008 11:52 AM
 
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