Spokesperson Scott Johnson stresses your property will be safe, "We're not going to evacuate with you. If an area is evacuated we remain behind on saturation patrol and there will be law enforcement in those areas 24/7."
An evacuation advisory remains in effect for Tuolumne City, and the area east of Highway 108 from Mi-Wuk Village down to Soulsbyville. The advisory also includes Willow Springs. In South Tuolumne County, an evacuation order is in effect for Pine Mountain Lake Subdivision units 11, 11A and 12. The remainder of the subdivision remains under an advisory notice.
All access to Tuolumne City is still restricted to resident and emergency personnel only.
Highway 120 is still closed to motorists wishing to travel between Groveland and Yosemite.
An evacuation center remains open at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. The Red Cross and County OES are prepping for the possibility of opening another evacuation center, but where the additional site would be has not been announced.
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Below: From the inciweb.org website which was updated 25 minutes ago (around 11.30 a.m.).
There may be some redundant information.
Incident Overview
The Rim fire has transitioned to the Southern Area IMT1 Blue Team and remains in unified command with Cal Fire.
Fire crews continue to work toward increasing containment of the Rim Fire. A major effort focused is underway to hold the fire east of the North Fork of the Tuolumne River. Fire crews have strengthened fire lines that are holding above the community of Pine Mountain Lake. Additional efforts are focused on the eastern edge of the fire in Yosemite National Park to minimize impacts to our national treasure.
Direct attack is being used in some areas of the fire and more will be utilized as firefighters gain safe access. In other areas of the Fire where extremely steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain exist, fire crews are using a tactic called indirect attack which creates control lines away from the fires active edge. Air resources, including several helicopters and air tankers, are being utilized to slow the forward progress of the fire.
Fire crews continue to work toward increasing containment of the Rim Fire. A major effort focused is underway to hold the fire east of the North Fork of the Tuolumne River. Fire crews have strengthened fire lines that are holding above the community of Pine Mountain Lake. Additional efforts are focused on the eastern edge of the fire in Yosemite National Park to minimize impacts to our national treasure.
Direct attack is being used in some areas of the fire and more will be utilized as firefighters gain safe access. In other areas of the Fire where extremely steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain exist, fire crews are using a tactic called indirect attack which creates control lines away from the fires active edge. Air resources, including several helicopters and air tankers, are being utilized to slow the forward progress of the fire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 17th, 2013 approx. 03:15 PM |
| Location | Groveland Range District, Stanislaus NF |
| Incident Commander | Wilkins/lawshe |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2,672 |
|---|---|
| Size | 125,620 acres |
| Percent Contained | 5% |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, Oaks, and Pine |
| Fire Behavior | Fire behavior remained moderately active overnight. Heavy fuels continued to actively burn and consume completely. Fire behavior in lighter fuels were minimal due to humidity recovery during the overnight hours. |
| Significant Events | Fire remains to the west of Paper Cabin Ridge and Evacuation Advisories are still in effect for Tuolumne City and nearby areas along the Highway 108 corridor. Structure protection continues to be an issue with the Rim incident. Restrict access remains a concern for crews and equipment. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continued line construction where accessibility and safety allows. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Extreme |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | The
Rim Fire continues to exhibit very large fire growth due to extremely
dry fuels and inaccessible terrain. Rapid fire growth and extreme fire
behavior are drastically hampering suppression efforts. Aerial
resources are being effective with MAFFS and DC-10 VLAT air tankers
prepping locations in advance of the fires spread towards the Highway
108 corridor. The very high potential for long range spotting however remains a significant concern for fire to advance beyond the retardant lines and allow for fire spread into the communities of Tuolumne City, Twain Harte and Long Barn. The Southern Area IMT1 Blue Team (Wilkins) assumed command o the fire at 6:00 A.M., August 23rd. The Rim Fire continues unified command with CAL FIRE. Approximately 4,500 structures are threatened on the Rim Fire. Fire continues its eastward spread and is well into the northwest corner of Yosemite National Park. Orders for resources in support of contingency groups for Tuolumne City, Twain Harte and Long Barn will continue. Preparations for additional Base Camps and Spike Camps are in progress to mitigate travel time of suppression resources and to limit exposure for the safety of firefighting resources. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 12 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68 degrees |
| Humidity | 35% |
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