LOCATION OF EVENT: San Bernardino National Forest – Alger Creek Area near Momyer Trail north of Forest Falls at the 8,800’ level
CURRENT SITUATION: The Momyer Fire was reported Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the San Gorgonio Wilderness near the Alder Creek area of the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire is in the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire is at 100 to 120 acres with a slow rate of spread with moderate rate of spread when it hits dead fuels in the area. Two spot fires are located northeast of the main fire. Spot fires are from 2 to 5 acres each. Access is by foot only; no ground vehicle access is possible. Crews are hiking in to the fire. Aircraft have been ordered for the Momyer Fire and will be utilized as weather permits. Smoke may be visible in the mountains and valley areas today.
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Momyer Fire Update as of Monday, May 9, 2011 6:00pm (update provided by the USFS)
San Bernardino National Forest Fire Information Line: (909) 383-5688 Inciweb: [Click Here]
Fire location: San Gorgonio Wilderness, west of Alger Creek and north of the Momyer Trail, on the Front Country Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest
Date/time started: May 8, 2011, 10:30am Total acres burned: approx. 150
Percent contained: 40% Fireline to be constructed: unknown
Expected containment: not determined Expected control: not determined
Suppression costs to date: unknown Structures damaged/destroyed: 0
Cause: Under Investigation
Staffing: Engines: 0 Crews: 14 Dozers: 0 Air Tankers: 2 Helicopters: 5 Water Tenders: 1
Total Personnel: 314
Terrain/vegetation/difficulties: Extremely steep and rocky terrain; heavy fuels (timber); extreme bug kill/drought kill area
Current situation: The Momyer Fire began May 8, 2011 at approximately 10:30 a.m., and is actively burning in the San Gorgonio Wilderness in steep, rugged terrain. The fire is burning in a north/north east direction, west of Alger Creek and north of the Momyer Trail. Fire activity is moderate and expected to slow tonight.
Evacuations: None
Closures and road status: The Momyer and Vivian Creek Trails are closed until further notice. Incident Commander: Scott Howes (USFS)
LOCATION OF EVENT: San Bernardino National Forest – Alger Creek Area near Momyer Trail north of Forest Falls
CURRENT SITUATION: • The Momyer Fire continues to burn in the San Bernardino National Forest. • The fire is currently at 150 acres and 40% containment. • 14 firefighting crews, 5 air tankers, 1 helicopter, and 2 bulldozers are currently committed to the incident. • There are no structures threatened and no evacuations planned. • The Momyer and Vivian Creek Trails are closed until further notice. • Public and media inquiries should be referred to the US Forest Service at (909) 383-5688.
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MOMYER Incident (Forest Falls)
