Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Benny ⭐, Mon Aug 22 2011, 02:49PM
Fire east of Interstate 15 at Kenwood Avenue.
Caltrans has opened two lanes on the northbound I-15 and all lanes are open on southbound I-15. Heavy traffic on northbournd I-15 at this time.
Date of Origin:
Monday August 22nd, 2011 approx. 01:03 PM
Location:
Northbound I-15 at Kenwood
Total Personnel:
425
Size:
300 acres
Percent Contained:
10%
Fuels Involved:
Chaparral
Significant Events:
Structures were threatened at Matthews Ranch east of I-15 near Kenwood exit. Sheltered in place. 1 singlewide mobile home was lost at Matthews Ranch.
Currently battling this blaze:
5 airtankers, 6 helicopters, 18 engines, 10 handcrews and 4 watertenders assigned to the fire.
Live Caltrans webcam of the fire can be seen here [Click Here]
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:26PM
ic is asking for more type 3 helicopters and more hand crews
also At this time, it appears the fire is burning in a northwesterly direction and Silverwood Lake is northEAST of the fire.
per scm alert * thanks
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:28PM
fire is established at the bottom ( now where this is not sure yet) earlier on wildlandfire * 2 semi`s were trapped under power lines that fell down across the fwy * thanks guys *
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:30PM
ic is asking for 3 + type 3 hand crews for this fire
checking to see if they are available per scanner
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:32PM
LIVE WEB CAM WHERE YOU CAN SEE THIS FIRE:
CLICK HERE
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:33PM
sorry correction the 3 type 3 hand crews is for the gazza fire , unknown if this is riverside county or san bernardino county at this time .. this one is about 25 ac
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:34PM
INCIWEB INFORMATION SITE FOR THE KENWOOD FIRE
CLICK HERE
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:52PM
update just came in via email
SBSD - Headquarters
Alert: Ken Fire and Swarthout Fire - currently buring in the Devore area\ Three Lanes are closed on the Cajon Pass going Northbound
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:54PM
300 ac now for the ken fire per air attack pilot
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:56PM
tankers are working on the right flank , near the shoulder with bravo 5 leading them in per scanner ffs are hoping the fuel break in this area will hold the fire and the pilots are trying to reinforce with retarndant on the ridge
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 04:32PM
all south bound lanes on the cajon pass closed now
for approx 2 hours due to this brush fire per chp log
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 04:42PM
traffic on the south bound side of hwy 15 cajon pass is going to be closed all lanes for the next 2 hours info 'per san bernardino sheriffs department
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 04:50PM
kcal 9 is showing live video on this fire . pilots are tyring to keep the homes in the area in the canyon safe as possible by dropping retardant along the ridge above them..
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 05:40PM
all south bound lanes of the cajon pass are now reopened per chp log fire is near 400 ac, with a 20% containment
incident number 0792
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 05:55PM
now talkng about the icp where it is and how to get there.. sounds like regrouping with divisions on the ken fire
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Bookworm, Mon Aug 22 2011, 07:49PM
Per Wildlandfire: Size 300 acres, Percent Contained 20%
6 airtankers, 6 helicopters, 18 engines, 14 handcrews,2 dozers and 7 watertenders assigned to the fire. An additional 12 handcrews are en route.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:53PM
Took a few pictures of the fire today.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:54PM
More.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:57PM
More.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:59PM
Last set of pictures.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Mon Aug 22 2011, 10:17PM
PRESS RELEASE BELOW FROM JOHN MILLER, PIO, USFS
Fire Name: Ken
Start Date: August 22, 2011
Start Time: 1:03 p.m.
Location: Northbound I-15 - North of Kenwood in Cajon Pass
Acres: 350
Containment: 40%
Cause: Under Investigation
US Forest Firefighters traveling along Interstate 15 today spotted a vegetation fire along the northbound side of the freeway just north of the Kenwood exit shortly after 1pm. The fire did force closure of Interstate 15 in both directions for a brief period and a closure of several northbound lanes into the evening.
The US Forest Service dispatched a full wildland fire response which included fire engines, fire crews, helicopters and airtankers. Firefighters from San Bernardino County Fire, Cal Fire and surrounding agencies, sent firefighters to assist, while the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s, and Caltrans handled the highway closure.
The fire burnt in a northeast direction along the freeway eventually catching a power pole on fire, which surged and started a small 3-4 acre fire along Old Cajon Blvd, south of the Cleghorn exit. (Firefighters quickly knocked down this fire)
The fire spread rapidly up a drainage towards the Mathews Ranch, located east of Interstate 15, destroying one home, two shipping containers and three small outbuildings. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from damaging the two remaining homes and numerous outbuildings at the ranch. The two residents home at the time chose not to evacuate.
During the height of the battle, over 600 firefighters consisting of fire engines, hand crews, dozers, and water tenders fought the fire on the ground and were supported by six helicopters and six airtankers.
One US Forest Service firefighter suffered a knee injury and was transported to a local hospital. One of the residents at Matthews Ranch became ill during the fire, and firefighters transported the resident to a local hospital as a precautionary measure.
Fire officials are hopeful that they will be able to fully contain the fire tomorrow evening if conditions remain favorable.
Fire investigators are continuing their efforts to determine what started the fire.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Tue Aug 23 2011, 08:30AM
Footage of the fire.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Tue Aug 23 2011, 01:17PM
The Ken Fire is still at 350 acres and is now 60% contained. Full containment is expected tonight (Tuesday). Cause is still Under Investigation
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Wed Aug 24 2011, 07:26AM
The Ken fire is holding at 350 acres and is 80% contained.
100% Containment is expected today (Wednesday 8/24) by 6pm. The cause of this fire is still under Investigation
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Wed Aug 24 2011, 07:07PM
Per John Miller from the USFS the Ken Fire is now 100% contained.
The fire grew to a total acreage of 375 and was 100% contained at 6pm on August 24, 2011.
Benny ⭐, Mon Aug 22 2011, 02:49PM
Fire east of Interstate 15 at Kenwood Avenue.
Caltrans has opened two lanes on the northbound I-15 and all lanes are open on southbound I-15. Heavy traffic on northbournd I-15 at this time.
Date of Origin:
Monday August 22nd, 2011 approx. 01:03 PM
Location:
Northbound I-15 at Kenwood
Total Personnel:
425
Size:
300 acres
Percent Contained:
10%
Fuels Involved:
Chaparral
Significant Events:
Structures were threatened at Matthews Ranch east of I-15 near Kenwood exit. Sheltered in place. 1 singlewide mobile home was lost at Matthews Ranch.
Currently battling this blaze:
5 airtankers, 6 helicopters, 18 engines, 10 handcrews and 4 watertenders assigned to the fire.
Live Caltrans webcam of the fire can be seen here [Click Here]
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:26PM
ic is asking for more type 3 helicopters and more hand crews
also At this time, it appears the fire is burning in a northwesterly direction and Silverwood Lake is northEAST of the fire.
per scm alert * thanks
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:28PM
fire is established at the bottom ( now where this is not sure yet) earlier on wildlandfire * 2 semi`s were trapped under power lines that fell down across the fwy * thanks guys *
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:30PM
ic is asking for 3 + type 3 hand crews for this fire
checking to see if they are available per scanner
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:32PM
LIVE WEB CAM WHERE YOU CAN SEE THIS FIRE:
CLICK HERE
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:33PM
sorry correction the 3 type 3 hand crews is for the gazza fire , unknown if this is riverside county or san bernardino county at this time .. this one is about 25 ac
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:34PM
INCIWEB INFORMATION SITE FOR THE KENWOOD FIRE
CLICK HERE
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:52PM
update just came in via email
SBSD - Headquarters
Alert: Ken Fire and Swarthout Fire - currently buring in the Devore area\ Three Lanes are closed on the Cajon Pass going Northbound
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:54PM
300 ac now for the ken fire per air attack pilot
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 03:56PM
tankers are working on the right flank , near the shoulder with bravo 5 leading them in per scanner ffs are hoping the fuel break in this area will hold the fire and the pilots are trying to reinforce with retarndant on the ridge
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 04:32PM
all south bound lanes on the cajon pass closed now
for approx 2 hours due to this brush fire per chp log
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 04:42PM
traffic on the south bound side of hwy 15 cajon pass is going to be closed all lanes for the next 2 hours info 'per san bernardino sheriffs department
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 04:50PM
kcal 9 is showing live video on this fire . pilots are tyring to keep the homes in the area in the canyon safe as possible by dropping retardant along the ridge above them..
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 05:40PM
all south bound lanes of the cajon pass are now reopened per chp log fire is near 400 ac, with a 20% containment
incident number 0792
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Rain, Mon Aug 22 2011, 05:55PM
now talkng about the icp where it is and how to get there.. sounds like regrouping with divisions on the ken fire
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
Bookworm, Mon Aug 22 2011, 07:49PM
Per Wildlandfire: Size 300 acres, Percent Contained 20%
6 airtankers, 6 helicopters, 18 engines, 14 handcrews,2 dozers and 7 watertenders assigned to the fire. An additional 12 handcrews are en route.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:53PM
Took a few pictures of the fire today.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:54PM
More.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:57PM
More.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Mon Aug 22 2011, 08:59PM
Last set of pictures.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Mon Aug 22 2011, 10:17PM
PRESS RELEASE BELOW FROM JOHN MILLER, PIO, USFS
Fire Name: Ken
Start Date: August 22, 2011
Start Time: 1:03 p.m.
Location: Northbound I-15 - North of Kenwood in Cajon Pass
Acres: 350
Containment: 40%
Cause: Under Investigation
US Forest Firefighters traveling along Interstate 15 today spotted a vegetation fire along the northbound side of the freeway just north of the Kenwood exit shortly after 1pm. The fire did force closure of Interstate 15 in both directions for a brief period and a closure of several northbound lanes into the evening.
The US Forest Service dispatched a full wildland fire response which included fire engines, fire crews, helicopters and airtankers. Firefighters from San Bernardino County Fire, Cal Fire and surrounding agencies, sent firefighters to assist, while the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s, and Caltrans handled the highway closure.
The fire burnt in a northeast direction along the freeway eventually catching a power pole on fire, which surged and started a small 3-4 acre fire along Old Cajon Blvd, south of the Cleghorn exit. (Firefighters quickly knocked down this fire)
The fire spread rapidly up a drainage towards the Mathews Ranch, located east of Interstate 15, destroying one home, two shipping containers and three small outbuildings. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from damaging the two remaining homes and numerous outbuildings at the ranch. The two residents home at the time chose not to evacuate.
During the height of the battle, over 600 firefighters consisting of fire engines, hand crews, dozers, and water tenders fought the fire on the ground and were supported by six helicopters and six airtankers.
One US Forest Service firefighter suffered a knee injury and was transported to a local hospital. One of the residents at Matthews Ranch became ill during the fire, and firefighters transported the resident to a local hospital as a precautionary measure.
Fire officials are hopeful that they will be able to fully contain the fire tomorrow evening if conditions remain favorable.
Fire investigators are continuing their efforts to determine what started the fire.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
firephoto84, Tue Aug 23 2011, 08:30AM
Footage of the fire.
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Tue Aug 23 2011, 01:17PM
The Ken Fire is still at 350 acres and is now 60% contained. Full containment is expected tonight (Tuesday). Cause is still Under Investigation
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Wed Aug 24 2011, 07:26AM
The Ken fire is holding at 350 acres and is 80% contained.
100% Containment is expected today (Wednesday 8/24) by 6pm. The cause of this fire is still under Investigation
Re: Ken Fire - NB Interstate 15 at Kenwood Ave
SCM ALERT🚨, Wed Aug 24 2011, 07:07PM
Per John Miller from the USFS the Ken Fire is now 100% contained.
The fire grew to a total acreage of 375 and was 100% contained at 6pm on August 24, 2011.
