News from the Basin Complex Fire in Big Sur this morning includes this narrative from the incident command post filed at 6:00 am today.
Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan.West Zone:
“Fire has become very active on the northwestern and southern flanks and is threatening the communities of BIG SUR, CARMEL and LUCIA. Fire has jumped a southern containment lines and crews are attempting to hold a secondary dozer line with limited resources. Structures, heavy fuel loads due to sudden oak death, . Active fire behavior on the southern end and north of Pfeiffer State Park is becoming a challenge to containment actions. East Zone: Numerous structures and improvements located in the proximity to Carmel Valley Road and Tassajara Road areas. Limited access. Extremely steep and rugged terrain with continuous heavy fuel loading. HEBM is needed for military assets.”
It seems improbable this fire could move that far north but Commander Deitrech has a tired army under his watch. Under “normal” conditions he would already have the necessary resources to mount a proper attack. Like all the other fire commanders statewide he is simply understaffed.
*Will update.
Also on FirefighterBlog …
- Fire Monks, A Story of Fire, Bravery and Abandonment – July 6, 2011
