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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