CA-LNU-Double Wildland fire in the Double Eagle Ranch area east of Clearlake Oaks.
Road Closures: California Highway Patrol reported that one lane of Highway 20 near the fire area was closed.
Some of the high voltage power transmission lines that pass through the area had fallen, making conditions more dangerous for firefighters.
Update 8-18 1400: 70 acres, 100% contained.
Update 8-17 0900: 70 acres, 35% contained. Fire is located near Clear Lakes. There is a threat to high tension powerlines.
Update 2000: 50 acres 0% contained 104 committed to the Swedes in Butte. Copters 101 & 901 for LNU Double.For tomorrow 3 wts 2 strike teams of crews and 1 strike team of dozers.
Update 1900: IC requesting 2 Divisions, 1 Safety and 1 additional Chief Officer.
50 acres 0% contained
Update 1835: Dozer 1448 at scene.
Reported Date/time: 1755Road Closures: California Highway Patrol reported that one lane of Highway 20 near the fire area was closed.
Some of the high voltage power transmission lines that pass through the area had fallen, making conditions more dangerous for firefighters.
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| Corey Hense took this picture of the Double Fire, located off of Mule Skinner Road in the Double Eagle Ranch area near Clearlake Oaks, Calif., on Friday, August 16, 2013. |
Update 8-17 0900: 70 acres, 35% contained. Fire is located near Clear Lakes. There is a threat to high tension powerlines.
Update 2000: 50 acres 0% contained 104 committed to the Swedes in Butte. Copters 101 & 901 for LNU Double.For tomorrow 3 wts 2 strike teams of crews and 1 strike team of dozers.
Update 1900: IC requesting 2 Divisions, 1 Safety and 1 additional Chief Officer.
50 acres 0% contained
Update 1835: Dozer 1448 at scene.
Location: Higway 20 @ Double Eagle Ranch
Acres: 10
ROS: Moderate
ROC: AA- potential for hundreds of acres.
Structure Threats: *
Special Hazards: High voltage transmission lines
Concerns: *
Resources: B1418, E1453 + 9 more, 3 tenders, D1444 + 3 more, C101, 4 tankers.---------------------------------------------
