Lions Fire: Stairway Creek drainage
Credit: Sierra National Forest - Inciweb
Daily Information Updated Below: Thursday community meeting added.
June 27, 2018 - A community meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, 2510 Main St., at 6:00 P.M. Interested members of the public and media are encouraged to attend. Fire management staff will be present to answer questions.
The Lions Fire is located in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, and has grown to 2959 acres. Ignited by a lightning strike that was detected in early June, the fire is burning in rugged terrain primarily in the Stairway Creek drainage, north and west of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River.
Fire activity moderated in recent days as the fire reached previously burned areas, including the 2017 Butte Fire footprint to the west, and the 1992 Rainbow Fire footprint to the east. Yesterday’s firefighting efforts were focused on the southwest side of the fire, north of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River, and the northeast side, near Summit Meadow.
All lodging and recreational services are open in Mammoth Lakes and Devils Postpile National Monument. The Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail are open at this time. The following lateral trails leading into the fire area will be closed in the near future: Sierra NF: 26E01 (Mammoth Trail) to the Inyo NF Boundary, 26E56, 26E14, and 2646 from the Inyo NF boundary. Inyo NF trail closures include 26E01 from the Sierra NF to 2601 junction, and 2601 from the boundary of the Inyo NF and Devils Postpile National Monument (King Creek Trail).
Fire plays an essential role in maintaining forest health. The Lions Fire is reducing heavy fuel loads in areas with no recent fire history, which promotes forest resiliency and reduces drought stress. The fire is currently staffed by 266 people, including seven crews of firefighters and eight helicopters. Aircraft is providing logistical support to firefighters and cooling hot spots near fireline construction.
Air quality and smoke forecasts are available at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net. To see smoke impacts in the area, visit webcams at www.mammothmountain.com.
For more information, call (760) 582-5203.
Source: Inciweb
Updated: 6:30 P.M.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 6/27/2018, 6:29:49 PM |
| Remarks |
1,926 acres on the Sierra National Forest; 1,076 acres on the Inyo National Forest. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Gusty winds and low relative humidity continues. Afternoon temps in the mid-80s; RH in the mid-teens, and afternoon winds SW 10-15 with gusts to 35. Cooler Friday, but temperatures rebound for the weekend. Winds shift to northeast Thursday night and to north on Friday. |
Updated: 5:45 P.M. Lions Fire is reported at 3,002 Acres
Basic Information
| Current as of | 6/27/2018, 5:45:35 PM |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning Strike |
| Date of Origin | Monday June 11th, 2018 approx. 12:00 PM |
| Location | 7 miles southwest of Mammoth Lakes. |
| Incident Commander | Stephen Fillmore, Type 3 IC |
| Incident Description | The Fire Is Burning At Approximately 6000- 8000' In Red Fir (compact) Needle Cast And Brush. |
| Coordinates | 37.571 latitude, -119.118 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 330 |
| Size | 3,002 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday July 14th, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and understory) Brush (2 feet) |
| Significant Events |
Moderate Flanking Isolated Torching Short-Range Spotting |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Crews will continue to scout, construct, and burn out fire lines utilizing natural barriers to the extent possible. Utilize helicopter water drops to check fire in inaccessible terrain north and west of the San Joaquin River. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Continued spread to West and North especially in thermal belts with poor recoveries and in dry fuels. Downslope winds may push fire further south in the San Joaquin River. |
| Remarks |
1,883 acres on the Sierra National Forest; 1,076 acres on the Inyo National Forest. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Hot and dry conditions continue into mid-week. An incoming low pressure center will increase winds Wednesday, similar to what occurred on Monday. Afternoon temps in mid-80s, RH in mid-teens, and afternoon winds SW 10-15, gusts to 35. |
Updated: 9:53 A.M.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 6/27/2018, 9:52:58 AM |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning Strike |
| Date of Origin | Monday June 11th, 2018 approx. 12:00 PM |
| Location | 7 miles southwest of Mammoth Lakes. |
| Incident Commander | Stephen Fillmore, Type 3 IC |
| Incident Description | The Fire Is Burning At Approximately 6000- 8000' In Red Fir (compact) Needle Cast And Brush. |
| Coordinates |
37.571 latitude, -119.118 longitude |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Crews will continue to scout, construct, and burn out fire lines utilizing natural barriers to the extent possible. Utilize helicopter water drops to check fire in inaccessible terrain north and west of the San Joaquin River. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Continued spread to West and North especially in thermal belts with poor recoveries and in dry fuels. Downslope winds may push fire further south in the San Joaquin River. |
| Remarks |
1,883 acres on the Sierra National Forest; 1,076 acres on the Inyo National Forest. |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 266 |
| Size | 2,959 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday July 14th, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and understory) Brush (2 feet) |
| Significant Events |
Moderate Flanking Isolated Torching Short-Range Spotting |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Hot and dry conditions continue into mid-week. An incoming low pressure center will increase winds Wednesday, similar to what occurred on Monday. Afternoon temps in mid-80s, RH in mid-teens, and afternoon winds SW 10-15, gusts to 35. |
Related information:
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Monday Evening Updates
Sierra National Forest Lions Fire Update for Tuesday, June 26, 2018
