Summary
Today crews will continue fire line suppression repair and mop-up on all parts of the fire. Interior parts on the northern end of the fire are still showing some isolated heat. The fire continues to cool, but some areas may still produce smoke for several more days. The east perimeter has burned down to the San Joaquin River.
The French Fire will transition to a Type 3 management organization Sunday morning at 6:00 AM. The new information line will be 559-877-2218 x3116.
The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team is scheduled to arrive at the incident today. The BAER program is designed to address emergency situations through itskey goals of protecting life, property, and critical natural and cultural resources. BAER teams are staffed by specially trained professionals: hydrologists, soil scientists, engineers, biologists, vegetation specialists, archeologists, and others who rapidly evaluate the burned area and prescribe emergency stabilization treatments.
An investigation has concluded that an abandoned campfire near the Rock Creek Campground was the cause of the French Fire. The abandoned campfire was located towards the bottom of Rock Creek Road, near the San Joaquin River. Investigators are asking for the public’s help for information about anyone who was seen in the area of Rock Creek Road near the San Joaquin River during the afternoon or evening of Sunday July 27. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the 559-877-2218 x3116.
Closures A Forest Service Area Road and Trail Closure, Forest Order # 15-14-07, has been issued for the French Fire area. More information about the Forest Closure and the closure can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/o44cvyu .
Forest Road 4S81 (Minarets Rd) between Arch Rock and Redinger Overlook and Forest Road 6S01 (Grizzly Rd) between Beasore Rd and Minarets Rd remain closed to for all public use, including local residents.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 8/9/2014 7:10:53 PM |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 28th, 2014 approx. 05:45 AM |
| Location | Mammoth Pool |
| Incident Commander | Dave Cooper |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 662 |
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| Size | 13,835 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday August 12th, 2014 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber with some brushy areas |
| Significant Events | The French Fire will transition to a Type 3 management organization Sunday morning at 6:00 AM. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team is scheduled to arrive at the incident today. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue mop-up and suppression repair on all divisions. |
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| Remarks | The interior parts of the fire continue to cool, but some areas may still produce smoke for several more days. Demobilization of resources is expected to increase in the next couple of days. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | Hot and Dry |
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