by News Staff | Feb 18, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Mono County Behavioral Health Offering help to those affected by the Round Fire 760.924.1740 IF you have lost your house: It is normal to have any or all of the following reactions: Difficulty concentrating or focusing Feeling numb or extremely sensitive or both...
by News Staff | Feb 13, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team for the Round Fire has been formed. The team is working to complete its assessment and recommendations to lessen immediate hazards to public resources and downstream private land from effects of the fire. The team is led by...
by News Staff | Feb 8, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
The Van Dyke Fire has been mapped at 450 acres and is 75% contained. The fire is in grass and sage fuels and has received measurable moisture. More rain and snow is in the forecast in the next few days. Fire crews are improving fireline today and mopping up lingering...
by News Staff | Feb 7, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
UPDATE: 5 PM, CAL FIRE 7,000 acres, 75 percent contained; cause under investigation; no immediate threat to structures Four firefighter injuries 35 fire engines, 28 hand crews, 1 helicopter, four bulldozers, two water tenders, 500-plus personnel Southern California...
by News Staff | Feb 6, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
UPDATE 6 PM The Van Dyke Fire (initially referred to as the Point Ranch Fire) is now estimated to be 450 acres and is 75% contained. The fire is in grass and sage fuels and received measurable moisture today. Fire crews used these conditions to advance the containment...
by News Staff | Feb 6, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
UPDATE: 9:30 AM The Round Fire: Acres: 7,000 – 30 percent contained 20 structures and outbuildings destroyed (preliminary county) 200 personnel; 47 engines; 29 fire crews, two bulldozers One injury to firefighter due to smoke inhalation Significant rain stopped...
