Shaver Lake, CA…The latest official map is from the 5th so we have included the latest thermal imaging that can be inaccurate but in fast moving fires it is better than official mapping. According to the imaging the heat of the fire looks to be encircling the Shaver Lake area. If past fire behavior of fires such as the RIM and Butte Fires in our area are any indication the fire tends to want to move south and will make runs in a southward direction more than a northerly path. This one seems to be following that pattern. It is moving north but at a much slower rate now than initially. The southward runs have been rapid and continuous. The latest official info is below…
On Friday September 4, 2020 at about 6:44 PM the Fire started. This fire is burning in the Big Creek drainage between Shaver Lake, Big Creek and Huntington Lake, cause of this fire is under investigation. The Creek Fire a fast-moving fire burning on both Districts of the Forest. The fire which started near the communities of Big Creek and Huntington Lake, moved very quickly prompting several evacuations. Early Saturday afternoon the fire crossed the San Joaquin River and made a run into the Mammoth Pool area.
Closures: Hwy 168 closed at Huntington Lake Road and at the top of the four lane Cressman’s. These are hard closures CHP road block in place.
Mandatory Evacuations in place for the communities of Big Creek, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake and Cascadel Woods.
Evacuation warnings now in effect from Cressman Road – Auberry Road from the top of the four lanes to Powerhouse to the San Joaquin River. Also included are Jose Basin, Alder Spring, Mono Wind Casino, Meadow Lakes and Mile High.
An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and / or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets / livestock should leave now.
For the safety of fire crews, and the public who are leaving the area weekend visitors are asked to make alternate plans. Shaver Lake is closed.
More information will be provided when obtained as this is an active initial attack and resources are committed to a full suppression engagement of the Creek Fire.
Incident Information
Basic Information
| Current as of | 9/7/2020, 8:47:03 AM |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigaion |
| Date of Origin | Friday September 04th, 2020 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Location | Both sides of San Joaquin River near Mammoth Pool and the communities of Shaver Lake, Big Creek and Huntington Lake. |
| Incident Commander | Unified Command,IC N. Truax CAL FIRE Team 1, and USFS |
| Coordinates | 37.333 latitude, -119.444 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 976 |
| Size | 78,790 Acres |
| Fuels Involved | Timber, Brush, Understory Litter |
| Significant Events | Evacuations and Road Closures. Mandatory Evacuations in place for the communities of Big Creek, Huntington Lake and Cascadel Woods. Hwy 168 is closed 2.7 miles east of Prather below the four lanes. Visitors are advised that there is no access to the Shaver Lake area. |
Outlook
| Remarks | The Creek Fire a fast-moving fire burning on both Districts of the Forest. The fire which started near the communities of Big Creek and Huntington Lake, moved very quickly prompting several evacuations. Early Saturday afternoon the fire crossed the San Joaquin River and made a run into the Mammoth Pool area. Prompting some members of the public to shelter in place near Wagner’s Store and Campground.
With assistance of the California Army National Guard, 207 people were safely evacuated and assessed for medical needs. The fire burned actively overnight. Crews will be challenged today by steep rugged terrain, heavy fuel loading and high temperatures. Additional resources have been ordered including a Type 1 Incident Management Team. Evacuations and closures remain in effect. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | Hot and very dry conditions will remain over the Region through Labor Day. RH will be very low, expected terrain driven winds, with temperatures overnight 70-75 degrees and day time 90-95 degrees. |
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Source = USFS, CAL- FIRE, Inciweb
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