Camptonville, CA September 2, 2010 - The Bullards Fire was contained on Tuesday, August 31. Fire crews and equipment will continue to mop up 300 feet from the fire line.
Road closures have been lifted, however the public is encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area as firefighters, equipment, and utility companies may be working on or near the highway and side roads. NorCal Team II transitioned out of Unified Command today. CAL FIRE and the Forest Service will continue to manage the fire.
Weather Outlook:
Sunny – High temperatures in the 90’s. Humidity levels will be 15-20%
Size – 1,307
Containment – 100%
Crews and Equipment Assigned:
Hand crews – 9
Engines – 16
Dozers – 2
Total Personnel – 390
Suppression Repair - Crews and equipment will be completing “suppression repair” work to reduce erosion potential from fire line construction or other damage from the fire suppression activities. Water bars or “speed bumps” are built across the fire lines to funnel future rain runoff off the line. Brush and shrubs will be pulled back onto the fireline to reduce erosion as well. This work is expected to be completed by the end of September/early October.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 8:05 pm News release from NorCal Team II, Tahoe and Plumas National Forests, CAL FIRE: Camptonville, CA August 31, 2010 - At 6:00 pm this evening, fire managers declared the Bullards Fire 100% contained. Firefighters will continue to mop-up all hot spots 300 feet in from the fire perimeter and monitor the fire throughout the night. Management objectives include identifying fire suppression repair work and initiating the fire suppression repair plan. Today, there was significant demobilization which released many firefighting resources.
All evacuations and road closures have been lifted. The public is encouraged to use caution when traveling through the fire area, as firefighters, utility crews, and large equipment operators may be working on or near the highway and side roads. Bullards Bar recreation areas and campgrounds are also open.
16 Hand Crews
31 Engines
3 Dozers
2 Helicopters (for day shift)
Air Tankers are available if needed (for day shift)
Total Personnel – 593
Injuries: 1 (broken foot)
Agencies Responding - Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Yuba County Sheriff's Department, CHP, PG&E, CA Department of Corrections, private contractors, and local fire agencies including North San Juan, Dobbins-Oregon House, Camptonville, Nevada County Consolidated, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and Linda Fire.
The fire began Friday afternoon, August 27, and is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River on the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The cause remains under investigation.
NOTICE TO AREA RESIDENTS: Fire managers would like to thank all the residents who were impacted by the Bullards Fire and appreciate their patience while fire crews worked hard to suppress the fire to make the area safe. They also appreciate all the assistance the incident received from all the cooperating agencies.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:28 pm Fire managers are expected to declare the Bullards Fire 100% contained at 6:00 pm tonight. Containment does not mean the fire is "out," it means a solid line is surrounding the fire and no further growth will occur. The focus now shifts to suppression rehabilitation while demobilization of excess resources is occurring.
The fire started on Friday afternoon and the cause is still under investigation. Only one firefighter sustained a reportable injury (broken foot) during the incident.
Tuesday, August 30, 2010 10:05 am News release from NorCal Team II, Tahoe and Plumas National Forests, CAL FIRE: Firefighters continue to mop-up all hot spots 300 feet in from the fire perimeter. Management objectives include identifying fire suppression repair work and initiating the fire suppression repair plan. Significant demobilization of excess firefighting resources continues.
Crews working throughout the night discovered a spot fire outside of the fires perimeter. The spot fire only grew to 20 feet by 75 feet in size and fire line was constructed immediately to stop its spread. All evacuations and road closures have been lifted; however, Oregon Hill Road is open with controlled access. The public is encouraged to use caution when traveling through the fire area, as firefighters, utility crews, and large equipment operators may be working on or near the highway and side roads. Bullards Bar recreation areas and campgrounds are also open.
Weather Outlook:
Sunny – High temperatures will be 81-86º and humidity levels will be 18-24%.
Agencies Responding - Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Yuba County Sheriff's Department, CHP, PG&E, CA Department of Corrections, private contractors, and local fire agencies including North San Juan, Dobbins-Oregon House, Camptonville, Nevada County Consolidated, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and Linda Fire.
The fire began Friday afternoon, August 27, and is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River on the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The cause remains under investigation.
FIRE STATUS BRIEFING NOTICE TO AREA RESIDENTS: Due to the slowing of fire suppression activity, updates will now be posted once daily in the morning.
Monday, August 30, 2010 8:05 pm News release from NorCal Team II, Tahoe and Plumas National Forests, CAL FIRE: Firefighters continue to mop-up all hot spots 200 feet in from the fire perimeter. Several miles of hose-lay have been strategically placed and extensive mop-up is progressing. Management objectives include identifying fire suppression repair work and initiating the fire suppression repair plan. Significant demobilization of excess firefighting resources continues.
All evacuations and road closures have been lifted; however, Oregon Hill Road is open but with controlled access. The public is encouraged to use caution when traveling through the fire area, as firefighters, utility crews, and large equipment operators may be working on or near the highway and side roads. Bullards Bar recreation areas and campgrounds are also open.
Weather Outlook for Tomorrow:
Sunny – High temperatures will be 80-85º and humidity levels will be 17-23%.
Agencies Responding - Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Yuba County Sheriff's Department, CHP, PG&E, CA Department of Corrections, private contractors, and local fire agencies including North San Juan, Dobbins-Oregon House, Camptonville, Nevada County Consolidated, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and Linda Fire.
The fire began Friday afternoon, August 27, and is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River on the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The cause remains under investigation.
Monday, August 30, 2010 6:35 pm Containment now up to 80%. Demobilization of excess resources s ongoing. The whole fire is now lined with firehose, helicopters continue to work hotspots. The incident commanders are optimistic that containment goals can be met. Planning for fire line rehabilitation has been completed and accepted by all agencies.
Monday, August 30, 2010 3:22 pm The boat ramps at both Emerald Cove and Dark Day are now open for those wishing to slide their watercrafts into the crisp water.
Campgrounds adjacent to the reservoir including Hornswoggle and Schoolhouse campgrounds have also been reopened.
Most roads in the Bullards Fire are now open including the Marysville Road and Moonshine Road. The Oregon Hill Road is also open but with cautions as fire equipment may be on the roadway. County Road 169 remains closed.
Monday, August 30, 2010 9:10 am A community briefing will be held this afternoon at 5:30 at the Dobbins Fire Station.
Mopup operations are underway all around the fire perimeter. This afternoon, with higher temperatures, some interior burning with occasional flareups is expected.
Some resources are being released.
Monday, August 30, 2010 6:58 am Firefighters continue to make good progress in building containment line around the fire. Given the current weather conditions, no growth is anticipated.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:08 pm The acreage change is due to more accurate mapping using an infra-red flight. The 60KV power lines on Oregon Hill road are no longer threatened and have been re-energized. A Fire Suppression Repair Plan is being developed and planning for demobilization of resources is occurring.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:19 pm News release from NorCal Team II, Tahoe and Plumas National Forests
Camptonville, CA August 29, 2010 - Today’s cooler, moister weather continued to assist firefighters as they strengthened and improved containment line around the fire. Tonight, firefighters will complete and improve containment line as needed on the eastern edge of the fire and continue line construction on the southern edge of the fire. Several miles of hose-lay have been strategically placed and extensive mop-up is progressing.
Evacuation orders were lifted by the Yuba County Sheriff's Office. For public safety, the Bullards Bar Reservoir remains closed to recreation and road closures are still in effect.
Evacuations – None for area residents. Bullards Bar Reservoir is closed to recreationists.
Road Closures Still in Effect:
• Oregon Hill Road from Moran to Marysville Road.
• Marysville Road from Merriam to Moonshine Road.
• Moran Road is closed to the general public but open to area residents.
Moonshine Road is Open.
Weather Outlook for Tomorrow – Highs will be 65-70º and humidity levels at 30-35%.
Size – 1,307 acres
Containment – 60%
Injuries – 1 (broken foot)
Crews and Equipment Currently Assigned:
46 Hand Crews
70 Engines
27 dozers
9 Helicopters (for day shift)
Air Tankers available (for day shift)
Total Personnel – 1,362
Agencies Responding - Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Yuba County Sheriff's Department, CHP, PG&E, CA Department of Corrections, private contractors, and local fire agencies including North San Juan, Dobbins- Oregon House, Camptonville, Nevada County Consolidated, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and Linda Fire.
The fire began Friday afternoon, August 27, and is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River on the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The cause is under investigation.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:38 pm Crews and Equipment Currently Assigned:
46 Hand Crews
70 Engines
27 dozers
9 Helicopters (for day shift)
16 Water tenders
Air Tankers available (for day shift)
Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:30 pm Very good progress was being made. Weather outlook for tonight will be much cooler. Humidity will be 65% with a high of 50 degrees. Light winds from 3-6 mph.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:46 pm News release from the Forest Service: Camptonville, CA - Yesterday’s cooler, moister weather assisted firefighters as they made good progress building line around the fire. Based on the progress of line construction, the Incident Commanders and Yuba County Sheriff's Office lifted the evacuation for fire area residents. The Bullards Bar Reservoir is still closed to recreation.
Weather - Highs in the 60’s and humidity levels at 38%.
Size – 900 acres
Containment – 20%
Evacuations – None for residents. Bullards Bar Reservoir closed to recreationists
* Note: Anyone who left a boat at Bullards Bar can contact the Yuba County Sheriff's Department for escort to pick up their boat. Contact (530) 749-7777 for a Sheriff escort.
Road Closures Still in Effect –
Oregon Hill Road from Moran to Marysville Road
Marysville Road from Merriam to Moonshine Road
Moran Road is closed to the general public but open to area residents
Moonshine Road is Open
Injuries – 1 (broken foot)
Crews and Equipment Currently Assigned:
45 Hand Crews
73 Engines
19 dozers
10 Helicopters (for day shift)
Air Tankers available (for day shift)
Total Personnel – 1,274
Agencies Responding - Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Yuba County Sheriff's Department, CHP, PG&E, CA Department of Corrections, private contractors, and local fire agencies including North San Juan, Dobbins-Oregon House, Camptonville, Linda, and others.
The fire began Friday afternoon, August 27, and is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River on the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The cause is under investigation.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 11:04 am Planned actions for today: Continue building and reinforcing line. Hotshot crews will continue to build line into the very steep North Yuba River canyon. Objectives for the Tahoe National Forest include keeping fire north of the Middle Fork Yuba River; west of Moonshine Road, south of Moonshine Road. Objectives for the Plumas National Forest include keeping fire south of Burnt Bridge Creek, north of the old Dobbins burn, and east of Oregon Hill Road.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:55 am Boat owners who wish to remove their boats from Bullards Bar should call the Yuba County Dispatch at (530) 749-7777. Dispatch will coordinate with Sargent Smith at the Dark Day boat ramp.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:55 am The inversion layer over the fire is lifting and smoke is drifting into Nevada County. The fire activity remains low, no significant flareups or runs reported as of now. A spot fire on the Middle Yuba, less than 1 acre in size, was contained by helicopter crews.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:58 am
Resources assigned:
Engines: 73
Fire crews: 45
Helicopters: 10
Dozers: 19
Water tenders: 14
Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:50 am
All evacuations for the residents have been lifted. The area remains closed to non-residents.
Marysville Rd from Oregon Hill to Hwy 49 remains closed to non-residents.
No change in acreage has been reported. Very good progress was made yesterday. High humidities, low temps and light winds are forecast by the weather specialists again today.
Firefighters will continue to build and improve lines today.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 10:46 pm News release from the Incident Management Team: Camptonville - This morning, the Bullards Fire was relatively quiet as cooler temperatures and higher humidities decreased burning activity. Along the western edge of the reservoir, the fire continued to spot and back down toward Oregon Hill Road.
Weather outlook for tomorrow is partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Humidity will be 33% with a high of 69 degrees. Light winds in the morning with moderate gusts to 15 mph in the afternoon.
NorCal Team II has transitioned into Unified Command. The Incident Command Post has been established at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Size – estimated 850 acres
Containment – 10%
Evacuations are still in effect for the Bullards Bar Reservoir and Campgrounds, Moonshine Road, Oregon Hill Road to Moran Rd, Kelly Road, County Road 169, Sioux Trail areas. Marysville Road is closed beginning at Merriam Road to Hwy 49. Moonshine Road is closed.
1 injury confirmed – broken foot
Agencies Responding - Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Yuba County Sheriff, CHP, PGE, CA Depart of Corrections, Private Contractors, and Local Fire Agencies including North San Juan, Dobbins-Oregon House, Camptonville, and Linda
Currently assigned:
32 Hand Crews
68 Engines
19 dozers
10 Helicopters (for day shift)
Air Tankers available (for day shift)
Total Personnel - 890
The fire began Friday afternoon and is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River in the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The cause is under investigation.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 7:35 pm - containment is now up to 10%. Fire activity was minimal today. Personnel.on scene has increased to over 800 firefighters.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 4:42 pm PG&E working to restore power to the affected communities. Fire behavior is fairly calm, according to reports from the fireline. An acreage update is expected after 7 pm.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 3:00 pm Brownsville airport is closed to civilian traffic, being used as base for the helicopters. (thanks to Ingrid Kollmann for the information)
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 1:21 pm The fire is burning in a northerly direction on the west side of Bullards Bar, away from North San Juan and Camptonville.
From the Yuba County OES: It appears those who evacuated out of the Bullards Bar fire zone were able to find accommodations on their own and did not require the shelter services at Camptonville School. That shelter was established by the American Red Cross in coordination with the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services. In order to make better use of resources, that shelter location has been closed and anyone needing shelter may contact the Red Cross directly by calling 751-3331.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 12:38 pm This morning Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a Proclamation of a State of Emergency for Yuba County. A copy arrived at the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services at noon today. The proclamation came after Yuba County officials declared a local State of Emergency. It will allow agencies to receive some reimbursement of the costs associated with fighting the fire at Bullards Bar.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 12:00 pm Additional resources arriving on scene. The Incident Team will take over command of the incident tonight.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 10:00 am Some power outages reported in Camptonville and Browns Valley due to the fire.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 9:30 am Objectives for the day: On the Tahoe National Forest keep the fire: north of the Middle Fork of the Yuba River, west of Moonshine Road, south of Moonshine Road. On the Plumas National Forest keep the fire: south of Burnt Bridge Creek, north of old Dobbins burn, east of Oregon Hill Road.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 7:56 am Air operations have resumed.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 6:57 am Updated acreage: 851 acres
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 6:39 am Update from the Tahoe National Forest:
The Bullards Fire continued to actively burn. It is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River in the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. A Forest Service fire management team will be arriving Saturday to assume command of the operation this evening.
Weather today is expected to be much cooler but with south/southwesterly winds with moderate gusts by Saturday afternoon which could increase fire behavior. Humidities are expected to increase with a chance of showers on Saturday.
Size – estimated 600 + acres
No estimated time of containment or control
As seen from Bullards Dam.
Evacuations are in effect for the Bullards Bar Campgrounds, Moonshine Road, Oregon Hill Road to Summit Road, Kelly Road, County Road 169, Souix Trail areas.
Road Closures: Marysville Road is closed beginning at Mirriam Road to Hwy 49. Moonshine Road is closed.
1 injury confirmed – no status report
Agencies Responding: Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Yuba County Sheriff, CHP, PGE, Local Fire Agencies, Private Contractors.
Currently assigned;
20 Hand Crews
20 Engines
10 dozers
4 Helicopters (for day shift)
5 Air Tankers Ordered (for day shift)
The fire is being managed in Unified Command between the Forest Service and CAL FIRE.
Fire began Friday afternoon – cause is under investigation.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 6:39 am The fire burned actively throughout the night. 5 airtankers on order, 4 helicopters assigned to the incident.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 5:34 am A Type 2 Incident Management team has been ordered to the fire.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 5:21 am News release from the Forest Service:
The Bullards Fire started Friday afternoon, pushed by winds and warm temperatures. It is burning in Yuba County south of Bullards Bar Reservoir on both sides of the North Yuba River in the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. A Forest Service fire management team will be arriving Saturday, mid-day to assume command of the operation.
Size – estimated 600 acres
No estimated time of containment or control
Evacuations are in effect for the Bullards Bar Campgrounds, Moonshine Road, Oregon Hill Road to Summit Road, Kelly Road, County Road 169, Souix Trail areas. Marysville Road is closed beginning at Mirriam Road to Hwy 49. Moonshine Road is closed.
Agencies Responding: Forest Service, Calfire, Yuba County Sheriff, CHP, PGE, Local Fire Agencies, Private Contractors.
Currently assigned;
3 Hand Crews
27 Engines
8 dozers
4 Helicopters (during daylight)
5 Air Tankers (during daylight)
The fire is being managed in Unified Command between the Forest Service and Calfire.
Fire began Friday afternoon – cause is under investigation.
Friday, August 27, 2010 10:13 pm Moonshine Road is closed to all traffic. The fire is burning on both sides of the North Fork of the Yuba River.
CURRENT EVACUATIONS:
Moonshine Road
Oregon Hill Road to Summit Road
Kelly Road
County Road 169
Sue Trail
Area campsites have also been evacuated, including Hornswoggle and Schoolhouse along the southern edge of Bullards Bar, and the4-H campground to the west of Bullards Bar dam.
Marysville Road is closed beginning at Merriam Road and east to Hwy. 49
An evacuation shelter has been established at Camptonville School in Camptonville.
Camptonville is located on Hwy. 49 about two miles north of Marysville Road.
Yuba County Sheriff’s Department are handling evacuations and security
Nevada and Sierra Counties are also assisting with efforts
Yuba County Public Works is on the scene
The American Red Cross is helping with relief efforts.
Currently, there is a Unified Command, with Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service working together. Tomorrow, Saturday, the U.S. Forest Service Command Team will take the full lead.
Incident Command is set up at the Yuba River Ranger Station at Hwy. 49 and Marysville Road.
Friday, August 27, 2010 8:17 pm Air operations are over for the day. Numerous ground crews and heavy equipment will work to construct fire line throughout the night.
Marysville Road closed at Moonshine Road and Oregon Hill, campgrounds have been evacuated. Voluntary evacuations in the vicinity.
Friday, August 27, 2010 7:22 pm Air tac now estimates the fire at 500 acres.
Friday, August 27, 2010 7:04 pmBullards Fire Gallery added. If you have pictures, email them to news@yubanet.com and we'll add them.
The fire is in unified command Cal Fire and Tahoe National Forest.
Friday, August 27, 2010 6:46 pm Acreage update: 300 acres, plus several spot fires, the biggest approximately 15 acres.
Friday, August 27, 2010 6:03pm Voluntary evacuation for some structures has been issued. Additional dozers have been ordered. Small spot fires are being extinguished by helicopters. 5 air tankers, 4 helicopters, 20 engines, 2 handcrews, 8 dozers on scene.
Temperature 84F, upcanyon winds at 20 mph, humidity 38%.
Friday, August 27, 2010 5:48pm Aircraft are trying to slow the spread of the fire.
Friday, August 27, 2010 5:28pm Smoke now visible from North San Juan, Nevada City, Grass Valley and Penn Valley. Additional aircraft on order.
Friday, August 27, 2010 5:00pm Some spotting is occurring. It appears the fire is burning towards Bullards Bar. More tankers and helicopters have been ordered. Gusty winds reported.
Friday, August 27, 2010 4:55pm New staging area in Yuba County, of Marysville Road and west of Moonshine Road. The fire is burning solely in Yuba County for now. A better location for the fire has been given: between the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Yuba River.
4:35pm Additional strike teams from Butte, Plumas and Lassen Counties responding. No immediate threat to structures.
Many thanks to the Fire Information services for their updates.
