The El Dorado Fire burned actively throughout the day as the topography aligned with upslope wind influence allowing for active head fire runs. Firefighters have built a contingency line between the fire and the Angelus Oaks community to plan for this possibility. Currently, the fire is near Angelus Oaks but burning actively upslope towards San Bernardino Peak (northwest) towards the Lake Fire scar.
Fire activity will remain active overnight due to dry and hot weather with limited relative humidity recovery and a down canyon wind influence. Firefighters are poised and ready to conduct firing operations around Angeles Oaks if needed. The fire may back downslope gently towards the community. Fire crews are in position to directly attack the fire with both hand lines and hose lines.
There is NO evacuation directive for Big Bear residents at this time!!!
Along Hwy 38, the fire activity continues to slowly back down the slope and burn eastward along Mill Creek. The fire line behind Forest Falls continues to hold and firefighters continue to work in and around this community. Fire crews continue working to secure the fire line along Mill Creek from Vivian Creek to last month’s Apple Fire scar.
Residents of Mountain Home, we continue to ask for your patience. Our work in and around your community is not complete yet. Power lines are still down and we ask that you stay away from your homes for a little longer.
WEATHER:
The weather will remain hot and dry with upslope winds during the afternoons and downslope winds in the evening. Predictive Services division of the Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center has issued a fuels advisory for excessively dry fuels throughout California due to drought conditions and hot temperatures.
Please check Inciweb, Twitter and Facebook for changes and updates on the #ElDoradoFire.
ROAD CLOSURES:
• Highway 38 is closed between Bryant St. to the south and Onyx Summit to the north
EVACUATIONS:
Evacuation Orders:
Evacuation Orders Remain In Effect for Mountain Home Village, Forest Falls, Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks. All residents who have not yet evacuated in the Angelus Oaks area please leave!!!
Please see map link: https://sbcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9b818cd8a7a24c9a96361f5fc3be0803
The physical temporary evacuation point at Redland’s East Valley High School will close tonight at 7:00 pm. Those seeking assistance tonight can call the virtual assistance line at (760)646-3824. Red Cross disaster workers will re-open the physical location for the Temporary Evacuation Point at Redland East Valley High School on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 am.
TRAVEL NOTES:
The El Dorado Fire Unified Incident Commanders continue to ask visitors to consider rescheduling planned visits to the Big Bear area due to fire activity. Please check the Big Bear Fire Department Travel Advisory for the reasons why: https://bigbearfire.com/