Aspen Fire still producing smokey haze, now at 14,147 acres 20% contained

• 7-30-13
• This Afternoon Widespread haze. Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph.
• Tonight Widespread haze before 11pm. Patchy smoke before 11pm. Clear, with a low around 56. North wind 7 to 13 mph.

 

Current Situation

Total Personnel	1,672
Size	14,147 acres
Percent Contained	20%
Fuels Involved	Timber with mixed chaparral
Fire Behavior	Fire continued to be active throughout the north and east sides of the fire. Temperature is increasing and humidity decreasing.
Significant Events	The closure of Stump Springs road remains in effect. The Sierra National Forest has issued a Forest Closure Order for the Kaiser Wilderness. A precautionary evacuation of campgrounds west of the San Joaquin River on Forest Road 4S81 are in place.