Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2,672 |
|---|---|
| Size | 125,620 acres |
| Percent Contained 5% |
| The Rim Fire continues to exhibit very large fire growth due to
extremely dry fuels and inaccessible terrain. Rapid fire growth and
extreme fire behavior are drastically hampering suppression efforts.
Aerial resources are being effective with MAFFS and DC-10 VLAT air
tankers prepping locations in advance of the fires spread towards the
Highway 108 corridor. The very high potential for long range spotting however remains a significant concern for fire to advance beyond the retardant lines and allow for fire spread into the communities of Tuolumne City, Twain Harte and Long Barn. The Southern Area IMT1 Blue Team (Wilkins) assumed command o the fire at 6:00 A.M., August 23rd. The Rim Fire continues unified command with CAL FIRE. Approximately 4,500 structures are threatened on the Rim Fire. Fire continues its eastward spread and is well into the northwest corner of Yosemite National Park. Orders for resources in support of contingency groups for Tuolumne City, Twain Harte and Long Barn will continue. Preparations for additional Base Camps and Spike Camps are in progress to mitigate travel time of suppression resources and to limit exposure for the safety of firefighting resources. |