The Rim Fire is burning up a north facing slope to the south of
the Clavey River towards Jawbone Ridge on the Groveland Ranger District
of the Stanislaus National Forest. Firefighting aircraft are on scene
with ground units en route to the very isolated and steep Clavey River
Canyon area about one and a half miles east of the confluence with the
Tuolumne River.
The fire continues to move up the south slope on the Clavey River drainage. The spread appears to be caused by material rolling out with up slope runs on Jawbone Ridge. Fixed wing aircraft have been successful in holding the fire to the top of Jawbone Ridge between the Tuolumne River and the Clavey River but is expected to continue it’s up canyon spread.
Direct line suppression efforts are impeded by difficult access and steep inaccessible terrain. A combination of direct and indirect attack will be uses on this incident. Active fire behavior today raises safety concerns for crews adjacent to the fire’s edge. Smoke exposure within the deep drainage of the Clavey River will be an issue for fire crews as well.
There is a red flag warning for lightning today through Wednesday.
Currently assigned to the fire are 5 type1 crews, 1 type2 crew, 4 helicopters, 2 engines, 1 dozers, 166 personnel and a number of fixed wing aircraft spotting and dropping retardant.
Dozers are working on Forest Road 1N01 for contingency and safety zones. The approved designate Helispot is located at 3300 feet at the top of Jawbone Ridge. Values at risk include the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River.
The gate to Lumsden Road is closed and the CHP has closed the Rim of the World overlook on Hwy 120 for traffic safety.
The management of the Rim Fire has now been transferred to Incident Commander David Cooper and the South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team.
The fire continues to move up the south slope on the Clavey River drainage. The spread appears to be caused by material rolling out with up slope runs on Jawbone Ridge. Fixed wing aircraft have been successful in holding the fire to the top of Jawbone Ridge between the Tuolumne River and the Clavey River but is expected to continue it’s up canyon spread.
Direct line suppression efforts are impeded by difficult access and steep inaccessible terrain. A combination of direct and indirect attack will be uses on this incident. Active fire behavior today raises safety concerns for crews adjacent to the fire’s edge. Smoke exposure within the deep drainage of the Clavey River will be an issue for fire crews as well.
There is a red flag warning for lightning today through Wednesday.
Currently assigned to the fire are 5 type1 crews, 1 type2 crew, 4 helicopters, 2 engines, 1 dozers, 166 personnel and a number of fixed wing aircraft spotting and dropping retardant.
Dozers are working on Forest Road 1N01 for contingency and safety zones. The approved designate Helispot is located at 3300 feet at the top of Jawbone Ridge. Values at risk include the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River.
The gate to Lumsden Road is closed and the CHP has closed the Rim of the World overlook on Hwy 120 for traffic safety.
The management of the Rim Fire has now been transferred to Incident Commander David Cooper and the South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 17th, 2013 approx. 03:15 PM |
| Location | Groveland Randge District, Stanislaus NF |
| Incident Commander | David Cooper |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 166 |
|---|---|
| Size | 800 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, Oaks, Pine trees |
| Fire Behavior | Fire continues to move up the Clavey River drainage, holding on the top of Jawbone Ridge. There are a few areas the fire has encroached into the Tuolumne River Canyon. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | The gate to Lumsden Road is closed and the CHP has closed the Rim of the World overlook on Hwy 120 for traffic safety. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | extreme |
| Terrain Difficulty | Very difficult, Extremely Steep Terrain |
| Remarks | 5 type1 crews, 1 type2 crew, 4 helicopters, 2 engins, 1 dozers,and fixed wing aircraft |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 4-8 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 91-96 degrees |
| Humidity | 19-27% |
