Incident Update Post Fire

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue making progress on the perimeter of the Post fire outside Gorman, CA, allowing teams to focus more on the interior terrain.  Crews continue seeking out isolated smoke and heat sources that produced small flare ups yesterday. Increased temperatures are expected over the next several days and into the weekend which make these areas a priority.

Fire Crews continue working throughout the fire to expand control lines around infrastructure and natural resources. Firefighters working around Pyramid Lake Dam are providing protection for critical infrastructures and watershed as they work to secure other vital assets throughout areas affected by the fire. 

Shuttle boats and helicopters continue to provide fire crews access to steep terrain and remote brush areas. These dynamic techniques have proven successful in maintaining and expanding control lines in rough and steep terrain.

Warmer weather conditions are expected today with temperatures in the mid 70’s to the mid 80’s with relative humidity expected to drop into the teens. Diurnal winds are expected at the lower elevations and valleys this afternoon.  Firefighters are gearing up for a significant warming trend this weekend with temperatures expected in the 90s to around 100 degrees.

Stay informed:

For the latest fire information for Los Angeles County, visit www.lacounty.gov/emergency

For the most up-to-date information on evacuation orders, please visit the Genasys Protect website at https://protect.genasys.com/

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders are in place for areas west of Interstate 5 between Pyramid Lake and Gorman, including the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. (Zone: GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY)

Evacuation Warnings

The Post wildfire is burning near Pyramid Lake. An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for areas south of Pyramid Lake between Old Ridge Route and the LA County line, including Paradise Ranch Estates (Zone: CAS-GOLDENSTATE). BE PREPARED TO LEAVE. Those who need extra time evacuating should leave now. Dial 911 for emergency help. More info is available on www.alertla.org

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

127

Water Tenders

27

Helicopters

10

Dozers

11

Hand Crews

48

Total Personnel

1744

Cooperating Agencies