Incident Update Post Fire

Date:
06/19/2024
Time:
6:51 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Post Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-06-19
Incident Status
Active
Location
Gorman Rd, Gorman CA
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Los Angeles, Ventura
Administration Unit
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
15,690
Containment
39%
Structures Threatened
60
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
1
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue to make significant progress on the Post Fire, outside of Gorman, CA, with minimal fire activity occurring overnight. Interior spots continue to produce smoke and heat with a visible glow in areas of heavy fuels.

Today, crews will continue extending and reinforcing their control lines to protect infrastructure and natural resources. Infrastructure protection is ongoing around Pyramid Lake, including Pyramid Lake Dam and support facilities, as well as Southern California Edison electrical 500KV transmission lines. Other assets threatened are State and Federal recreation sites, communication sites, United States Forest Service fire stations, oil pipelines, private camps and residences along Interstate 5, and multiple waterways.

Steep terrain and brush continue to make access difficult for fire personnel.  Shuttling by boat from Lake Pyramid and flights in by helicopter continue an effective way to access active fire and protect control lines.

Weather conditions last night were favorable and allowed crews to increase containment lines. Today, warm and dry conditions are expected, with winds gusting around 20 MPH in the afternoon. A significant warming trend is expected to begin Thursday and continue through the weekend.

 

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 Zones

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

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
146
Water Tenders
27
Helicopters
15
Dozers
13
Hand Crews
48
Total Personnel
1747

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Unified Command with: LA County Fire US Forest Service