Incident Update Post Fire
- Date:
- 06/23/2024
- Time:
- 5:29 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Post Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-06-23
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Gorman Road, 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
- 86%
- Structures Threatened
- 60
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- 1
- Civilian Injuries
- 1
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters are making significant progress building and reinforcing containment lines around the perimeter of the Post Fire outside of Gorman. Crews continue conducting suppression repair throughout the fire footprint.
Approximately 768 personnel are actively working on the incident. Water tenders, helicopters and fire engines continue to manage hot spots within the fire, while patrols are focused on heat and smoke around the perimeter. With another day of hot temperatures and low humidity today, there is potential for visible smoke in the area.
As containment percentages increase, some fire crews have shifted their focus to suppression repair to return the watersheds and recreation areas to pre-fire conditions. Pyramid Lake remains closed to the public, as boat shuttle operations continue to allow crews to patrol for hot spots and conduct damage assessments on docks and other waterfront areas.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect, and today temperatures will reach nearly 100 degrees. Humidity levels are expected to be between 10 and 25%. There is a possibility of thunderstorms with potential for lightning and gusty, erratic winds but minimal rain.
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 zones and orders, please visit the Genasys Protect website at https://protect.genasys.com/.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
South of Gorman Post Road, west of Interstate 5, east of the Los Angeles County line, and north of Pyramid Lake. (Zone GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY)
Evacuation Warnings
Areas south of Pyramid Lake, west of Interstate 5, east of Los Angeles County line, and just north of Templin Highway. (Zone CAS-GOLDENSTATE-A)
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 44
- Water Tenders
- 5
- Helicopters
- 5
- Dozers
- 5
- Hand Crews
- 14
- Total Personnel
- 768
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Command with: LA County Fire US Forest Service |