Incident Update Post Fire

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue to make progress with suppression efforts by building and reinforcing containment lines around the perimeter of the Post fire outside of Gorman. Pyramid Lake remains closed to the public.

Fire crews worked overnight to expand containment lines. Approximately 1,250 personnel are actively working on the incident protecting and repairing valuable resources and habitat. Safety is the main priority today, as hand crews and dozers continue to work on securing the rest of the fire perimeter. Water tenders, helicopters and fire engines will monitor hot spots within the fire footprint, while patrols are focused on heat and smoke around the perimeter. With hotter temperatures and drier air, there is a chance of increased smoke over the fire area today and tomorrow.

Fire crews are conducting suppression repair where opportunities present themselves, minimizing terrain alterations caused by dozer lines and constructing water bars throughout the impacted area to prevent erosion.

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, and today will be one of the hottest days on the fire, with temperatures over 100 degrees. Humidity levels are expected to be in the teens and possibly down to single digits, with winds up to 30 MPH. There is still a slight possibility of thunderstorms on Sunday, with any storms bringing minimal rain to the area.

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 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)

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

Engines

96

Water Tenders

15

Helicopters

9

Dozers

9

Hand Crews

27

Total Personnel

1250

Cooperating Agencies