Incident Update Post Fire

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue to make progress with suppression efforts and containment lines around the perimeter of the Post fire outside of Gorman. Due to improving conditions, officials have lifted or reduced some evacuation orders in the area. Pyramid Lake remains closed to the public at this time.

In anticipation of hot and breezy conditions tomorrow and through the weekend, firefighters continue to focus on protecting critical infrastructure and recreation areas throughout the fire footprint. Crews will continue to identify and address pockets of fire and heat within interior portions of the burned area, along roads, and the Interstate 5 corridor. The priority remains constructing and reinforcing containment lines around the fire.

Fire crews have also made progress on suppression repair including repairing dozer lines and constructing water bars to help protect watersheds and recreation areas. 

Seasonably hot and dry weather is expected tomorrow, with daytime temperatures in the 90s and humidity levels in the teens and single digits. Morning and evening winds are expected at lower elevations and valleys.  Firefighters continue to prepare for a significant warming trend this weekend with temperatures expected in the high 90s to around 100 degrees. Sunday, there is a slight possibility of thunderstorms over the burn 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 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.

Evacuation Warnings

Areas south of Pyramid Lake, west of Interstate 5, east of Los Angeles county line, and just north of Templin Highwa

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

Engines

108

Water Tenders

23

Helicopters

8

Dozers

9

Hand Crews

41

Total Personnel

1542

Cooperating Agencies