DanielFireCopter

Reporting on Fires across Cali | Tracking Air Tankers | Not Affiliated with Officials | I do Fire Aviation Photography | Reporting for @NationalWldfire

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

This is the #VanFire located at White Rock Road, Catheys Valley, Mariposa County.

The Fire is 300 acres, Dangerous Rate of Spread, Potential for 1,000-2,000 acres.

[private fire @PRIFIRE5150]

122 inbound

[Angeles National Forest @Angeles_NF]

#HangerFire

I-5 x SR14

Firefighters have made excellent progress. Angeles NF resources not on scene cancelled.

@LAFD @LACOFD @CHP_Newhall @CaltransDist7

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

@Kamscan I would not be able to stand outside in that, looks like a different planet

[PIO @PIOSBCFireInfo]

UPDATE: SBC Fire resources continue assisting with a vegetation fire in San Luis Obispo County along Highway 166. Multiple spot fires have been reported, with the largest estimated at approximately 10 acres. Highway 166 remains closed from US 101 to Tepusquet Road. Additional information will be provided by CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo County.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

This is the #TwitchellFire Located at Highway 166 - Alamo Creek Road/Tepusquet Road, Santa Barbara County.

The Fire is 7 acres, Potential for 50 acres, 1 Copter was Requested for Night Ops.

[CAL FIRE @CAL_FIRE]

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#AirAttack

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

Air Attack 51 has Mapped the #VolcanoFire at 137 acres, 9:05PM.

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Not sure if it’s actually going to be 104 tomorrow but I guess we’ll see, but either way it’s looking pretty hot tomorrow throughout this week and the following week otherwise, won’t be surprised to see more big fires.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire Air Attack 330 is Released, Copter 605 and Helitanker 9CU remain assigned for the Fire tonight.

Fire Activity has Moderated Significantly with some flare ups that get picked up by the Copter, most of the Evacuation Orders were brought down to Warnings, RVC-2146 remains under an Evacuation Order.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire All Air Tankers and Non Night Flying Helicopters have been Released for the Evening.

Air Attack 330 - Reporting they got Retardant mostly around the Fire with some of it doubled up on the left flank where structures were threatened.

[Alex Escorcia @lxescorcia]

@DanielFireTruck Cal Fire did an outstanding job along with Engines from Murrieta and Pechanga Fire!

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire All Air Tankers and Non Night Flying Helicopters have been Released for the Evening.

Air Attack 330 - Reporting they got Retardant mostly around the Fire with some of it doubled up on the left flank where structures were threatened.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire For Night Operations Copter 605 and Helitanker 9CU will be Assigned.

Some of the Air Tankers were Released with 3 Remaining on a Load and Return, AA330 is Continuing to double up the Retardant on the Left Flank.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire For Night Operations Copter 605 and Helitanker 9CU will be Assigned.

Some of the Air Tankers were Released with 3 Remaining on a Load and Return, AA330 is Continuing to double up the Retardant on the Left Flank.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire This is the Current View, Air Attack 310 is continuing the (No Divert) on the Air Tankers for Life Safety.

AA310 is working to get Retardant on the Right Flank and Head.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire This is the Current View, Air Attack 310 is continuing the (No Divert) on the Air Tankers for Life Safety.

AA310 is working to get Retardant on the Right Flank and Head.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire Air Attack 310 - Reporting 300 acres, Potential for 2,000 acres.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#NarrowFire Good Progress has been made, Air Attack and Air Tanker 210 are Released.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#NarrowFire The Fire is 3 acres, Slow Rate of Spread, Air Attack 12 & Air Tankers 210 is enroute.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#NarrowFire The Fire is 3 acres, Slow Rate of Spread, Air Attack 12 & Air Tankers 210 is enroute.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

New Brush Fire Narrows Canyon Road/Acaster Way, Ladera, Orange County.

Copter 608, OCFA Copters 2 & 4 are being Dispatched.

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New Brush Fire Narrows Canyon Road/Acaster Way, Ladera, Orange County.

Copter 608, OCFA Copters 2 & 4 are being Dispatched.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

@engineco16 @shooey Seems to be chunking moderately through the heavy brush but keeps chewing through the retardant.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire Air Attack 310 - Requesting 1 Lead Plane and wants a (No Divert) on all Air Tankers for Structure Protection and Life Threat.

The Fire keeps increasing in activity and chewing through the Retardant on the Left Flank, with still the Possibility for a Structure Threat at the Head.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire Incident Command - Requesting 10 Additional any type closest engines.

Drops are being made on the Left Flank/Heel flaring up burning in a Drainage towards a Structure.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire Air Attack 310 - Reporting 300 acres, Potential for 2,000 acres.

[DanielFireCopter @DanielFireTruck]

#VolcanoFire Air Attack 310 - Requesting 1 Lead Plane and wants a (No Divert) on all Air Tankers for Structure Protection and Life Threat.

The Fire keeps increasing in activity and chewing through the Retardant on the Left Flank, with still the Possibility for a Structure Threat at the Head.