GameHauler Report post Posted August 31, 2009 The fire is a long ways from Diamond Point and headed the opposite direction. It laid down good last night but we are expecting some winds today. They are dozing a line around Wispering Pines. Fire is said to be a little over 500 acres. They have 2 helicopters working it and not sure if the tankers are coming yet because they may have to go to California. 200 Fire Fighters on it. My hat goes off to those guys They have asked all campers along the Control Rd to pack up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted August 31, 2009 Mike, Prayers are with you and all my friends and family in the area. Thanks all for the updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 31, 2009 There were supposed to be 2 sky cranes on seen Today but I have only seen 3 small heli's with bladders working it. Now up to 750 acres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHAM357 Report post Posted August 31, 2009 Chandler FD Brush 284 Mesa FD Brush 217 Apache Junction Brush 262 are now committed to this fire apache junction also has a water tender committed to fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOODSAZ Report post Posted August 31, 2009 My wifes grandparents live in Beaver valley Estates and they have been evacuated. Thats some thick brushy country down there hope they get a hold of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHAM357 Report post Posted August 31, 2009 There were supposed to be 2 sky cranes on seen Today but I have only seen 3 small heli's with bladders working it. Now up to 750 acres. Tankers 00 & 17 working this out of Prescott. On hold right now due to Thunderstorm over the Prescott Airport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 31, 2009 There is one or maybe 2 bigger heli's working it now. Not the big boys but do have an on board tank since I can see the snorkel. They are painted red and white like the slurry bombers. I have only seen 1 but it is returning very quickly making me think there are 2. Anyone know where they are dipping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHAM357 Report post Posted August 31, 2009 they set up a swimming pool looking deal then fill em from the water tenders, then fill up the bladders. also they are probably dipping from any private water source around. any questions call payson ranger district, they will help all they can. Phone: (928) 474-7900 they have three helis committed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 31, 2009 they set up a swimming pool looking deal then fill em from the water tenders, then fill up the bladders. also they are probably dipping from any private water source around. any questions call payson ranger district, they will help all they can. Phone: (928) 474-7900 they have three helis committed Thanks Mike, I know that country and they have to be dipping from a tank and tenders There is not a water source even close to where they are going. Thanks for your experienced input. I have been following your post on WLF also. I agree with three, thats what I am counting. 2 small and the new larger one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHAM357 Report post Posted August 31, 2009 they set up a swimming pool looking deal then fill em from the water tenders, then fill up the bladders. also they are probably dipping from any private water source around. any questions call payson ranger district, they will help all they can. Phone: (928) 474-7900 they have three helis committed Thanks Mike, I know that country and they have to be dipping from a tank and tenders There is not a water source even close to where they are going. Thanks for your experienced input. I have been following your post on WLF also. I agree with three, thats what I am counting. 2 small and the new larger one. sorry not mike, hes a good guy though..lol i just didnt know how many guys were checkin WLF so i was pasteing what mike wrote for the most part. some stuff is from me, i am a wildland firefighter, and have been listening to gila county scanner. ill try and answer any questions i can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 31, 2009 OPPS I doubt very many here are except me The scanner codes posted did not work for me. I can not get air to air or ground to air Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 31, 2009 For anyone interested the Cords for the fire are: Start= N34*21.100' W111*17.100 Center as best I can tell= N34*21.700' W111*17.100 Far West as best I can tell= N34*21.800' W111*18.600 For the most part it is on the far side of the hill in the pictures so I can not see much other than smoke and air support. At this time the evacuations will be in affect for 2 or three more days But on a good note the Forest service is allowing Animal Control to escort home owners into the area to retrieve there animals left behind from the fast evacuation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 31, 2009 Not sure if it is good news or bad but just watched Tanker 00 make 2 drops. Looks like he was headed towards Flagstaff and the spotter plain headed towards Prescott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted August 31, 2009 We are going to have a lrag group camp over the 11th and 12 of sept on the east end of control road. We weill be at the camp area just befor the road to diamond point off of control road. We are going up for the day this saturday to get exact miles for the map into the location for those that have not been in there before. I am sure they will have it beat by then. People need to listen to smokey the bear a bit more. I think i stop and dump water on atleast one camp fire a weekend when we are out camping. People just drive off and leave them hot and full of lite ash and sparks. all it takes is a tiny bit of wind to ignite them. Heck we have even driven up on them still with flames on them. Some folks need to remember they are not at the dunes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted September 1, 2009 You should be fine for your trip. Just had a nice little system move threw the west end of the fire and should help allot. Bad news is there is a bunch of lighting hitting the ground. Thanks for the prayers for rain as we are getting some. Other bad news is the wind has shifted towards the south Here is a picture of the system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
