@AlpineFireDist

The Official Twitter Account for the Alpine Fire Protection District

 Alpine, CA
alpinefire.org
Joined December 2009
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.@CALFIRESANDIEGO is assisting with pile burning near Viejas Creek Trail in Alpine. Smoke and flames will be visible from the area.
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The prescribed burn on the Descanso District will be on Mt Laguna off Sunrise Hwy. Smoke will be visible from Pine Valley, the I-8 corridor and other surrounding communities.
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.@CALFIRESANDIEGO is conducting hazard reduction pile burning in the Campo area today along the Camp Lockett Fuel Break. Flames may be seen on the east side of Sheridan Road near Campo Café, and smoke will be widely visible as well.
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With no rain in the forecast, wildfire risk will remain substantial through November and December. As a result, additional fire restrictions have been put in place through January limiting campfires and recreational shooting. bit.ly/2CpBli8
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This is an aerial shot of the #ViewFire that started southeast of Viejas Casino. The forward rate of spread has been stopped. The fire burned just under 2 acres. CNF sent 7 engines, 1 crew, 1 water tender and 1 helicopter along with fire resources from @CALFIRESANDIEGO.
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Small fire in Alpine off the I-8. Forest Service is responding. Forward rate of spread has been stopped at 3 acres and no additional resources are being requested.
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Win $500: Submit your fire escape plan for the chance. Our #contest is to encourage all #SanDiego County residents to prepare, so that in a crisis you don't panic. bit.ly/2lZzdsu. #Encinitas #Julian #Poway #LaJolla #ElCajon #Miramar #Pendleton
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#PeutzFire [update] IC reports that forward rate of spread on all 6 spots has been stopped. Resources to remain at scene into the morning hours.
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#PeutzFire [update] IC reports that ground crews have accessed all 6 spots which range in size from 1/4 acre to 2 acres.
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National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook for September 2018. youtu.be/Icx1i9aujH8
Map of September 2018 outlook.

ALT Map of September 2018 outlook.

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#WestFire [update] Due to more accurate mapping, the fire is now 504 acres. Firefighters continue to make excellent progress, as the fire is now 81% contained. Evacuation orders and road closures remain in effect throughout the night. Next update will be 8am tomorrow morning.
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#WestFire [update] Firefighters continue to make good progress. The fire remains 400 acres & containment has risen to 30%. Report of 18 structures have been destroyed & 8 structures damaged. All evacuation warnings/orders remain in place until further notice. Photo By Kevin Pack
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#SweetwaterFire is on the eastbound side of Interstate 8 between the Sweetwater River and Hwy 79/Japatul Valley Rd. Fire is still holding at 8 acres. We are being assisted by multiple agencies including @CALFIRESANDIEGO @AlpineFireDist @LakesideFire #ViejasFireDept
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Confidence is growing in the potential for a prolonged period of moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds across Southern California starting Monday, December 4th.
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#Recall: 37 million @KiddeSafety fire extinguishers can fail to activate during a fire. One death reported bit.ly/2zbBvcs
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Isolated storm trying to develop just east of Alpine. Looks weak for now.
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Vegetation Fire I8 near Greenfield Dr. HRT B3 is I8 IC; crews putting in hoselays; aircraft also assigned; strike teams ordered.
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The first 5 months of the water year (Oc-Feb) were the wettest in the last 100 years for CA if you look at average precipitation statewide.
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Alpine Fire retweeted
Smokey Bear@smokey_bear2 Mar 2017
Not to sound like a broken record, but…. Cause of most US #wildfires traced to people, study finds apnews.com/28834996a8df4e868… #OnlyYou
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Seasonal rainfall summary. Lots of SoCal locations are 150% of normal or more through the end of February. #sandiegowx #cawx #soggy
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