The Southern California Holy Fire is ongoing Wednesday August 15 2018.
The Holy Fire in Cleveland National Forest is in Orange and Riverside Counties.
The Holy Fire is at 22,986 acres and 78% containment.
Mandatory Evacuation Orders have affected over 21,484 Community Members.
There is unhealthy air quality throughout the Southern California area.
Cleveland National Forest Officials are reporting that the Holy Fire did not move last night and containment is at 78%.
The Holy Fire is expected to be fully contained by Tuesday August 21 2018.
Cleveland National Forest Officials are reminding residents “that they can expect to see smoke for several weeks as large vegetation continues to burn within the fire perimeter.”
Currently, 911 lines are being flooded with reports of smoke and fire.
Officials ask that you please do not call 911 to report smoke if it occurs within the fire perimeter.
Cleveland National Forest Officials ask, “If you notice smoke and flames that are well outside these boundaries please inform officials.”
Cleveland National Forest Officials are reporting that, “Limited access, extreme temperatures, steep topography, old-growth vegetation, and limited resources were all factors in the spread of the Holy Fire.”
These conditions contributed to one of the largest non-wind driven fires on the Trabuco Ranger District.
The last non-wind driven fire was the Indians Fire in 1966.
Wednesday August 15 2018 Cleveland National Forest Firefighters Planned Actions
Hand crews will continue to build fire line from the point of origin towards the north and east.
With the decrease in extreme fire behavior crews are looking for places they can now anchor and go direct on the fire while additional resources are building contingency lines and preparing for a possible burnout operation.
Suppression repair will begin.
Wednesday August 15 2018 Holy Fire Projected Incident Activity
Fire activity continues to moderate.
On the North and East perimeter along the foothills, green stringers and islands of unburned fuel continue to burn.
Direct hand line construction is in progress south of Anderson Canyon on the northern edge of the fire.
Heavy fuels and steep terrain make final control on the North end of the fire difficult.
This same rugged terrain, heavy fuels, and inaccessibility require direct helicopter support of crews to enable them to safely complete mop up and secure the fire line.
Bell Canyon is still actively burning which requires direct support for the resources on the ground.
Holy Fire Location
Holy Jim Canyon in Orange County California on Monday August 7 2018 at 1:21pm.
Holy Jim Canyon is on the west side of the Santa Mountains in Orange County.
Holy Fire is in the Cleveland National Forest.
Holy Fire is in Lake Elsinore
Holy Fire is burning in Cold Water Canyon around Santiago Peak,
Holy Fire Damage
22,986 acres bured
78% Containment
12 Single Residences were Destroyed in Orange County
6 Single Residences were Destroyed in Riverside County
Holy Fire Weather
Wednesday August 15 2018: Trabuco Canyon is expected to reach a high of 84 degrees with 64% Humidity and South West Winds of 9mph.
Wednesday August 15 2018: Lake Elsinore is expected to reach a high of 96 degrees with 49% Humidity and West North West Winds of 10mph.
High pressure will begin to rebuild starting on Wednesday for a warming trend through the second half of the week.
Monsoonal flow will bring mid level moisture over the region starting Wednesday for widely scattered thunderstorms over the region.
Holy Fire Evacuations and Closures
At the height of the Holy Fire over 20,000 people were evacuated.
The Long Canyon Road loop will remain closed on the west above the entrance to Mystic Oaks and on the east on North Main Divide at Highway 74.
Returning residents, please note that power is off in the Highway 74 corridor.
Edison continues working diligently to restore power in the area.
All Forest Service facilities in the Highway 74 corridor remain closed: Blue Jay campground and Falcon campground and Los Pinos.
All Forest Service Trails leading into the burn area are closed.
Holy Jim and Trabuco Canyon are subject to Forest Closure.
Firefighters continue to work with heavy equipment in the area. The area still has active flare- ups and smoke.
Please drive cautiously to keep our firefighters safe.
Mandatory Evacuation Notices for:
Blue Jay
Voluntary Evacuation Orders
Trilogy Community
All trails, recreational areas and campgrounds in the fire area are closed.
The public is asked to use caution when re-entering the affected area.
Heavy equipment and firefighters will continue working in the area.
Residents should stay alert and be prepared for changing conditions.
For further information visit WildlandfireRSG.org
If you’re in the evacuation areas in Lake Elsinore, you can type your address in the County of Riverside Map to determine your evacuation status.
County of Riverside Holy Fire Resident Evacuation Status Map is Online
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is reporting that OCFA units are engaged in structure defense in the El Cariso area of Orange County.
All campgrounds are closed on the Trabuco Ranger District.
Holy Jim and Trabuco Canyon Tracts.
Irvine Regional Park is closed for Holy Fire Camp Center.
Current Road Closures:
Highway 74 eastbound is closed.
Residents in the Highway 74 corridor must travel westbound only.
Trabuco Creek, Maple Springs, North Main Divide, Bedford, and Indian Truck Trail.
Temescal Road is closed between Indian Truck Trail and Lake Street to allow fire apparatus access in area.
Residents only but they must not block road access.
Holy Fire Evacuation Centers
Temescal High School located at 18760 El Toro Road in Lake Elsinore.
Small Animals Evacuation: Animals Friends of the Valley (AFV) located at 33751 Mission Trail in Wildomar.
AFV Phone Numbers: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. call 951-674-0618, 4 p.m.- 8 a.m. call 951-506-5069
Large Animal Owners Under Mandatory Evacuation may take their animals to Riding Park located at 30753 La Pata in San Juan Capistrano.
Owners will be responsible for the care of their animals.
Livestock is being accepted at Elsinore High school on 21800 Canyon Drive
Orange County Alert System
Please stay connected to Orange County Alerts by signing up at Alert OC
Holy Fire Fire Fighting Personnel
Orang County Fire Authority (First Responders)
Cleveland National Forest Firefighters
Unified Command with: US Forest Service, CAL Fire, Riverside County Fire, Orange County Fire Authority and the California Highway Patrol.
1270 Personnel Assigned to Fire
Engines: 153
Helicopters: 10
Fixed Wing 0
Dozers: 10
Water Tenders: 11
Crews: 31
Holy Fire Camp Center
Irvine Regional Park located at 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange California.
A Holy Fire Community Meeting was held in Corona California on Saturday August 11 2018 at 6:00pm at Temescal Valley Elementary School.
Representatives from the incident command team, partnering agencies and Riverside County services were on hand to provide an update on the status of the fire, evacuations, and safety precautions.
You can watch the meeting on the Cleveland National Forest Facebook Page
Holy Fire Injuries
Two heat related injuries
Two Hikers rescued
5 Firefighters injured
Holy Fire Expected Containment Date
Tuesday August 21 2018
Holy Fire Cause
The Cause of the Holy Fire is considered Man Made with a suspect under arrest.
Forrest Gordon Clark, 51, was booked into Orange County Jail on August 8 2018 on suspicion of two counts of felony arson, one count of felony threat to terrorize, and one count of misdemeanor resisting arrest.
Holy Fire Information Center
Current Fire Information is at US Forest Service Incident Information System Online Site
U.S. Forest Service Cleveland National Forest is the lead agency for the Holy Fire.
#HolyFire information hotline will be moving over to Orange County Emergency Operation center. Phone number is 714-628-7085.
The Holy Fire has transitioned to unified command with US Forest Service, CAL Fire, Riverside County Fire, Orange County Fire Authority, and the California Highway Patrol.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) issued a Smoke Advisory due to the Holy Fire for Orange County California Monday August 6 2018 thru Tuesday August 14 2018 2018
South Coast Air Quality Management District Smoke Advisory is in effect through Thursday Morning August 16 2018.
Winds are predicted to be light from the west through Thursday.
The fire area is expected to produce localized smoke for several more weeks.
During the overnight and early morning hours, downslope winds may bring smoke and ash into the valleys adjacent to the fire.
Overall, meteorological conditions may bring smoke and ash into portions of Riverside County. Air quality may reach Unhealthy levels or higher in areas directly impacted by smoke.
Holy Fire Direct Smoke Impacts and Unhealthful Air Quality may include portions of:
Riverside County: Areas 22 (Corona/Norco), and 25 (Lake Elsinore).
SCAQMD Helpful Advice For Areas Impacted by Smoke
Everyone should avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion
People with respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children should remain indoors
Keep windows and doors closed or seek alternate shelter.
Run your air conditioner if you have one and keep the fresh air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent bringing additional smoke inside.
Avoid using a swamp cooler or whole-house fan to prevent bringing additional smoke inside.
To avoid worsening the health effects of smoke, don’t use indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Resources are Online
Interactive Air Quality Map by Region is Online
For more information please visit South Coast Air Quality Management District
