Thread by @CityofBBL

#RadfordFire update from @bigbearfiredept:
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(9/7/22 @ 5:02 p.m.):
As fire incidents begin, all focus and energy are directed toward the firefight. During this initial phase, the public may feel that accurate communication from official agencies is slow.

The initial attack of the Radford Fire has taken place from the time the incident was discovered on September 5, continuing through the last 48 hours, with all available resources being devoted.

As of 7:00 a.m. this morning, California Interagency Incident Management Team 11 has assumed command of the Radford Fire. Big Bear Fire Department is part of this unified command structure. From yesterday to today, workforces have tripled in number with apparatus and personnel.

Today’s focus on the Radford Fire has been continued containment to the ridge near Forest Service Road 2N10. The fire line briefly crossed the ridge overnight, creating some spot fires that were captured quickly with additional help received today through the mutual aid system.

Aviation crews contributed greatly to the attack on the fire line to the work that was being done on the ground. Fire activity continues to progress at a moderate rate, slightly to the West.

Critical ridge tops running North and South have been selected where dozer lines are being created. Hotshot hand crews are on scene working between the dozer lines.

Personnel have been attacking the fire from the bottom of the mountain to the top, and will continue tomorrow from top to bottom for full coverage.
Base camp for Incident Command is currently in the process of moving from Yucaipa to Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake.

As this incident progresses, procedures will become more efficient with additional resources, public messaging, & community meetings. Community members can expect to see suppression activity, supplemental resources, and public info ramp up until we are at full operating tempo.

At this time, there have been no reported injuries or structure loss due to the Radford Fire. Updated information will continue to be posted as it becomes available.