Lakeside, CA -
Lakeside OES 305 was mobilized early this morning as part of an OES strike team headed to the River Complex near the communities of Dailey Ranch, Hoboken and Denny in Northern California. The River Complex is managing a total of five (5) fires due to the fires merging together from the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National forests. 7,059 acres have been involved and mandatory evacuations are in effect. The initial fire was started by lightning on July 30th.
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| OES 305 |
OES (Office of Emergency Services) 305, out of Station 26, Blossom Valley, is being manned by Captain C. Palmore, Engineer D. Leetch, Firefighter T. Welch, and Firefighter/Paramedic S. Duanis.
While Lakeside Fire Protection District is assisting in firefighting activities in the northern part of the State, community services (medical/fire protection) will not be impacted.
Post by M. Brown, LVG
UPDATE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
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| Strike Team OES |
The River Complex fire is at 12,524 acres with containment at 8%. Line construction will be the main objective in the next few days.
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| Crews heading up steep terrain |
Photos by Engineer D. Leetch and Captain C. Palmore
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