Incident Update Post Fire

Date:
06/19/2024
Time:
8:10 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Post Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-06-15
Incident Status
Active
Location
Gorman Road, Gorman CA
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Los Angeles, Ventura
Administration Unit
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
15,690
Containment
43%
Structures Threatened
60
Structures Destroyed
2
Structures Damaged
11
Civilian Injuries
1
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue making progress on the Post fire outside Gorman, CA. While the footprint of the fire has remained static, crews focused on interior terrain to mitigate any isolated smoke or heat sources. Due to increased temperatures expected in the next several days, these areas are a priority.

Throughout the fire, crews continue to expand control lines working around infrastructures and natural resources. Firefighters continue working around Pyramid Lake Dam to protect critical infrastructures. Other assets threatened include State and Federal recreation sites, communication sites, United States Forest Service fire stations, oil pipelines, private camps and residences along Interstate 5 and multiple waterways in the area.

Access to areas of steep terrain and brush continue to be made by shuttle boat and helicopter. Using these dynamic techniques has helped maintain and expand control lines in rough and steep terrain.

Weather conditions today were favorable with warm and dry winds gusting up to 20 miles per hour in the afternoon. Winds are expected to weaken tonight with cooler temperatures. As we approach the weekend, temperatures will climb into the 90’s with relative humidity expected to fall into the teens or possibly single digits.

Stay informed:

For the latest fire information for Los Angeles County, visit www.lacounty.gov/emergency.

For the most up-to-date information on evacuation orders, please visit the Genasys Protect website at https://protect.genasys.com/.

 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders are in place for areas west of Interstate 5 between Pyramid Lake and Gorman, including the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. (Zone: GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY)

Evacuation Warnings

The Post wildfire is burning near Pyramid Lake. An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for areas south of Pyramid Lake between Old Ridge Route and the LA County line, including Paradise Ranch Estates (Zone: CAS-GOLDENSTATE). BE PREPARED TO LEAVE. Those who need extra time evacuating should leave now. Dial 911 for emergency help. More info is available on www.alertla.org

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
127
Water Tenders
27
Helicopters
10
Dozers
11
Hand Crews
48
Total Personnel
1744

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Unified Command with: LA County Fire US Forest Service