Incident Update Post Fire

Situation Summary

Firefighters worked overnight to limit additional growth of the Post Fire burning south of Gorman, CA near Hungry Valley State Park. Control lines were tested with wind gusts of up to 40 MPH, and poor relative humidity recovery.

Firefighters will continue to build and reinforce fire control lines and protect critical infrastructure in the area such as power facilities, oil lines and recreational areas. Aviation assets will continue to strengthen existing control features and assist with suppressing hot spots.

Fire weather conditions will continue to challenge firefighters throughout the day, with Red Flag conditions expected until 6pm. Winds from the Northeast will peak at up to 40 MPH, with much drier conditions and sustained elevated temperatures. These weather conditions may lead to an increase in spot fires developing up to .75 miles from existing fire lines, and continue to push the fire into wilderness area along the western border.

Crews will continue to mop-up and patrol controlled fire line along the northern most portion of the fire, extinguishing hot spots and strengthening control features. Steep, rugged terrain and expected weather conditions will challenge firefighters throughout the day.

While smoke conditions have improved in the area, increased fire behavior may create smoke impacts on the I-5 South of Gorman, and the communities in and around Santa Clarita.

Evacuation orders will continue in the Hungry Valley OHV area where California State Park Services evacuated 1,200 people over the weekend.

Red Flag conditions are expected until 6pm with high temperatures, winds exceeding 30 MPH and relative humidity in the 8-15% range.

Stay informed:

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

For updates on the fire in Ventura County, visit www.vcemergency.com

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

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

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

Engines

151

Water Tenders

26

Helicopters

24

Dozers

13

Hand Crews

43

Total Personnel

1693

Cooperating Agencies