Incident Update Post Fire
- Date:
- 06/22/2024
- Time:
- 6:36 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
- 79%
- Structures Threatened
- 60
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- 1
- Civilian Injuries
- 1
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters continue to make progress building containment lines around the perimeter of the Post Fire outside of Gorman.
Approximately 950 personnel are actively working on the incident protecting and repairing valuable environmental resources and habitat. Water tenders, helicopters and fire engines continue to monitor hot spots within the fire, while patrols are focused on heat and smoke around the perimeter. With hotter temperatures and drier air, there is a chance of increased smoke over the fire area this evening and tomorrow.
Where possible, fire crews have shifted their focus to suppression repair within the fire footprint, with the intent to return the area to its pre-fire state. Pyramid Lake remains closed to the public, and boat shuttle operations allowed crews to conduct damage assessments on docks and other waterfront areas.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect, and today temperatures reached nearly 100 degrees. Hot temperatures are expected again on Sunday. Humidity levels are expected to be in the teens and possibly down to single digits. There is a slight possibility of thunderstorms on Sunday, with any storms bringing minimal rain to the area.
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 zones and orders, please visit the Genasys Protect website at https://protect.genasys.com/
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
South of Gorman Post Road, west of Interstate 5, east of the Los Angeles County line, and north of Pyramid Lake. (Zone GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY)
Evacuation Warnings
Areas south of Pyramid Lake, west of Interstate 5, east of Los Angeles County line, and just north of Templin Highway. (Zone CAS-GOLDENSTATE-A)
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 59
- Water Tenders
- 5
- Helicopters
- 5
- Dozers
- 6
- Hand Crews
- 22
- Total Personnel
- 953
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Command with: LA County Fire US Forest Service |