California: Tecolote Fire

Tecolote Fire. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman.
A BAe-146 drops on the Tecolote Fire. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman.

The Tecolote Fire burned about 275 acres in the Angeles National Forest on August 17 near Highway 39 about 18 miles north of Azusa, California. Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate their homes and campsites but the marine layer moved in that night and slowed the spread.

The agencies responding included the U.S. Forest Service and Los Angeles County. In addition to very steep terrain, firefighters had to deal with temperatures around 100 degrees.

These photos were contributed by Jeff Zimmerman, of Zimmerman Media. Thanks Jeff.

Tecolote Fire. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman.
Tecolote Fire. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman.
Tecolote Fire. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman.
Tecolote Fire. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

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  1. July 1961 Harlow Fire near Oakhurst, Ca. Fastest spreading wildfire in recent history, up to that year. Estimated to be traveling 175 acres a minute. First two hours 20,000 acres. August 2014 Junction Fire, Oakhurst, Ca. Harlow weather and fuel (maybe dryer this year) 612 Acres. Best stop I have seen in years.

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