Multiple small lightning fires in southern California

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Strawberry Fire,
Strawberry Fire, Rim Forest, San Bernardino National Forest. USFS photo.

While some areas in northern California have received more than two inches of rain in the last 24 hours (as of 1 p.m. PST, November 22) lightning has caused at least five small fires on the San Bernardino National Forest in the south part of the state on Friday and Saturday.

From Inciweb:

November 21:

1. 7:46 am– “Strawberry” – located near Rim Forest, single snag with 5’x5′ ground fire – contained

2. 9:18 am – “North Face 1” – located north of San Jacinto Peak, single snag with 5’x5′ ground fire

3. 11:40 am – “North Face 2” – located north of San Jacinto Peak, single snag with 5’x5′ ground fire

4. 3:30 pm – “Lackey”- located near Camp Lackey north of San Jacinto Peak, single snag with 5’x5′ ground fire

November 22:

5. 10:00 am – “Keller” – located near Keller Peak Road, 1 manzanita bush and 5×5 ground fire

Precipitation california
Precipitation in the 24 hour period ending at 1 p.m. PST, November 22, 2014.

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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.