Incident Update Great 3 Fire
- Date:
- 06/01/2024
- Time:
- 5:56 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Great 3 Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-05-30
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Milepost 28 Great Southern Overland Stage Route, Shelter Valley
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Diego
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 187
- Containment
- 95%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- 1
- Firefighter Injuries
- 2
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters are experiencing heavy mop-up operations in an area with large mulch piles, with some sections having mulch as deep as two to three feet over multiple acres. Despite the challenging conditions, there has been no increase in the fire's acreage. However, the containment will remain at 95% tonight. To assist in mop-up efforts, an excavator will be utilized to assist in spreading the mulch, which will allow for firefighters to fully extinguish any remaining hot spots.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 2
- Water Tenders
- 2
- Helicopters
- 0
- Dozers
- 1
- Hand Crews
- 2
- Other
- 10
- Total Personnel
- 60
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Department of Parks and Recreation |