Wildfire spreading rapidly near Ponderosa Way and Forward Rd, Manton CA
WildfireA wildfire near the intersection of Ponderosa Way and Forward Road is rapidly spreading with multiple spot fires. Firefighters are requesting additional engines and night-dropping helicopters to control the blaze.
Audio|Source: Tehama TGU Dispatch - Command
03:22
Transcript:
00:00
I have a quarter acre spot across Ponderosa.
00:06
Main fire is approximately 5 to 6 acres with multiple spots.
00:12
I would request additional resources. I copy. Have you made it at scene? Are you guys engaged now, land hose? I'm at scene. I'm doing a little recon.
00:27
2511. The battalion 2511, Rebluff. A rebeluf, a rebuttalion 2511, I'd like to request five additional engines. They can respond to the intersection of Ponderosa Way and forward road.
00:50
292511 0 about 12. 2511 800. Go ahead. From the vista point looks like about 20 acres and then there's a spotfire probably a quarter mile east of it.
01:08
Check on the availability of the night dropping helicopters. The time, 2511, 0513. Red Bluff engine 2463 ad scene. Engine 2463 at scene. Engine 2563.
01:38
2511 Springs IC[1] with an update. Go ahead. The fire is now in the canopy with slight single torching. Still rapid rate is spread. Copy.
02:07
2511. The time 2511 confirm the intersection you want those engines to meet you at Ponderosa way across where?
Police codes explained
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[1]
IC: Incident Commander
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Location mentioned:
Forwards Ml Rd & Ponderosa Way, Manton, CA 96059
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