THE LATEST ON THE PALOMAR MTN. FIGHT

Here's the latest from Palomar Fire Chief George Lucia about the fire fighting efforts on Palomar Mountain:

"Control Objectives:

Keep fire west of highway 79
Keep fire east of highway 15
Keep fire south of highway 79
Keep fire north of the Witch Fire and highway 78

The cold trail line (mop up to 300' to interface and 100 mop up around structures) has been completed between Crestline/Birch Hill and East Grade. This safe line is growing everyday.

The active fire fight continues past Morgan Hill and Webber Ranch with heavy Dozer operations and aircraft support as per the operations plan. This operation was hampered at 4pm due to bad visibility due to smoke and clouds. Helicopter drops continued while fixed wing units were grounded.
This remains the active fire area with the Observatory being protected by many crews.

Back firing operations continue tonight's around the Palomar Christian Conference Center and the 6th grade school complex tonight.

Light rain and some humidity will assist fire surpression efforts tonight.

Reminder that no one may be on the mountain and it remains dangerous.

George E. Lucia Sr.
Fire Chief
Palomar Mountain Fire Department
SD Station 97 (CSA 110)
cell-760-644-9933
firechief97@aol.com
george.lucia@sprint.blackberry.net

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"The Thin Red Line" "