VISTA FIRE – Now Mapped at 2,354 Acres, 406 personnel, 149 Structures Threatened. The #Vistafire experienced significant growth overnight. A heat advisory is in effect until 9:00pm Thursday night which will cause hot and dry conditions across the fire area. The weather, deep terrain and very dry fuels will contribute to an anticipated increase in fire behavior this afternoon. Crews will focus on establishing an anchor point on the NW side of the Vista Fire to begin laying containment lines. Air resources are being used to slow the growth of the fire.
Last night, quick reaction forces (QRF) consisting of two heavy helicopters dropped 60,000 gallons of water, cooling the fire area and aiding fire fighters in holding the fire’s edge.
Today, firefighters will continue suppression efforts from the air and ground looking for opportunities to create containment lines in the rugged, steep terrain. More fire resources are arriving and will increase the capacity to contain the Vista Fire.
There will be a community meeting Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Lytle Creek Community Center at 6:00 pm. This meeting is for residents in the Lytle Creek area. Lytle Creek Road is open to residents only north of Glen Helen Parkway.
An Evacuation Order has been issued for the Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, Portions of the Pacific Crest Trail are also closed.
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