Bobbyann Wildland Fire
11/06/09 15:38 Filed in: Wildland
Fires
Bobbyann Road Fire
At 2:42 PM OIF&R responded to a reported brush fire at 25 Bobbyann Road off of Crow Valley Rd. near Westsound. Fire Lt. Jeff Jones was first on the scene and reported a rapid spreading wild fire threatening a home.
Brush 21, Eastsound Engine 21, Westsound Water Tender 22, Rosario Water Tender 23, Deer Harbor Brush Engine 24 and 32 fire department members worked together to stop the fire which not only threatened at least one home, but spread to adjacent neighboring properties and San Juan Preservation Trust lands.
Earthworks owner John Thompson offered a dozer, which was working in the area and quickly cut a firebreak around the head of the fire before it could spread into heavy brush and the Turtleback Preservation area.
San Juan Island, Lopez Island and the Town of Friday Harbor provided additional firefighters, which were quickly transported by the Sheriff's boat.
The Department's Auxillary team quickly responded to the fire scene to supply water, sandwiches and then a hot meal for the firefighters.
The fire consumed 3.5 acres and came to within 300' of the Baldwin residence on Bobbyann. No firefighters or civilians were injured (except for lots of blisters and minor cuts). The fire burned in tall grass, blackberries and torched a half dozen tees. The fire marshal confirmed the fire was caused by a burn pile. And although the individual had a valid burn permit, he was burning prohibited materials including fiberglass which contributed to the spread and did not have appropriate water on site. He reported wind came up and blew embers up the hillside.
The fire was contained at 7:30 pm and then turned over to the Department of Natural Resources at 9:15pm. Firefighters worked until nearly 11 pm to return all engines and equipment to stations, ready to respond again. The fire was attended through out the night by the DNR crew who reported no further fire activity.
The SJC Fire Marshal has raised the current fire danger to moderate. This means all fires must be OUT by no later than noon. Outdoor burning closes Tuesday June 30th at noon unless fire danger at the latest.
At 2:42 PM OIF&R responded to a reported brush fire at 25 Bobbyann Road off of Crow Valley Rd. near Westsound. Fire Lt. Jeff Jones was first on the scene and reported a rapid spreading wild fire threatening a home.
Brush 21, Eastsound Engine 21, Westsound Water Tender 22, Rosario Water Tender 23, Deer Harbor Brush Engine 24 and 32 fire department members worked together to stop the fire which not only threatened at least one home, but spread to adjacent neighboring properties and San Juan Preservation Trust lands.
Earthworks owner John Thompson offered a dozer, which was working in the area and quickly cut a firebreak around the head of the fire before it could spread into heavy brush and the Turtleback Preservation area.
San Juan Island, Lopez Island and the Town of Friday Harbor provided additional firefighters, which were quickly transported by the Sheriff's boat.
The Department's Auxillary team quickly responded to the fire scene to supply water, sandwiches and then a hot meal for the firefighters.
The fire consumed 3.5 acres and came to within 300' of the Baldwin residence on Bobbyann. No firefighters or civilians were injured (except for lots of blisters and minor cuts). The fire burned in tall grass, blackberries and torched a half dozen tees. The fire marshal confirmed the fire was caused by a burn pile. And although the individual had a valid burn permit, he was burning prohibited materials including fiberglass which contributed to the spread and did not have appropriate water on site. He reported wind came up and blew embers up the hillside.
The fire was contained at 7:30 pm and then turned over to the Department of Natural Resources at 9:15pm. Firefighters worked until nearly 11 pm to return all engines and equipment to stations, ready to respond again. The fire was attended through out the night by the DNR crew who reported no further fire activity.
The SJC Fire Marshal has raised the current fire danger to moderate. This means all fires must be OUT by no later than noon. Outdoor burning closes Tuesday June 30th at noon unless fire danger at the latest.