On the Soledad Fire, a DOI cover engine strike team began an indirect firing operation without notifying adjoining resources or the DIVS.
While establishing a progressive hose lay, ANF personnel told members of the DOI strike team they would not be incorporating their simple lay packs on the Zulu flank. Shortly after, members from the strike team decided to burn out a half acre piece towards the handline. DIV Zulu was not notified of the operation and LACoFD personnel engaged in line construction were unaware of the firing operation. The DOI strike team was advised that firing towards the line was not necessary and unsafe due to personnel on the line and threat of spotting. The unburned section was grass and sparse brush and could have been easily cut out.
There was no rush to put fire on the ground without first making notifications. |