WHITTIER, Calif. (KABC) -- Firefighters made quick work of a brush fire that erupted in the Whittier Narrows area near a trucking company and a homeless encampment. Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles (93 km) southeast of Anchorage. Residents along Farren Road inside and west of Goleta were evacuated. Dial 911 for Emergencies! WHITTIER (CBSLA) – A brush fire erupted in Whittier Monday as another brush fire blazed in Pacific Palisades. Map of the Whittier Fire, current at 9:30 p.m. PDT July 16, 2017. Lightning. Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for Alaska. “Weather Event: High pressure, dry air will remain over the area today creating conditions for gusty and locally strong Sundowner winds. Severe, long-lasting fire seasons have become the new normal in California, officials have said. The fire was reported on July 8, 2017, at 1:43 pm. The Whittier Fire & Rescue, located in Whittier, AK, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Whittier community. Alaska Wildland Fire Information Map Series. View map of Whittier Fire & Rescue, and get driving directions from your location. LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Whittier Fire Map aka the Lake Cachuma Fire has been updated today with new evacuation order. "Whittier, Alamo Fires Prompt Evacuations Amid California Heat Wave", "Brush fire near Lake Cachuma prompts evacuations, closes Highway 154", http://www.keyt.com/news/wildfire/dos-pueblos-high-school-serving-as-command-center-for-whittier-firefight/583694745, "Whittier Fire burns 7,800 acres. The fire was reported on July 8, 2017, at 1:43 pm. May 1910 - Aug 1927. Map of the Whittier Fire as of Saturday night. ABOUT THIS AUTHOR || Chief Correspondent: National, International | If a fire is spreading and evacuations are being ordered, or if a gunman is on a school campus and hostages are being taken, Lucy (lparesh@lalate.com) has it covered. It is burning in the Lake Cachuma area, south of Hwy 154, in Santa Barbara County. [10], On the morning of July 10, the fire had burned 10,823 acres and was still at 5% containment. (Read latest information here) COVID-19 Update: Thursday, February 4, 2021. One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was taken to a hospital, Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Sky Cornell said. Wildland Fires; Lightning; Smoke cloud seen from Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, July 14, 2017. California wildfires map. Santa Barbara County Fire Department Engineer Mike Czuleger captured the early moments of the Whittier fire as it exploded at Camp Whittier on Saturday. It is stuck at 87% containment due to possible hot spots and reports of smoke. The A frame portal building houses the ventilation fans, the garage for fire trucks, and the electrical sub station. Officials are concerned about tonight. Whittier Fire Map 2017 updates are being issued tonight. Officials issued a news statement that “Under the advice of Whittier Fire Incident […] Enjoy the unique experience of a trip to Whittier, Alaska, driving the longest combined vehicle-railroad tunnel in North America! Contact info, map, photos, volunteer recruitment info, mission statement, firefighters, fire equipment and more. Updates: https://yubanet.com/Fires/whittier/ Continued updates and information", "Whittier fire burns structures and forces evacuations northwest of Goleta, CA", "Whittier Fire Destroys Rancho Alegre Outdoor School, Boy Scouts Camp Home", "Whittier Fire still 'out of control,' grows to more than 7,800 acres", "Whittier Fire burns 10,823 acres. WHITTIER — A fire damaged a residence in the Whittier area Wednesday morning and left one person injured. Upon containment on July 28, the fire had burned a total … Contact info, map, photos, volunteer recruitment info, mission statement, firefighters, fire equipment and more. ... Alaska Wildland Fire Information Map Series. Whittier Fire Map 2017 updates are being issued tonight. • The WHITTIER FIRE was officially declared fully contained on October 5. Edhat readers share their unique captures of the Whitter Fire off SR-154. Begich BLVD. Find 6 Fire Departments within 32.9 miles of Whittier Fire & Rescue. They warn the fire could move into populated areas. If you are not a hunter, you may want to pick your forest endeavors carefully, especially on … Fire officials report the Whittier Fire is now 87 percent contained, but it may be the end of the month before the forest blaze is totally extinguished. Alaska Wildland Fire Information Map Series. Edit Contact Info: Fire Dept. 2. Tips for Being Air Quality Aware and Fire Prepared. Police found the remains of a pipe bomb near the ATM, Whittier police Lt. Lt. Dominic Iraldo said. It had burned 17,364 acres. [13], On July 15, containment had dropped to 35% as the fire was pushed down the mountainside toward Goleta due to sundowner winds. The roof of the tunnel portal building at the Whittier end is made of 14 inches of concrete and was designed to withstand a major avalanche. About this map. Reporting and Admin. The Whittier Fire was a wildfire in the Santa Ynez Mountains, south of Lake Cachuma, along Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County, California in the United States.… [6] 20 structures were destroyed, and a lot of evacuation was done along Highway 154. The Whittier Fire was a wildfire in the Santa Ynez Mountains, south of Lake Cachuma, along Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County, California in the United States. The increase in temperature and lower humidity will increase fire activity today and into tonight.” Road closures currently include Highway 154 from Highway 246 to Foothill Road (Highway 192). Wildland Fires ... Alaska Wildland Fire Information Map Series. A sheriff’s patrol vehicle broke down along the highway, and was destroyed by the fire. “At this moment, it is being investigated as a bank burglary,” said Laura Eimiller, a FBI spokeswoman. The City of Whittier is under fire ban, in response to little/no rain, continued warm temperatures and wind that significantly increases the chance of wildfires. Learn about and support your local fire department.