[pct-l] update: Chips Fire explodes

[Travis Bell]

Getting a PCT permit should be dependent on passing a fire safety course so
dumbasses don't start fires.

- Travis



On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 4:15 PM, Joe Robinson <joe at joerphoto.com> wrote:

> This is causing big problems for PCT hikers. The pct is closed north of 70
> and the forest service is suggesting nobo hikers hitch to Chester and
> rejoin the trail at hwy 36, missing about 45 miles.
>
> I hiked down the switchbacks into Belden last night and the fire was HUGE-
> I could hear it from across the valley. Only 3% contained with over 400
> firefighters and wind on the way. Not something to mess with.
>
> Hollywood
>
>
>
>
> On Aug 1, 2012, at 6:18 PM, Eric Lee <saintgimp at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Clifford wrote:
> >>
> > The flames made "significant moves to the northeast" today and moved
> south
> > to the highway.
> >>
> >
> > Judging from the InciWeb maps, it's pretty clear that the fire was
> started
> > on or near the trail.  So far it looks like the fire has burned about
> 3/4 of
> > a mile of trail, about half of which was wooded and the other half was
> in a
> > previous burn area.  If it spreads down the hill to the west, though, it
> > could impact a much longer length.
> >
> > Maps here:
> > http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/maps/3052/0/
> >
> > Eric
> >
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