1. Wall & Ponderosa Fires
Fire On The Ridge
September 27, 2017

2. Wall Fire Fire Behavior Factors Topography Fuels Weather
Steep, inaccessible
Two main drainages:
Rattlesnake & Phoenix
Southwest aspect
Fuels
Brush & Oak woodland
Substantial fire history
Weather
High Temp: 107
Wind Gust: 16
Relative Humidity: 7%

3. Wall Fire Ready, Set, Go!!! Are you prepared? Defensible Space
Harden your home, building elements
The little things
Family emergency plan
Go bag
Evacuation plan
Photos from Viewcrest Dr., July 8th around 6:51 p.m.

4. Wall Fire
A closer look!!! 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 8 9

5. Wall Fire #1 Bonham Rd. Single family, wood frame
Detached garage, wood frame

6. Wall Fire
#2 Bonham Rd.
Single family residence
Metal carport (2)

7. Wall Fire
#3 Viewcrest Dr.
Single family residence, wood frame, stucco

8. Wall Fire
#4 Viewcrest Dr.
Single family, modular home
Metal carport

9. Wall Fire
#5 Viewcrest Dr.
Single family residence, modular

10. Wall Fire #6 Viewcrest Dr. Single family, modular home
Single family, unknown (foreground)

11. Wall Fire
#7 Viewcrest Dr.
Single family residence, wood frame

12. Wall Fire #8 Viewcrest Dr. Single family, modular home
Detached garage, wood frame
Wood deck

13. Wall Fire
#9 Viewcrest Dr.
Single family, wood frame
Wood piles

14. Wall Fire CAL FIRE Damage Inspection Map 101 Structures Affected
Destroyed
41 Residential
2 Commercial
48 Outbuilding
Damaged
51-75% 2 Outbuildings
26-50% 2 Outbuildings
10-25% 1 Outbuilding
1-9% Residences &
2 Outbuildings
CAL
FIRE

15. August 28, 2017 Fuels Topography Weather
Ponderosa Fire
August 28, 2017
Fuels
Topography
Weather
Photo by Judy Bellamy

16. Ponderosa Fire August 28, 2017 Topography Fuel Weather
Long, steep drainage
Started near foot of slope
Fuel
Heavy brush and timber
Weather
104º, 19% RH, unstable air

17. August 28, 2017 Fuels Topography Weather
Ponderosa Fire
August 28, 2017
Fuels
Topography
Weather

18. Ponderosa Fire

19. Ponderosa Fire
Eagle Child Rd.
Single family residences, all destroyed

20. Ponderosa Fire Success Story

21. Paradise and Upper Ridge Fire Threat Scenarios

22. Dry Creek Scenario

23. Embers ignite the “Little Things”

24. Vent Replacement Program

25. Town of Paradise Evacuation Plan
Get Ready!
What to do before a fire
Defensible Space
The Little Things: In, On & Around
Harden the Home, building elements
Get Ready!
Prepare Your Family
Family Emergency Evac & Communications Plan
Go Bag
Mass Notification System
Vehicle > ½ full of fuel
Utility Shut Offs

26. Town of Paradise Evacuation Plan
Get Set!
Home Evacuation Checklist
Prepare for an Evacuation
Inside the House
Outside the House
The Six “P’s”
People & Pets
Papers, phone #s, Important documents
Prescriptions, eyeglasses
Pictures & irreplaceable memorabilia
Personal computer, hard drive, discs
Plastics (credit & ATM cards, cash

27. Town of Paradise Evacuation Plan
GO!!!
What to do when given an evacuation order
Follow the direction of public safety officials
Know your Zone Evacuation Map
Keep Informed on Fire & Evacuation Information
Public Assembly Point & Evacuation Centers

28. Town of Paradise Evacuation Map
Includes zones below the Town of Paradise
Know your Zone!!!
Know your likely evacuation routes.
Public Assembly Point & Evacuation Centers

29. Are You Prepared?
Do You Have The New Paradise/Upper Ridge Evacuation Plan?