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Located in front of the Henshaw USFS Fire Station, 26147 CA-76, (Lake Henshaw) Santa Ysabel.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Friday, November 25, 2011
Inaja Fire Memorial - Santa Ysabel, CA, USA
On the night of November 25, 1956 eleven firefighters lost their lives fighting the Inaja Fire in San Diego County's rugged backcountry.
The fire had been started the previous afternoon by a 16-yr-old boy on the Inaja Indian Reservation when he tossed a match into some dry grass to see if it would burn. The fire had already burned 25,000 acres by the following afternoon and was spreading towards populated areas.
The night crew on November 25 consisted of firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and volunteer inmates from the Viejas Honor Camp. The men were cutting a line in a deep ravine when the flames suddenly rushed towards them. The crew boss ordered the men to leave immediately when he saw the flames. Six men escaped, but eleven were caught in a "flash-over" and perished.
As a result of this tragedy The Ten Standard Firefighting Orders were developed and remain in use today.
The Ten Standard Firefighting Orders
Located on Highway 78 just above the town of Santa Ysabel. There is an adjoining parking lot and picnic grounds with restrooms as well as a hiking trail.
For benchmark hunters, a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Benchmark is located near the memorial.
The fire had been started the previous afternoon by a 16-yr-old boy on the Inaja Indian Reservation when he tossed a match into some dry grass to see if it would burn. The fire had already burned 25,000 acres by the following afternoon and was spreading towards populated areas.
The night crew on November 25 consisted of firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and volunteer inmates from the Viejas Honor Camp. The men were cutting a line in a deep ravine when the flames suddenly rushed towards them. The crew boss ordered the men to leave immediately when he saw the flames. Six men escaped, but eleven were caught in a "flash-over" and perished.
As a result of this tragedy The Ten Standard Firefighting Orders were developed and remain in use today.
The Ten Standard Firefighting Orders
- Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
- Know what your fire is doing at all times.
- Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
- Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known.
- Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
- Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
- Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining forces.
- Give clear instructions and insure they are understood.
- Maintain control of your forces at all times.
- Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first.
Located on Highway 78 just above the town of Santa Ysabel. There is an adjoining parking lot and picnic grounds with restrooms as well as a hiking trail.
For benchmark hunters, a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Benchmark is located near the memorial.
Friday, November 4, 2011
General Store - Santa Ysabel, CA, USA
The Santa Ysabel General Store was built in 1884 and includes a basement. One of the county's oldest buildings, it is the only general store built from adobe remaining in San Diego County.
Located on Highway 78 at the intersection of Highway 79.
Addendum, December 14, 2011:
The Santa Ysabel General Store has been purchased by SOHO San Diego and will be preserved as a visitor center.
San Diego Union Tribune article, December 14, 2011:
Santa Ysabel Store to Become Visitor Center
Located on Highway 78 at the intersection of Highway 79.
Addendum, December 14, 2011:
The Santa Ysabel General Store has been purchased by SOHO San Diego and will be preserved as a visitor center.
San Diego Union Tribune article, December 14, 2011:
Santa Ysabel Store to Become Visitor Center
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