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  • VANDENBERG AFB NORTH AND SOUTH BASE FIRE UPDATES

    The fires on both North and South Vandenberg are 100% contained. However damaged vegetation, unstable ground and smoldering debris continue to pose a safety hazard to personnel within the burn area. As we return to work on Monday stay on improved surfaces such as sidewalks and paved roads. Do not

  • VANDENBERG AFB BEGINS RECOVERY EFFORTS

    Vandenberg AFB begins cleanup and recovery efforts in order to return the base to normal operations after the Canyon Fire that began on Sept. 17.   Currently the Canyon Fire is at 100 percent containment. It has consumed more than 12,500 acres. At its peak the fire had 1,052 fire fighters from more

  • OAK CANYON FIRE - UPDATE

    As of 1:20 p.m. a fire was reported on Vandenberg AFB property in Oak Canyon, north of the Lompoc Correctional Complex. The fire is approximately 30 acres and is spreading to the south.Firefighters are responding from the Vandenberg AFB, Santa Barbara County and Lompoc Fire Departments.Firefighters

  • WASHINGTON INCIDENT FIRE – UPDATE

    As of 7:00 a.m. on Sept. 23, the fire on North Base is under control. The burn area is estimated to be 215 acres. There was minimal fire activity overnight and the fire crews made good progress establishing precautionary fire breaks and structure defenses for several buildings on the

  • WASHINGTON INCIDENT FIRE – UPDATE

    As of 4:00 a.m. on Sep. 23, the fire on North Base is estimated to be 250 acres. At this time, the fire is controlled, but the exact containment percentage is unknown.Only Mission Essential Personnel will report to work on 23 Sep. All other military personnel are requested to remain on 6-ring

  • WASHINGTON INCIDENT FIRE – UPDATE

    As of 7:30 p.m. on September 22, the fire on North Base is estimated to be 250 acres. At this time, the fire is controlled, but the exact containment percentage is unknown.   Only Mission Essential Personnel will report to work on 23 Sep. All other military personnel are requested to remain on

  • EXOTIC CAR SHOW CANCELLED

    The 30th Force Support Squadron sponsored exotic car show scheduled for Saturday September 24 is cancelled due to ongoing firefighting efforts on North and South Base. As updates become available they will be posted to www.vandenberg.af.mil.

  • AIRFIELD ROAD FIRE – UPDATE 5

    Message to all base housing residents: Base housing is NOT at risk from the fire on North Base.  Crews are actively battling the fire on North Base. As of right now, the fire appears to have been started by a downed power line and is not associated with the Canyon Fire on South Base.  The fire is

  • AIRFIELD ROAD FIRE – UPDATE 4

    The Utah Gate is open for Base Housing residents ONLY.   No traffic is to proceed beyond the control points.    For updates please check the Vandenberg AFB website at www.vandenberg.af.mil.

  • AIRFIELD ROAD FIRE - UPDATE 3

    VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The fire on North Base is unrelated to the Canyon Fire on South Base.Preliminary reports attribute the fire to a downed powerline due to high winds.Firefighters supporting the South Base fire are assisting on North Base.All inbound traffic to Vandenberg AFB is

 

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