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11/6/2007  

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Public Numbers for Fire Areas and Public inquiries

County Number
Orange County PIO
714-628-7085
Orange County Media
714-573-6200
Ventura
805-388-4276
Los Angeles
800-980-4990
San Bernardino County
Info Line
USFS
909-355-8800
909-383-5688
San Diego
211 or cell users
858-300-1211
Santa Barbara
805-961-5770 or
805-681-4100
Riverside
951-940-6985




Activity Report - last updated 11/05/2007 @ 07:49 a.m.

Statewide Fires Map 11/04/07

Southern California Fires at a Glance...

San Diego County
Poomacha Fire – 49,410 acres – 95% contained
Witch Fire – 197,990 acres – 100% contained
Harris Fire – 90,440 acres – 100% contained
Rice Fire – 9,472 acres – 100% contained
Horno/Ammo Fire – 21,004 acres – 100% contained
Wilcox Fire – 100 acres – 100% contained
Cajon Fire – 250 acres – 100% contained
McCoy Fire – 300 acres – 100% contained
Coronado Hills Fire – 300 acres – 100% contained

San Bernardino County
Slide Fire – 12,759 acres –100% contained
Grass Valley Fire - 1,247 acres – 100% contained
Martin Fire – 123 acres – 100% contained
Walker Fire – 160 acres 100% contained

Orange County
Santiago Fire – 28,400 acres – 90% contained

Los Angeles County
Ranch Fire – 58,401 acres –100% contained
Canyon Fire – 4,565 acres – 100% contained
Magic Fire – 2,824 acres – 100% contained
Buckweed Fire – 38,356 acres – 100% contained
Meadowridge Fire – 40 acres - 100% contained

Santa Barbara County
Sedgewick Fire – 710 acres – 100% contained

Riverside County
Rosa Fire – 411 acres – 100% contained
Roca Fire – 270 acres – 100% contained

Ventura County
Nightsky Fire – 35 acres – 100% contained

Poomacha Fire
Highway 76, Pauma Valley/Cleveland National Forest
San Diego County

This fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 49,410 acres and is 95 percent contained. Full containment is expected November 11. The Poomacha Fire has joined with the Witch Fire to the south. 138 homes, 1 commercial property and 78 outbuildings have been destroyed.

This fire has resulted in 15 firefighter injuries. 1,284 firefighters are currently assigned to this incident. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $17.2 million. Poomacha Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Poomacha Fire Map 10/26/07

Santiago Fire
Santiago Canyon Road at Silverado Canyon Road
Orange County

This fire has burned 28,400 acres and is 90 percent contained. Full containment is expected November 6. Evacuation orders have been lifted, and residents are being allow to return to their homes. Santiago Canyon Road has been re-opened.

15 homes and 9 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 8 residential structures and 12 outbuildings were damaged. 1,199 people are assigned to this incident and 16 firefighter injuries have been reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $18.6 million.

The Santiago Fire has been determined to be arson-caused. Santiago Fire Information Line (714) 573-6200.
Santiago Fire Map 10/26/07

CONTAINED

Slide Fire
San Bernardino National Forest
Green Valley Lake near Running Springs
San Bernardino County

This fire has burned 12,759 acres at Green Valley Lake near Running Springs in San Bernardino County and is 100 percent contained. 272 homes were destroyed and 43 were damaged. All mountain communities and roads are open. A closure order for the San Bernardino National Forest is in effect.

510 firefighters are currently assigned to this fire. Eight firefighter injuries have been reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $22.3 million. Slide Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Slide Fire Map 10/26/07

Witch Fire
Witch Creek Area East of Ramona
San Diego County

This fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 100 percent contained. The Witch Fire has joined the Poomacha fire in the north. Evacuations are lifted. 1,141 homes and 509 outbuildings have been destroyed. 77 homes and 8 outbuildings have been damaged. Additionally, 239 vehicles have been destroyed.

224 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command. There have been 40 injuries to firefighters, and two civilian fatalities reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $18 million. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Witch Fire Map 10/26/07

Harris Fire
Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94
San Diego County

This fire burned 90,440 acres and is 100 percent contained. The fire started on October 21 at Harris Ranch Road and Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. There have been 21 civilian and 41 firefighter injuries, as well as five deaths on this fire. 253 homes, 2 commercial properties and 293 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 15 additional structures are damaged. All evacuations have been lifted. 756 firefighters are assigned under a unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $21 million. Harris Fire Information Line (619) 449-1462.
Harris Fire Map 10/26/07
All Evacuation Orders Lifted 10/27/07
Harris Fire Fact Sheet 10/31/07

Grass Valley Fire
San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino County

This fire burned 1,247 acres northwest of Lake Arrowhead and is 100 percent contained. 178 structures were destroyed and 22 more were damaged. Evacuations have been lifted. A closure order remains in effect for the San Bernardino National Forest. One injury was reported. 132 firefighters are assigned to this incident currently. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $7.1 million. Grass Valley Fire Information Line (909) 383-5688.
Grass Valley Fire Map 10/26/07

Ranch Fire - FINAL
Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 58,401 acres since October 20 and is 100 percent contained. It began six miles north of Castaic in Los Angeles County. One home and nine outbuildings were destroyed. The estimated cost of this fire is $9 million. Ranch Fire Information Line (626) 821-6700.

Horno/Ammo Fire - FINAL
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County

The Horno/Ammo Fire has burned 21,004 acres since October 23 and is now 100 percent contained. 69 firefighters are still assigned to this incident and six firefighters have been injured. The estimated cost of this fire is $700,000. Horno/Ammo Fire Information Line at (866) 430-2764.
Horno/Ammo Fire Map 10/26/07

Rice Fire - FINAL
Rice Canyon
San Diego County

This fire burned 9,472 acres in Rice Canyon in Northern San Diego County and is now 100 percent contained. 206 homes, 2 commercial properties and 40 outbuildings were destroyed. 264 firefighters are still assigned to this fire under unified command. The estimated cost of this fire is $6.5 million. Rice Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Rice Fire Map 10/26/07

Canyon Fire - FINAL
Malibu Canyon
Los Angeles County

This fire has burned 4,521 acres and is 100 percent contained. Evacuations have been lifted. 22 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Three injuries have been reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $5.8 million. Canyon Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.

Cajon Fire - FINAL
I-15/Kenwood in Devore
San Bernardino County

This fire started October 22 and has burned 250 acres. The fire is 100 percent contained. Cajon Fire Information line (909) 383-5688.

Rosa Fire - FINAL
Near Temecula
Riverside County

This fire burned 411 acres and is 100 percent contained. Two outbuildings were destroyed by this fire. Evacuations have been lifted and residents may return to their homes. All roads are open. Rosa Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985.

Sedgewick Fire - FINAL
Brinkerhoff Rd/Sedgewick Ranch/ Figueroa Mountain
Santa Barbara County

This fire, caused by arching power lines, burned 710 acres and is now 100 percent contained. 30 personnel are assigned to this fire. Sedgewick Fire Information Line (805) 681-5546.

Coronado Hills Fire - FINAL
South of Cal State San Marcos
San Diego County

 
This fire started October 22 and burned 250 acres south of Cal State San Marcos in San Diego County. Two outbuildings were destroyed in Discovery Hills and San Marcos. It is now 100 percent contained. Coronado Hills Fire Line (619) 590-3160.

Roca Fire - FINAL
East of Temecula
Riverside County

The Roca Fire burned 270 acres since October 21 and is 100 percent contained. All evacuation orders have been lifted.One home was destroyed and one injury was reported. Roca Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985.

Walker Fire - FINAL
Northwest of Lake Arrowhead
San Bernardino County

This fire burned 160 acres northwest of Lake Arrowhead in San Bernardino County and is now 100 percent contained. The evacuation center is now closed. Walker Fire Information line (909) 383-5688.

McCoy Fire - FINAL
Cleveland National Forest
San Diego County

This fire burned 300 acres and is 100 percent contained. The fire started October 21 in the Boulder Creek/Eagle Peak area of San Diego County. One residence and one outbuilding were destroyed. McCoy Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

Wilcox Fire - FINAL
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County

This 100 acre fire on Camp Pendleton is now 100% contained. Wilcox Fire Information Line (866) 430-2764.

Meadowridge Fire - FINAL
Santa Clarita - 14 Freeway, San Fernando
Los Angeles County

This 40 acre fire began at 12:30 October 23 and is now 100 percent contained. No communities are currently threatened. 182 firefighters are assigned to this fire under Los Angeles County command. Meadowridge Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.

Buckweed Fire - FINAL
Mint Canyon Road at Sierra Hwy
Los Angeles County

This fire burned 38,356 acres and is 100 percent contained. The fire started October 21 and is burning at Mint Canyon Road and Sierra Highway in Los Angeles County toward Magic Mountain. 30 structures were damaged and 63 structures have been destroyed. Three civilians and one firefighter were injured. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $7.4 million. Buckweed Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.

Magic Fire - FINAL
Old Cross Road at Magic Mountain Parkway
Los Angeles County

The Magic Fire has burned 2,824 acres since October 22 and is now 100 percent contained. Bouquet Canyon Road from Spunky Canyon to Shadow is closed. Magic Fire Information Line (323) 881-2411.

Martin Fire - FINAL
Martin Ranch Road at Meyers Road
San Bernardino County

This fire in the San Bernardino National Forest began at 9 a.m. October 23 and has burned 123 acres. It is 100 percent contained. 77 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command and one firefighter injury has been reported. One home has been damaged. No structures are threatened at this time. All evacuation notices have been lifted.

Nightsky Fire - FINAL
2 miles south of Moorpark
Ventura County

This fire is in Ventura County and began at 10:35 a.m. October 21 and burned 35 acres. It is 100 percent contained.



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Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies - FIRESCOPE
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National Interagency Fire Center
http://www.nifc.gov

National Interagency Coordination Center
http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html

National Fire News
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Fire weather from the National Weather Service
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