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Public Numbers for Fire Areas and Public inquiries
| County | Number |
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| 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.
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Southern California Fires at a Glance... San Diego County San Bernardino County Orange County Los Angeles County Santa Barbara County Riverside County Ventura County Poomacha Fire 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. Santiago Fire 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.
CONTAINEDSlide Fire 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. Witch Fire 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. Harris Fire 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. Grass Valley Fire 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. Ranch Fire - FINAL 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 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. Rice Fire - FINAL 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. Canyon Fire - FINAL 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 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 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 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 Roca Fire - FINAL 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 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 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 This 100 acre fire on Camp Pendleton is now 100% contained. Wilcox Fire Information Line (866) 430-2764. Meadowridge Fire - FINAL 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 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 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 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 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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Local and State Resources
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California Wildfires
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- The California Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Office has a web site dedicated to providing emergency information at http://bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov/EPO/. They have a page addressing the Southern California wildfires http://bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov/EPO/BeInformed/NaturalDisasters/Wildfires/.
Other Resources
- State Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Links to homeland security and public safety Web sites from the states and the District of Columbia.
- Locate In-Person Services Near You. USA.gov has an extensive list resources to help you find government offices and services near you, in your local community or state.
- American Hometowns - Cities, Counties and Towns. USA.gov has a list of localities that you can use to find local resources.
- State and Local Agencies and Offices, by Topic. USA.gov has a list of state and local agencies and offices.
- National Mail Service Updates. Change your address online and find current service disruptions from the U.S. Postal Service.
- Emergency Watershed Protection Program. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program was set up by Congress to respond to emergencies created by natural disasters. It is designed to relieve imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural occurrences. You may qualify through your community.
- Community Development Resources. Rural community development resources compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Wildfire Links
CalTrans Highway Conditions
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/
Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies - FIRESCOPE
http://www.firescope.org
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
http://www.fire.ca.gov
National Interagency Fire Center
http://www.nifc.gov
National Interagency Coordination Center
http://www.nifc.gov/news/nicc.html
National Fire News
http://www.nifc.gov/fire_info/nfn.htm
Fire weather from the National Weather Service
http://fire.boi.noaa.gov/
NOAAWatch page for weather, fire and other information
http://www.noaawatch.gov
Fire information and links from the US Forest Service
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/reports.shtml
San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
http://www.sdhumane.org
Incendios en California – Información y asistencia del Gobierno
(Find Family and Friends)
- Lista "Sano y salvo" de la Cruz Roja: anótese o busque a un ser querido
(Red Cross "Safe and Well" List: Register or Search for a Loved One)
(Get Help)
- Centros de la Cruz Roja para evacuados (en inglés)
(Red Cross Shelters for Victims) - Información a víctimas de los incendios
(Information for Fire Victims) - Programas de asistencia por incendios
(Assistance Programs due to Fires) - Servicios de asistencia por condado
(Assistance Services by County)
(Health and Safety)
- Educación para la prevención de incendios
(Fire Safety Education) - Preparación y respuestas en caso de un incendio
(Emergency Preparedness and Response in Case of Fire)
(Donate and Volunteer)
- Asistencia federal a residentes y bomberos
(Federal Assistance to Residents and Firefighters) - Beneficios de los empleados federales durante una emergencia (en inglés)
(Federal Employees Benefits During an Emergency) - Cruz Roja Americana
(American Red Cross)

