Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 11/17/2008 08:18 AM
Updated by: Hanna_Alldrin on 11/17/2008 08:44 AM
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Three Major Wildland Fires Continue to Burn in The Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles, CA...The LA fires continue to burn this am. Currently there are Three Large Wildland Fires. The Triangle Complex Fire, The Sayre Fire and the Tea Fire. It is believed that the Tea Fire was human caused. There have many been local resources called to assist with this fires. The Triangle Fire has grown to 28,889 acres and is 40% contained. There have been 104 residences burned or damaged and 64 outbuildings.....
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Triangle Complex Fire Last Updated: November 17, 2008 at 7:00 am
Date/Time Started: November 15, 2008 at 9:07 am
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE / Orange County Fire Authority / Corona City Fire / Anaheim Fire / Chino Valley Fire
County: Orange County / Riverside County
Location: Between Corona, Chino Hills, Yorba Linda, Brea & Anaheim
Acres Burned: 28,889 acres
Containment: 40% contained
Structures Threatened: Some structures remain threatened.
Structures Destroyed: STRUCTURES DAMAGED OR DESTROYED: 64 buildings OR 104 residences.
* Anaheim – 10 homes, 10 apartment buildings (50 apartment units) – TOTAL of 60 residences
* Yorba Linda – 70 residences
* Corona – 16 residences
Evacuations:
Evacuations and Road Closures
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Orange County Fire Authority, Corona Fire, Anahiem City Fire, Chino Valley Fire, CHP, CDCR and CCC.
Total Fire Personnel:
3,699 Total Personnel
575 Engines
77 Crews
35 Dozers
7 Watertenders
16 Helicopters
12 Airtankers
Conditions:
The Freeway Complex is made up of the Freeway Fire and the Landfill Fire. CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #6 has transitioned into a unified command.
Firefighters made good progress in containing this fire as the Santa Ana Winds died down significantly.
Many Evacuations and road closures remain in effect.
Cost to Date : $4.8 million
Triangle Complex Information: (714) 628-7085
TIME OF ALARM: 10:29 PM, Friday, November 14, 2008
INCIDENT#: CA-LFD-1460
INCIDENT NAME: Sayre Fire
INITIAL RESPONSE ADDRESS: 13000 Sayre Street, Sylmar
VEGETATION TYPE: Brush
TERRAIN: Steep/Rugged; Rolling Hills/Mountains; Urban Interface
WEATHER: Overnight Temp 70F, Winds NE 15 mph, gusting to 35 mph, Relative Humidity 11%.
CONDITION ON ARRIVAL: 15 Acres, Wind driven.
CURRENT SIZE: 10,077 Acres (estimate).
CONTAINMENT: 40%.
ESTIMATED COST TO DATE: $3,500,000
CURRENT CONDITIONS: Extreme fire behavior was noted due to Santa Ana winds. Success remains dependant on favorable weather.
CAUSE OF FIRE: Under Active Investigation.
STRUCTURES DAMAGED/DESTROYED: Approximately 615 structures of varying types (residential, commercial, outbuilding) were damaged or destroyed by the fire.
CIVILIAN INJURIES: Yes. 1/Serious.
HEALTH ADVISORIES: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health earlier issued an advisory regarding air quality, recommending precautions when outdoors in areas where there is visible smoke, soot, or ash, or an odor of smoke.
EVACUATION: A formal evacuation with *no entry permitted* remains in effect ONLY for the Oakridge Mobile Home Park in the 15400 block of Glenoaks Boulevard. (see map).
Nearby residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, review their wildfire evacuation plans, monitor news radio and obey the verbal orders of uniformed public safety personnel.
EVACUATION CENTERS AND SHELTERS:
ALL PERSONS EVACUATED OR DISPLACED by the Sayre Fire are encouraged to visit the special American Red Cross website to register their well being, even if they will not be staying at the one remaining shelter:
Sylmar High School
13050 Borden St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
ANIMAL SHELTERS:
Mission Shelter (Dogs and Cats)
15321 Brand Blvd
Mission Hills, CA
Hansen Dam Equestrian Center (Horses Only)
11127 Orcas Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
ROAD CLOSURES/TRAFFIC ADVISORIES: Travel restrictions are only in place in the immediate vicinity of active fire or investigation. Residents in and near fire areas should avoid the temptation to sightsee. Motorists are encouraged to use caution due to fire related traffic and emergency personnel.
TRANSIT: Metro, Metrolink and Amtrak websites have bus and train status information.
UTILITIES: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power earlier issued news advisories related to this fire.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: There are no LAUSD school closures as a result of the Sayre Fire. Students who attend Mission College and private schools in the area should check with those facilities for information.
HUMAN SERVICES, SHELTER AND SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE:
2-1-1 LA County: 2-1-1 or (800)339-6993
American Red Cross - Sayre Fire Hotline: (310) 943-5268
SMALL ANIMAL, EQUINE AND LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE:
City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services: (888)452-7381
DONATIONS: There are NO officially endorsed fundraising or collection efforts related to this incident.
VOLUNTEERS: There is NO identified need for spontaneous volunteers to support Fire Department operations at this time.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CONTACT INFORMATION:
Los Angeles City Hall including all City Departments: 3-1-1 or (213)473-3231.
Los Angeles County Administration, including all County Departments: (213)974-1234.
State of California Offices, including all State Agencies: (800)807-6755.
U.S. Government Offices, including all Federal Agencies: (800)333-4636.
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LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMITTMENT AND SUMMARY:
UNIFIED COMMAND: Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, USFS Incident Management Team #4, Los Angeles Police Department
COMMAND POST/BASE CAMP: Hansen Dam Recreation Area
RESOURCES ASSIGNED:
28 Fire Companies
1 Water Tenders
3 Helicopters
50 Command/Support Staff Members
TOTAL FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL: Pending
FIREFIGHTER INJURIES: 5 Minor. Treated and transported.
PIO AVAILABILITY: LAFD Public Information Officers as needed.
KEY MESSAGE: "Despite the continuance of strong winds, firefighters made marked progress today against the Sayre Fire. As containment progresses - and in the absence of additional wildfires, the men and women of the LAFD will seek to support the recovery of those impacted by this blaze."
SAFETY MESSAGE: Los Angeles Firefighters encourage local residents to maintain a minimum 200 foot brush clearance from homes & structures, have a family evacuation plan with both primary and secondary escape routes. Obey all no parking signs on Red Flag Days, limit use of campfires or spark producing equipment and be careful when handling combustible materials. Together we can accomplish our mutual goal of protecting ourselves and our loved ones from wildfire.
Tea Fire
Fire Information
* Fire Information
* Statewide Fire Map
* Incident Maps and Links
* Federal Incidents
Tea Fire MORE INFO
* Tea Fire Google Map
* Tea Fire Incident Map
* Montecito City Fire
* Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Services
* Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Santa Barbara County due to Wildfire
Tea Fire Information:
Last Updated: November 17, 2008 at 7:00 am
Date/Time Started: November 13, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE, Montecito City Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire and Santa Barbara County Fire.
County: Santa Barbara County
Location: Montecito, Cold Springs Creek and Hot Springs Road.
Acres Burned: 1,940 acres
Containment: 95% contained - Full containment expected this evening at 6 p.m.
Structures Threatened: None at this time
Structures Destroyed:
210 residences have been destroyed, and 9 have been damaged.
Evacuations:
Some evacuations remain. Portions of the fire area have been repopulated.
Cause:
Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies:
CAL FIRE, Montecito City Fire, Santa Barbara County Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire, Los Padres National Forest, Edison, CHP, Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Office, CDCR and CCC.
Total Fire Personnel:
1,338 (694 CAL FIRE)
Engines: 109
Fire crews: 37
Dozers: 7
Watertenders: 8
Conditions:
Favorable weather has allowed firefighters to make progress on portions of the fire.
Loss of power to the communities of Montecito, Santa Barbara City and Santa Barbara County while power lines are being repaired.
CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #10 is in unified command with local fire agencies.
An early warning notification system has helped to evacuate 4500 residents and communicated a voluntary evacuation of an additional 4500 residents.
Animal Hotline - (805) 681-4332
Road Closure Hotline - (805) 568-3006
Evacuations and road closures
Cost to Date: $4.9 million
Tea Fire Information: (805) 681-5197
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