California Fire News

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

California Fire News

Inciweb: Santiago Wildland Fire - 28,400 acres - 90% contained

Posted: 05 Nov 2007 03:57 PM CST

Santiago Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 2 HRS. AGO

by Evelio Suarez
Credit: USFS

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Summary

The fire was active in unburned fuels overnight on the eastern portion of the fire but all containment lines are holding. Crews have been strategically placed along the fire's perimeter to address observed fire behavior. Smoke will likely be visible throughout the day along the eastern portion. The smell of smoke may also be noticeable.

Holding containment lines is today's main objective. Mop up and rehabilitation of lines also continues.

All evacuation orders have been lifted as of 4PM, November 3. The evacuation center at El Modena is now closed.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Human
Date of Origin	10/21/2007 at 1755 hrs.
Location	Santiago Canyon, Silverado Canyon, Irvine, CA.
Incident Commander	Witesman, Whitney

Current Situation

Total Personnel	1,199
Size	28,400 acres
Percent Contained	90%
Estimated Containment Date	11/06/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved	Chaparral,annual grasses and brush. Much of the fuel component is in the 100 year old age class.
Fire Behavior	Very little activity, some small flare-ups.
Significant Events	Jim Smith's type 2 team, Central Coast Interagency Incident Management Team 7 assumed command.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Strengthen containment lines, mop up, continue rehabilitation and fire suppression repair.
Growth Potential	Low
Terrain Difficulty	High
Remarks	Not available