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Zaca Fire: Emergency Briefing Call

Posted: 21 Aug 2007 01:24 AM CDT

Zaca Fire: Emergency Briefing Call ::Great update at The Ojai Post:

Zaca Fire: Emergency Briefing Call

The Governor's Office just hosted an Emergency Briefing Call at 2:30, concluding at 2:54 pm. Following are notes from the call:

Yesterday morning, the Governor's Office received a request to declare an emergency in Ventura County, which was signed by the Governor yesterday. This follows a declaration for SB County on August 3rd.

The #1 Priority for Unified Command is the southern edge of the fire, which is "almost buttoned up", with two miles of open fire line to secure. #2 Priority is in the northeast, the Richardson Zone, which spans both counties. They are confident on having a "good handle on it by tonight." #3 Priority is the northwest, which is rough terrain. The plan is still being established.

A coordination team has been established at VC Fairgrounds, working on the possibility of the fire expanding into Matilija Canyon. The teams are being challenged by an active Fire Weather Watch. Challenges faced include difficult terrain and "no recorded fire history, exceeding 75 to 100 years" for much of it. What is going well is the total communication effort, with no breakdowns recorded.

The DC-10 has flown every day "for the past few days". Forest Service Air Operations gives it high praise, but warns that it is not a "silver bullet", but a tool in the toolbox which is being used effectively and well.

There are bulldozer contingency lines just about completed at Wills and Rice Canyon, at least 8-10 miles as the crow flies from the fire. All lines are holding, and the fire has not crossed Highway 33. Trigger points have been established, which would give the Ojai community 72 hour notice if the fire does come in.

Highway 33 has a hard closure at Pine Mountain, including closure to residents, until the burnout is done. Gravel trucks, which have been watched traveling 33 would not be able to get past the hard closure were they to travel up that far. I believe that the 33 is not closed at Wheeler Gorge right now, but has been moved up to Pine Mountain, so that Rose Valley residents can reach their homes and farms.

Inciweb: Zaca Wildland Fire - 215,692 acres - 77 percent

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 11:19 PM CDT

Zaca Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 21 MIN. AGO
ANNOUNCEMENT

Precautionary Evacuation Issued Highway 33 Closed To All Traffic
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map: Zaca Fire Perimeter, August 20, 2007

Zaca Fire Perimeter, August 20, 2007 (Active fire is red)
Credit: Zaca Fire Geographic Information

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Summary

ALERT !.....

Updated 8/20/07 6:20pm

At 2:28pm Monday the 20th of August a fire was reported near the Cemetary south of the City of Lompoc (approximate lat 34 37.758, lon 120 26.709). This fire was initially reported at 80 acres and had grown to 250 acres as of 6:00pm. The fire is moving to the east-southeast. Resources from the Zaca Fire are being diverted to the area. The fire has crossed Hwy 1 near Santa Rosa Road as it is moving with the prevailing winds.
Hwy 1 is closed from Hwy 101 north to Lompoc.
A Evacuation Warning is in effect for all residents along Jalama Road and for residents along portions of Santa Rosa Road from Hwy 1 extending 5 miles toward the east-southeast.
No orders for evacuation have been made as of 6:00pm. Residents in the area should remain alert for changing conditions. Residents in the warning area should begin preperations immediately in case the order to evacuate is given. Resources such as helicopters, bulldozers and hand crews have been dispatched to the scene. Engines are on scene to provide structure protection. Residents can call (805) 681 5546 for recorded information. As of 6:15 estimated containment is at 50%. Investigators have been dispatched to the scene.

ZACA FIRE UPDATE

Monday, August 20, 2007 8:00 PM (2000 hours)

Joint Unified Command: U.S. Forest Service and Santa Barbara County Fire Department

www.sbcfire.com/ or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org/

Zaca Fire Information Line: (805) 961-5770

Fire Status

Acres Burned: 215,692 acres

Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 967 acres

Fireline to Build: 3 miles

Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am

Percent Contained: 77 percent

Expected Containment: September 7, 2007

Injuries: 35

Structures Threatened: 581

Structured Destroyed: 1 outbuilding

Resources

Crews: 69

Engines: 125

Helicopters: 22 (operational only during daylight hours)

Air Tankers: 8 (operational only during daylight hours)

Air Attack: 3

Dozers: 56

Water Tenders: 80

Total Personnel Assigned: 3,162

Cost to Date: $ 87.4 million

Current Situation

On the northwest perimeter, the fire is well established in Foresters Leap Canyon on the north rim of Sisquoc Canyon. Incident Commanders are planning a backfire operation along the Sierra Madre Ridge to contain the northern progress of the fire. On the northeast perimeter, the fire has actively burned in the Dick Smith Wilderness and is now less than a mile from the eastern boundary of the wilderness. This evening, firefighters will continue backfiring from the Cuyama Lookout Road towards Highway 33 along Dry Canyon. On the southeast perimeter, firefighters suspended backfire operations today near Potrero Seco Ranch and Pine Mountain Summit due to spot fires over the established dozer lines. All spot fires have been contained except for one. Tonight, firefighters will continue backfiring from Pine Mountain Summit to Ozena. These backfire operations are intended to provide a good secure line on the northeast and southeast perimeters of the fire.

Today, hand crews constructed fireline directly next to the fire's edge along the south eastern portion of the fire. Secondary dozer lines were constructed below the direct handline in support of obtaining containment objectives. Some burning occurred in the interior section of the southwestern area of the fire. Rehabilitation of firelines and contingency lines will begin tomorrow.

Due to predicted low humidity, a red flag warning has been issued for the fire area until Wednesday night.

Firefighting resources staged at the Ventura County Fairgrounds are creating and reopening fuel breaks, clearing roads, and providing structure protection. The firefighters will also be available for initial attack for Ventura County and the Los Padres National Forest.

Forest, Road and Area Closures

  • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa will be closed to all traffic except for residents.
  • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary.
  • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary.
  • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic.
  • Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only.
  • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest has been expanded to include additional lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The expanded closure now encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or http://www.inciweb.org/ or the Forest Service.

Evacuations

  • A PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION for residents along the west side of Highway 33 from the Ventura/Santa Barbara County Line to Pine Mountain Summit.
  • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING.
  • An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for East Camino Cielo Road from Gibraltar Road east to the Ventura County Line including Gibraltar Reservoir and Jameson Lake.
  • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire
Cause Human Caused
Date of Origin 07/04/2007 at 1053 hrs.
Location 15 miles NE of Buellton
Incident Commander Oplinger/ Childers/ Dietr

Current Situation

Total Personnel 3,162
Size 215,692 acres
Percent Contained 77%
Estimated Containment Date 09/07/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved

Heavy brush containing a high dead component. Some conifer at higher elevations. Live fuel moistures are at 49% which is well below critical levels. A continuous fuel bed lies ahead of the fire.

Fire Behavior

South Operations: The Fire is holding at the Monte Arido Fuel Break and the Pendola Jeepway. Smoldering and creeping occurred within the Caliente drainage with little active fire spread. Unburned islands continue to burnout in several drainages. North Operations: With Red flag Warning in effect today, Strong winds, high temps, and extremely low relative humidity in combination with exceptionally dry, heavy fuels in alignment with wind and slope produced intense fire behavior.

Significant Events

South Operations: The Paradise Road and Santa Ynez River Recreation remain under an evacuation warning, open to residents only. Existing fire line held. Unfavorable winds caused discontinuation of back firing. Crews and Dozers are constructing direct line from Hildreth Jeepway and Pendola Jeepway into Agua Caliente Canyon. North Operations: Continued burning operations today in several areas. Hold and monitor operations in some divisions. Increasing fire activity with northwest fire spread. Aggressive suppression action with airtankers, helicopters and ground forces is ongoing along Hwy 33. A precautionary evacuation is in progress and is being coordinated by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, assisted by the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department. Hwy 33 remains closed. Ventura Operations: Provided a strike team and a task force of type 3 engines to North Operations,to support suppression actions on Highway 33 near Pine Mountain.

Outlook

Planned Actions

South Operations:Patrol, mop-up, and improve existing control lines. Construct direct handline and dozer line operations along the Hildreth Jeepway and Pendola Jeepway, into Agua Caliente Canyon when conditions permit. Perform recon, planning and contingency line construction in the Live Oak Contingency Branch and the Santa Barbara Front Country from Romero Canyon to Lake Casitas. Fire suppression Rehab has begun. Ventura Operations: Improve existing fuel breaks with safety zones and connect existing fuel breaks as needed.

Projected Movement

South Operations: Continued smoldering within the Caliente drainages with short uphill runs. Burnout will still be needed and active threat to containment lines in Caliente Canyon. Active fire spread in the unburned islands north of Little Pine Mountain. North Operations: West and north down Sisquoc River toward Sierra Madre Ridge. Southeast toward Matilija Wilderness

Growth Potential

Extreme.

Terrain Difficulty

Extreme.

Containment Target

South Operations: The direct and indirect strategy should succeed by 9/7 with success of the backfire. North Operations: Moderate based on ability to anchor and hold on Sierra Madre Ridge toward Hwy 33 and moderate from Pine Mtn Summit toward Ozena. Poor on West perimeter.

Remarks

South Operations: The fire is in a smoldering condition in Agua Caliente Canyon. A Direct attack with Crews and dozers is continuing. One injury today was heat related.

North Operations: A Precautionary Evacuation Order is in place for the area west of Hwy 33 from the Santa Barbara/Ventura Co. line south to Pine Mountain Inn. Road Closure in effect on Hwy 33; Closed to all traffic from Pine Mountain Summit to Ozena. All other areas are open to residents.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions 6 (g-18) mph SE
Current Temperature 97 degrees
Current Humidity 7 %

CA-SBC-Cemetery Fire - Vegetation Fire - 200 acres

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 08:43 PM CDT

CA-SBC-Cemetery Fire -

Hwy 1 is closed from Hwy 101 north to Lompoc.
A Evacuation Warning is in effect for all residents along Jalama Road and for residents along portions of Santa Rosa Road from Hwy 1 extending 5 miles toward the east-southeast

Updated 8/20/07 6:20pm

As of 6:15 250 acres - estimated containment is at 50%.

At 2:28pm Monday the 20th of August a fire was reported near the Cemetary south of the City of Lompoc (approximate lat 34 37.758, lon 120 26.709). This fire was initially reported at 80 acres and had grown to 250 acres as of 6:00pm. The fire is moving to the east-southeast. Resources from the Zaca Fire are being diverted to the area. The fire has crossed Hwy 1 near Santa Rosa Road as it is moving with the prevailing winds.
Hwy 1 is closed from Hwy 101 north to Lompoc.
A Evacuation Warning is in effect for all residents along Jalama Road and for residents along portions of Santa Rosa Road from Hwy 1 extending 5 miles toward the east-southeast.
No orders for evacuation have been made as of 6:00pm. Residents in the area should remain alert for changing conditions. Residents in the warning area should begin preperations immediately in case the order to evacuate is given. Resources such as helicopters, bulldozers and hand crews have been dispatched to the scene. Engines are on scene to provide structure protection. Residents can call (805) 681 5546 for recorded information.



Initial Size up:The fire is currently at five acres and it located on the 1100 block of East Olive Street. Ground crews and air tankers are battling the blaze.

Update: The fire has crossed Hwy 1 near Santa Rosa Road as it is moving with the prevailing winds. (SBC FIRE) .....A Evacuation Warning is in effect for all residents along Jalama Road and for residents along portions of Santa Rosa Road from Hwy 1, extending 5 miles toward the east-southeast...Hwy 1 is closed from Hwy 101 to Lompoc.....

At 2:28pm Monday the 20th of August a fire was reported near the Cemetary south of the City of Lompoc. This fire was initially reported at 80 acres and had grown to 200 acres as of 4:00pm. The fire is moving to the east-southeast. Resources are being diverted to the area. The fire has crossed Hwy 1 near Santa Rosa Road as it is moving with the prevailing winds.
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No orders for evacuation have been made as of 4:10pm. Residents in the area should remain alert for changing conditions. Residents in the warning area should begin preperations immediately in case the order to evacuate is given. Resources such as helicopters, bulldozers and hand crews have been dispatched to the scene.

Travelers should avoid Hwy 1 if possible. A Evacuation Warning is in effect for all residents along Jalama Road and for residents along portions of Santa Rosa Road from Hwy 1 extending 5 miles toward the east-southeast. No orders for evacuation have been made as of 4:10pm. Residents in the area should remain alert for changing conditions.





InciWeb: Wildfire-related Stress: Tips for Talking With Children

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 06:13 PM CDT

InciWeb: Wildfire-related Stress: Tips for Talking With Children:

Wildfire-related Stress: Tips for Talking With Children

Incident: Zaca

It's important for parents and guardians to know that children can be particularly vulnerable to stress as a result of the fires in Santa Barbara County. Children may suffer from anxiety because they are concerned about the fire.

"It's important for adults to take time with children to help them through this difficult time," said Suzanne Grimmesey-Kirk, MFT, Division Chief, Adults and Children Services from the County's Department of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services.

Caretakers of children should be alert to signs of trouble and how to handle them. For children ages five or younger, watch for the following behaviors: crying more frequently than usual, clinging, having nightmares, showing excessive fear of the dark, fear of being alone, changing appetites, speaking with difficulty, or returning to outgrown behaviors such as bed-wetting or thumb-sucking.

Children ages five to 11 may exhibit increased irritability, aggression, and competition with their siblings for parental attention. They may also show anxiety through whining, withdrawing from their peers, and losing interest in normal activities. Those 11 to 18 may show outright rebellion, physical problems, or sleep disturbances.

The following suggestions may help to reduce stress in children:

  • Keep children informed about what is happening. Explanations should be in simple language.
  • Encourage children to talk about wildfire-related events. Children need an opportunity to discuss their experiences and feelings, as well as ask questions, in a safe, accepting environment.
  • Remain calm and reassuring. Children take their cues from adults, especially young children.
  • Reassure them. Parents can help reassure children by telling them they are safe, holding and hugging them frequently, and making bedtime a special moment of calm and comfort.
  • If children don't mention the fire, it can help to ask them about it. If parents don't bring up the subject, children can be left with misinformation. You may be surprised at how much your child has heard from others.
  • Focus attention on the helpers, like the police, firemen, doctors, nurses, paramedics and volunteers. It's reassuring to know about caring people who are helping in this world.
  • Spend some time each day giving each child your undivided attention, even if just for a few minutes. Share experiences, reaffirm your love, and make plans together.

Parents and guardians must take care of their own needs, dealing with their own reactions as fully as possible. This will make people better able to cope and help their children. They should take care of their physical health by eating healthfully, drinking plenty of fluids, getting enough rest and trying to do things they enjoy. They should avoid using drugs or alcohol to feel better.

Inciweb: Zaca Wildland Fire - 214,725 acres - 75 percent

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 06:11 PM CDT

Zaca Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 12 MIN. AGO
ANNOUNCEMENT

Precautionary Evacuation Issued Highway 33 Closed To All Traffic
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map: Zaca Fire Perimeter, August 20, 2007

Zaca Fire Perimeter, August 20, 2007 (Active fire is red)
Credit: Zaca Fire Geographic Information

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Summary

ZACA FIRE UPDATE Monday, August 20, 2007 8:00 AM

Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department

On the Web: www.sbcfire.com/ or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org/

Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770

Fire Status

Acres Burned: 214,725 acres

Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 15,137 acres

Fireline to Build: 3 miles

Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am

Percent Contained: 75 percent

Expected Containment: September 7, 2007

Injuries: 30

Structures Threatened: 581

Structured Destroyed: 1 outbuilding

Resources

Crews: 71

Engines: 101

Helicopters: 22

Air Tankers: 8

Air Attack: 3

Dozers: 41

Water Tenders: 81

Total Personnel Assigned: 3,035

Cost to Date: $ 84.8 million

Headlines:

  • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa is closed to all traffic, except for residents. Residents are required to carry identification to access areas within the road closure.

Current Situation:

On the northwest perimeter, the fire is well established in Foresters Leap Canyon on the north rim of Sisquoc Canyon. Incident Commanders are developing contingency plans for a backfire operation along the Cottonwood Road on Sierra Madre Ridge. On the northeast perimeter, the fire continues to be active in the Dick Smith Wilderness, one mile west of Highway 33. Today (Monday), the strategy is to continue a backfire operation from Cuyama Peak Road in Dry Canyon towards Highway 33 and a backfire operation from Highway 33 north to Ozena. These backfire operations are intended to provide a good secure line on the east perimeter of the fire in order to stop the forward progress of the fire.

Today, as weather conditions permit, firefighting in the southeastern section of the Zaca Fire will continue along the Hildreth and Pendola Jeepways. Crews will continue to ignite vegetation along the jeepways to remove fuels between the fireline and the main fire. This firing operation is expected to begin early in the morning and last as long as weather conditions are favorable.

Firefighting resources staged at the Ventura County Fairgrounds are creating and reopening fuelbreaks, clearing roads, and providing structure protection. The firefighters will also be available for initial attack for Ventura County and the Los Padres National Forest.

Warmer and drier weather forecasted through Tuesday evening will challenge firefighting efforts to complete the firelines. A fire weather watch has been issued due to low humidity.

Forest, Road and Area Closures:

  • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa will be closed to all traffic, except for residents.
  • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary.
  • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary.
  • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic.
  • Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only.
  • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest has been expanded to include additional lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The expanded closure now encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or http://www.inciweb.org/ or the Forest Service,

Evacuations:

  • A PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION for residents along the west side of Highway 33 from the Ventura/Santa Barbara County Line to Pine Mountain Summit.
  • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING.
  • An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for East Camino Cielo Road from Gibraltar Road east to the Ventura County Line including Gibraltar Reservoir and Jameson Lake.
  • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire
Cause Human Caused
Date of Origin 07/04/2007 at 1053 hrs.
Location 15 miles NE of Buellton
Incident Commander Oplinger/ Childers/ Dietr

Current Situation

Total Personnel 3,053
Size 214,725 acres
Percent Contained 75%
Estimated Containment Date 09/07/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved

Heavy brush containing a high dead component. Some conifer at higher elevations. Live fuel moistures are at 49% which is well below critical levels. A continuous fuel bed lies ahead of the fire.

Fire Behavior

Live Oak - South and Southeast side of fire: Active backing fire occurred, but the fire is holding along the Monte Arido fuel break and the Pendola Jeepway.

Richardson Zone - north and northeast side of the fire: Stronger winds, higher temperatures, lower relative humidity and reduced shade on the fuels combined to increase intensities of upslope and up-canyon runs where the slope aligned with the wind.

Significant Events

Live Oak - south and southeast side of fire: The Paradise Road and Santa Ynez River Recreation Area remain under an evacuation warning, open to residents only. Existing fire line held. Unfavorable winds caused discontinuation of backfiring.

Richardson Zone - northeast and north side of fire: Fire is continuing to spread east and northwest. A precautionary evacuation is in progress and is being coordinated by Ventura County Sheriffs. Hwy 33 remains closed. Backfiring began along Hwy 33 toward Ozena.

Outlook

Planned Actions

Live Oak - South and Southeast side of fire: Patrol, mop-up, and improve existing control lines. Conduct burnout and holding operations along the Hildreth Jeepway and Pendola Jeepway when conditions permit. Perform recon, planning and contingency line construction in the Live Oak Contingency Branch and the Santa Barbara front country from Romero Canyon to Lake Casitas.

Richardson Zone - northeast and north side of fire: Continue burnout operations in the northeast. Continue burnout from Pine Mt. summit to Ozena. Develop strategy for the new Branch 23. Maintain Hwy 33 road closure and precautionary evacuations.

Projected Movement

Live Oak - South and Southeast side of fire: Continued active spread to the east up Diablo Canyon. Backing South in Agua Caliente Canyon.

Richardson Zone - north and northeast side of fire: increase west and north down Sisquoc River toward Sierra Madre Ridge. Increase north and east toward Hwy 33.

Growth Potential

Extreme.

Terrain Difficulty

Extreme.

Remarks

Live Oak Zone: The fire is well-established in Mono Creek, Agua Caliente Canyons, and Diablo Canyon. Burning operations are being implemented along the contingency lines while winds are favorable. Firefighters continue to backfire on the Hildreth Jeepway southward while winds are favorable. A Fire Weather Watch and the possibility of a Red Flag Warning signal that fire activity could increase significantly.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions 5 mph NE
Current Temperature 62 degrees
Current Humidity 26 %

Zaca YouTube video: DC-10 Drop on ZACA II Fire

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 05:16 PM CDT

DC-10 Drop on ZACA II Fire


DC-10 drop about 200 yards away while we were cutting handline on DIV N around Aug. 16th.

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DC-10 drop about 200 yards away while we were cutting handline on DIV N around Aug. 16th. (less)
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Highway 1 closed in Lompoc due to vegetation fire

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 07:30 PM CDT

There is a growing vegetation fire burning in Lompoc, threatening power lines.
Google Map of reported origin
Sat loop showing Lompoc Fire and Burning on the Zaca Fire

ALERT! Cemetery Fire near Lompoc

CA-SBC-Cemetery Fire - At 2:28pm Monday the 20th of August a fire was reported near the Cemetary south of the City of Lompoc.

This fire was initially reported at 80 acres and had grown to 200 acres as of 4:00pm. The fire is moving to the east-southeast. Resources are being diverted to the area.

The fire has crossed Hwy 1 near Santa Rosa Road as it is moving with the prevailing winds. Travelers should avoid Hwy 1 if possible. A Evacuation Warning is in effect for all residents along Jalama Road and for residents along portions of Santa Rosa Road from Hwy 1 extending 5 miles toward the east-southeast. No orders for evacuation have been made as of 4:10pm. Residents in the area should remain alert for changing conditions.

The fire is currently at five acres and it located on the 1100 block of East Olive Street. Ground crews and air tankers are battling the blaze.

Highway 1 has been closed from 246 to 101.

[DOT -CENTRAL COAST]
SR-1 IS CLOSED FROM THE JCT OF US 101 TO THE JCT OF SR 246 /IN LOMPOC/
(SANTA BARBARA CO) AT 1443 ON 8/20/07 - DUE TO A WILDLAND FIRE - MOTORISTS ARE
ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

CHP CAD -
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
3:46PMA3-42 INQ IF STILL NEEDED AT POST W/ HARD CLOSURE
3:27PMNOW 101 AT 1 CAL TRANS HAS HARD CLOSURE IN PLACE NO TRFC COMING UP ONR FR NB 101
3:13PMNOW HARD CLOSURE NO RES ALLOWED THRU FIRE BURNING RIGHT UP TO FRWY
2:54PM3-S3-1039 DAVID ARSUNA FOR DOT SUP
2:38PM******SIG ALERT******
2:30PMREQ HARD CLOSURE FOR DOT
2:21PMPER SB CO FIRE, SENDING SMOKE ACROSS SR1
2:15PMLPD ADV ALL AVAIL UNITS 1097
1:49PMNR CBX 122 1039 S3
1:45PM1 JSO 246 MAY BE AFFECTED BY SMOKE WILL ASCERTAIN FR COMMANDER
1:26PMFOR SO FIGHTING LRG BRUSH FIRE

Zaca Fire is bumping Highway 33 hard - GeoMac

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 05:24 PM CDT

ZACA Fire
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The ZACA Fire is bumping Highway 33 hard according to Geo-Mac Satellite images and mapping and the first hand accounts of Copter chick recounting 100' flame lengths along a fireline Ten to Twenty miles long hitting along highway 33 very hard and the great job by the crews on the ground, so far holding a key contingency line Highway 33 itself .

Geo Mac Modis wildland Wildfire information viewer
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UPDATED: HMS 2007-08-20; Thermal MODIS: 2007-08-20 1644 (GMT); Fire Perimeters 2007-08-19; Sit Reports 2007-08-19

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