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CA-SCU Mustang - Quick Look - 80% Contained Posted: 14 May 2009 11:58 AM PDT Date: 05/14/2009 Time: 0930 Incident Number: CA-SCU-2013 Incident Name: MUSTANG Incident Kind: Wildfire Start Date Time: 05/13/2009 1304 Cause: Under Investigation Incident Commander: DAVE MCLEAN Incident Command Organization: Type 3 IC State-Unit: CA-SCU Lat: 37° 13´ 26" Long: 121° 20´ 6" 14 MILES EAST OF MORGAN HILL CA Size/Area Involved: 570 ACRES % Contained: 80 Percent Expected Containment Date: 05/14/2009 Line to Build: 1 Miles No evacuation(s) imminent -- Potential future threat --------No likely threat --------------- Projected incident movement/spread 12, 24, 48, and 72 hour time frames: 12 hours: NO POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH IN THE NEXT 12 HOURS 24 hours: 0 48 hours: 0 72 hours: 0 Values at Risk: include communities, critical infrastructure, natural and cultural resources in 12, 24, 48 and 72 hour time frames: 12 hours: HENRY COE STATE PARK WILDERNESS AREA 24 hours: 0 48 hours: 0 72 hours: 0 Critical Resource Needs (amount, type, kind and number of operational periods () in priority order in 12, 24, 48, and 72 hour time frames): 12 hours: NONE 24 hours: 0 48 hours: 0 72 hours: 0 Major problems and concerns (control problems, social/political/economic concerns or impacts, etc.) Relate critical resources needs identified above to the Incident Action Plan. REMOTE AREA WITH EXTENDED TRAVEL TIME TO AND FROM THE FIRE AREA Observed Weather for Current Operational Period Peak Gusts (mph): 5-10 Max. Temperature: 85-90 Wind Direction: N/NW Min. Relative Humidity: 20% Fuels/Materials Involved: MODERATE TO HEAVY BRUSH Today's observed fire behavior (leave blank for non-fire events): FIRE STAYED WITHIN CONTAINMENT LINES. MINIMAL FIRE BEHAVIOR Significant events today (closures, evacuations, significant progress made, etc.) CONTAINMENT LINES ARE 90% COMPLETED. SIGNFIICANT PROGRESS MADE DURING THE NIGHT. Forecasted Weather for next Operational Period Wind Speed (mph): 5-15 Temperature: 80-95 Wind Direction: N/NW Relative Humidity: 20% Estimated Control Date and Time: 05/15/2009 1800 Projected Final Size: 600 ACRES Estimated Final Cost: $525,000 Actions planned for next operational period: REINFORCE CONTAINMENT LINES AND MOP UP AND PATROL 300 FEET IN. For fire incidents, describe resistance to control in terms of: 1. Growth Potential - Low 2. Difficulty of Terrain - High Given the current constraints, when will the chosen management strategy succeed? 5/15/2009 Projected demobilization start date: 05/14/2009 1300

CA-SCU-Mustang: Fire near Henry Coe park is 80 percent contained Posted: 14 May 2009 11:13 AM PDT By Mark Gomez Mercury News Posted: 05/14/2009 09:47:40 AM PDT Updated: 05/14/2009 09:52:46 AM PDT Fire crews battling a wildfire along the southern Santa Clara County border near Henry Coe State Park have the blaze 80 percent contained this morning and hope to have it completely controlled by tomorrow, according to a Cal Fire spokesman. The Mustang Fire, which has burned 570 acres, is not threatening any of the scattered ranches in a remote area located about 25 miles north of Highway 152, near Casa de Fruta, according to Paul Van Gerwen, a battalion chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire is torching a large area of heavy brush and oak woodland that has not burned in more than 40 years, Van Gerwen said. To reach the blaze, fire crews navigated "a pretty rough road" that includes a very steep single-lane passing and three or four creek crossings, Van Gerwen said. "It's really pretty country," Van Gerwen said. "It's just real tough to get there." There are currently 530 firefighters assigned to the blaze, some of whom spent the night in the remote area. The fire was first reported Wednesday around 1 p.m. by a rancher who spotted flames and smoke. Nine aircraft, including tankers and helicopters, doused the flames of the Mustang fire with retardant as more than 200 firefighters tried to stop the blaze from spreading. By late evening, it was 60 percent contained. Source: MercuryNews.com

Earthquake - Magnitude 3.3 - Independence CA Posted: 14 May 2009 11:03 AM PDT Earthquake Details Magnitude 3.3 Date-Time Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 16:15:28 UTC Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 09:15:28 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 36.783°N, 118.190°W Depth 13.2 km (8.2 miles) Region CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Distances 3 km (2 miles) SSE (157°) from Independence, CA 24 km (15 miles) NNW (334°) from Lone Pine, CA 43 km (27 miles) NW (319°) from Keeler, CA 60 km (38 miles) NNW (344°) from Olancha, CA 273 km (170 miles) WNW (285°) from Las Vegas, NV Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 0.4 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 0.7 km (0.4 miles) Parameters Nph=025, Dmin=30 km, Rmss=0.23 sec, Gp= 86°, M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=Q Source California Integrated Seismic Net: USGS Caltech CGS UCB UCSD UNR Event ID ci10408873

CA-LPF- Jesusita fire - Quick Look - 8,733 acres 90% Posted: 14 May 2009 07:41 AM PDT View Jesusita Wildland Fire in a larger map JESUSITA FIRE FACTS MAY 14, 2009 0700 (7:00 A.M.) Fire Status Acres burned: 8,733 Percent contained: 90% Expected full containment: 05/20/09 Cause: Under investigation (please call 805-686-5074 if you have any information pertaining to how the fire started) Homes destroyed: 80 Homes damaged: 15 Outbuildings destroyed: 79 Outbuildings damaged: 2 Commercial property destroyed: 1 Commercial property damaged: 0 Properties remaining evacuated: Approximately 145 (mandatory evacuation orders) Persons affected: approximately 362 Residences remaining threatened: 500 (residences are at various levels of threat, depending on their location). Total number of personnel assigned to the incident: 2,781 Engines: 203 Crews: 86 Bulldozers: 13 water Tenders: 21 Fixed Wing Air Tankers: 1 (aircraft are assigned to the incident on a daily basis) Helicopters: 7 (aircraft are assigned to the incident on a daily basis) Firefighter injuries to date: 29 Air quality: Warning remains in effect Estimated costs of suppressing the fire to date: $17,050,000 Expected containment 5/20/09 Cooperating/assisting agencies: Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire Department, Carpinteria Fire Department, Montecito Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, Santa Barbara Police Department, California Highway Patrol, CALTRANS, Southern California Edison (power company), City of Santa Barbara Water Resources Division EVERYONE IS ASKED TO PLEASE CONSERVE WATER ! Road Closures ·� Road Closure Hotline - 805-568-3006 ·� www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm Jesusita Fire American Red Cross Information Update UCSB Multi Activity Center is now on standby statusThe Red Cross has placed the Emergency Shelter at the Multi Activity Center (aka Rec Center) on the UCSB Campus on standby status and it will be re-opened if future fire evacuation announcements warrant. Anyone currently in need of assistance should go to the Red Cross Service Center at 2101 State Street or call the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter at (805) 687-1331. Red Cross Opens Service Center An American Red Cross Service Center has been opened in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church at 2101 State St (enter from Padre Street) to serve those most affected by the Jesusita Fire. It will be open during the following hours: Wednesday, May 13 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, May 14 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, May 15 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, May 18 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Service Center has trained Red Cross volunteers providing casework for the residents whose houses were destroyed or significantly damaged by the Jesusita Fire. In addition, mental health and health services volunteers are offering help to those who need it. Funds Needed for the Red Cross Relief Effort The American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter, seeks your help. Visit www.sbredcross.org to make a financial donation online. Phone Numbers County Jesusita Fire Call Center - 805-681-5197 Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) - 687-1331 Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332 Animal Shelter Locations Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real - Santa Barbara Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332 Internet City of Santa Barbara website at http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/ County of Santa Barbara website at http://www.countyofsb.org/. Montecito Fire Department at www.montecitofire.com/jesusitarecovery.htm Television CityTV Channel 18 County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 KEYT-TV Channel 3 Radio Stations FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9 AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440 Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7 ### Basic Information Incident Type Wildland Fire Cause Under Investigation Date of Origin Tuesday May 05th, 2009 aprox 01:30 PM Location North West of Mission Cyn in Santa Barbara Co Incident Commander Unified Command Current Situation Total Personnel 2,781 Size 8,733 acres Percent Contained 90% Estimated Containment Date Wednesday May 20th, 2009 aprox 12:00 AM Fuels Involved Chaparral (6 Feet) Fire Behavior No significant fire behavior after being tested with sustained winds 40 mph, gusts to 50-55 mph, and humidities in the 20th percentile. Significant Events No significant fire growth. Evacuations remain in place in selected areas on the west side of the fire. Low humidities and winds have helped with consumption of interior islands. Outlook Planned Actions Mop-up of remaining hot spots. Fireline suppression repair. Growth Potential Medium Terrain Difficulty Extreme Remarks CAL FIRE Incident Command Team 4 (Waterman) in unified command with D'Andrea, Schmitt, McElroy, and McElwee. Operational periods are 24-hour shifts. The number of structures reported represents the continuing assessment of structures either damaged or destroyed. Due to limited access, the County of Santa Barbara's assessment is ongoing. Current Weather Temperature 72-84 degrees Humidity 20-40%

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