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CA-LPF- Jesusita fire - Quick Look - 8,733 acres 95% Posted: 15 May 2009 08:13 AM PDT Incident Overview JESUSITA FIRE FACTS MAY 15, 2009 0700 (7:00 A.M.) Fire Status Acres burned: 8,733 Percent contained: 95% 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 Total number of personnel assigned to the incident: 1,857 Engines: 111 Crews: 58 Bulldozers: 2 Water Tenders: 13 Fixed Wing Air Tankers: 0 Air Attack Aircraft: 1 Helicopters: 4 Firefighter injuries to date: 30 Air quality: Warning remains in effect Estimated costs 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 ! Photos of Jesusita Fire - Click on photo to enlarge and see description http://www.inciweb.org/incident/pictures/1640 Maps of Jesusita Fire - Click on map to enlarge and see description http://www.inciweb.org/incident/maps/1640 Trail Closures http://www.inciweb.org/incident/article/8524 Approximately 70% of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve land area suffered some form of fire damage and are closed to the public until further notice due to continuing fire fighting operations. We expect to have a habitat assessment team on site for a detailed analysis on Monday, May 18. Certain areas may be accessible after the assessment. Road Closures http://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm Road Closure Hotline - 805-568-3006 UCSB Multi Activity Center is now on standby status The 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: 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. Key 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 Stations 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 1,857 Size 8,733 acres Percent Contained 95% Estimated Containment Date Wednesday May 20th, 2009 aprox 12:00 AM Fuels Involved Chaparral (6 Feet) Fire Behavior No additional fire activity. Significant Events No significant fire growth. Evacuations for the Painted Cave and Gilbraltar Road have been lifted. Outlook Planned Actions Mop-up of remaining hot spots. Fireline suppression repair. Suppression efforts to follow-up on the infrared night data. Extensive demobilization throughout the day. Growth Potential Low Terrain Difficulty Extreme Remarks CAL FIRE Incident Command Team 4 (Waterman) in unified command with D'Andrea, Schmitt, McElroy, and McElwee. Current Weather Wind Conditions 26 gusts56 mph N Temperature 70-74 degrees Humidity 135-45%

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