ghostpainter
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Re: New Fire, Santa Ynez Mountain Santa Barbara
Gap Fire
UPDATE
Santa Barbara Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest
Thursday, July 3, 2008, 11:30 AM
On the Web: www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres, www.fire.ca.gov, www.countyofsb.org
Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 (8:00am to 8:00pm)
Fire Stats
Acres burned: 2,400
Acreage increase (last 12 hours): 2,140
Fireline to build: 8 miles
Date started: 07/01/2008 5:45 p.m.
Percent contained: unknown
Expected containment: unknown
Injuries: 0
Structures threatened: 200
Structures destroyed: 0
Suppression cost to date: unknown
Resources
Crews: 7
Engines: 30
Helicopters: 4
Air Tankers: 4
Dozers: 16
Total Personnel Assigned: 350
Headlines:
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Active fire behavior Wednesday July 2 afternoon and evening.
Current Status:
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The Gap Fire started in the West Camino Cielo area late Tuesday afternoon, 4 miles west of State Highway 154 and 3.5 miles north of Goleta, CA in the Los Padres National Forest.
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Fire is burning in 30-50 year old heavy chaparral fuels (15-20 feet tall), in extremely steep and rocky terrain.
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Last night the fire was active on the east and west flanks with slow progression on the southern perimeter. The northern perimeter was also active but still holding along West Camino Road.
Evacuations:
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A MANDATORY evacuation is in place for residents in Glen Annie Canyon and La Patera Canyon (in the canyons proper).
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An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for areas above/north of Cathedral Oaks between Winchester Canyon and Fairview Avenue.
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An American Red Cross evacuation center has been established at San Marcos High School at 4750 Hollister Avenue, at the intersection of Turnpike Road and Hollister Avenue.
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The Santa Barbara County Animal Services will operate an emergency animal shelter at the Red Cross evacuation center location. Individuals who stay at the evacuation center can bring their household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) to this animal shelter. For further information call 805-681-4332.
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If you are not staying at the Red Cross evacuation center, you can bring your household pets to the Santa Barbara Humane Society at 5399 Overpass Road in Santa Barbara, CA. For further information call 805-964-4777.
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Evacuation of large animals (horses and livestock) is being handled by the Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Horses are being taken to the Earl Warren Fairgrounds, Barns A and B, at Calle Real and Las Positas (take the Las Positas exit off Highway 101). For further information call 805-681-4332.
Highway, Road and Area Closures:
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West Camino Cielo Road is closed from one mile west of Highway 154 due to firefighting concerns.
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Glen Annie and La Patera Canyon roads are closed at Cathedral Oaks Road.
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Ellwood Canyon is open only to residents with identification.
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Cathedral Oaks between Fairview and Santa Marguerita Drive is open only to residents with identification.
Agencies: U.S. Forest Service and Santa Barbara County Fire Department and other cooperators.
Incident Commander: Unified Command with Incident Commander Jim Smith of the U.S. Forest Service and Division Chief Bob Bell of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
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