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

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.
. 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.

*Google Map of reported origin

*Satellite loop showing Lompoc Fire and aggressive activity on the Zaca Fire