CA-MVU-Angel - ANGEL FIRE - 1,000 ACRES - 20%

ANGEL FIRE - 1,000 ACRES - 20%

Updates: 9-16-07 12:01 p.m.

Mandatory evacuations: Banner and residents east of Sunshine Trail remain under an evacuation order. Residents west of Sunshine Trail are permitted back home. Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of Kentwood in the Pines and Whispering Pines NORTH. The fire has burned 1,000 acres.

Road closures:
Wynola Rd. from Farmer Rd. to SR-78.
Farmer Rd. from A St. to Wynola Rd.
SR-78 from SR-79 to Sunshine Trail.
It is recommended that residents of Whispering Pines and Kentwood in the Pines take Highway 79 to Oak Land Road / Royal Drive for neighborhood re-entry.

Evacuation centers:
Ramona High School, 1401 Hansen Lane.
Borrego Springs High School, 2281 Diegueno Rd.
Livestock: Animals evacuated to Ramona Rodeo Grounds

The San Diego Sheriff's Dept. will patrol evacuated neighborhoods.

CAL FIRE's Angel Fire Information Line: (619) 590-3160

Residents are urged to call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls and visit San Diego County Emergency for updates online.

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Updates:
Fire was active throughout the night with poor RH recoveries
Due to gusty winds and low humidity there is rapid rate of spread of the fire. Fire crews are evacuating multiple subdivisions in Julian.
Fire was visible near Vulcan Mountain and the wind was blowing in an easterly direction. Flames were visible from a mile away in Julian last night.

Resources: Fire officials said the fire was 20 percent contained as of 10 a.m. Sunday. In addition to the hundreds of firefighters on the ground battling the fire, at least two air tankers were involved in the effort.
Officials said on Saturday that a wildfire burning near Big Bear hindered efforts to replenish the proper personnel necessary to douse the fire.
Cause: The cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials said.

Two CalFire (CDC) inmates injured by a falling snag.
September 15th, (1700) "2 inmate firefighters were injured when the top of a burning tree fell on them. The injuries are NOT considered life threatening.Their injuries were not life-threatening.
Further information will be released when available.
Update: La Cima crew from near Julian. Transported to trauma center.
A third firefighter was hurt when he twisted an ankle.