CA-LAC- Sayre - WUI Fire - 10,077 Acres 40%

613 homes and 10 commercial buildings were destroyed in the first 12 hours of the Sayre Fire.

Values at Risk -12 hours: The communities of Newhall, Placerita Canyon, Pacoima, Sylmar, Mission Hills, Olive View, Knollwood, Cascade Canyon, Westbury, and Placerita Canyon. Olive-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles Mission College and Holy Cross Medical Center. Van Norman Dam and the Los Angeles Reservoir. Major transportation corridors including Interstate 5, 14, 210 and 118 freeways. Los Pinetos communications site, LA City Water and Power Cascades, Power transmission lines from the 5/210 Fwy north to San Fernando Rd.
Significant events yesterday: All freeways remained open. Resources continued direct and indirect line construction and improved constructed line. Resources patrolled and mopped-up around structures. Damage assessment continued.

CA-LAC- Sayre - WUI Fire - CA-LFD-1460 Sayre Fire perimeter map
Credit: Cal Fire News -GeoMac

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Extreme fire behavior was noted due to Santa Ana winds. Success remains dependant on favorable weather.

Oakridge Mobile Home Park:

"At this point we have no missing persons, no reported missing persons or no evidence to tell us that there is loss of life, It is an exceedingly difficult task. There's still much work ahead of us." - Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief Michael Moore

Urban search and rescue teams including cadaver dogs were Sunday sent into Oakridge Mobile Home Park in the northern suburb of Sylmar where nearly 500 homes were incinerated.

Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief Michael Moore told a press that approximately 30 percent of the devastated mobile home park had been searched Sunday and no human remains had been found.

This morning residents will be allowed into the Oak Ridge Park to evaluate the damage to their homes and retrieve some of their belongings. This is only for residents with their homes still standing. They will only be allowed about 10 minutes each to get anything important to them. 124 mobile homes were not destroyed.

A formal evacuation with *no entry permitted* remains in effect ONLY for the Oakridge Mobile Home Park in the 15400 block of Glenoaks Boulevard.

ROAD CLOSURES/TRAFFIC ADVISORIES:
Travel restrictions are only in place in the immediate vicinity of active fire or investigation. Residents in and near fire areas should avoid the temptation to sightsee.
Motorists are encouraged to use caution due to fire related traffic and emergency personnel.
Nearby residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, review their wildfire evacuation plans, monitor news radio and obey the verbal orders of uniformed public safety personnel.

Start Date/Time: November 14, 2008 at 10:29 p.m.
Location: 13000 Sayre Street, Sylmar
Administrative Unit: Unified Command - Management of the Sayer incident transitioned to CIIMT-4 and remains under Unified Command with Los Angeles City Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, US Forest Service ANF and Los Angeles Police Department.
ICP: Hansen Dam Recreation Area
Initial sizeup: 15 Acres, Wind driven, rapid ROS
Acres Burned: 10,077 Acres
Containment: 40% contained.
Terrain/Fuels: Steep/Rugged; Rolling Hills/Mountains; Urban Interface, Heavy Brush.
LAFD Blog map of the Evacuation Zone - http://lafd.blogspot.com/2008/11/laf...tion-zone.html -
Sayer Fire Information: Sayre Fire Public Information Line - 1-800-439-2909
Weather: Overnight Temp 70F, Winds NE 15 mph, gusting to 35 mph, Relative Humidity 11%.
Cost to date: $3,500,000
Cause: Under Active Investigation.
Structures damaged/destroyed: Approximately 615 structures of varying types (residential, commercial, outbuilding) were damaged or destroyed by the fire.
Civilian injuries: Yes. 1/Serious.

HEALTH ADVISORIES: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health earlier issued an advisory regarding air quality, recommending precautions when outdoors in areas where there is visible smoke, soot, or ash, or an odor of smoke.

EVACUATION CENTERS AND SHELTERS:

ALL PERSONS EVACUATED OR DISPLACED by the Sayre Fire are encouraged to visit the special American Red Cross website to register their well being, even if they will not be staying at the one remaining shelter:

Sylmar High School
13050 Borden St.
Sylmar, CA 91342

ANIMAL SHELTERS:

Mission Shelter (Dogs and Cats)
15321 Brand Blvd
Mission Hills, CA

Hansen Dam Equestrian Center (Horses Only)
11127 Orcas Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342

UTILITIES: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power earlier issued news advisories related to this fire.

SCHOOL CLOSURES: There are no LAUSD school closures as a result of the Sayre Fire. Students who attend Mission College and private schools in the area should check with those facilities for information.

HUMAN SERVICES, SHELTER AND SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE:
2-1-1 LA County: 2-1-1 or (800)339-6993
American Red Cross - Sayre Fire Hotline: (310) 943-5268

SMALL ANIMAL, EQUINE AND LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE:
City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services: (888)452-7381

DONATIONS: There are NO officially endorsed fundraising or collection efforts related to this incident.
VOLUNTEERS: There is NO identified need for spontaneous volunteers to support Fire Department operations at this time.

LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMITTMENT AND SUMMARY:

UNIFIED COMMAND: Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, USFS Incident Management Team #4, Los Angeles Police Department

COMMAND POST/BASE CAMP: Hansen Dam Recreation Area

RESOURCES ASSIGNED:
28 Fire Companies
1 Water Tenders
3 Helicopters
50 Command/Support Staff Members

TOTAL FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL: Pending

FIREFIGHTER INJURIES: 5 Minor. Treated and transported.

PIO AVAILABILITY: LAFD Public Information Officers as needed.
KEY MESSAGE: "Despite the continuance of strong winds, firefighters made marked progress today against the Sayre Fire. As containment progresses - and in the absence of additional wildfires, the men and women of the LAFD will seek to support the recovery of those impacted by this blaze."

SAFETY MESSAGE: Los Angeles Firefighters encourage local residents to maintain a minimum 200 foot brush clearance from homes & structures, have a family evacuation plan with both primary and secondary escape routes. Obey all no parking signs on Red Flag Days, limit use of campfires or spark producing equipment and be careful when handling combustible materials. Together we can accomplish our mutual goal of protecting ourselves and our loved ones from wildfire.
For Additional Information Call: 1 (800) 427-762
Previous updates:
http://calfire.blogspot.com/2008/11/ca-lac-sayre-wui-fire-9497-acres-60.html
http://calfire.blogspot.com/2008/11/lafd-large-brush-fire.html