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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Harris Fire Updates - 75,000+ acres five percent contained

Name: Harris Fire - CA-MVU-Harris Ranch

Started: October 22 at Harris Ranch Road and in San Diego County Google Map
Location: Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94 - Both sides of Highway 94 in Portrero - San Diego County
Current Size: 75,000+ acres five percent contained
Injuries: There have been 20 civilian injuries and one death as well as five firefighter injuries on this fire
WUI: 2000 homes and 500 commercial properties are threatened currently. More than 200 homes have been destroyed in this fire - more than 50 were in Deerhorn Valley and Honey Springs.
Evacuations: Ongoing Currently Evacuation warnings for
1. Carve Acres Region
2. Lake Marena Village Region
3. Lawson Valley Region
4. Japitul Valley Region
3000 people have been evacuated in the Harris Ranch Road and Otay Lake Road

Shelter: Santana High School – Santee

Notes: Southwest powerline is off. CDF Portrero Fire station was burned by. Fire has crossed Highway 94. Running through structures Per Harris OSC.
Problems: Extreme fire behavior due to fuel and weather conditions. East/northeast winds are active in the eastern portion of the fire. A more normal onshore flow is influencing the western portion. This wind confluence is causing erratic fire behavior. Heavy fuels and steep terrain on the northern edge of the fire.
Harris Fire Information Line: (619) 590-3160.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Harris Fire Updates - 75,000+ acres five percent contained

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