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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Inciweb: Ranch Wildland Fire - 54,518 acres

Ranch Fire Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 1:02 HRS. AGO

ANNOUNCEMENT

Angeles National Forest Announces Emergency Closure
Angeles National Forest701 N. Santa Anita AvenueArcadia, CA 91006(626) 574-5200www.fs.fed.us/r5/angelesContact: Kathy Peterson(626) 574-5208 ARCADIA, Calif.- As a result of extreme fire activity, and.... more

Ranch Fire perimeter map - October 23, 2007 morning
Credit: California Interagency Incident Management Team 3

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Summary

Evacuations continue in Chiquito Canyon, Hasley Canyon, Val Verde, Hopper Canyon, and towards the town of Fillmore.

A Red Flag warning remains in effect through Wednesday due to gusty northwest winds and relative low humidity. High wind warnings are in effect until 3 pm today.Strong northeast winds and low relative humidity will create conditions for extreme fire behavior through the night. Fire is expected to spread at a rapid rate with long range spotting. Most of the fire activity will be wind driven.

For additional information on evacuations, school and road closures and a Health Advisory, contact the Ventura County Sheriffs Department at 805-654-3593 and the Ventura County Fire Department at http://www.fire.countyofventura.org/.

The incident command post is located at Castaic Park. The evacuation center is located at Fillmore Venterans Memorial Building located at 511 Second St. Ventura, 805-524-1500. Large animal evacuations can go to the Ventura fairgrounds, 866-387-8911. Small animal evacuations are going to the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 805-388-4341 ext. 9.

The fire is under the command of California Interagency Incident Management Team 3, Jeanne Pincha-Tulley commanding.

The Ranch Fire started October 20^th at 9:42 pm near Townsand Peak, southwest of Templin Highway and Interstate 5, in the Angeles National Forest. Ranch Fire has now involved 54,519 acres.

Firefighting resources on scene include 767 personnel with 66 Fire Engines, 7 dozers, 18 water tenders, 16 Hand crews, 3 Helitankers, 4 Helicopters.

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Date of Origin	10/20/2007 at 2142 hrs.
Location	6 miles north of Castaic CA
Incident Commander	Jeanne Pincha - Tulley

Current Situation

Total Personnel	767
Size	54,518 acres
Percent Contained	10%
Estimated Containment Date	10/31/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved	Heavy brush, grass, oak woodland
Fire Behavior	Fire remained active through the night but not as much growth as last night. Infrared imagery indicates most heat is on the north flank in Turtle and Sharps Canyon near the Day Fire burn (last year), and to the west of Hopper Canyon.
Significant Events	Infrared flight obtained this morning. Residence and infrastructure protection were the main activity.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Crews to hold existing lines on the east and north flanks and construct line on the south and west utilizing existing areas where the fire intensity has diminished. Provide residence and infrastructure protection.
Growth Potential	Extreme
Terrain Difficulty	Extreme
Remarks	Magic and Ranch fire are now on oposite sides of Hwy 126 at the LA-Ventura County line and are about 2 miles apart. Incident Base at Castaic Park - I-5 to Lake Hughes Road, (California Travel Guide 89 K2). Evacuation Center at Fillmore Veterans Memorial Bldg., 511 Second St., Fillmore. Large Animal Evacuations to Ventura County Fairgrounds, Small animal evacuations to Camarillo Animal Shelter.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions	Not available
Current Temperature	Not available
Current Humidity	Not available

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