Santiago Wildland Fire
Summary
The fire was active in unburned fuels overnight on the eastern portion of the fire but all containment lines are holding. Crews have been strategically placed along the fire's perimeter to address observed fire behavior. Smoke will likely be visible throughout the day along the eastern portion. The smell of smoke may also be noticeable.
Holding containment lines is today's main objective. Mop up and rehabilitation of lines also continues.
All evacuation orders have been lifted as of 4PM, November 3. The evacuation center at El Modena is now closed.
Basic Information
Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
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Cause | Human |
Date of Origin | 10/21/2007 at 1755 hrs. |
Location | Santiago Canyon, Silverado Canyon, Irvine, CA. |
Incident Commander | Witesman, Whitney |
Current Situation
Total Personnel | 1,199 |
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Size | 28,400 acres |
Percent Contained | 90% |
Estimated Containment Date | 11/06/2007 at hrs. |
Fuels Involved | Chaparral,annual grasses and brush. Much of the fuel component is in the 100 year old age class. |
Fire Behavior | Very little activity, some small flare-ups. |
Significant Events | Jim Smith's type 2 team, Central Coast Interagency Incident Management Team 7 assumed command. |
Outlook
Planned Actions | Strengthen containment lines, mop up, continue rehabilitation and fire suppression repair. |
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Growth Potential | Low |
Terrain Difficulty | High |
Remarks | Not available |
Weather
Current Wind Conditions | 2 mph NE |
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Current Temperature | 62 degrees |
Current Humidity | 22 % |
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