Indians Fire - LPF - Update 6/29

Headlines: On target for containment by July 3, 2008.

Current Status: Good progress yesterday combined with successful efforts last night, leaves only one half mile of open line south of the Arroyo Seco River on the Indians Fire. Interior burning will take place today to reduce unburned vegetation within the fire perimeter.
Highway, Road and Area Closures:
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Arroyo Seco Road is closed to the public from the junction of Arroyo Seco Road and Carmel Road to the west.
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All national forest lands north of the Nacimiento-Fergusson Road are closed to public access.
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Arroyo Seco-Indians and Cone Peak Roads are closed.
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Memorial Campground, Escondido Campground, and Arroyo Seco Campground and Day Use Area are closed.
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Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is open, as well as coastal campgrounds and day use areas south of this road.
Closures are subject to change at any time based on fire conditions.
Evacuations:
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The Arroyo Seco Road area is under MANDATORY evacuation above junction with Carmel Valley Road.
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A fire evacuation ADVISORY is in effect for Carmel Valley Road from Arroyo Seco Road north to the Tassajara Road; the Tassajara Road south to the forest boundary and the Cachagua Road to Nason Road turnoff.
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The evacuation for cabins in the Santa Lucia Tract remains in effect.
The Red Cross evacuation center is located at 490 El Camino Real at the Greenfield Elementary in Greenfield, CA. The SPCA for Monterey County will operate an emergency animal evacuation shelter for household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) adjacent to any American Red Cross evacuation site. Please contact the SPCA first at 831-373-2631 or at 831-646-5534 (after hours) for information on evacuating horses and livestock.