CA-LNU-Deer Park - Wildland Fire - 300 acres 100%

Deer Fire incident information

FINAL UPDATE: The Deer Incident, CA-LNU, is 100 percent contained at 300 acres.

Updated: 10-11-08 20:00hrs - 80 percent contained, with full containment expected Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. There have been two reported minor injuries.
Updated: 10-11-08 16:30hrs - 70% contained- Full containment expected Sunday, October 12, 2008.
Structures Threatened: 200 residences and 10 commercial properties are threatened.
Structures Destroyed: 1 residence and 1 outbuilding have been destroyed.
Evacuations: Deer Park between Upper Sanitarium Rd and Four Corners Rd, Crestmont Rd and Staple Ridge Rd remain closed. All other road closures have been lifted.
Voluntary evacuations for the following areas: Oak Street, Pine Place, and Community Hall Rd.
There are also evacuations for the community of Crestmont.
The evacuation center has been closed, however the Red Cross will remain on standby.
Resources: 1,569 (1,167 CAL FIRE)
146 Engines
47 Crews
16 Dozers
10 Watertenders
4 Helicopters
Conditions: Weather still remains a strong factor in the ability to control this fire.
Phone Numbers:
RED FLAG WARNINGS are still in effect for portions of Northern California: http://fire.boi.noaa.gov
Date/Time Started: October 10, 2008 at 4:45 p.m.
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
County: Napa County
Location: East of St. Helena near Deer Park
Acres Burned: 300
Containment: 70% contained- Full containment expected Sunday, October 12, 2008.
Structures Threatened: 200 residences and 10 commercial properties are threatened.
Structures Destroyed: 1 residence and 1 outbuilding(Barn) have been destroyed.
Evacuations: Howell Mountain Rd at Upper Sanitarium Rd will continue. All other road closures have been lifted.
Voluntary evacuations for the following areas: Oak Street, Pine Place, Sunnyside Rd., Mund Rd. and Community Hall Rd.
There are also evacuations for the community of Crestmont.
An evacuation center has been established at St. Helena High School.
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Napa County SO, CHP, PG&E, Red Cross, St. Helena Hosp, Napa County Fire, St. Helena PD, Calistoga Fire, St. Helena Fire, OES, CDCR
Total Fire Personnel: 1,569 (1,167 CAL FIRE)
146 Engines
47 Crews
16 Dozers
10 Watertenders
4 Helicopters
Conditions: Weather still remains a strong factor in the ability to control this fire.
Information Phone Numbers: (707) 967-1456 (Deer Fire Information)
This update partially based on Official CAL FIRE release - Link