CA-LFD Sayer Fire - 11,262 acres - 100%

Final Update: 11-20-08 1900hrs - Sayer Fire Is 100% contained - Firefighters will continue to patrol fire lines for any hots spots. Fire perimeter will by monitored to air and ground to ensure there are no areas that could re-ignite.
Sayre (CA-LFR-1460) CIIMT-4 (Opliger) will transition the Sayre Incident to an Angeles National Forest Type III organization on 11/21/08 at 0600. The Sayre Incident will transition out of Unified Command with Los Angeles City Fire Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department at 1800 today.

Summary

An investigative team is asking for the public's assistance to help establish the cause of the Sayre fire which started on November 14, 2008. Investigators have spoken to witnesses, but are still seeking additional information that may assist with the ongoing investigation into the fire. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles Fire Department "Tip" line at (213) 485-6095.

Fire Situation: Today, firefighters continue to patrol the fire lines in Placerita Canyon and extinguish any hot spots that flare up. Water dropping helicopters are assisting firefighters with extinguishing hot spots burning in the interior areas within the existing fire lines. Firefighting resources are being released today to return home.

Current Road Closures: All roads are open.

Evacuation Closures: All evacuations have been lifted. The Oakridge Mobile Home Park is open to residents only.

Evacuation Centers: The American Red Cross has an evacuation center at Sylmar High School.

Animal Evacuations: Large animals may be picked up by owners at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center. Small animal evacuation center is located at West Valley, East Valley and Mission Shelter.

Cooperating Agencies: LA County Sheriff, Los Angeles Police Department, California Highway Patrol, LA County Animal Control, American Red Cross, Department of Water and Power, LA County Parks, LA County Coroner, LA County Public Health.

Fire Status

Fire Name: Sayre

Geographic Location: North of Sylmar, west of Interstate 5,

east of Hwy 14, south of Placerita Canyon

Acres Burned: 11,262 acres (17 square miles)

Start Date and Time: 11/14/2008 @ 10:49 pm

Percent Contained: 98 percent

Cause: Under Investigation

Injuries: 0 reported yesterday, 4 total (minor injury)

Structures Destroyed: 487 residences, 1 commercial building

Outbuildings Destroyed: 142

Resources

Hand Crews: 25

Fire Engines: 50

Helicopters: 6

Dozers: 9

Water Tenders: 6

Total Personnel Assigned: 821

Cost to Date: $12,290,119

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Under Investigation
Date of Origin	Friday November 14th, 2008 aprox 10:49 PM
Location	North of Sylmar, west of Interstate 5, east of Hwy 14, south of Placerita Canyon
Incident Commander	Opliger

Current Situation

Total Personnel	821
Size	11,262 acres
Percent Contained	98%
Fuels Involved	Grass, Brush, Chapparal, Oaks
Fire Behavior	Fire activity is minimal south of Placerita Canyon. Fire behavior was limited to a creeping, smoldering ground fire.
Significant Events	Los Angeles City and County damage inspection teams have concluded the fire damage assessment.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Firefighters are continuing to hold and improve constructed firelines south of Placerita Canyon. Fire fighters are patrolling and putting out any hot spots 300 feet inside the fire lines.
Terrain Difficulty	South of Placerita Canyon the terrain is very steep and inaccessible.
Remarks	An evacuation center is located at Sylmar High School. All roads are open.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions	6 mph NW
Current Temperature	79 degrees
Current Humidity	15 %