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JESUSITA FIRE FACTS
MAY 14, 2009
0700 (7:00 A.M.)
Fire Status
- Acres burned: 8,733
- Percent contained: 90%
- Expected full containment: 05/20/09
- Cause: Under investigation (please call 805-686-5074 if you have any information pertaining to how the fire started)
- Homes destroyed: 80
- Homes damaged: 15
- Outbuildings destroyed: 79
- Outbuildings damaged: 2
- Commercial property destroyed: 1
- Commercial property damaged: 0
- Properties remaining evacuated: Approximately 145 (mandatory evacuation orders)
- Persons affected: approximately 362
- Residences remaining threatened: 500 (residences are at various levels of threat, depending on their location).
- Total number of personnel assigned to the incident: 2,781
- Engines: 203
- Crews: 86
- Bulldozers: 13
- water Tenders: 21
- Fixed Wing Air Tankers: 1 (aircraft are assigned to the incident on a daily basis)
- Helicopters: 7 (aircraft are assigned to the incident on a daily basis)
- Firefighter injuries to date: 29
- Air quality: Warning remains in effect
- Estimated costs of suppressing the fire to date: $17,050,000
- Expected containment 5/20/09
- Cooperating/assisting agencies: Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire Department, Carpinteria Fire Department, Montecito Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, Santa Barbara Police Department, California Highway Patrol, CALTRANS, Southern California Edison (power company), City of Santa Barbara Water Resources Division
EVERYONE IS ASKED TO PLEASE CONSERVE WATER !
Road Closures
·� Road Closure Hotline - 805-568-3006
·� www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
Jesusita Fire American Red Cross Information Update
UCSB Multi Activity Center is now on standby statusThe Red Cross has placed the Emergency Shelter at the Multi Activity Center (aka Rec Center) on the UCSB Campus on standby status and it will be re-opened if future fire evacuation announcements warrant. Anyone currently in need of assistance should go to the Red Cross Service Center at 2101 State Street or call the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter at (805) 687-1331.
Red Cross Opens Service Center
An American Red Cross Service Center has been opened in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church at 2101 State St (enter from Padre Street) to serve those most affected by the Jesusita Fire. It will be open during the following hours:
Wednesday, May 13 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, May 15 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, May 18 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Service Center has trained Red Cross volunteers providing casework for the residents whose houses were destroyed or significantly damaged by the Jesusita Fire. In addition, mental health and health services volunteers are offering help to those who need it.
Funds Needed for the Red Cross Relief Effort
The American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter, seeks your help. Visit www.sbredcross.org to make a financial donation online.
Phone Numbers
- County Jesusita Fire Call Center - 805-681-5197
- Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) - 687-1331
- Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
Animal Shelter Locations
- Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real - Santa Barbara
- Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
Internet
- City of Santa Barbara website at http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/
- County of Santa Barbara website at http://www.countyofsb.org/.
- Montecito Fire Department at www.montecitofire.com/jesusitarecovery.htm
Television
- CityTV Channel 18
- County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
- KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations
- FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
- AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
- Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
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Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday May 05th, 2009 aprox 01:30 PM |
| Location | North West of Mission Cyn in Santa Barbara Co |
| Incident Commander | Unified Command |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2,781 |
|---|---|
| Size | 8,733 acres |
| Percent Contained | 90% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday May 20th, 2009 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral (6 Feet) |
| Fire Behavior | No significant fire behavior after being tested with sustained winds 40 mph, gusts to 50-55 mph, and humidities in the 20th percentile. |
| Significant Events | No significant fire growth. Evacuations remain in place in selected areas on the west side of the fire. Low humidities and winds have helped with consumption of interior islands. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop-up of remaining hot spots. Fireline suppression repair. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | CAL FIRE Incident Command Team 4 (Waterman) in unified command with D'Andrea, Schmitt, McElroy, and McElwee. Operational periods are 24-hour shifts. The number of structures reported represents the continuing assessment of structures either damaged or destroyed. Due to limited access, the County of Santa Barbara's assessment is ongoing. |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 72-84 degrees |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 20-40% |
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