CA-LPF- Jesusita fire - Quick Look - 8,733 acres 95%

Incident Overview

JESUSITA FIRE FACTS

MAY 15, 2009

0700 (7:00 A.M.)

Fire Status

• Acres burned: 8,733
• Percent contained: 95%
• 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
• Total number of personnel assigned to the incident: 1,857
• Engines: 111
• Crews: 58
• Bulldozers: 2
• Water Tenders: 13
• Fixed Wing Air Tankers: 0
• Air Attack Aircraft: 1
• Helicopters: 4
• Firefighter injuries to date: 30
• Air quality: Warning remains in effect
• Estimated costs 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 !

Photos of Jesusita Fire - Click on photo to enlarge and see description

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/pictures/1640

Maps of Jesusita Fire - Click on map to enlarge and see description

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/maps/1640

Trail Closures

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/article/8524

• Approximately 70% of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve land area suffered some form of fire damage and are closed to the public until further notice due to continuing fire fighting operations. We expect to have a habitat assessment team on site for a detailed analysis on Monday, May 18. Certain areas may be accessible after the assessment.

Road Closures

http://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm

Road Closure Hotline - 805-568-3006

UCSB Multi Activity Center is now on standby status

The 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:

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.

Key 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 Stations

• 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	1,857
Size	8,733 acres
Percent Contained	95%
Estimated Containment Date	Wednesday May 20th, 2009 aprox 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved	Chaparral (6 Feet)
Fire Behavior	No additional fire activity.
Significant Events	No significant fire growth. Evacuations for the Painted Cave and Gilbraltar Road have been lifted.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Mop-up of remaining hot spots. Fireline suppression repair. Suppression efforts to follow-up on the infrared night data. Extensive demobilization throughout the day.
Growth Potential	Low
Terrain Difficulty	Extreme
Remarks	CAL FIRE Incident Command Team 4 (Waterman) in unified command with D'Andrea, Schmitt, McElroy, and McElwee.

Current Weather

Wind Conditions	26 gusts56 mph N
Temperature	70-74 degrees
Humidity	135-45%