Incident Overview
Jesusita Fire
The Jesusita Fire which began on May 5, 2009 and burned 8,733 acres, was declared 100% contained today at 6:00 p.m. Resources from local agencies will continue to patrol the area and respond to any reports of smoke in or near the fire. A total of 160 structures were destroyed by the fire, as well as an additional 17 structures which were damaged. The fire is under investigation and authorities are asking that anyone with knowledge of how the fire started, please call 805-686-5074.
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Jesusita Fire Temporary Closure
In order to provide for public safety and resource protection, the Los Padres National Forest has issued a temporary closure order that restricts public entry onto roads and trails in the Santa Barbara Ranger District that were burned during the Jesusita Fire.
What areas are closed The closure order emcompasses all National Forest System (NFS) lands in the front country above Montecito, Santa Barbara and Goleta where approximately 2,000 acres of NFS lands were burned during the Jesusita Fire. The closure extends from Refugio Road (Forest Road 5N19) on the west to Cold Springs Trail (Forest Trail 26W10) on the east, and from West Camino Cielo (Forest Road 5N19) and East Camino Cielo (Forest Road 5N12) on the north to the Congressional boundary of the Los Padres National Forest on the south. The closure includes all lands owned by the United States and administered by the Los Padres National Forest and bounded by the landmarks described above.
Will the State Highway remain open Yes, State Highway 154 will remain open for use and is not affected by this closure.
What about other roads in the closed area Other roads in the closed area will remain closed until further notice.
Are the trails closed Yes. All trails in the burn area are closed.
Does this closure apply to private lands No. This temporary closure does not apply to private lands. It applies to NFS lands only.
How big is the closed area This temporary closure encompasses approximately 2,000 acres that were burned during the Jesusita Fire.
When did the closure take effect The temporary closure went into effect May 12, 2009.
How long will the areas be closed to the public The NFS lands affected by the fire will remain closed until a determination is made that it is safe to re-open the area to public access.
Where can I get more information on the closure For more information on the closure, contact the Los Padres National Forest Supervisor's office at (805) 968-6640, or go to http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres on the Internet.
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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
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Trail Closures
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/article/8524
- San Marcos Foothills Preserve is closed to the public until further notice, as are the Jesusita Trail, Tunnel Road Trail, Rattlesnake Canyon Trail and West Fork of the Cold Springs Trail. San Antonio Creek Trail and Hot Springs Trail are remain open.
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Road Closures
http://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
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Local Assistance Center
The County of Santa Barbara will open a Local Assistance Center in the lobby area of the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, beginning at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, for people who lost their homes, had homes damaged or who were otherwise impacted by the fire. The Assistance Center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further
notice.
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Recovery Meeting
County Supervisors Salud Carbajal, First District, and Janet Wolf, Second District, will co-host a Recovery Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, at the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., in the Fourth Floor Board Hearing Room. The emphasis of the meeting is for residents who lost homes or who had homes damaged during the fire.
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Red Cross
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.
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Key Phone Numbers
- Santa Barbara County Jesusita Fire Information Call Center - 805-681-5197 (recorded message)
- Los Padres National Forest Fire Information Call Center - 805-961-5770 (recorded message)
- Los Padres National Forest Headquarters - 805-968-6640 (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
- Red Cross - 687-1331
- Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
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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
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
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| 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 | 189 |
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| Size | 8,733 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday May 20th, 2009 aprox 12:00 AM |
Outlook
| Remarks | The fire is currently in patrol status by resources from local agencies. |
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