CA-RRU- De Luz IC - Wildland Vegetation Fire - 97 acres 40%

De Luz IC - Vegetation fire in De Luz area in Temecula, Riverside County
Del Luz Fire moving into City of Temecula, A Reverse 911 evacuation call went out to the businesses between Rio Nedo and the city boundary to the north and Diaz to the east.
Evacuations are underway.
Residential and Commercial structure threat

Photo Left: Reader supplied BlackBerry photo of fire approaching Business park Dr in Temecula.

Possible structure threats in Temecula city.
Road closures: Hard closure @ Rancho Cal and Business Park Dr.
Update: 2100 hrs - fire now smoldering with 40% containment; 94 acres burnt,
Update: 1818 hrs - S/T 9930C leaving San Diego, enroute fire in RRU. -CALFIRESANDIEGO
Update: 1730 hrs - The fire is 100 acres and 10% contained. No injuries, No structures burned.
Update: 1710 hrs - No structures have been burned. The existing fuel break is helping to contain the fire.
Update: 1605 hrs - 100+ acres, Businesses in the area near Rancho California and Avenida Del Oro were evacuated earlier. Residential structures threatened by the fire, but firefighters saved those residences.
Update: 1535 hrs - Fire is approximately 75-100 acres burning in heavy fuels at a moderate rate. The fire has a 10-15 mph south east wind pushing the fire toward Winchester Road. Rancho California Road has been closed in both directions at Business Center Drive.
Update: 1530hrs - IC reports 75-100 acres at this time.
Request for Logistics Officer and Additional PIO
Update: 1520hrs - CNF is sending a BC, 5 engines, WT, Hotshot crew, One type I helitanker and two additional tac frequencies requested.
Update: 1510hrs - Fire is 25-35 acres , steep terrain, 15-20 MPH downslope winds , burning toward City of Temecula, 3 addtl Type 1 crews requested
15 - 20 mph downslope winds towards Temecula, may have threats to some residential homes and commercial property.
Update: 1500hrs - Resource request: 10 closest engines, 1 comm unit, 2 div sups
Update: 1459 hrs - IC ordered 2 additional air tankers and 1 type 2 helicopter.

Del Luz Fire approching Temecula

Photo credit: heartlandzone Twitter

De Luz wildland fire today
@approx 1530 hrs

IA: 1450 hrs - New vegetation start, Division 10 on scene assuming De Luz IC.
Sizeup: Large spot, steep slope, 5-10 west wind, continue response, Request CHP to close Rancho California and Avenida del Oro
Location: Temecula De Luz area
Resources/Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE/Riverside, CAL FIRE/San Diego, Pechanga FD, Riverside County Fire Dept, Temecula, USFS – Cleveland
Communications: Command CDF C3 151.340
TAC 2 151.160
Addl Tac
Tac 8 151.370
Terrain'Fuels: WUI - Dense brush, oaks, dry grasses, some very steep terrain
RRU Incident link - CARRU-57923
Webcam: http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/anim-g/smer-a...mer-access.jpg