CA-ORC-Holy 2 Acres North Side Of Holy Jim Canyon. Road closure at Live Oak and Trabuco Creek.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

CA-ORC-Holy 2 Acres North Side Of Holy Jim Canyon. Road closure at Live Oak and Trabuco Creek.

CA-ORC-Holy Orange County, CA

Multiple starts Holy Jim Canyon, Santiago

Update 1/4/14 0830 hrs: Small brush fires burning in California's Holy Jim Canyon that injured one person and destroyed two cabins were contained early Thursday, authorities said.
Three fires broke out in the canyon near Trabuco Hills Wednesday evening, KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, reported.
About 100 firefighters worked to quell the flames.
Cabins in the area were evacuated, although a man staying in one of the burned-out cabins suffered burns on his arms, officials said.
The cause of the fires is under investigation.

Evacuations: Evacuating Holy Jim Canyon
Road Closures: Road closure at Live Oak and Trabuco Creek.

IA Start: 1/3/14 1830 hrs

Location: North Side Of Holy Jim Canyon, Orange County

GPS: 33.6758834,-117.5189705

Acres: 1 1/2

ROS: Moderate

ROC: 3 fires 1/2 acre each.

Structure Threats: Yes Structures involved - 2 cabins.

Special Hazards: Access limited, water supply limited, large 'dead looking' trees near structures Resources: 4 strike teams

Radio Frequencies: OCFA 151.085

Weather Info:

Other Comments: Major Televised Fire

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Thursday, January 2, 2014