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Update - Julian - Angel Fire - Major Wildfire PDF Print E-mail
Written by KXO Studio   
Sunday, 16 September 2007

Subdivisions of Julian Being Evacuated - in face of what's being described as a "Very Big Fire" this fire was initially spotted at 1:35 this afternoon. Fire crews and equipment have been diverted from the Big Bear Lake fire. The fire has exceeded 500 acres.

Roads into Julian are closed as aerial tankers and ground crews are being rushed to the area.. A huge plume of smoke is visible throughout the region.

State Route 78 and 79 have been closed between Julian and Scissors Crossing, 20 miles to the east. Support crews from the Imperial Valley Red Cross service center are responding. Evacuees may go to Ramona or Borrego Springs High Schools.

Last Updated: September 16, 2007 7:00 am    
Date/Time Started: September 15, 2007 1:31 pm  
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Diego Unit 
County: San Diego County  
Location: Whispering Pines/Hwy 78, Julian  
Acres Burned: 1,000 acres  
Containment 20% contained - 1,000 acres
Full containment expected September 18.
Whispering Pines/Hwy 78, Julian  
Structures Destroyed: 1 residence destroyed and 5 outbuildings damaged  
Threatened: 500 residence, 100 commercial & 200 outbuildings  
Evacuations: Mandatory evacuations in progress for Cedar Glen Camp and Lower Banner Grade Area.  
Injuries: 3 minor  
Cause: Under Investigation 
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, United States Forest Service, San Diego Sheriff, San Diego OES  
Total Fire Personnel: 717 (471 CAL FIRE)  
Fire crews: 25 (9 CAL FIRE)  
Engines: 85 (53 CAL FIRE)  
Airtankers: 5 CAL FIRE  
Helicopters: 5  
Dozers: 11 (8 CAL FIRE)  
Water tenders: 15  
Costs to date: $200,000  
Major Incident Command Team: CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #9 (Windsor)  
Conditions: Due to gusty winds and low humidity there is rapid rate of spread of the fire. Fire crews are evacuating multiple subdivisions in Julian.

 

Evacuation Centers have been set up at Ramona High School (1401 Hansen Lane) and Borrego High School (2281 Digueno Road)  

Stay tuned to KXO Radio AM1230 & FM107 for additional details.

 
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