COUNTYWIDE FIRE UPDATE

10-23-07 7:46 p.m. Evacuation Lifted for Portion of Encinitas. The evacuation order
for the Olivenhein area of Encinitas has been lifted. It is open to residents only.
The National Guard is checking ID's at access points.
10-23-07 7:40 p.m. The Harris Fire is 72,000 acres and 10% contained, full
containment is expected October 31st. The cost to date to fight the fire is
$2,100,000. One additional civilian suffered burns and was treated and transported
to a local hospital. A total of 21 civilians have been injured and one killed by
this fire. 4500 people are or have been threatened and evacuated. Additional
evacuations are being ordered. An estimated 200 to 500 homes have been destroyed or
damaged. 1500 homes are or have been threatened. An additional 452 people are
assigned to the incident and are either enroute or were initial attack and have not
been released from the line to check in. The total personnel count is 1211.
The Witch Fire is 196,420 acres and 1 percent contained. 12 firefighters have been
injured on this fire, currently there are 1,492 firefighters assigned to this
incident. Fire will continue to move west and southwest, threatening the communities
of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Escondido, Lakeside, Valley Center, San Marcos and
Rancho Santa Fe. Fire has spread to the east threatening the communities of Julian
and Pine Hills. Current efforts are working towards a more accurate fire perimeter
size.
The Rice fire is 7,500 acres and 10% contained with full containment expected on
October 28th, with full control expected Nobermber 5th. 1 firefighter has been
injured. 206 residences have been destroyed, 2 commercial properties, 40
outbuildings, 91 vehicles and 20,000 Avocado trees. Active burning in the Rainbow
Glen area. Evacuation of Deluz Canyon area.
The Poomacha Fire is 20,000 acres and 0% contained, there has been 10 injuries to
firefighers, 218 firefighters are assigned to this incident. 50 homes have been
destroyed. Fire increased in size substantially due to extreme fire behavior, lack
of resources and high winds. Some resources are beginning to arrive at the incident,
but no significant perimeter control has been initiated due to structure protection
priorities.
10-23-07 6:44 p.m. Mandatory Evacuation For Eagle Peak and Cuyamaca. A mandatory
evacuation notice has been issued for Cuyamaca, just north of State Route 79 and
Eagle Peak in the Engineers Road area.
10-23-07 6:21 p.m. Residents are advised that Granite Hills High School in El Cajon
is NOT a shelter location or donation drop-off site.
Horse shelter update. The Tijuana Valley Equestrian Association is helping to place
horses in private ranches in the Tijuana River Valley area. They have placed 200
horses and have room for more. For information, evacuees with horses can contact
John Gabaldon, the Chairman of the Tijuana Valley Equestrian Association, at
619-920-1282 and he will provide directions to the location of the corrals.
County Library update. Due to changing fire conditions, the Del Mar branch of the
County Library will be open tomorrow, despite previous reports that it would be
closed.
10-23-07 6:01 p.m. All Del Mar evacuation notices lifted. The City of Del Mar has
lifted all evacuation notices within the city. Residents who evacuated are allowed
to return to their homes.
10-23-07 5:55 p.m. Alert Issued for Julian. Residents of Julian are being advised to
prepare to evacuate.
Evacuation Order Lifted for City of Carlsbad. Carlsbad has lifted the voluntary
evacuation advisory for the City of Carlsbad, south of Palomar Airport road. There
are no mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders in effect for the City of Carlsbad.
10-23-07 5:07 p.m. CORRECTION on Evacuation of Some Areas of Rancho San Diego. In
Rancho San Diego, the following areas are under mandatory evacuation:
>From Del Rio Road EAST to Steele Canyon Road.
>From Fury Lane SOUTH to Millar Ranch Road and Millar Anita Road.
Residents should evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium.
10-23-07 4:17 p.m. All Chula Vista evacuation notices lifted. The City of Chula
Vista has lifted all evacuation notices within the city. Residents who evacuated are
allowed to return to their homes.
All Solana Beach evacuation notices lifted. The City of Solana Beach has lifted all
evacuation notices within the city. Residents who evacuated are allowed to return to
their homes.
10-23-07 3:33 p.m. Large Animal Shelter. San Diego County Animal Services has opened
a shelter for large animals near Gillespie Field, 1960 Joe Crosson Dr. in El Cajon.
Directions: Take East on Hwy 67; exit at Bradley Avenue and turn left; right on
Cuyamaca; and left on Weld Blvd. The animal evacuation shelter will be on the right
hand side of the road.
10-23-07 3:26 p.m. Mandatory Evacuation Ramona to Lakeside. A mandatory evacuation
notice has been issued for the Hwy 67 Corridor from Ramona to Lakeside.
Evacuation Order North Jamul. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for an area
bordered by the Sweetwater River on the north, Lawson Creek on the East and Lyons
Valley Road on the south including the community of North Jamul. Evacuees are
advised to go to Qualcomm Stadium.
Shelter for horses. Rohr Park in Chula Vista has plenty of room for horses. It is a
large community ring in Rohr Park, located at the intersection of 4600 block of
Sweetwater Road, near Winnetka Dr. They can handle 50-60 horses and have plenty of
water. Evacuees with horses can call Dave Braithwaite. 619-203-1640.
10-23-07 2:17 p.m. Evacuation of Rancho San Diego. Reverse 9-1-1 is being used to
issue mandatory evacuation orders to Rancho San Diego households. Residents should
evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium.
Evacuation of Pine Hills Road and Wynola Road in Julian. Reverse 9-1-1 is being used
to issue evacuation orders to residents of Pine Hills Road and Wynola Road in
Julian. Residents should evacuate to Borrego Springs High School.
10-23-07 1:20 p.m. A mandatory evacuation notice has been issued for people in the
La Jolla Reservation area. People should go to Borrego Springs. People SHOULD NOT go
to the Palomar Mountain Evacuation center. This fire, which was spotted across
Highway 76 and established on the south face of Palomar Mountain at the base of
Palomar Mountain, is now being referred to as the "POOMACHO FIRE" by CalFire. It is
currently 20,000+ acres.