- Tuesday July 26th, 2016 :: 09:08 p.m. PDT
#SandFire UPDATE - Openings and Ongoing Road Closures and Evacuations. Fire: 37,701 acres burned Containment 25%
OVERVIEW
Ongoing evacuated areas and hard closures remain closed for public safety. Local hazards including power lines, debris, and equipment may create safety concerns.
Recent drone activity has occurred over the fire. Sheriff’s deputies are actively attempting to locate and stop this intrusion. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage in part because aircraft are not able to fly.
Fire was active today with uphill and wind driven runs and short range spotting. Fire made slow progress toward Mt. Gleason. Fire continues to burn in old growth, brush, and chaparral. Fuel moistures remain below critical levels. Some areas of the fire have not burned in over 30 years. Residents may see smoke from hot spots inside the fire perimeter. Fire growth today was minimal. Homeowners should remain vigilant as this is the beginning of a potentially long fire season. Review and implement your READY! SET! GO! Wildfire Action Plan before the next fire occurs.
STATISTICS
Unified Command with LACoFD / ANF / LASD
37,701 Acres, 25%containment
Structures Destroyed/Damaged:
18 Structures Destroyed
1 Structures Damaged
5 Minor Structures Damaged
OPERATIONS
Personnel: 2,982
Aircraft: 2
EVACUATED AREAS (Ongoing)
Little Tujunga Canyon Road from the Wildlife Way Station to Sand Canyon Road & Placerita Canyon Road
OPENINGS AND ONGOING ROAD CLOSURES/EVACUATIONS
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY OPENINGS
Placerita Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway
Golden Valley Road at the 14 Freeway
Via Princessa at Lost Canyon Road
Sand Canyon Road at Lost Canyon Road
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ONGOING CLOSURES
Soledad Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway
Sand Canyon Road south of Placerita Canyon Road
AGUA DULCE OPENINGS
Escondido Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway
AGUA DULCE ONGOING HARD CLOSURES
Agua Dulce Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway (This is a soft closure, residents with ID ONLY)
Agua Dulce Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road (This is a hard closure. No entry)
ACTON OPENINGS
Crown Valley Parkway at the 14 Freeway
Crown Valley Parkway at Soledad Canyon Road
ACTON ONGOING HARD CLOSURE
Soledad Canyon Road at Bootlegger Canyon Road
LITTLE TUJUNGA HARD CLOSURE
Little Tujunga Canyon Road north of the Wildlife Way Station
EVACUATION STATISTICS
Evacuations affect approximately 1000 residents
EVACUATION CENTERS (Remain open at this time)
Hart High School, 24825 N. Newhall, Santa Clarita, 91321
Highland High School, 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale 93551
LARGE ANIMALS
AV Fairgrounds 2551 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, 93536
Pierce College is accepting large animals 6201 Winnetka, Woodland Hills 91367
Hansen Dam, 11770 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace 91342
SMALL ANIMALS
Highland High School, 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, 93551
Hart High School, 24825 N. Newhall, Santa Clarita, 91321
Castaic Animal Shelter 31044 Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic 91384
INFORMATION LINE
LACoFD: 323-881-2411
www.fire.lacounty.gov
ANF: 626-574-5208
www.inciweb.nwcg.gov
Address/Location
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPT: SCV-Castaic-Val Verde-Agua Dulce-Gorman
19190 Golden Valley Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1