Santiago Canyon Fire in Orange by Irvine Lake

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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE ACTIVITY CONSOLIDATED REPORT

October 22, 2007; 1900 Hours

The function of Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) is to provide a

basis for local area, operational area, Regional area or Statewide

interagency coordination involving:

• Establishing priorities for response

• Allocating critical resources based on established priorities

• Communications systems integration

• Information Coordination

• Intergovernmental decision coordination

• Development of geographical strategies and contingency plans

The MACS level has been raised to Level 4 (the highest level) as of 1900

hrs on October 21, 2007, for Southern California. Level 4 reflects a

total Geographical Area commitment or statewide effort requiring MACS

activities at both Geographic Areas.

There are 16 active fires in Southern California. The priority for

fighting fires as of 1900 on October 22 is the Witch, Santiago, Valley,

Rice, Harris, Ranch, Buckweed, Canyon, Magic Fires.

OES has committed the following: 104 OES Engines; 12 OES Water Tenders;

329 Local Government Engines; 24 Local Government Water Tenders; and 7

National Guard Helicopters.

California National Guard (CNG) Support:

Cal Fire requested the support of 5 CNG helicopters to be staged in

Southern California. CalFire also requested 2 additional helicopters to

be staged in California from the Nevada National Guard.

California Independent System Operator (CAL ISO):

The CAL ISO is currently in a ‘Transmission Line Emergency;” however,

there is no effect to the power grid.

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs):

On October 21, 2007, FMAG was authorized for the Canyon Fire in Los

Angeles County. On October 22, 2007, FMAG was authorized for the

Santiago Fire in Orange County, and the Ranch Fire in Los Angeles and

Ventura counties; the Witch Fire in San Diego County; the Buckweed Fire

in Los Angeles County; the Harris Fire in San Diego County; the Grass

Valley Fire in San Bernardino County; and the Rice Fire in San Diego

County.

OES has received no further FMAG requests as of this report.

Proclamations Received Requesting Gubernatorial:

• Ventura County

• San Diego County

• Orange County

• City of Irvine, Orange County

• Los Angeles County

• City of San Jacinto, Riverside County

• City of Banning, Riverside County

 
SANTIAGO FIRE, IRVINE, ORANGE COUNTY:

Acres Burned: 15,225

Percent Contained: 30

Evacuations: 15

Structures: 3,000 threatened; 12 damaged; 8 destroyed

State/Federal Assistance Granted: Governor’s Proclamation 10/21/07

The Santiago Fire, a Local Responsibility fire, is located Black Star

Canyon, Silverado Canyon Road and Santiago Canyon Road east of Hwy 241

near Irvine with a great potential for spreading due to the high fuel

density. It jumped Highway 241 (Toll Road) and is moving towards Irvine.

Structures are threatened in the City of Irvine. The fire is expected to

move south which will substantially reduce the structure threat. CalFire

is the lead fire agency for this fire. Per the OES Southern Duty Officer

(SDO), voluntary evacuations have been ordered for the areas of

Northeast Culver at Portola, and Small Grove in the City of Irvine. This

area is sparsely populated and the approximate number of voluntary

evacuees is 15. An evacuation center has been established at the

Lakeview Senior Center in the City of Irvine. The American Red Cross is

currently staffing the facility and there are currently no occupants.

The Orange County Fairgrounds has been opened to handle horse

evacuations only. The Orange County Operations Area has established a

hotline at 714-628-7085. Road Closures are currently in place at Portola

at San Canyon and the 241 Toll Road, Jamboree at Chapman and Portola,

The 261 Toll Road at the 241 Toll Road and Portola, Santiago Canyon at

Jamboree and El Toro Road and Irvine Blvd Northbound Intersections,

Jeffrey to Modjeska. There will be school closures on 10/23/07 for the

Canyon View Elementary, and Northwood High School. The County EOC is

activated at a level III (3). The Orange County Healthcare Agency DOC is

also activated. A FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant was granted on

10/22/07.

(Keep in mind that this is dated October 22, 2007; 1900 Hours)
 
"Fox's "24" wasn't quite as lucky on Monday, The Hollywood Reporter reported. The show was shooting at a Marine Corps air station in Irvine, about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and had to cancel filming at 7:30 a.m. at one of the base's hangars due to smoke from the Santiago fire. The show's producers decided to shoot other scenes on its stages elsewhere in Southern California."

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/10/23/fire.entertainment/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
 
With the increased evacuations in the Canyons and the overflow from San Diego, the OC Chapter of the Red Cross could use some donations. If you're interested in volunteering, they are only taking disaster trained volunteers for now, but are taking names in the event their resources run thin.

I'll add one other thing: I've already made a donation, but if 10 people donate $25 or more each, I'll up my donation to $250.
 
Will the fire have any effect on the fire insurance premium in the area? Also, will it affect the prices of new homes in Portola Springs and Orchard Hills?
 
Zovall - I'm not 100% sure, but generally you sign up with the Red Cross and go through their trainings. From there, you're on the list when something happens - which is anything from a fire at a single home to a large earthquake. Even if you don't want to be a volunteer, they offer First Aid and CPR courses. I'm thinking of getting the training myself. So long as work is slow, I could get a few days off to help out.
 
Fellow blogger Lansnerlives up in the Portola area and has been giving updates and pictures.

The firetrucks have been going up and down all night and day. It seems that in the last couple of hours more and more have been heading up that way.

I donated my $25 to the Red Cross and like EvaL if 10 people donate $25 I will throw in another $100.

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