INCIDENT UPDATED 10/2/2008
Incident Overview
The Crossover Fire began at approximately 4:20 pm on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 1, 2008, and was declared 100% contained at midnight that same night. The fire burned approximately 75 acres on the Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest. The specific location was 5 miles north of Castaic, CA, on the east side of Interstate 5 (east of the northbound lanes). During the initial hours of the incident, several rural homes, powerlines and other utilities were threatened by the fire. Also, two lanes of northbound interstate 5 were closed from approximately 4:30pm to 7:30 pm. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday October 01st, 2008 approx. 04:22 PM |
| Location | 5 Mi. North of Castaic, CA |
Current Situation
| Size | 75 acres |
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| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral and grasses. |
| Significant Events | Crews will patrol the perimeter and continue to mop-up hotspots throughout the night. |
Outlook
| Terrain Difficulty | Very steep with some rock outcroppings. |
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Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 3-5 mph NE |
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| Temperature | 78 degrees |
| Humidity | 22% |
