Incident: Santiago
Released: 11/3/2007
Acres: 28,400 Acres Percent Containment: 90% Line to Build: 0 miles Estimated Containment: 11/04/07
Equipment:
Hand Crews: 23 Dozers: 13 Engines: 96 Water Tenders: 18
Air Tankers: 4 Helicopters: 9 Overhead Personnel: 234 Total Personnel: 1,245
Injuries: 13 Estimated Cost: $14,320,000
Current Situation: The fire was active in unburned fuels overnight but all containment lines are holding. Crews have been strategically placed along the fire's perimeter to handle activity generated by the increased winds. Smoke will likely be visible throughout the day. The smell of smoke may also be more noticeable.
Holding containment lines is today's main objective. Mop up and rehabilitation of lines also continues. The Silverado Canyon area remains a primary concern due to the remaining hot spots, steep topography, and the possibility of rolling debris and boulders.
A Red Flag warning remains in effect until Sunday evening primarily due to low relative humidity. A Red Flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected.
Planned Actions: Maintain public and fire fighter safety. Crews will be holding and improving fire lines, mopping-up, and rehabilitating containment lines. In the southwestern portion of the fire, crews will be patrolling and watching for hot spots. Fire fighting equipment remains in the area of Silverado Canyon for structure protection.
Arson Investigation: The Santiago Fire Investigation Team, including Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Sheriff's Department, ATF, and FBI, continues to work on the investigation.
There were 30-40 people at the intersection of Black Star Canyon Rd. and Silverado Canyon Rd. between 5:45pm and 6:15pm the day of the fire. Arson investigators request that anyone who took photos or video at that time, date, and location call the arson tip line at (800)540-8282 to assist with the investigation. For those that have already called the tip line with information, all tips are being answered and contacts being made, so it is not necessary to make repeat tips with the same information.
Evacuations: Mandatory evacuation remains in place for Silverado Canyon area which includes Black Star and Baker Canyons..
Road Closures: Silverado Canyon Rd. remains closed at Santiago Canyon Rd.
