The Jesusita Fire is 90% contained tonight, and they've lifted all evacuation orders. Here are the stats as reported by SB County:
• 8,733 acres burned
• 90% contained
• Damage assessment teams have been working in the field providing more accurate survey numbers. Assessment to date: 80 homes destroyed, 15 homes damaged; 79 outbuildings destroyed; 2 outbuildings damaged; 1 commercial property destroyed.
• 2781 personnel on scene: 203 engines, 86 crews
• 1 air attack, and 7 helicopters
• 29 firefighter injuries to date
• Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
• Air quality warning remains in effect
• Estimated costs to date $17 million
• Expected containment 5/20/09
According to the Independent, at its peak, there were 4100 firefighters fighting the fire.
Most of the front country trails are closed. The Independent has some pictures of the devastation the trails suffered. The good news is that San Antonio Creek trail is open. I may partake tomorrow!
The next worry, of course, is next winter's mudslides. I'm not sure how they will deal with the barren foothills. Last year after the Gap Fire, they dropped tons of mulch on the hillsides. It worked to keep it from eroding. Perhaps they'll do something similar. Of course they are already thinking about it.
3 comments:
17 million $$$$. YIKES! Who did the crew work for that was doing brush removal?
Such desolation! But maybe things will start growing again. Fast, I hope!
really nice photos, thanks. You really have a good eye.
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