Poomacha Wildland Fire Incident Information
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Summary
This fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 50,156 acres and is 85 percent contained. Full containment is expected November 3. The Poomacha Fire has joined with the Witch Fire to the south. 143 homes, 1 commercial property and 77 outbuildings have been destroyed. Mt. Palomar and Crosley Homestead remain threatened.
This fire has resulted in 13 firefighter injuries. 2,096 firefighters are currently assigned to this incident under unified command with CAL FIRE and the Cleveland National Forest. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $12.8 million. Poomacha Fire Information Line (760) 751-7600.
Residents can get the latest information about the status of the fires by visiting the County of San Diego's Emergency Web site at
www.sdcountyemergency.com. Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to this fire. Residents may also call the City of San Diego Community Access Phone at 619-570-1070 for additional fire information.
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Basic Information
Incident Type Wildland Fire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin 10/23/2007 at 0313 hrs.
Location Highway 76, Pauma Valley
Incident Commander Ault / Joseph
Current Situation
Total Personnel 2,096
Size 50,158 acres
Percent Contained 85%
Estimated Containment Date 11/03/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved Chaparral, Grass, Brush, Timber
Fire Behavior Two pockets within the interior of the burn in the north area actively burned requiring air support. The firing operation in Div N went slow this morning but fire behavior increased this afternoon, burning about 2 acres.
Significant Events Firing operations were attempted this morning and are now complete. Helicopter drops were needed for two interior pockets actively burning. Mop up and patrol continued within all secured areas.
Outlook
Planned Actions Construct and improve handline in the north area of the fire. Mop up and patrol all other secured areas of the fire.
Growth Potential Low
Terrain Difficulty Extreme
Remarks CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #4(Ault) is in Unified Command with the Cleveland National Forest (Joseph). Control strategies include minimizing the fire spread and impacts to the Agua Tibia Wilderness. Current burned acres by landowner include: BLM (3102), CA. Dept. Fish and Game (472) CA State Parks (1226) USFS (5506) Unclassified (private,other)(20068), Rincon Res. (3585),San Pasqual Res. (7) Pauma-Yuima Res (5360), Pala Res.(2118) La Jolla Res (8679). In addition to the structures destroyed, there were 363 vehicles destroyed. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the period 11/2/07 to 11/4/07. The incident is planned to transition to a Type II team on 11/5/07.
Weather
Current Wind Conditions 2-7 mph NW
Current Temperature 65 degrees
Current Humidity 32 %