[californiadisasters] CA-KERN-Canyon Fire Incident Info (9/5/11-5AM)

Canyon Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated:	September 5, 2011 5:00 am
Date/Time Started:	September 4, 2011 11:30 am
Administrative Unit:	Kern County Fire
County:	Kern County
Location:	Blackburn Canyon Road at Snowshoe Lane, Tehachapi
Acres Burned:	4,759 acres
Containment	4,759 acres - 5% contained
Structures Destroyed:	1 residence has been destroyed
Threatened:	650 residences - 150 outbuildings
Evacuations:	Evacuations of Old West Ranch, Owens Ranch and extended evacuation orders to 2 miles south of Oak Creek and east of Willow Springs Rd. Road closures include Blackburn Canyon Rd, Water Canyon Rd and Oak Creek Rd
Injuries:	1
Cooperating Agencies:	CAL FIRE, Los Angeles County Fire, Santa Barbara County Fire, Ventura County Fire, Orange County Fire Authority, USFS, CHP, Tehachapi Police Dept, Kern County Sheriff's Office, Red Cross
Total Fire Personnel:	600 (168 CAL FIRE)
Engines:	69 (20 CAL FIRE)
Fire crews:	21 (6 CAL FIRE)
Helicopters:	2
Dozers:	10 (4 CAL FIRE)
Water tenders:	4
Conditions:	Firefighters are battling this blaze in steep, rugged terrain with heavy fuels. The high temperatures, low humidity and erratic winds are making conditions difficult for fire crews.
Phone Numbers	(661) 330-0133 (Kern County Public Information Officer)

Source: http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=578

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