Areas along Lake Hughes Road were evacuated including Cottonwood Campground and two youth detention camps. Power transmission lines in the area remain a concern.
The large change is acreage is due to more precise mapping.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Thursday May 30th, 2013 approx. 03:30 PM |
| Location | Northwest of Greenvalley |
| Incident Commander | Norm Walker, Type 2 Team |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 958 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,662 acres |
| Percent Contained | 15% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday June 05th, 2013 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | heavy brush and chapperal |
| Fire Behavior | Rapid rates of spread with a high resistance to control efforts. Fire Exhibited moderate to long range spotting in receptive fuels and winds from the NE. Burned actively throughout the night with poor humidity recovery. |
| Significant Events | The Fire made a major run to the west and north under moderate winds and very dry conditions and high temperatures. Additional evacuations along Lake Hughes Road were put in place including two youth probation camps and Cottonwood campground.Check with Santa Clarita Sheriffs Dept. for more detaled information regarding any evacuations at (661) 255-1121. San Fransciquito Canyon Road remains under a hard closure. Bouquet Canyon Road is under a soft closure open to residence only. Elisabeth Lake Road is under a soft closure open to residence only. A Red Cross evacuation center is located at Marie Kerr Park, 39700 30th St. W. Palmdale, 93551 for residence. The Large Animal Shelter located at Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 5210 W. Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93536 has been discontinued but will be put back in place should the need arise. Small animals Lancaster Animal Shelter, 5210 W Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93536 or Castaic Animal Shelter, 31044, Charlie Canyon Rd, Castaic, CA 913536. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | A Type 2 Incident Management Team is currently manageing the Fire. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | High - Rugged and Steep |
| Remarks | *Estimated Containment is June 5, 2013. This wildfire is burning in steep rugged terrain. Powerlines are located within the vicinity. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5-10 G15 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | near 95 degrees |
| Humidity | 6-10% |
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