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Yahoo!Calling from the field around 1 a.m., reporter Ethan Stewart, standing just below San Roque and Foothill called the area a “ghost town on the State Street side.” The fire was making a run down San Roque toward downtown.
The fire is only a few hundred yards from Foothill in the San Roque area, but doesn’t appear to be burning any houses at the moment thanks to the firefighters concerted effort to hold Foothill Road.
Firefighters extinguished a small spot fire at Steven’s Park and trying to save homes at Canyon Acres off Ontare. One structure is already burning there; firefighters requested three to four extra engines to protect approximately 12 houses.
A spot fire was also put out under San Roque Bridge.
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Stewart also reported that there is a lot of helicopter activity, despite brutal winds that are swirling and gusting. "The ash is so thick," he said, "it is difficult to see. It looks like it is snowing."
An hour later, Stewart said that all things considered it seemed somewhat quiet thanks to firefighters’ heroic efforts. The fire is still being held off Foothill Road.
Stewart also said there are unconfirmed reports of flare ups on the eastern flank behind Sycamore Canyon.
Driving down Milpas at 2 a.m. Stewart noted that the air temperature on the Eastside has dropped approximately 10 degrees from two hours ago.
Helicopter Refilling Operation Moved
Helicopters aiding in the firefight will be conducting water filling operations at Dos Pueblos High School overnight. Residents should expect noise and overflights throughout the night. The American Red Cross Evacuation Shelter set up in the DPHS gym will remain operational.
Jesusita Fire County Call Center Closed
Due to the above Mandatory Evacuation Order, the County Call Center has shut down to relocate overnight. Calls made to (805) 681-5197 will no longer be answered. A new telephone numbers will be distributed for the Call Center when it reopens in the morning in a future press release.
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-- CURRENT UPDATE -- 2am: No glow visible from Cathedral Oaks & Kellogg. No fire is big enough to show thru whatever smoke there is in between.
-- At 1 am I could see no fire nor even a glow from either the Patterson SB on-ramp or Turnpike SB offramp. Trees and hills do block both vantage points of were the fire must be, but lack of glow means nothing was big at that time. Wind there and also at Kellogg and C.O is very mild -- 2 to 5 mph.
-- Around midnight there were a few good flareups (bright glows) NE of CO and Kellogg. That bearing crosses Old SM Pass Rd where it just starts to climb. But I really really really doubt the fire was there. I'm sure is was from where that bearing crosses SM Pass (SR 154)... that first big curve to the right just up from the San Antonio Creek Rd tee. I heard from a firefigher around 10pm that the fire was at, or had crossed 154 near that tee intersection.
sbhobo (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 2:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
new EOC will be up and running in 10 minutes or so.
CGerlach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 2:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hot Spots @ 36 State St offering free coffee to firemen
The Biltmore is donating free meals to the firefighters
We all thank them, all of the crews, the flight crews, the dispatchers, and Cal Fire and the HQ's everyone so much for all you are all doing. You are all awesome!
CGerlach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 2:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
any update on san roque road north of foothill? are all the houses gone all the way to foothill road?
katiehatch (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 2:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The flare up in Rattlesnake Canyon has gone down, according to ppl who can see that area....Montecito Fire jumped on it fast i think.
CGerlach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 2:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mandatory Order
new add to existing Mandatory areas.....
All Areas....North of 101 and East of Patterson
CGerlach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 3:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
When I walked through there early Thursday evening, three of the five crews assigned to that area were from Encinitas, Redondo, and San Diego, keeping an eye on the area since very early morning. Didn't see any Montecito folks around, nor the County guys from the station near Sheffield.
The El Cielito area had a flare-up around 10pm and Rattlesnake Canyon was a battleground most of the day.
A lot of our homes and safety are being carefully watched over by non-residents; an amazing and heartening fact.
--WebAdmin
webadmin (Indy Staff)
May 8, 2009 at 3:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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CGerlach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 3:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
40,000 masks distributed yesterday.....free
more will be handed out today. Even a Bandana is better than nothing. Youi can also get simple filters from Hardware or paint stores.....
the particulate matter count will be high.... so take care.
CGerlach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 3:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.makeitwork.com/
has a live webcam of some of the fire area. I am going to catch some fast sleep. KTYD is live and on the air...follow things with them...
http://www.ktyd.com lin and Jim are on now... will be back soon. God Bless all the crews on the lines....and more help is on the way, reports coming in of fire and police units on the way on the freeways to help out.
back soon.
CGerlach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 3:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know if the area near the 5 Points Shopping Plaza is evacuated?
tiezen (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 3:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I just bought gas at the Chevron across from 5 Points. Saw a small command post in the Sears parking lot, but people are moving about freely. It looked like the Longs Drugs was still open.
It was amazing how quickly the fire moved to engulf the ridge just east of San Marcos Foothills tonite between 6pm and 7pm. Saw it all from the airport.
Goleta is covered in ashes now, and more than normal traffic in the UCSB area, probably evacuees. Could see glimpses of fire @101 and La Cumbre, very low. Stopped by SBJHS on my way back home - 3 choppers operating right now, two yellow/white birds from LA County Fire and one blue/white from SB County Fire. There were two very tired SBCO firefighters manning the hydrant, two more on the flight line.
EastBeach (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 3:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So the hillside above Mountain Drive is glowing in Montecito. Does anybody know location of eastern perimeter. Does it extend above Cold Spring Road?
csgirl (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 4:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
** County Calle Real Campus Closed **
Attention: County and other employees assigned to work at the County Calle Real Campus (Public Health Department, Department of Social Services, Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services, Community Action Commission etc.)
Due to a Mandatory Evacuation Order, the Calle Real County Buildings are closed for Friday May 8th, 2009. County employees are to remain at home and available by their known phone numbers for call back and assignment to alternative work sites. If required to report to an alternate work site, employees should bring County identification badge and cell phone, if issued. Services to the public normally available at this campus will be closed.
[SBC-JIC Jesusita Fire 034
DATE: May 8, 2009
TIME: 0415 (4:15 a.m.)]
webadmin (Indy Staff)
May 8, 2009 at 4:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone have an update on Canyon Acres Dr.?
The Indy report said 1 structure burning there as of 1 am. My family's place is at the end of that rd, so I'm trying to find out if it and the neighbor's places are still standing.
cycleboy (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 6:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What between La Cumbre rd and La Colina school with the homes on winther way side and across on La Colina side?
shanley (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 6:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Is Foxen Dr. in the mandatory evacuation area?
islandgirl (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My dad found this link:
wv.enplan.com
It shows via satellite where the hotspots actually are...updated regularly.
pswcarp (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I have family at San Roque & Calle Rosales, does anyone know if the fire is that far in yet? Any information would be helpful.
faerydragon (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Please take advantage of the live Firecam at www.makeitwork.com. The camera is on the roof of our offices and provides access to various points of view in the burn area. Thoughts and prayers to Santa Barbara residents and all of the incredible firefighters.
edgmiw (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The area below Foothill between San Roque Rd. and Alamar made it through the night; we live there. A little before midnight flames topped the ridge above Foothill near Calle Palo Colorado and Calle Laureles, and several hours later the same happened above and east of Alamar with one or more structures burning up there. The truly good news is that today's about 20 degrees cooler and so far (about 5 p.m. Fri 5/8) the winds are very light.
GregMohr (anonymous profile)
May 8, 2009 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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