Update: Jesusita Fire Facts
Saturday Night Statistics

The following are statistics on the Jesusita Fire’s status as of Saturday, May 9, at 8:30 p.m.:
* 8,700 acres burned.
* 40 percent contained.
* Damage assessment in progress. Initial estimate is 31 homes destroyed, 47 damaged, and 2 outbuildings damaged.

* Approximately 5,894 properties evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders); affects approx. 14,735 people.
* More than 17,524 properties under evacuation warning; approx. 44,467 people affected.
* 3,500 residences threatened, and 100 commercial properties threatened.
* 4,321 personnel on scene: 498 engines, 104 crews.
* 11 air tankers and 13 helicopters.
* 18 firefighter injuries to date.
* Cause under investigation: Tip line (805) 686-5074.
*Air quality warning remains in effect.
* Estimated costs to date $6.8 million.
* Expected containment 5/13/09.