Truemors
Large brush fire in the North-East mountains of the San Fernando Valley. More than 10,000 evacuated, 60+ mph winds. 100's of homes destroyed.
This preliminary information regards an event in progress, and was considered accurate when posted.
Any resident in the immediate path of a wildfire should calmly prepare for evacuation and follow the lawful orders of uniformed public safety officials.
In many circumstances, an orderly self-evacuation prior to the issuance of official warnings can prove beneficial.
Formal evacuation orders - which are often specific to a location or address, may be provided door-to-door or via loudspeaker. Residents in high danger areas should remain vigilant for contact or announcements.
Those who may soon be endangered but are not in the immediate path of advancing flames, are encouraged to monitor local news.
In the Los Angeles area, official information provided by or on behalf of the Los Angeles Fire Department is often carried on the following news radio stations:
AM 980 - KFWB
AM 1070 - KNX
We encourage Los Angeles residents to find and 'save' these stations on their battery-powered portable and vehicle radios.
TIME OF ALARM: 10:29 PM, Friday, November 14, 2008
LAFD INCIDENT# 1460
INCIDENT NAME: Sayre Fire
INITIAL RESPONSE ADDRESS: 13000 W. Sayre St
VEGETATION TYPE: Brush/Vegetation
TERRAIN: Steep/Rugged/Rolling Mountains Hills/Urban Interface
WEATHER: Strong/Erratic/Santa Ana wind conditions is a factor. Redflag Conditions
CONDITIONS UPON ARRIVAL: 15 Acres , Wind driven
CURRENT SIZE: 2500-2600 Acres (estimate)
CURRENT CONDITION: 0% Containment/Active wildfire
CAUSE OF FIRE: Under Active Investigation.
STRUCTURES THREATENED: Yes - 1000
STRUCTURES DESTROYED: Not Yet Determined
CIVILIAN INJURIES: Yes - 1/Serious
HEALTH ADVISORIES: No formal air quality or health advisories have been issued. Limiting or avoiding exposure to smoke from wildfires is always suggested.
EVACUATION: A Formal Evacuation Order for Residents residents in the North West valley has been established. Nearby residents are encouraged to prepare for evacuation, monitor news radio and obey the verbal orders of uniformed public safety personnel in their neighborhood.
RESIDENTS EVACUATED: Approximately 10,000 residents advised to evacuate the area.
EVACUATION CENTERS AND SHELTERS:
Sylmar High School
13050 Borden St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
San Fernando High School
11133 O'Melveny Ave
San Fernando, CA 91340
John F. Kennedy High School
11254 Gothic Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Chatsworth High School
10027 Luriline Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
ANIMAL SHELTERS: Hansen Dam recreation area.
ROAD CLOSURES/TRAFFIC ADVISORIES: Localized restriction in immediate area of fire only. Motorists should use extreme caution due to drifting smoke, fire related traffic and emergency personnel in the area.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: Not yet determined/None
HUMAN SERVICES, SHELTER AND SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE:
2-1-1 LA County: 2-1-1 or (800)339-6993
American Red Cross, Los Angeles Chapter:(888)737-4306
SMALL ANIMAL, EQUINE AND LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE:
City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services: (888)452-7381
DONATIONS: There are NO officially endorsed fundraising or collection efforts related to this incident.
VOLUNTEERS: There is NO identified need for volunteers to support Fire Department operations at this time.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CONTACT INFORMATION:
Los Angeles City Hall including all City Departments: 3-1-1 or (213)473-3231.
Los Angeles County Administration, including all County Departments: (213)974-1234.
State of California Offices, including all State Agencies: (800)807-6755.
U.S. Government Offices, including all Federal Agencies: (800)333-4636.
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LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMITTMENT AND SUMMARY:
INCIDENT COMMANDER: Los Angeles Fire Department, Deputy Chief Rueda
COMMAND POST LOCATION: El Cariso and Hubbard
FIREFIGHTER STAGING:Hubbard near El Cariso Park
LAFD RESOURCES ASSIGNED: Pending
98 Fire Companies
15 Rescue Ambulances
5 Helicopters
10 Battallion Chief Officer Command Teams
TOTAL FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL: 500 Firefighters
FIREFIGHTER INJURIES: 1 Minor. Treated and transported.
MEDIA STAGING: Not Yet Determined.
ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT: Captain(s) Armando Hogan, Stephen Ruda, William Wick, LAFD Public Information Officer(s)
KEY MESSAGE: "This fire is not yet under control. More than 500 Los Angeles Firefighters are actively engaged in a well-coordinated ground and air assault on the flames."
SAFETY MESSAGE: Los Angeles Firefighters encourage local residents to maintain a minimum 200 foot brush clearance from homes & structures, have a family evacuation plan with both primary and secondary escape routes. Obey all no parking signs on Red Flag Days, limit use of campfires or spark producing equipment and be careful when handling combustible materials. Together we can accomplish our mutual goal of protecting ourselves and our loved ones from wildfire.
NEXT ANTICIPATED LAFD NEWS RELEASE: Undetermined
Submitted by Ron Myers, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
http://lafd.blogspot.com/
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