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| Saturday, Jul 23, 2016
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US Forest Service, Saturday 10:50 p.m.:

Incident Overview

 

The Sand Fire started at 2:14 PM-PST on July 22, 2016, near the northbound HWY 14 and Sand Canyon Rd.

Currently the Fire is approximately 20,000 acres and is 10% contained (at the 14 Freeway).

Los Angeles County Fire and the Forest Service are in “Unified Command.” Evacuations are in place. Over 900 firefighters are engaged in initial attack. Resources include 70 engines, 36 hand crews, 9 helicopters, and 5 dozers.

The Incident Command Post is located at Golden Valley High School.

 

Weather:

The Santa Clarita area is under a Red Flag Warning. Crews will be experiencing temperatures highs of 106 degrees. Winds will be coming from the East at 10 mph with gusts of 12 mph. Humidity will be at 10%.


Air Quality

South Coast AQMD issued a Smoke Advisory effective today until midnight tomorrow based on unhealthy air quality conditions as a result of the Sand Fire. Smoke is moving toward the south east and multiple areas near the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys will be directly impacted. You can find a list of the areas on the AQMD website or follow them on Twitter

Current Road Closures:

Sand Canyon and Soledad Canyon – no entry into Sand Canyon No access to Sand Canyon at northbound 14 Freeway.

Sand Canyon and Lost Canyon – no traffic into Sand Canyon

Placerita Canyon and the 14 Freeway – no traffic into Placerita Canyon

Soledad Canyon Road eastbound from the 14 Freeway.

Agua Dulce Canyon Road eastbound from the 14 Freeway.

Crown Valley Road eastbound from the 14 Freeway.

Sand Canyon Road east of Placerita Canyon to 12300 Little Tujunga.

Current Evacuations:

Sand Fire continually updated evacuation information from the SHERIFF and LA County Fire Department can be found on nixle: http://local.nixle.com/zipcode/91321/

All residents in Sand Canyon from Lost Canyon to Bear Divide (extended from Robinson Ranch Golf Course)

All residents in Placerita Canyon from the Nature Center to Sand Canyon

Little Tujunga from Bear Divide to LA River Ranger District (Station), 12371 Little Tujunga Cyn Rd.

Evacuation Centers:

The Evacuation Center at Golden Valley High School has been closed.

Hart High School, 24825 N. Newhall, Santa Clarita, 91321

Lakeview Terrace Recreation Center, 11075 Foothill Blvd, Lakeview Terrace, 91340

The Evacuation Center at Golden Valley High School has been closed.

Structures Destroyed/Damaged:

We are aware that there are structures that have been destroyed or damaged in the Bear Divide and Sand Canyon areas; however, we cannot confirm any particular properties. Damage Assessment Teams are in the area, and we will release that information when it becomes available.

Basic Information

Current as of 7/23/2016, 10:52:25 PM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Friday July 22nd, 2016 approx. 02:15 PM
Location Northbound Hwy 14/Sand Canyon
Incident Commander Michael Wakoski USFS, Deputy Chief Vince Pena, LACFD And Sgt. Brink Burton LACSD
Incident Description Wildfire

Current Situation

Total Personnel 919
Size 20,000 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 10%
Fuels Involved Chaparral/Brush

Current Weather

Weather Concerns High Temperatures, low humidity, high winds

2016_07_23-15.38.37.517-CDTUnified Command Update Saturday 10:30 p.m.

Initial fire reported location: NB 14 FWY at Sand Canyon, Santa Clarita

Administrative Agency: Unified Command:  LACoFD, ANF, and LASD

Acres Burned: 20,000 acres

Containment: 10 percent

Date/Time Incident Reported: July 22nd at 2:11 p.m.

Last Update: 10:30 PM 07/23

Total Personnel: 919

Residents can now call 626-574-5208 to get Sand Fire updates throughout the day.

New Evacuations: All residents in Sand Canyon From Lost Canyon to Bear Divide. All residents in Placerita Canyon from the Nature Center to Sand Canyon. Little Tujunga from Bear Divide to LA River Ranger District Station. 12371 Little Tujunga Cyn Rd

* Approximately 1,500 homes

* 100 Commercial buildings threatened

Road Closures:

Sand Canyon and Soledad Canyon- no entry into Sand Canyon

No access to Sand Canyon at NB 14 Fwy

Sand Canyon and Lost Canyon – no traffic into Sand Canyon

Placerita Canyon Rd EB from the 14 Fwy / Agua Dulce Canyon Rd EB from 14 Fw

Crown Valley Road eastbound from the 14 Fwy

Sand Canyon Road East of Placerita Canyon to 12300 Little Tujunga

 

Photo: Ken Lubas

Photo: Ken Lubas

 

 


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Road Closures (per LASD):

Sand Canyon and Lost Canyon – no traffic into Sand Canyon

Placerita Canyon and the 14 Freeway – no traffic into Placerita Canyon

Soledad Canyon Road eastbound from the 14 Freeway.

Agua Dulce Canyon Road eastbound from the 14 Freeway.

Crown Valley Road eastbound from the 14 Freeway.

Sand Canyon Road east of Placerita Canyon to 12300 Little Tujunga.


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43 Comments

  1. Denise Ware Denise Ware says:

    praying for the fire fighters

  2. Vee Valencia Vee Valencia says:

    Susie Palos here’s your update

  3. This is horrible. my home town on fire. I hope everyone stays safe.

  4. JoAnne Winkler says:

    Please update me on the fire please.

  5. NICHOLAS TOTH says:

    Is there a way to see a map of the fire itself

  6. Dave Martin Dave Martin says:

    RECENT UPDATE *To the best of my knowledge* 11,000 acres, 10% contained.

  7. Brittney Bush, thank you so much for the update. I am just keeping an eye on it due to our trailer at thousand trails.

  8. Betsi Monroy Betsi Monroy says:

    Antonio si es allá por donde hicieron la alberca

  9. Melissa Otto idk if you were still wonderibg

  10. Gillian Westley-Willans ?

  11. Alison Elms says:

    Prays for all those affected?

  12. Sharon Spain Sharon Spain says:

    So scary,our son Dave and Marge have loaded and hooked up the travel trailer in case they have to leave.they are in acton

  13. Maria Franco Maria Franco says:

    Nephew took pic on way to work…

  14. As of 4:00 pm it appears to be doubling back toward Robinson ranch . This photo is the backside of the homes at RR.

  15. Look like the valley l antelope valley is on fire from all the smoke. ..

  16. Denise Ware Denise Ware says:

    Thank you fire fighters

  17. Robert Dellorfano says:

    When are they going to open up sand canyon

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