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
Unified 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
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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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I drove down to El Monte and all lanes were open both South and North of the 14. Yesterday they only had 2 lanes open instead of a single lane when the fire started. Sat in traffic for 3 hours lol.
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43 Comments
praying for the fire fighters
Israel Cruz
Matthew Rosales
Joey Farkas MacKenzie
Michaela Foley
Debbie Sulstrom
Susie Palos here’s your update
Kim De Rubertis Parkinson
Is the 14 closed?
I don’t think so, I thinks it’s Soledad Cyn Rd, that runs parallel.
its down to 1 lane
I drove down to El Monte and all lanes were open both South and North of the 14. Yesterday they only had 2 lanes open instead of a single lane when the fire started. Sat in traffic for 3 hours lol.
No, I just passed 14 and it’s not close.
This is horrible. my home town on fire. I hope everyone stays safe.
Please update me on the fire please.
Vianka Ramos
Steven Crittenden
Is there a way to see a map of the fire itself
RECENT UPDATE *To the best of my knowledge* 11,000 acres, 10% contained.
LACOFD-SCV: #SandFire update: 11,000 acres, 10% contain (along 14 fwy). Evacs remain in place. Press conference at Noon. http://www.nixle.us/92NNN
Brittney Bush, thank you so much for the update. I am just keeping an eye on it due to our trailer at thousand trails.
Yea of course!
Antonio si es allá por donde hicieron la alberca
Wow
Ugggh.
Following
Melissa Otto idk if you were still wonderibg
Gillian Westley-Willans ?
Oh wow. That’s awful ?
Tara Grace
But is the 14 closed? I might need to take Gabbys friend home
Prays for all those affected?
Wow
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
Nephew took pic on way to work…
As of 4:00 pm it appears to be doubling back toward Robinson ranch . This photo is the backside of the homes at RR.
Joey Campbell
Karen Vitale-Patt
Savanah Funicello
Look like the valley l antelope valley is on fire from all the smoke. ..
Is in-n-out closed
Thank you fire fighters
When are they going to open up sand canyon