Updated 2245 Hours PDT
Incident Summary
The #SherpaFire started on June 15th around 1515 hours from an unknown ignition source which is still under investigation by Fire Officials.
The fire is located 11 miles N of Goleta and Camino Cielo Ridge, California.
Command
The incident is under Unified Command with the following IC’s Opliger, Vangerwen and Wiley of:
- U.S. Forest Service
- CAL Fire
- Santa Barbara County FD
Resources – Fire
There are currently up to 1,926 Firefighters assigned to this fire that represent multiple Agencies.
Resources – Equipment
Current equipment resources on this fire are:
- 130 engines
- 10 water tenders
- 62 hand crews
- 6 dozers
- 6 helicopters
- 5 air tankers including the DC-10
Incident Cooperators
The following Agencies are working together on this fire represent the following:
- American Red Cross
- CAL Fire
- CA Highway Patrol
- CAL Trans
- Montecito FD
- Santa Barbara City FD
- Santa Barbara County FD
- Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
- U.S. Forest Service
- Vandenburg Air Force Base
Current Status
The current Fire Behavior is:
- Moderate
- Flanking
- Continued isolated torching
Containment Status: Fire crews have been successful in reaching a 51% containment status around the fire.
Total Acres Burned: 7,893 acres burned with the breakdown as:
- 4,549 = State managed lands
- 3,344 = Forest responsiblity lands
Fire Fuels include:
- Chaparral
- Tall grass
- Brush
Future Tactics: Once weather forecast is favorable, the East flank of the fire will hopefully be completely contained.
Significant Events
- Study in Progress: The San Dimas Technology Development Center in conjunction with the California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 is performing a Fire Retardant Effectiveness Study.
- Evacuations: 410 evacuation contacts have been made through the sheriff’s office reverse 911 program.
Evacuations
Mandatory Evacuations still in effect for:
- Refugio Canyon
- Venadito Canyon
- Las Flores Canyon
- El Capitan Canyon
- El Capitan State Beach
- El Capitan Ranch
- Canada de la Destiladera
- area east of the Refugio burn area up to Calle Lippizana, near the equestrian center
Warning Evacuations for the areas of:
- Areas E of El Capitan Canyon to Farren Road
- Las Llagas Canyon
- Gato Canyon
- Las Varas Canyon
- Dos Pueblos Canyon
- Eagle Canyon
- 60 homes in Refugio Canyon
- 80 homes in El Cap Ranch
- Circle Bar B & “the Narrows”
Evacuation Shelter
The Red Cross has a shelter located at:
- Wake Center @ Santa Barbara City College located at 300 N. Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, California.
For Pets and Their People, Boarding resources:
- Individuals with pets and livestock may contact Animal Service at 805-681-4332.
Weather Forecast
The National Weather Service has issued an “Excessive Heat Warning” for Santa Barbara County, including the Sherpa Fire Area.
- Excessive Heat Warning until 6/20/2016 2000 Hours PDT (Monday)
- Winds and Timing. Gusts up to 40 mph are expected on Sunday evening into Morning morning. Strongest through and below passes and canyons of the Santa Ynez Range.
- Temps: Max temps from 95-105 degrees expected on Monday.
NEVER… EVER… LEAVE PEOPLE OR PETS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES… EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME
For more info related to the Weather forecast, health-related and driving tips, go to the National Weather Service link here —> https://weather.com/weather/alerts/localalerts/l/USCA1017:1:US?phenomena=EH&significance=W&areaid=CAZ039&office=KLOX&etn=0001
Sources for this Post
We have gleaned information from the following sources:
- Inciweb
- Santa Barbara County Fire
- Los Padres NF
- CALFire
- Internet
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