Freeway
Complex Fire – After Action Report
Freeway Complex Fire Preliminary Report
TIME OF ALARM: 9:01 AM November 15, 2008
INCIDENT#: ORC 08075221
INCIDENT NAME: Freeway Complex Fire
LOCATION: Began in Riverside County 91 Fwy at Green River
heading into Orange County (Thomas Brothers page 741). Fire jumped
the 91 freeway east of Weir Canyon. Map of Freeway Complex Fire
CONTAINMENT: 100%
CONTROL: Control was declared November 25, 2008 at 8:00 AM
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: CAL FIRE investigators are continuing the investigation
into the Freeway Fire. It is possible the fire was caused by a vehicle's exhaust
equipment; however, investigators are still evaluating evidence and witness
statements. For additional information regarding the investigation contact CAL
FIRE Riverside Unit PIO Captain Julie Hutchinson at (951) 377-8380 or the CAL
FIRE Public Affairs Office at (951) 940-6985.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: For information check with National
Weather Service - Southern California or California
Weather
COMMAND: Unified Command with Orange County Fire Authority, CAL FIRE, LA
County Fire, Anaheim Fire, and Chino Fire
INCIDENT COMMANDER: California Team 6
FIREFIGHTING ASSETS:
- An estimated 3,760 state, county, and city personnel at the height of the
fire
- 78 Crews, 510 Engines, 22 Bulldozers, 10 Water Tenders, 211
Overhead, 3 Helicopters at the height of the fire
ACRES BURNED: Appropximately 30,305 acres STRUCTURES
DAMAGED/DESTROYED:
- 190 residential structures destroyed (includes multi-family residences)
- 123 residential structures damaged
- 2 commercial properties damaged or destroyed
- If your home was sprayed with fire retardant, instructions for removing it
can be found at the Phos-Chek website.
CITY INFORMATION:
REPORTED INJURIES: 14 minor injuries of firefighters
EVACUATIONS:
- Orange County Red
Cross
- Please take donations to the Local Assistance Center at 8165 E. Santa Ana
Canyon Rd., Anaheim
EVACUATION CENTERS:
- Animals can be taken to the OC Shelter (561 The City Dr., Orange) and
large animals can be taken to Huntington Beach Equestrian Center (18381
Golden West St.)
ROAD CLOSURES: Check with Cal Trans for
freeway and toll road closures. Check with the local police
department for city street closures.
- Carbon Canyon Rd. closed to eastbound traffic from Valencia Rd. -
CLOSED
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: News Radio for current and future
incidents:
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