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TIME OF ALARM: 11:31 a.m., November 16, 2009
INCIDENT#: ORCO9074734
INCIDENT NAME: Ortega Fire
LOCATION: Ortega Highway near Verdugo Canyon Road - Thomas Brothers Map 924
G-3/4. Map of Approximate Location
ACRES BURNED: 145 acres, decrease in acreage due to more accurate aerial
mapping.
CONTAINMENT: 100%
CONTROL: 100%
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental fire started in an open area when heavy
equipment struck a power pole and electrical lines sparked a fire.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: For information check with National
Weather Service - Southern California or California
Weather
COMMAND: OCFA
INCIDENT COMMANDER: OCFA Incident Command Team - IC Kinoshita
FIREFIGHTING ASSETS:
STRUCTURES DAMAGED/DESTROYED:
REPORTED INJURIES:
- 4 Firefighter injuries (Two OCFA Firefighters sustained minor injuries
on the fire line. The injuries included an eye injury and a knee
injury. One USFS Firefighter sustained heat exhaustion while fighting the
fire. One volunteer firefighter hip injury)
EVACUATIONS:
EVACUATION CENTERS:
ROAD CLOSURES: Check with Cal Trans for
freeway and toll road closures. Check with the local police
department for city street closures. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: News Radio for current and
future incidents:
RESIDENTS:
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