Summary
This fire has burned 411 acres and is 70 percent contained. 175 residences near Temecula are threatened. Evacuations have been lifted and residents are allowed to return to their homes. All roads are open. 223 firefighters are assigned to this incident under CAL FIRE command. The cause of this fire is arson. Rosa Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | 10/22/2007 at 2306 hrs. |
| Location | East of Temecula, north of Fallbrook |
| Incident Commander | Bart Chambers |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 223 |
|---|---|
| Size | 411 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/24/2007 at hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral (6 Feet)Heavy Brush, slash from agricultural operations |
| Fire Behavior | None. Continued mop up. |
| Significant Events | Damage assessment on the Pellegrino Branch, 5 acres of avocado damaged/destroyed. On the Vaquero Branch, 1 backhoe destroyed, 25 acres of avocado damaged/destroyed. On the Borranca Branch, no damage to structures, vehicles or agricultural products. Projected demob this evening with current resources to work with contingency plans for Rice fire if needed. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue patrol of perimeter. Watch for hot spots. Extinguish any flareups within 300' of line. Check groves and agriculture areas for hot spots. |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | No projected growth. |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 1 mph NW |
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| Current Temperature | 51 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 40 % |
