Summary
This fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 100 percent contained. Full containment October 31. The Witch Fire has joined the Poomacha fire in the north. Evacuations are lifted. 1,125 homes and 499 outbuildings have been destroyed. 77 homes and 25 outbuildings have been damaged. Additionally, 239 vehicles have been destroyed.
1,271 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command. There have been 40 injuries to firefighters, and two civilian fatalities reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $16 million. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.
Residents can get the latest information about the status of the fires by visiting the County of San Diego's Emergency Web site at www.sdcountyemergency.com. Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to this fire. Residents may also call the City of San Diego Community Access Phone at 619-570-1070 for additional fire information.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | 10/21/2007 at 1235 hrs. |
| Location | Witch Creek area, East of Ramona |
| Incident Commander | Pat Kerschen |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 1,254 |
|---|---|
| Size | 197,990 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/31/2007 at hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (grass and understory) Fuel model 2, 4, & 5. Oak woodlands and brush are also involved. |
| Fire Behavior | No significant fire behavior expected. Relative humidities are recovering well with return of marine influence. |
| Significant Events | Fire containment achieved at 1800 hours on 10/31/07. Damage assessment and Fireline suppression repair are on going. Demobilization of excess resources is continuing. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up and patrol to continue in all divisions. |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | None anticipated. |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Containment Target | Management strategy was achieved by 1800 hours on 10/31. |
| Remarks | CAL FIRE ICT #10 (Kerschen) remains in Unified Command with USFS (Marinelli). Base Camp is established at Kit Carson Park (Kit Carson & Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido). The incident is under Area Command Team #1 (Waterbury). |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 44 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 82 % |
