Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Jesusita Fire
The Jesusita Fire which began on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 and burned 8,733 acres, was declared 100% contained on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 and declared under control on Friday, May 22, 2009. A total of 160 structures were destroyed by the fire, as well as an additional 17 structures which were damaged. The fire remains under investigation and authorities are asking that anyone with knowledge of how the fire started to please call 805-686-5074.
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Photos of Jesusita Fire - Click on photo to enlarge and see description
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/pictures/1640
Maps of Jesusita Fire - Click on map to enlarge and see description
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/maps/1640
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Trail Closures
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1640/8556/
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Road Closures
http://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
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Local Assistance Center
The County of Santa Barbara will open a Local Assistance Center in the lobby area of the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, beginning at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, for people who lost their homes, had homes damaged or who were otherwise impacted by the fire. The Assistance Center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further
notice.
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Red Cross
Anyone currently in need of assistance should go to the Red Cross Service Center at 2101 State Street or call the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter at (805) 687-1331.
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Key Phone Numbers
- Santa Barbara County Jesusita Fire Information Call Center - 805-681-5197 (recorded message)
- Los Padres National Forest Fire Information Call Center - 805-961-5770 (recorded message)
- Los Padres National Forest Headquarters - 805-968-6640 (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
- Red Cross - 687-1331
- Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
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Internet
- City of Santa Barbara website at http://www.santabarbaraca.gov
- County of Santa Barbara website at http://www.countyofsb.org/
- Montecito Fire Department at www.montecitofire.com/jesusitarecovery.htm
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday May 05th, 2009 approx. 01:30 PM |
| Location | NW of Mission Cyn. in Santa Barbara Co. |
Current Situation
| Size | 8,733 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday May 20th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
