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INCIDENT UPDATED 10/1/2012
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Cold Fire started at approximately 11:45 am in the Foothills above Montecito and is currently at 2 acres. The fire is burning in the old Coyote Fire area that burned in 1964. This area is inaccessible to vehicles. The fire is slope driven and with the help of 5 Helicopters, 2 Air Tankers and 1 Air Attack, retardant is now urrounding half of the fire's perimeter. Crews are currently hiking in to begin mop up and cut handline around the fire perimeter . as needed. The previously issued evacuation orders have been lifted, The Forest Service is in unified command with Santa Barbara Fire and Montecito Fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Under Investigation |
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| Date of Origin | Tuesday November 06th, 2012 approx. 11:45 AM |
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| Location | Foothills above Montecito |
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| Incident Commander | Mark Vontillow |
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Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 50 |
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| Size | 2 acres |
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Outlook
| Planned Actions | 5 Helicopters, 2 Air Tankers and an Air Attack are fighting the fire aggressively. Crews are currently hiking into the fire to commence constructing handline. There are currently 16 engines, 2 water tenders, 3 dozers, 5 helicopters, 2 air tankers and 12 air attack fighting the fire. |
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