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SAND FIRE UPDATE July 27, 2016 6:00 AM

Ongoing evacuated areas and hard closures remain closed for public safety. Local hazards including power lines, debris, and equipment may create safety concerns.

Recent drone activity has occurred over the fire. Sheriff’s deputies are actively attempting to locate and stop this intrusion. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage in part because aircraft are not able to fly.

During the evening cooler temperatures helped firefighters make progress controlling the fire and increasing containment.

STATISTICS
Unified Command with LACoFD / ANF / LASD
38,346 Acres, 40% Containment

Structures Destroyed/Damaged:
18 Structures Destroyed
1 Structures Damaged
5 Minor Structures Damaged

OPERATIONS
Personnel: 2,937 Engines: 275 Crews: 72
Dozers: 29
Water Tenders: 14 Aircraft: 12

EVACUATED AREAS (Ongoing)
Little Tujunga Canyon Road from the Wildlife Way Station to Sand Canyon Road & Placerita Canyon Road

OPENINGS AND ONGOING ROAD CLOSURES

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY OPENINGS
Placerita Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway
Golden Valley Road at the 14 Freeway
Via Princessa at Lost Canyon Road
Sand Canyon Road at Lost Canyon Road

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ONGOING CLOSURES
Soledad Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway
Sand Canyon Road south of Placerita Canyon Road

AGUA DULCE OPENINGS
Escondido Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway

AGUA DULCE ONGOING HARD CLOSURES
Agua Dulce Canyon Road at the 14 Freeway (This is a soft closure, residents with ID ONLY)
Agua Dulce Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road (This is a hard closure. No entry)

ACTON OPENINGS
Crown Valley Parkway at the 14 Freeway
Crown Valley Parkway at Soledad Canyon Road
ACTON ONGOING HARD CLOSURE
Soledad Canyon Road at Bootlegger Canyon Road

LITTLE TUJUNGA HARD CLOSURE
Little Tujunga Canyon Road north of the Wildlife Way Station

EVACUATION STATISTICS
Evacuations affect approximately 1000 residents

EVACUATION CENTERS (Remain open at this time)
Hart High School, 24825 N. Newhall, Santa Clarita, 91321
Highland High School, 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale 93551

LARGE ANIMALS (Approx. 350)
AV Fairgrounds 2551 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, 93536
Pierce College is accepting large animals 6201 Winnetka, Woodland Hills 91367
Hansen Dam, 11770 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace 91342

SMALL ANIMALS
Highland High School, 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, 93551
Castaic Animal Shelter 31044 Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic 91384

INFORMATION LINE
LACoFD: 323-881-2411 www.fire.lacounty.gov
ANF: 626-574-5208 www.inciweb.nwcg.gov