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Jesusita Fire fact sheet as of May 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM PT
Fire Status:
- 8,733 acres burned
- 65% contained
- Damage assessment in progress – initial estimate of 77 homes destroyed, 22 homes have been damaged, 60 outbuildings destroyed and 69 outbuildings damaged
- Approximately 145 properties evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders); affects approx. 362 people
- More than 3,900 properties under evacuation warning; approx. 9,754 people affected
- Residences threatened – 500; commercial properties threatened – 0
- 4,150 personnel on scene: 428 engines, 110 crews
- 5 air tankers and 15 helicopters
- 28 firefighter injuries to date
- Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
- Air quality warning remains in effect
- Estimated costs to date $9 million
- Expected containment 5/13/09
Tags: jesusita fire, santa barbara, wildfire
