Fire damages, containments, cost and incidents

10-23-07 7:40 p.m. The Harris Fire is 72,000 acres and 10% contained, full containment is expected October 31st. The cost to date to fight the fire is $2,100,000. One additional civilian suffered burns and was treated and transported to a local hospital. A total of 21 civilians have been injured and one killed by this fire. 4500 people are or have been threatened and evacuated. Additional evacuations are being ordered. An estimated 200 to 500 homes have been destroyed or damaged. 1500 homes are or have been threatened. An additional 452 people are assigned to the incident and are either enroute or were initial attack and have not been released from the line to check in. The total personnel count is 1211.

The Witch Fire is 196,420 acres and 1 percent contained. 12 firefighters have been injured on this fire, currently there are 1,492 firefighters assigned to this incident. Fire will continue to move west and southwest, threatening the communities of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Escondido, Lakeside, Valley Center, San Marcos and Rancho Santa Fe. Fire has spread to the east threatening the communities of Julian and Pine Hills. Current efforts are working towards a more accurate fire perimeter size.

The Rice fire is 7,500 acres and 10% contained with full containment expected on October 28th, with full control expected Nobermber 5th. 1 firefighter has been injured. 206 residences have been destroyed, 2 commercial properties, 40 outbuildings, 91 vehicles and 20,000 Avocado trees. Active burning in the Rainbow Glen area. Evacuation of Deluz Canyon area.

The Poomacha Fire is 20,000 acres and 0% contained, there has been 10 injuries to firefighers, 218 firefighters are assigned to this incident. 50 homes have been destroyed. Fire increased in size substantially due to extreme fire behavior, lack of resources and high winds. Some resources are beginning to arrive at the incident, but no significant perimeter control has been initiated due to structure protection priorities.