Empire Fire
| Last Updated: |
July 28, 2006 7:00 am |
FINAL |
| Date/Time Started: |
July 22, 2006 8:12 am |
| Administrative Unit: |
Los Angeles County |
| County: |
Los Angeles |
| Location: |
Catalina Island near the airport. |
| Acres Burned: |
1,094 |
| Containment |
100% contained - 1,094 acres |
| Control: | Full control expected July 28, 2006 at 6:00 pm. | | Injuries: | 2 | | Cause: | Lightning | | Cooperating Agencies: | CDF, City of Avalon, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Navy. | | Total Fire Personnel: | 6 | | Engines: | 2 | | Costs to date: | $1.2 million | | Conditions: | All resources being transported via Hovercraft (Military) which causes extended demobilization.
Los Angeles County Fire Station 55 will take control of the fire at 6:00 pm today. Overhead resources will remain to assist station 55 with patrol of the fire area. |
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