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Not to be confused with Witch Creek Fire or Creek Fire (2006).
Creek Fire
Image of smoke coming from the Creek Fire on December 5, as the fire nears a freeway
Date(s)December 5, 2017 (2017-12-05) – Present
3:44 AM – (PST)
LocationKagel Canyon, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Coordinates34°18′46″N 118°21′31″W / 34.31283°N 118.35863°W / 34.31283; -118.35863
Statistics[1][2]
Burned area15,619 acres (63 km2)
Impacts
Non-fatal injuries3
Structures destroyed123 destroyed
81 damaged
Ignition
CauseUnder investigation
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Creek Fire
Creek Fire
Location of the Creek Fire

The Creek Fire is a large wildfire burning in Kagel Canyon and the Angeles National Forest north of Sylmar, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States, and one of multiple wildfires that broke out across Southern California in December 2017. The Creek Fire has burned 15,619 acres (63 km2) and destroyed 123 structures, including 60 homes. It is 98% contained. The fire threatens the communities of Santa Clarita, Glendale, Olive View, Lake View Terrace, Sunland-Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Sylmar, Pacoima, Lopez Canyon, and Kagel Canyon. Additionally, it is threatening Olive View–UCLA Medical Center.

Events

The Creek Fire was reported on December 5, 2017, at 3:44 AM PST, on Kagel Canyon Road north of Los Angeles.[1] By the afternoon, the fire had jumped Interstate 210 and moved into the Shadow Hills neighborhood, traveling an estimated 15 miles from its starting point in Kagel Canyon and threatening ranches in the area. By the end of the day, a barn in Rancho Padilla burned, killing 30 horses that were trapped inside.[3] The city government of Los Angeles and state governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency, due to the Creek Fire and other fires in the area.[4]

By December 6, the Creek Fire had destroyed 15 structures, including 5 homes, and damaged 15 structures, including 8 homes. Mandatory evacuations were put in place for areas north and south of State Route 210 and portions of Kagel Canyon, Lakeview Terrace, Sunland, Sylmar, Pacoima, Lopez Canyon, and Shadow Hills.[1] Two firefighters were injured. One was injured by a propane tank explosion, and the other one was injured when a bulldozer rolled over.[5]

The rugged, steep terrain where the fire was burning, as well as the heavy Santa Ana winds, caused the fire to grow quickly, and also challenged firefighters.[1] On the evening of December 7, all evacuation orders were lifted except for Limekiln Canyon.[6] The fire had grown to 15,323 acres (62.01 km2) by December 8, as winds continued to pick up across the San Gabriel Mountains, continuing to impact the control of the fire. The Angeles National Forest declared its fire danger level at "extreme" and put in place fire restrictions, including no open flames, no campfires, no BBQs, or grilling.[1] The area of Limekiln Canyon, including Santiago Estates, remained evacuated and closed to the public. Schools remained closed in the area.[7] Later on December 8, the Creek Fire increased in size to 15,619 acres (63.21 km2), while containment of the fire also increased to 70%.[8]

By December 9, 123 buildings had been destroyed, including 60 homes.[9] Evacuations orders were ended and the American Red Cross began providing equipment to people returning to their destroyed homes. Fire crews continue to monitor the area.[9][10] Smoke advisories were declared in the San Fernando Valley and the coastal areas of the county due to the Creek Fire and Skirball Fire.[11] CAL FIRE transferred management responsibilities to the Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Los Angeles Fire Department on December 11.[12]

As of December 12, the fire remains at 15,619 acres (63 km2) and is 98% contained. Crews continue to reinforce containment lines while patrolling. They are also extinguishing hot spots, mopping up, and implementing suppression repair. The fire is anticipated to be fully contained by December 23, 2017.[2]

Containment progress

Fire containment status[13]
Date Acres burned Containment
Dec 5 2,500[14]
0%
Dec 6 12,605[15]
5%
Dec 7 15,323[16]
20%
Dec 8 15,619[17]
70%
Dec 9 15,619[18]
80%
Dec 10 15,619[19]
95%
Dec 11 15,619[20]
98%

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Creek Fire". CAL FIRE. State of California. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Creek Fire". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Creek Fire Progress Continues; Containment at 90 Percent". NBC Southern California. Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Yee, Chris (6 December 2017). "State of emergency declared for Los Angeles County as Creek, Rye fires continue to burn". Daily News. Archived from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Martin, Erika; Espinosa, Elizabeth; Abovian, Ellina (7 December 2017). "Most Affected by Creek Fire in Sylmar Area Will Be Allowed to Return Home; Blaze 10 Percent Contained". KTLA. Archived from the original on 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Creek Fire Repopulation Update" (PDF). CAL FIRE. State of California. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  7. ^ "More than 400 schools in LA closed because of wildfires". Local. Southern California Public Radio. 8 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Phil Helsel (December 9, 2017). "1st death in California wildfires reported, firefighters make progress". NBC News. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ a b "Creek Fire Update" (PDF). CAL FIRE. State of California. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Suter, Leanne (10 December 2017). "Creek Fire: Kagel Canyon residents get helping hand after losing homes". ABC7 Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Bravo, Kristina (10 December 2017). "Smoke Advisory Declared in San Fernando Valley, Coastal Areas". KTLA. Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Creek Fire evening update 12/11/17". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  13. ^ "Creek Fire Incident Information". CAL FIRE. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Creek Fire Incident Information, December 05, 2017 7:06 am". LACoFD. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |3= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Creek Fire Incident Information, December 06, 2017 6:00 pm". LACoFD. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |3= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ "Creek Fire Incident Information, December 07, 2017 8:28 pm". CAL FIRE. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |3= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ "Creek Fire Incident Information, December 08, 2017 7:24 pm". LACoFD. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |3= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ "Creek Fire Incident Information, December 09, 2017 7:43 am". LACoFD. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |3= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ "Creek Fire Incident Information, December 10, 2017 7:13 am". CAL FIRE. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |3= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ "Creek Fire evening update 12/11/17". InciWeb. December 11, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.

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