Latest stats on West Fire - 7/29, 10:30am

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Updated: 7/29/2010 11:39 am
Updated: 7-29-10 10:30 a.m.

Location:
4 miles S/SE from Tehachapi

Damage reports:
Structures damaged - 25 to 40*
Structures destroyed - 25*

*estimate only- damage inspection team in the area evaluating property & structures


Size of fire: 1,436 acres

Containment:
25% and at a standstill - official update coming @ 6:00 p.m.
Conditions continue to be very fluid and may change quickly based on weather factors. The wind caused some problems yesterday and it's supposed to surface again this afternoon.

Resources:
Firefighters - 1,045 firefighters
Fire Engines - 107
Fire Crews - 33
Bulldozers - 16
Helicopters - 7
Air Tankers - 6
Water Tenders - 8
Injuries - 0

Evacuations:
Old West Ranch - Approximately 150 residents.
Center is still in effect.

Cause: under investigation

Road closures:
A portion of Tehachapi Willow Springs Road was closed yesterday but it is open as of now (subject to change)
 
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