Fires slow their advance toward Temecula

By: CHRIS BAGLEY - Staff Writer | Saturday, October 27, 2007 12:36 PM PDT ∞

The Santiago fire in the Cleveland National Forest has halted its eastward advance about two miles west of the Riverside County line, state fire officials said this morning.

The fire, which started near Santiago Canyon Road in southeastern Orange County, grew slightly northward overnight, to 27,520 acres. Firefighters have the blaze 35 percent contained.

More than 980 firefighters and 13 helicopters are engaged with the fire today.

Portions of Santiago Canyon Road, Live Oak Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon Road and Plano Trabuco Road remained closed this morning.

Six miles southeast of Temecula, more than 1,800 firefighters continued to battle the Poomacha fire, which grew to 43,000 acres Saturday morning from 39,000 acres on Friday. The fire began on the western slopes of Palomar Mountain and has led to evacuations in the communities of Valley Center, Pauma Valley and Pala. Evacuations continued late Friday in Valley Center, according to CalFire.

The fire was 45 percent contained Saturday morning, an improvement from 35 percent Friday.

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But still advancing? wrote on Oct 27, 2007 10:27 AM:Fire Update 10:00 am 10/27 Poomacha Fire (Hwy 76, Pauma Valley) Smoke and flames may be visable in the Temecula area from Palomar Mountain. There is no immediate threat to Temecula from this fire. Santiago Fire (Santiago Canyon, Irvine, CA) 27,600 acres 35% Containment This fire continues to burn within Orange County. Please refer to Orange County Fire Authority for additional information

Wildomar Resident wrote on Oct 27, 2007 4:11 PM:It's been raining on & off most of the day here, has it been raining enough to stop most of the So. Cal fires? I haven't heard anything about the recent moisture, usually that give fire fighters the upper hand.

redhawk res wrote on Oct 27, 2007 4:28 PM:we've only had a few sprinkles here in Redhawk.

Glenn in Temecula wrote on Oct 27, 2007 5:45 PM:Thanks again to all firefighters, sheriffs deputies, national guard troops and Marines for their excellent work in fighting the fires and keeping our homes safe! It makes me proud to be an American, Riverside County resident and church member in Fallbrook. Also, thanks for all the volunteers who have helped the evacuees, and to the NCT for the excellent coverage and blogs.

Kathy wrote on Oct 27, 2007 8:47 PM:We can see flames on Palamar Mts., but why can't I find out anymore information about how far down the mtn. the flames have really reached on the Aguanga side?

JT wrote on Oct 27, 2007 9:47 PM:How close is the Poomacha fire from Temecula at this point? Does anyone know if they still expect it not to reach our town?

Marilyn S. wrote on Feb 1, 2008 7:49 PM:What caused the Power outage in Temeku Hills last night just before 9pm

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