As of August 23, at 7:16 p.m. the Lockheed Fire is 100% contained.
Unburned islands of vegetation continue to burn inside the perimeter of the fire. Fire crews have contained the remaining open fire line in the southern region Threat levels remain low in the Bonny Doon and Swanton areas however, residents should remain alert to possible fire activity occurring in and around the fire area. If anyone who witnesses a large amount of smoke production in the burn area should call the Lockheed Fire Information Line at 831- 335-0378.
Major problems and concerns continue to be the, steep terrain and limited access. Lingering smoke will be present as fire crews continue to fully control the incident. We would like residents driving in the communities affected by the fire to remain cautious of the fire personnel and equipment working to extinguish the fire. Additionally, residents need to be cautious when walking in or near the burned area. Smoldering brush and stumps may be found and are still dangerous.
On behalf of the CAL FIRE Incident Command Team 9, we would like to thank the residents of Bonny Doon, Davenport and the Swanton and Last Chance areas. Your patience and understanding during the evacuation assisted the firefighters in extinguishing the wildfire that threatened the area. To date there have been no lives lost and all homes were saved. We encourage all residents to comply with the 100 foot clearances around all structures. Those interested in learning more information on brush clearance should visit the following website. http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/communications_firesafety_100feet.php
Residents who need more information can contact the Lockheed Fire Information L0378, or go to www.fire.ca.gov.
For the last week or so I've been maintaining a Google Map of the Lockheed Fire perimeter for the good folks at the Santa Cruz Sentinal. SCS has been an amazing online resource for locals trying to get up to the minute information on the fire, thanks to the long hours of the staff and the many residents that have been checking in there with regular updates on the fire.
As you can see from the map, this was a pretty good sized fire not at all far from thousands of homes. That not a single home was lost is a testament to the 2000+ fire personnel that put their lives on hold and on the line to contain this fire. A huge thank you to everyone that played a role bringing this thing under control.
(And three cheers for a single payer government program that saves thousands of lives and untold billions in property every year.)
