Very Important: Fire officials have established a new call center for residents looking for information. It is open from 8am to 8pm and can be reached at (805)-681-5195.

Fire Stats
Acres burned: 9,785
Acreage increase (last 12 hours): 75
Fireline to build: 7 miles
Date started: 07/01/2008 5:45 p.m.
Percent contained: 55%
Expected containment: unknown
Injuries: 6
Structures threatened: 251
Structures destroyed: 4
Suppression cost to date: $12.6 million
Cause: Human caused, under investigation


RESOURCES:
Crews: 52
Engines: 87
Aircraft: 14
Dozers: 15
Total Personnel Assigned: 1128

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS:
A mandatory evacuation remains in effect for West Camino Cielo west of the Windemere Ranch to the actual fire area.

CURRENT STATUS:
•The Incident Command Post has moved its location from the Earl Warren Showgrounds to the Dos Pueblos High School
•Burnout operations near the Winchester Gun Club were successful, reinforcing the northernmost control line. An infrared flight last night confirmed some hot spots remain on the east side of the fire, and firefighters will continue securing the line and mopping up that area. Crews will continue to mop up the southern portion of the line along the foothills.
•The northwest and west flanks of the fire are expected to burn actively as temperatures increase and humidity decreases today. Structure protection crews are in place, and firefighters will attempt to keep the fire north of structures and subdivisions.
•Planning for western movement of the fire remains a high priority.
• The Gap Fire started in the West Camino Cielo area late Tuesday afternoon, 4 miles west of State Highway 154 and 3.5 miles north of Goleta, CA in the Los Padres National Forest.
• Fire is burning in 30-50 year old heavy chaparral fuels (15-20 feet tall), in extremely steep and rocky terrain.

•An American Red Cross evacuation center has been established at San Marcos High School at 4750 Hollister Avenue, at the intersection of Turnpike Road and Hollister Avenue.
•The Santa Barbara County Animal Services will operate an emergency animal shelter at the Red Cross evacuation center location. Individuals who stay at the evacuation center can bring their household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) to this animal shelter. For further information call 805-681-4332.
•Evacuation of large animals (horses and livestock) is being handled by the Ventura County Fairgrounds. There is feed and bedding and 24 hour staff supervision. For further information call 805-681-4332.

Information courtesy of Los Padres National Forest
Firefighters would like to stress that they are doing everything possible to get people back into their homes.