Re-population is some areas could begin later Saturday.

Fire Status:
•8,700 acres burned
•30% contained
•Damage assessment in progress – initial estimate of 80 homes have been damaged or destroyed
•Approximately 12,204 properties evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders); affects approx. 30,500 people
•More than 11,524 properties under evacuation warning; approx. 29,000 people affected
•Residences threatened – 3,500; commercial properties threatened – 100
•3,455 personnel on scene: 428 engines, 78 crews
•14 air tankers and 15 helicopters
•11 firefighter injuries to date
•Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
•Air quality warning remains in effect
•Estimated costs to date $3.2 million

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has issued a State of Emergency for Santa Barbara County and pledges to use all money he can to help fight the Jesusita Fire. He has visited the area and said during a press conference, "we are doing everything we can."

Shelter Location:
EVACUEES ARE BEING ASKED TO GO TO THE UCSB EVENTS CENTER.
•Dos Pueblos High School(AT CAPACITY)
7266 Alameda Avenue, Goleta
•100+ people at shelter

Key Phone Numbers
•County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
•Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
•Small Animal Shelter (Humane Society) – 805-681-4332

Road Closure Information
•Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
•www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
HIGHWAY 154 IS NOW CLOSED AT THE 101.