Sand Fire (Wildfire)

The Sand Fire started at 2:14 PM-PST on July 22, 2016 near the northbound HWY 14 and Sand Canyon Rd. Currently the Fire is approximately 2500 acres and is 0% contained. Los Angeles County Fire and the Forest Service are in “Unified Command.” About 300 + firefighters are engaged in initial attack. Resources include 29 engines, 12 hand crews, 5 helicopters, 8 fixed wing aircraft and 2 dozers. Evacuation shelters: Residents – Golden Valley High School 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Large Animals – Pitchess Detention Center (Jack Bones Equestrian Center) 29320 The Old Road Castaic, CA 91384. Mandatory evacuations in place from Bear Divide to Gold Creek and along Little Tujunga Road down to the Los Angeles River Ranger District Office located at 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernando, CA 91342. Voluntary evacuations are in place from Gold-Creek to Camp 16. Approximately 300 homes.For Information Contact:Nathan Judy, FS Fire Information Officer at (626)…