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from socalfire

This morning's 209 shows 80,015 acres have burned @ 15% contained.
> This is up from 31,571 acres on last nights 209. At 1730 hours a
> strong Santa Ana condition aligned with topography causing the fire to
> make a major run on the west perimeter. A major 8 mile wide fire front
> pushed to the west, exhibiting extreme fire behavior with spotting up
> to 1 mile ahead of the front. The fire moved 11 miles as of 4 AM,
> burning over 50,000 acres.
>
> Due to high winds and safety concerns, all resources were removed from
> direct attack on the fire. Structure protection plans were implemented
> in the areas affected by the fire front that developed at 1730 hours.
> Potential closure notifications continued in the communities of Ojai
> and Fillmore. Equipment and personnel were positioned in the
> communities of Ojai and Fillmore for structure protection, if needed.
>
> With Santa Ana winds and topography in alignment, coupled with low
> humidity and poor humidity recovery overnight, the fire will continue
> to have potential for prolonged runs towards the west southwest. Fire
> is projected to move through Rose Valley by late morning and across
> Hwy 33 in the afternoon. The fire is expected to progress steadily
> southerly and northerly by backing and flanking, reaching the town of
> Fillmore by late afternoon and continuing towards the communities of
> Santa Paula and Ojai