Horno Fire Update – The 6,000 acre fire at Camp Pendleton known as the “Horno Fire” is threatening the largest power transmission line in San Diego County.
A controlled burn is being created in San Onofre in order to protect transmission lines and power plants near Camp Pendelton from the Horno fire.
The 400 megawatt power line is crucial and the Pendleton fire is threatening that key transmission line where it runs through the Marine base. Losing that power transmission line would cripple the City of San Diego.
“Last night, all of the 230,000 volt circuits in that corridor were removed from service and forced out of service twice during the night,” said Michael Niggli, chief operating officer of SDG&E. “We still do not have all of them returned to service.”
That is the second major power delivery corridor in the region to be affected by the ongoing wildfires. The Southwest Power Link – the region’s main east-west electricity import line – was shut down by the Harris fire Sunday. That line can bring up to 1,750 megawatts into San Diego County.
Niggli said it may be returned to service in the next 24 to 48 hours. All of San Diego County is already in a “very precarious” power situation, the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. official said.
There are several fires at Camp Pendelton that are also creating smoke visibility problems on Interstate 5. Southbound I-5 is currently open and the northbound lanes that were closed from the 76 up to San Clemente just reopened at 10:45am PST.
And that’s the latest news on the Horno Fire.
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October 24th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
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October 24th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Camp Pendleton Update at 2:30pm PST October 24, 2007
Horno Fire, which currently covers approximately 10,000 acres, is 40-50 percent contained.
The Wilcox Fire is approximately 100 acres and is 100 percent contained.
The five-acre fire near the Commissary (the Base’s largest grocery store) in the 21 Area is also 100 percent contained.
The Horno Fire has two heads, one north toward San Onofre and one south toward Pulgas Rd. The southern head is currently the lesser threat.
Efforts focused on the northern head include helicopter support and reverse fire operations. The reverse fires are controlled, intentional burns designed to prevent the Horno Fire from spreading.
October 24th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Camp Pendleton Fire Update at 3:00 pm PST October 24, 2007
Camp Pendleton fire officials have announced they are fighting a new fire in southeastern Camp Pendleton near the San Luis Rey Gate.
Residents of Serra Mesa Housing have been instructed to relocate to the 22 Area Parade Deck as a precautionary measure due to their proximity to the fire.
Military police are on the scene assisting in relocating military members and their families to a safe location on base. Air assets are being utilized to assist in fighting the fire.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Camp Pendleton announced the San Luis Rey fire is no longer a threat to the SE region- Sera Mesa residents can return home
October 25th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
As of two hours ago Cal Fire was reporting that the
17,000 acre Horno fire is 50% contained…
May 20th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Im so horny im on fire!