The Leonard Fire Fact Sheet
August 24, 2001
1:00 P.M.

  • Fire Started: 8/19/01 at 2:15pm
  • Cause: Equipment use: weed removal equipment
  • Acres: 4,820
  • Contained: 60%
  • Injuries: 1, back strain, poison oak exposure, eye injury
  • Fatalities: None
  • Total Personnel: 1,610
  • Structure Damage: 2 residences, 10 out buildings
Evacuations and Road Restrictions: Provided the firefighting efforts go as planned, evacuated residents will be allowed to return home at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Only property owners and residents will be allowed back in. Residents should be prepared to show proper identification.

Some residents may find themselves without power as PG&E crews are in the process of replacing burnt poles and equipment.

Environmental Health advises that with a loss of power, water and food may be contaminated. For more information call Environmental Health at 754-6399.
  • CDF Fire Information Center open 24 hours. Call 754-5773, 754-4692, and 754-5527.