Sand Fire Fully Contained 13 Days After Erupting Near Santa Clarita
SANTA CLARITA (CBSLA.com) — The deadly Sand Fire was declared 100 percent contained Wednesday morning.
The fire burned 41,432 acres since it broke out July 22 near Sand Canyon Road along the northbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway. About 250 firefighters remained on the scene Wednesday, working to mop up and put out hot spots, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The blaze destroyed 18 homes and killed a man, and prompted the evacuation of an estimated 20,000 people, all of whom have since returned home. The last evacuation orders were lifted on Friday.
The fire also destroyed a western town set on the Sable Ranch, a well-known filming location.
As of 6 p.m. Sunday, there were no longer any road closures in effect due to fire activity, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The Pacific Crest Trail, however, remained closed where it passes through the area closure. All temporary flight restrictions in the area have been lifted.
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