Updated Sunday, May 13 at 8:15 pm

Catalina Express will resume full ferry service to Avalon and Catalina Island starting tomorrow.

All businesses in the City of Avalon are also expected to reopen tomorrow.
 

In case of last-minute changes, all tourists or visitors to the Island are encouraged to call Catalina Express at

(310) 519-1212 and the Catalina Chamber of Commerce at (310) 510-1520 for the latest information.

The Catalina Island Fire has consumed a total of 4,750 acres and remains approximately 70% contained.
 

Updated Saturday, May 12 at 6 pm

The Catalina Island Fire has moved away from the City of Avalon and towards the interior of the Island.

Cold and damp conditions this morning slowed the spread of the fire.

Containment has reached 40% and over 4200 acres have burned. Fire managers on the Island expect full containment Tuesday night.

Southern California Edison reports that at least 40 poles were burned on the line that supplies power to the airport and Two Harbors from its generating station at Pebbly Beach, south of Avalon.

Residents of Two Harbors have been told it may be the middle of next week before power is restored, and visitors to Two Harbors have been asked to stay away until then.
 

Updated: Friday, May 11 at 7:15 pm

Los Angeles County and multiple other fire agencies continue to battle the fire on Catalina Island. Approximately 4,200 acres have been burned and 35% of the fire has been contained.

Residents only are being allowed to return to the Island.

Catalina Express will be providing free transportation to the 2,500 evacuees for them to return to the Island.

The shelter at Cabrillo High School in Long Beach will be closed after all displaced residents return back to the Island safely.
 

Updated:  Friday, May 11 at 4:00pm

The 4,157-acre brush fire remains at 10 percent containment, with full containment expected by Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
 

The incident command team is still utilizing the U.S. Navy Hovercraft and helicopters to transport support equipment, personnel, camp crews and water tenders to the island.

Dry, windy conditions continue to play a role, with some marine effect expected later in the day.

Dozer lines placed in the area earlier this year have helped to contain the fire from spreading to other sections of the island.

We will keep you updated on conditions and estimated containment as more information is provided to us from the incident command team.

Updated: Friday, May 11 at 12:45 pm

Los Angeles County and multiple other fire agencies continue to battle the fire on Catalina Island. At last report 4,000 acres have burned. Containment still remains at 10%. Approximately 2,500 people were evacuated, of which most were non-residents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

It was reported that residents from Catalina Island have been given the authorization to return to the Island. This is incorrect at this time as fire and law enforcement personnel continue their mobilization to the Island.

Los Angeles County and American Red Cross have established an evacuation center at Cabrillo High School, 2001 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach.
 

Updated:  Friday, May 11 at 8:30am

Personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Avalon Fire Department, Cal-Fire, United States Forest Service, Orange County Fire Authority, Long Beach Fire Department, Los Angeles City Fire Department and the Office of Emergency Services continue to battle the fire on Catalina Island.  Additionally, there are forty deputies and four sergeants from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department assisting the fire department personnel.  There are five fixed wing aircraft, ten helicopters, forty-four engines and 2 dozers being used to fight the fire.

The fire which has burned 4,000 acres is currently 10% contained.  One commercial storage building, a single family dwelling and six outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire.

Approximately 3,808 people have been evacuated from the island.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Updated: Friday, May 11 at 2:30am

Anyone seeking information on individuals that were attending the below listed camps should contact:

1-800-980-4990.

Involved camps are: Camp Toyon, Camp Fox, and Campus by the Sea located on Catalina Island.

Information received so far, is that all attendees have been safely evacuated from the island.
 

Updated: Thursday, May 10 at 11 p.m.

Los Angeles County and multiple other fire agencies continue to battle the fire on Catalina Island. At last report more than 500 acres have burned. In addition to the fire resources, Multiple Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies have responded to assist with relocation and security.

It was reported that 910 non-residents have voluntarily left the island via the Catalina Express. They were transported to Long Beach and San Pedro Harbors. There have been no reports of any requests for temporary shelter.

It has also been reported that 375 school-age children have been transported from various camps on the Island and temporarily housed at Camp Fox out of harm’s way.

A Catalina Express shuttle will transport children off the Island as a precautionary measure.

Evacuations have not been ordered at this time and there is no estimate on the percentage of containment for the fire.

Los Angeles County is working with the American Red Cross to provide for potential evacuees, if necessary. Evacuation center has been established at Cabrillo High School, 2001 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach.
 

Updated: Thursday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m.

At 4:30pm on May 10, 2007, the Los Angeles County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) was activated to a low level. This activation was conducted to support the County Fire Department in their response to a brushfire on Catalina Island.

The CEOC will remain on low-level activation until further notice.