Inciweb round up of government response
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Fire Update ***13: Another photo
Fire update ***12: Refuge
SIERRA MADRE – Authorities are pooling resources for residents affected by the Chantry Flats Fire.
Several area hotels are offering discounted room rates for discplaced fire victims and the city has set up a hotline for residents to call for more information.
AGENCY: City of Sierra Madre
PHONE: (626) 355-1735 and press “0” for the operator
RESOURCE: Up to date information about Chantry Flats Fire and other resources
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AGENCY: The American Red Cross
PHONE: (626) 799-0841, ext. 270
RESOURCE: Information about the Hart Park House and Congregational Chruch evacuation centers for displaced residents
ADDRESS: Hart Park House: 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre
Congregational Church: 170 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre
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AGENCY: The Pasadena Humane Society
PHONE: (626) 792-3810
RESOURCE: Offering shelter services for pets displaced by the fire
ADRESS: 361 S. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena
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AGENCY: Courtyard Marriot
PHONE: (626) 357-5211
RESOURCE: Discounted room rates for residents displaced by the fire
ADDRESS: 700 W. Huntington Drive in Monrovia
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AGENCY: Santa Anita Inn
PHONE: (626) 446-5211
RESOURCE: Discounted room rates for residents displaced by the fire
ADDRESS: 130 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia
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AGENCY: Motel 6
PHONE: (626) 446-2660
RESOURCE: Discounted room rates for residents displaced by the fire
ADDRESS: 225 Colorado St. Arcadia
Fire Update ***11: Evacuation map, shelters and command post
Fire Update 10: Sierra Madre Information
The city is posting information on its Web site here
For more information you can call (626) 355-7135. Press 0 for operator. There is updated information about evacuations and evacuation centers around town
Fire Update ***9: Retardant drop
An airplane drops flame retardant on a slope Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Sierra Madre, Calif. Awildfirethat broke out in a popular hiking area blackened the steep slopes of foothills outside Los Angeles and led to evacuation orders for residents of about 550 homes, authorities said Sunday. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
Fire update ***8
Fire Update ***7: Another link
SGVN has added a breaking news link that rounds up all the updates on the Sierra Madre wildfire. You can check it out here.
Fire Update ***6: More Video
AP Video news roundup
Here’s more AP video from Pasadena and Sierra Madre. it includes a line about growing evacuations.
Fire Update ***5
Reporter Caroline An interviewed Cheryl Parker, a 37-year resident of Sierra Madre, about her experiences after being evacuated from her home on Foothill Avenue.