La Canada city update on Station Fire
From the city's Web site:
(As of August 29, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
• The "Station Fire" started at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
• Approximately 7,000 acres have burned; 5% containment; fire is largely fuel driven; currently
no significant winds
• Per instruction from County public safety personnel, the City of La Cañada Flintridge is
announcing an immediate mandatory evacuation notice for residences on: Ocean View Blvd.
n/o Bristow Dr., including Bristow Dr., Derwood Dr., Manistee Dr., and Highrim Rd.; generally
e/o Palm Dr. at Ravista Ln., n/o Vista Del Valle, and w/o Angeles Crest Highway; Greenridge
Dr., Forest Green Dr., Ridge Ct., and Starlight Crest Dr. (through address 502); Big Briar Way
(off Haskell St.); La Canada Blvd. n/o El Vago St., Donna Maria Ln., Indian Dr., Alta Canyada
Rd. n/o El Vago St., Hacienda Dr., Linda Vista Dr., and Alta Canyada Rd. n/o Linda Vista Dr.
Residents in these areas are asked to assemble their families and leave the area. An
evacuation center is set up at La Cañada High School, located at 4463 Oak Grove Dr., where
the Red Cross is ready to receive those coming from the evacuation area. Please heed
directions from Sheriff's deputies and fire personnel to ensure that all residents are able to
depart in a safe manner.
• According to Mr. John Velasco of JPL, the Lab will be closed until at least Sunday evening.
• Fire personnel are battling the fire near Alta Canyada; thus far their efforts are holding
• Units for structure protection are in place and will remain and be supplemented as necessary
• 12 helicopters and 6 fixed wing aircraft will be in the air today
• All concerned residents should packed and be prepared to leave if a mandatory evacuation
order is issued; La Cañada High School is set up and available to shelter evacuees (30 people
have sought shelter); Crescenta Valley and John Muir High Schools are backup locations
• If you and your family are evacuated from your residence or business, please check in with
the Red Cross at La Canada High School, even if you will be staying temporarily with family
and friends at another location; this will assist in accounting for community members if
necessary
• The Pasadena Humane Society is available at La Canada High School for pet care/shelter
• Review your individual preparedness plan and continue to monitor local news and this
website for updates
• 164 homes have lost electricity in the Country Club area. No timeframe for restoration as
SCE cannot enter this area due to fire danger.
• The City will continue to notify residents via its reverse 911 system with critical public safety
information (calls to land lines only)
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As a result of the station fire expanding into Deukmejian Park, the City of Glendale ordered the following area to be evacuated as well (about 15 minutes ago):
Santa Carlotta North between Pennsylvania and Lowell.
good summary, thanks. My parents live in La Canada, and I am a long way away. I have compiled a series of updating sources of information, including a tweetgrid, and twitpic grid as well as updating sat. maps and other information on my blog which has helped me a lot stay on top of what is going on. May help others too. http://gehr.info
What is the best way to get info on this fire? I have family, in the Lake View Terrace/Sylmar area and they just called stating they might be seeing fire head their way.