Nearly 6000 Acres Burned above La Canada – Mandatory Evacuations Ordered
By Pasadena Independent
Published: Friday, August 28th, 2009
Update: Saturday morning estimates are close to 6000 acres burned. Evacuations ordered.
As hundreds of nervous residents looked to the hills, the air assault on the Station Fire above La Canada continued Friday afternoon amid 110 degree temperatures and no humidity to speak of. Exhausted firefighters, many of whom came directly from fighting other area fires, arrived to put a dent in The Station Fire in Los Angeles County late Friday. The massive wildfire fire started off Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2) about one mile above Angeles Crest Fire Station around 3:30pm Wednesday Aug 26.
The smoke plumes caused by the Station Fire could be seen all over the LA basin and smoke warnings are still in effect for the entire area.
Photos by Terry Miller
Much of this area of Angeles Crest Highway hasn’t burned for over 50 years. As some predicted, the fire season is of to an ominous start. The Highway is closed from the Angeles National Forest boundary past Clear Creek. As of Friday afternoon, 1200 acres of brush have been destroyed and no containment was immediately in sight.
California Department of Forestry helicopters, tankers and fixed wing aircraft are the major tools used by the agencies in the all out assault on this fire that has come dangerously close to many million dollar homes in the wealthy community of La Canada.
Quick and effective team work and advanced planning help coordinate a mammoth effort which has saved homes threatened thus far.
The Station Fire voluntary evacuations are in effect north of Vista Del Valle Rd., east of La Canada Blvd extending into La Canada Country Club and north of Starlight Crest Dr., north to the Angeles National Forest boundary.
An evacuation center has been established at La Canada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada.
Trees, chaparral and mixed brush with some Pinion & Juniper are the major fuel sources.
Mandatory Evacuations were order Thursday evening of 873+ homes North of Vista del Valle Rd., East of La Canada Blvd. extending into La Canada Country Club area. An Evacuation Center: La Canada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA. Angeles Crest Highway remains closed.
The Station Fire was one of 4 major fires burning in Los Angeles County and has consumed over 5000 acres across the greater Los Angeles region this past week three
Palos Verdes Fire began around 8 p.m Thursday in a residential area prompting the evacuation of around 1,200 to 1,500 people.
Morris Fire
This wildfire that began Monday afternoon is 65% contained. It has burned through 2,000 acres in the Angeles National Forest north of Azusa and Glendora. Nearly 2000 fire personnel attacked this fire
Cottonwood Fire
San Bernardino National Forest officials are saying the fire has burned through at least 1,000 acres and has been contained at five percent. Located two miles east of Hemet.
Story and Photos by Terry Miller
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