Archive for the ‘Station Fire’ Category

Fire Suppression Efforts in Sand Canyon Area

September 2, 2009 10:00 am

Los Angeles County Fire Department has notified the City of Santa Clarita that while the Station Fire remains “quite a distance away from Santa Clarita,” residents in the Sand Canyon area may see smoke and fire due to various fire suppression efforts going on today. The Fire Department is “going direct” with hand crews to help “tie in” the fire so it doesn’t escape. Possible “back burns” may occur as needed.

If there are any changes, the City and our residents will be provided with information immediately. Thank you for your support of our amazing fire fighting personnel.

CENTRAL PARK IS FIRE STAGING AREA

September 1, 2009 4:48 pm

Los Angeles County Fire has moved its emergency fire operations into the City of Santa Clarita’s Central Park and will use the park for approximately the next week as a staging area for the vast Station Fire. Because of it’s location and vast acreage, Central Park has periodically been used as a staging area for emergency fire operations throughout the years. Passersby will see fire personnel and equipment at Central Park, which includes preparations for the housing and feeding of approximately 1800 firefighters from the United States Forest Service and Los Angeles County.  Residents should note that the fire is not in Santa Clarita or heading our way.  The Command Post remains at Hansen Dam.

Station Fire **Update** Sept. 1 @ 12:00 p.m.

September 1, 2009 12:00 pm

According to L.A. County Fire, there is currently no concern about the fire impacting Santa Clarita or Sand Canyon. Fire personnel were able to do some back burns last night and dumped 20,000 gallons of retardant on the Santa Clara Ridge.

The current strategy of bringing this fire to a successful conclusion is dependent upon meeting critical resource needs and current weather conditions improving (cooling trend and/or increase in moisture).

Road Closures are as follows:

  • Angeles Crest Highway between Palmdale and La Canada Flintridge
  • All roads within the mandatory evacuation locations
  • Osborne Street at the 210 Freeway (Incident Command Operations)
  • Exits on Highway 14 are open; however, access is not permitted on streets eastbound toward the Antelope Valley

Air Quality continues to be an issue for the Santa Clarita Valley and residents are still being encouraged to limit outdoor activity.

The City’s Skate Park, Aquatic Center and Gymnasium are closed again today (9/1) in addition to Central Park (and Central Bark). Additionally, City Youth Sports programs and practices are again canceled today (9/1) at Canyon Country Park, Valencia Meadows Park, and Valencia Heritage Park. Other youth group reservations are also canceled at Santa Clarita Park, Bouquet Canyon Park, Newhall Park, and Old Orchard park due to air quality issues resulting from the fires.

The closures will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Community members can call: 250-3700 for more information.

Station Fire **UPDATE**

August 31, 2009 5:00 pm

LA County Fire reports the Station Fire has now burned 105,000 acres and is 5 percent contained at 1500 hrs, August 31, 2009.  Approximately 12,000 residences are threatened at this time (also 500 commercial structures and 2000 out buildings). 18 residences have been destroyed. Two L.A. County firefighters were killed battling the Station Fire according to fire officials.

LA County CEO has proclaimed a local emergency and Governor has proclaimed a local emergency for Los Angeles County.

Evacuations

  • 2,000 evacuated
  • Aliso Canyon Road from Acton to Angeles National Forest
  • In La Canada/Flintridge homes east of Jenssen Drive, northeast of Los Amigos St. east of Castle Road and east of Ocean View Road. Also, Briggs Ave to Pennsylvania north of Harmony Place.
  • Rockdale area – Briggs north of Rockdale. Altadena – north of Loma Alta between Lake and Canyon Del Drive.
  • West of Arroyo Seco to Palm Drive North of Olive Lane in La Canada.
  • Acton, All residences to the south of Soledad Canyon Road from Highway 14 to Crown Valley Road and all residences in Alison Canyon Road from Angeles Forest Highway to Soledad Canyon Road.


MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
Acton-Palmdale:

  • All residences to the south of Soledad Canyon Road from Highway 14 to Crown Valley Road;
  • All residences in Alison Canyon Road from Angeles Forest Highway to Soledad Canyon Road.

Road Closures

  • ALL 3 AXLES OR GREATER COMBINATIONS ARE PROHIBITED ON STATE ROUTE 2, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, (Angeles Crest Highway) between Interstate 210 (in City of La Canada) and Angeles Forest Highway (Angeles National Forest).
  • Angeles Crest Highway
  • Tujunga Canyon Road
  • Big Tujunga Canyon Roads

Southern California Edison Wildfire Updates

August 31, 2009 4:06 pm

Currently there are no power outage issues in the Santa Clarita Valley.

SCE wants its customers to know that   even thought there is no current conservation alert issued by the company or the California Independent System Operator, it is always a good idea to be thoughtful about personal energy usage to help grid reliability.

SCE is working closely with local officials, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and other agencies to help ensure coordination and understanding of electric service conditions in the wildfire areas.

Wildfire Safety Tips from SCE:

  • Outages could occur at any time in the wildfire areas, so SCE reminds its customers to keep flashlights handy in the event of a service interruption.
  • Do not rely on candles for lighting during a power outage because they could pose a fire hazard; use battery-operated lights instead.
  • If you see downed lines, please call SCE and report it to the police and fire departments immediately. Never touch or try to move a downed power line.
  • If you are without electrical service in your home or business, leave one light switch in the “on” position to serve as a signal when electrical service has been restored. This will help limit stress on the electrical system when SCE restores service.
  • Turn off and unplug any unnecessary electrical equipment, especially sensitive electronics.

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