The latest press release follows. You can also read an update on the city’s website.
Santa Anita Fire Update
April 28, 2008
On Scene Contact: Marc Peebles, PIO SCIIMT #3
626-821-6700
Fire Status: Active
Location: City of Sierra Madre Foothills
Acres Burned: 490
Cause: Under Investigation
Full Containment Expected: in 5-7 days
Percent Contained: 23%
Date Started: April 26, 2007 (3:00pm)
Injuries: 2 Minor
Resources:
Hand crews 19
Engines 56
Helicopters […]
Last night things seemed very calm before bed. We couldn’t see any flames on the ridge line at all. Suddenly, maybe around 10:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m., we heard sirens and looked out the window. The fire was all back on the ridge line! It was unbelieveable.
This morning, the air is very smoky and flames […]
I’m posting some information I gathered earlier this afternoon. If you want to skip straight to the most recent official press release, it’s at the bottom of the post. Just scroll down.
I spoke earlier today with Elisa Weaver, Sierra Madre PIO, and she said her greatest worry is that some folks who have been asked […]
Here is the latest official press release from the city:
The Santa Anita Fire began on Saturday, April 26th at approximately 3:00 pm (1500 hours) on Santa Anita Canyon Road. It has currently burned under 400 acres of wildland urban interface. The only structure damaged at this time is a small out building off of Lotus […]
*Please see the previous post for current information about the fire and additional evacuations.*
It is, of course, raining ash.
I just took a walk to town to check things out, and with the exception of the smoky air and helicopters cycling overhead, it’s surprisingly calm.
I ran into Council Member Joe Mosca and chatted with him for […]