More details from the city, plus information about making donations to help the city pay for the fire fighting efforts.
You can contribute to the Santa Anita Fire Fund through the Sierra Madre Community Foundation. To donate, click here for the form. Checks should be made out to SMCF/CCF with “Santa Anita Fire Fund” in the […]
Below is the latest from the city. If you want more detail about evacuations or schools, check out InciWeb.org.
As of Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 6:00 a.m. PST, the Santa Anita Fire has burned 584 acres north of Sierra Madre, CA. Approximately 238 acres are on National Forest System land within the Angeles National Forest, and […]
Where we live in Sierra Madre, we can’t see any fire, and we’ve even opened our windows for a little air.
Now, we’re more concerned for our friend in Hastings Ranch (in Pasadena). The fire is apparently becoming more of a threat to the west of us.
Here are three links for the latest information on […]
I ran into a friend this morning in town, and he mentioned a photo he took on Saturday night. It’s a dramatic photo that captures our town center, with the flames ominous in the hills above. Thanks for sending it in, Jim!
Photo by James Dyer. Taken in Sierra Madre, CA, Saturday, […]
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 […]