City Officials received good news this morning on the current
condition of the Station Fire. Containment has reached 87% with
160,557 acres burned. The Station Fire no longer poses any imminent
danger to the City of Sierra Madre due primarily to the controlled
burn operations from Mt. Wilson towards the Cogswell Reservoir
which were deemed to be a complete success.
In compliance with an order from the US Forest Service and the
LA County Sheriff Department, the City has closed, until further
notice, Bailey Canyon, Mt. Wilson Trail and access roads to Chantry
Flats. These closures will continue to be closely monitored and
strictly enforced.
Fire Officials have noted that several species of wildlife have
been seen moving through the burn area. Wildlife are expected to
move away from the burn area and outside the perimeter of the fire.
There may be an increase in wildlife sightings in and around the
foothill communities. Public Safety Officials warn residents to
be cautious and leave all wildlife animals alone. For the safety
of these animals, please do not feed them.
With the traditional rain season approaching
and a potential for debris flows and mudslides, the City of Sierra
Madre would like
to request that all residents take time to review their emergency
preparations and plans for all emergency situations including
wildfire, mudslides, and earthquakes. Residents are encouraged
to be “Ready
for 7”; with 7 days worth of food, clothing, medicine, pet
food and supplies should they have to leave their homes. Please
visit the City’s website, www.cityofsierramadre.com for
more information.
The City of Sierra Madre would like to express
our gratitude to U. S. Forest Service, Los Angeles County Fire,
Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department, the American Red Cross, California Department
of Forest and Fire Protection, Sierra Madre Search & Rescue,
Sierra Madre Fire Safe Council, and all of the other agencies
for their dedication and efforts to keep Sierra Madre safe.
This will be the final press release on
the Station Fire unless updates are warranted. For future emergency
information, please
be sure to monitor the City’s Communication Tools below: