Planned Burning Operations Near The Cogswell Dam Area
Incident: Station Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/6/2009
Planned Burning Operations Near the
Cogswell Dam Area
Sunland, CA - Residents of the Los Angeles area and San Gabriel Valley may see an appreciable amount of smoke, and possibly some fire, over the next 24-36 hrs. in the Mt. Wilson and Cogswell Dam areas.
As part of their aggressive attack on the fire, crews may be burning vegetation ahead of the fire to establish a firm control line around the fire's perimeter. The specific area considered for these operations is an east-west line extending from the East of Mt. Wilson to the western end of the Cogswell Reservoir.
Public safety and protection of property are top priorities. The potential burning will only be considered during favorable weather to minimize fire spread. As such, crews will wait for optimal conditions during the next 24-36 hours. Nighttime burns are possible. Firefighters will be constantly assessing the burn operations. If conducted, this operation will occur at a safe distance from homes and structures. No evacuations are necessary or anticipated. Residents should not be overly concerned, as the smoke and fire are part of the planned control activities. The understanding and cooperation of the surrounding communities are appreciated.
