Station Fire Update Sept. 24, 2009
Incident: Station Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/24/2009
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 9:00 pm tonight due to low relative humidity. This very dry air combined with very hot daytime temperatures and winds of 5-10 mph with gusts to 15 mph remain a concern. However, firefighters remain vigilant and full containment of the fire is expected by midnight tonight.
Aircraft continue to extinguish remaining interior hotspots which are located in steep and rugged terrain that is inaccessible by ground crews. The intent of these aerial operations is to extinguish remaining interior hotspots and reduce the risk of embers igniting additional fuels during the anticipated dry, hot, and windy weather. Since September 15, 600,000 gallons of water and 200,000 gallons of retardant have been dropped.
On September 22 a 20 acre spot fire occurred in the eastern section of the fire near Twin Peaks in San Gabriel Wilderness. The spot fire has been held in check with retardant and water drops
The Station Fire is now at 94% containment. When referring to a fire, the difference between a fire being contained or controlled can be unclear. When a fire is contained, a fuel break has been completed around the fire manually by hand line, and/or mechanically by dozer line. When a fire is controlled, it has been extinguished completely, including hot spots.
Road closures and a closure of the Angeles National Forest remain in effect due to conditions in the area.
Geographic Location: Hwy. 2 North of La Canada - Flintridge, CA
Acres Burned: 160,577
Start Date: August 26, 2009
Time: 3:20 p.m.
Percent Contained: 94
Estimated Containment Date: 9/24/09
Cause: Arson
Injuries: 22
Structures Threatened: 100
Commercial Bldgs. Threatened: 50
Residences Destroyed: 89
Residences Damaged: 13
Commercial Prop. Destroyed: 26
Commercial Property Damaged: 22
Outbuildings/Other Destroyed: 94
Outbuildings/Other Damaged: 22
RESOURCES
Approximate Personnel Assigned: 693
Helicopters: 9
Air Tankers: 2
Engines: 22
Hand Crews: 12
Dozers: 30
Cost to Date: $88,020,514
