Station Fire Evening Update Sept. 7, 2009
Incident: Station Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/5/2009
Fire Operations Summary The Station Fire remains active, and has moved into the Squaw Canyon drainage above Chilao and is moving eastward. Air tankers are providing support to fire crews in the area. The fire is active north of Chilao around Alder Saddle. Fixed wing aircraft are concentrating on the Sulfur Springs/ Squaw Canyon Area. Overnight, crews continue to prepare control lines for a planned burn-out operation near Mt. Wilson, and improve or construct line in and around Chilao, Three Points and Sulpher Springs. 56% of the Station Fire is now in either mop-up or patrol status. This has allowed fire managers to re-allocate resources to areas on the fire where control lines must still be constructed and/or reinforced. The western edge of the Station Fire is now lined from La Crescenta to Mendenhall Peak. Patrols, mop-up, and fire suppression repair will continue. Some repair work along this portion of the fire has begun. The preparation line from Mt. Wilson is now complete. Direct attack line construction will continue northward into the San Gabriel Wilderness. The current burning activity is well within planned control lines. All other operations call for direct attack wherever prudent, and results can be achieved. Fire line from Newcomb Peak to Chantry Flat will be improved during day operations. A structure protection group will be in place in the Crystal Springs area. Air tankers and helicopters are committed for needed support on today's operation. Line is planned for completion from the east side of the San Gabriel River to Rincon Road, and aggressive patrol and mop-up will continue along Angeles Forest Highway 2. While contingency lines are in place and while some of these lines will continue to be improved, most efforts will be focused toward direct attack (edge of the fire) actions throughout most of the firefighting operation on the eastern flank of the fire where prudent and safe. Closures Please be aware that Highway 39 is closed to all vehicle traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles. Camp Williams is not under an evacuation notice and residents are allowed to return to Camp Williams via the Glendora Ridge Mountain Road near Mt. Baldy. Residents who return are advised to be vigilant and to keep an emergency bag packed and be prepared to evacuate if the situation changes. Glendale: Dukmejian Wilderness Park Angeles National Forest: An area closure of the southern portion of the Angeles National Forest is in effect until it is determined that it is safe to reopen forest areas. For additional information on the closure, go to www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles/. Open to Residents Only: · Little Tujunga Canyon Rd and Live Oak Campground · Aliso Canyon Rd at Y8 · Aliso Canyon Rd at Angeles Forest Hwy · Little Tujunga Canyon Rd a of a mile north of the Wildlife Way Station · Big Tujunga Canyon Rd at Mt. Gleason Road Closures: Santa Anita Canyon Rd. to Chantry Flats Aliso Canyon Rd at Angeles Forest Hwy Big Tujunga Rd at Angeles Forest Hwy Big Rock Creek Rd closed at Big Pines Rd Highway 39 between San Gabriel Canyon Road and East Fork Rd Soledad Canyon Rd at Indian Canyon Trail Head Angeles Crest Hwy between Big Pines Hwy and mile marker 26.7 north of Altadena Big Pines Hwy at SR-2 Cheney Trail at Angeles National Forest gate (Loma Alta) Pet Evacuation Centers: Located at Pasadena Humane Society, Baldwin Park Animal Shelter, LA County Agoura Hills Animal Shelter. Large Animal Evacuation Center: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds is boarding large animals. Pierce College can only board horses, donkeys and mules. Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions are in place over the Station Fire.
Fire Name:
Station
Geographic Location: Hwy. 2 North of La Canada - Flintridge, CA
Acres Burned:
157,220
Start Date: August 26, 2009
Time:
3:20 p.m.
Percent Contained:
56
Estimated Containment Date 9/15/09
Cause:
Arson
Injuries:
10
Structures Threatened:
7,000
Commercial Bldgs. Threatened:
200
Residences Destroyed:
78
Residences Damaged:
13
Commercial Prop. Destroyed:
2
Commercial Property Damaged:
1
Outbuildings/Other Destroyed:
86
Outbuildings/Other Damaged:
28
Approximate Personnel Assigned:
4,687
Helitankers:
12
Helicopters:
8
Engines:
222
Hand Crews:
147
Dozers:
55
Cost to Date: $57,603,000
Cooperators and Assisting Agencies: US Forest Service (Lead Agency) with support from Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles City Fire Department, California State Highway Patrol, Caltrans, American Red Cross, CAL FIRE, Southern California Edison, Office of Emergency Services, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Dept of Defense, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia and Sierra Madre.
