Station Fire Update Update Sept. 18, 2009
Incident: Station Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/18/2009
Firefighters continue to hold and mop up the 132 miles of containment line around the fire. They remain vigilant as weather predictions call for increased temperatures and lower humidity over the next few days. The remaining work is extremely difficult due to steep and rugged terrain. The estimated containment date is September 19 to allow for additional mop up to secure the perimeter.
In the area of Mt. Wilson, fire activity remains active and smoke may be seen in the area east of Mt. Wilson to Devore as undergrowth burns away and crews work to extinguish hot spots in this very rugged area. Commuters along Hwy. 138 and residents northeast of the fire may continue to see smoke over the next few days.
Hot spots continue to smoke inside the burned area of Big Tujunga. A containment line is completed between residences and smoldering hot spots, but some residents will continue to see smoke from their homes.
Infrared mapping conducted by aircraft have assisted firefighters on the ground in targeting and extinguishing hot spots near the fire perimeter.
Extensive Fire Suppression repair operations are ongoing. Crews and equipment are improving drainages, pulling debris from drains, knocking down dozer berms and repairing roads.
A Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is assessing the burn area to determine the current and potential future impacts of the fire.
FIRE STATUS
Fire Name: Station
Geographic Location: Hwy. 2 North of La Canada - Flintridge, CA
Acres Burned: 160,557
Start Date: August 26, 2009
Time: 3:20 p.m.
Percent Contained: 93
Estimated Containment Date: 9/19/09
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: 898
Helicopters: 4
Air Tankers: Available
Engines: 35
Hand Crews: 14
Dozers: 29
Cost to Date: $92,404,000
FOREST CLOSURES: 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/
CLOSURES: The Angeles Crest Highway (Highway 2) and Highway 39 (Azusa Canyon) remain closed. Roads accessible to residents with ID only are Big Tujunga Canyon, Little Tujunga Canyon, Glendora Mountain Road, and Glendora Ridge Road. Please call the CHP for further information at (323) 982-4900. For information on Little Rock Reservoir, call (661) 533-2424
Cooperators and Agencies Assisting the U.S. Forest Service: Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles City Fire Department, California 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.
