Station Fire Update Sept. 26, 2009
Incident: Station Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/26/2009
A Red Flag Warning has been extended until 9:00 pm today (Saturday, Sept. 26) due to low relative humidity and high temperatures. The very dry air combined with hot daytime temperatures and winds remain a concern.
The Station Fire is now at 98% containment with the final containment date unknown due to mitigating circumstances. A small portion of the containment line is completely inaccessible and cannot be reached by crews in a safe manner. This area of open line is located in the San Gabriel Wilderness near Twin Peaks and will be continuously monitored.
Despite there being almost no visible smoke within the Station Fire burn area, travel and recreation within the fire perimeter is still extremely dangerous and not allowed. Visitors and residents in the area are reminded that the road closures and the closure of the southern portion of the Angeles National Forest remain in effect.
Although the Station Fire is at 98% containment, residents should be aware that fire season is not over. Many of the buildings impacted by the fire are located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) where there is a continuous threat from natural disasters. "The WUI is where homes meet the forest or any large area with lots of trees, plants or grasses. In these areas, fire can move fast from trees and grass to houses and buildings." For more information on protecting your home from wildfire see: CAFireAlliance.com
Fire Name: Station
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: 98
Estimated Containment Date: Unknown
Cause: Arson
Injuries: 22
Structures Threatened: 0
Commercial Bldgs. Threatened: 0
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: 614
Helicopters: 5
Air Tankers: 0
Engines: 22
Hand Crews: 12
Dozers: 25
Cost to Date: $89,923,086
FOREST CLOSURES:
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,
