LA CAÑADA — Hundreds of residents were ordered to evacuate their homes this morning after an estimated 7,500-acre, quick-moving brush fire came dangerously close to communities.
La Cañada officials issued mandatory evacuations at noon today for residents in the communities just west of previous
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• The "Station Fire" started at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
• Approximately 7,000 acres have burned; 5% containment; fire is largely fuel driven; currently
no significant winds
• Per instruction from County public safety personnel, the City of La Cañada Flintridge is
announcing an immediate mandatory evacuation notice for residences on: Ocean View Blvd.
n/o Bristow Dr., including Bristow Dr., Derwood Dr., Manistee Dr., and Highrim Rd.; generally
e/o Palm Dr. at Ravista Ln., n/o Vista Del Valle, and w/o Angeles Crest Highway; Greenridge
Dr., Forest Green Dr., Ridge Ct., and Starlight Crest Dr. (through address 502); Big Briar Way
(off Haskell St.); La Canada Blvd. n/o El Vago St., Donna Maria Ln., Indian Dr., Alta Canyada
Rd. n/o El Vago St., Hacienda Dr., Linda Vista Dr., and Alta Canyada Rd. n/o Linda Vista Dr.
Residents in these areas are asked to assemble their families and leave the area. An
evacuation center is set up at La Cañada High School, located at 4463 Oak Grove Dr., where
the Red Cross is ready to receive those coming from the evacuation area. Please heed
directions from Sheriff's deputies and fire personnel to ensure that all residents are able to
depart in a safe manner.
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