Latest Update: September 3, 2009 - 1:18pm
Dunsmore Park, New York Park and Montrose Park are OPEN for use.
Deukmejian Wilderness Park and the Sports Complex are CLOSED until further notice.
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September 2, 2009 - 1:00pm
The City of Glendale has lifted all mandatory evacuation orders and residents may now return to their homes. Please provide proof of identification if asked.
If you live in a neighborhood adjacent to the fire boundaries, please be aware that fire officials and equipment may remain in the area for some time, ensuring that no flare-ups occur.
Trash pick-up will resume in the mandatory evacuation area on Thursday, September 3.
The City’s Emergency Information Center will close as of 4:00 pm on September 2. After that time, go to the City’s website: www.ci.glendale.ca.us, or watch the City’s government access Channel, GTV6 on Charter Communications or call the City’s hotline at (818) 548-6464.
September 2, 2009 - 11:08am
The City of Glendale will lift the mandatory evacuation order for all remaining neighborhoods at 12 pm, Wednesday, September 2.
Residents of these neighborhoods should have identification available, if they are asked to provide this prior to entering the area.
September 2, 2009 - 8:35am
Crescenta Valley High School evacuation shelter is now closed.
The final mandatory evacuation order affecting the following streets is expected to be lifted sometime today. Watch for announcements.
Skyridge Drive north of Markridge
Brittany Lane
Arnell Place
Skyview Lane
Boston, north of Markridge
The following parks will remain closed until further notice (see map)
Deukmejian
New York
Dunsmore
Montrose
The Sports Complex
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The City of Glendale Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated in response to the Station Fire in the La Canada Flintridge area. Please tune in to GTV6 and continue checking this page for updated information. Glendale residents may also call the Emergency Information Center (EIC) at 818-548-3301 for fire related information.
August 30, 2009 - 12:45pm
The Animal Evacuation Center at the Civic Auditorium has been closed. Glendale residents can call the Pasadena Humane Society at 626-792-7151 for instructions on where to bring their animals.
The Glendale Humane Society may also have some limited space available. The phone number for GHS is 818-242-1128.
La Crescenta residents that have a county address will need to contact the LA SPCA in Baldwin Park at 626-962-3577.
Pets should be kept indoors as much as possible until the air quality improves
August 30, 2009 - 12:15pm
The Parks Department has closed New York and Dunsmore Park until further notice.
August 30, 2009 - 10:35am - UPDATED (11:44am)
ALERT: All schools in the Glendale Unified School District will be closed on Monday, August 31 due to the poor air quality.
Glendale Community College will hold its regularly scheduled classes on Monday, August 31.
August 30, 2009 - 9:00am
The mandatory evacuation order for the neighborhoods north of Santa Carlotta between Pennsylvania and Lowell Avenues has been lifted. Residents may begin returning to their homes at 9:00 am on Sunday, August 30. However, proof of identification with an address will need to be presented in order to enter these neighborhoods.
The emergency evacuation center at Crescenta Valley High School will remain open until further notice.
Glendale residents are advised that the air quality will remain poor for several days.
August 29, 2009 - 9:06pm
The mandatory evacuation order is still in effect for all residences within the following area of Glendale: north of Santa Carlotta between Pennsylvania and Lowell. Glendale officials announced this evening that the mandatory evacuations will remain in effect throughout the night and will be reevaluated Sunday morning.
An overnight evacuation center has been set up at Crescenta Valley High School - 2900 Community Avenue, La Crescenta
The Red Cross is providing food and water at the shelter. Also, the Humane Society has set up an area at the Civic Auditorium for pets that have been evacuated. Pets will be able to stay at the Civic Auditorium overnight.
The City’s Emergency Information Center (EIC) is now operational. Glendale residents who have questions about the fire can call (818) 548-3301
August 29, 2009 - 8:35pm
Shelter updates
The evacuation shelter at Crescenta Valley High School will house residents overnight. The shelter at the
Glendale Civic Auditorium will close at approximately 10:30 pm.
The Red Cross is providing food and water at both of those shelters. Also, the Humane Society has set up an area at the Civic Auditorium for pets that have been evacuated. Pets will be able to stay at the Civic Auditorium overnight.
August 29, 2009 - 8:00pm
Station Fire Update
Press Release: http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/StationFire8pm.pdf
City's Emergency Operations Center (EIC) is now operational, call (818) 548-3301 with questions about the fire.
August 29, 2009 - 5:57pm
Click here (pdf) to view the approximate perimeters for the station fire from last night and today. (see map)
August 29, 2009 - 5:46pm
A second emergency shelter has been established at Crescenta Valley High School, 2900 Community Avenue in La Crescenta.
August 29, 2009 - 2:16pm
The City of Glendale has ordered mandatory evacuations of all residences within the following area:
Santa Carlotta North between Pennsylvania and Lowell (See Map.)
The Civic Auditorium at 1401 N. Verdugo Road is now open as an emergency shelter.
The Red Cross is providing food and water for those using this shelter. The Humane Society has also set up an area for any pets that have been evacuated.
August 29, 2009 - 1:58pm
The Station Fire has moved West into the area above Deukmejian Park. Residents of the area should stay tuned to GTV6 or visit the City of Glendale website at www.ci.glendale.ca.us for information, as mandatory evacuations will be ordered soon. More information to follow on affected neighborhoods and an emergency evacuation shelter. Please have your family assembled and belongings packed.