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UPDATE (6/27/16, 10:07 p.m.): Earlier today, we were engaged in several update meetings regarding the current status of the San Gabriel Complex Fire. Based on the latest available information, we are happy to report that the overall situation has stabilized, and the overall fire threat has subsided. At this point in time, unless there a separate fire incident occurs, Monrovia should not be impacted by the San Gabriel Complex Fire.

Given this update, the incident management team is continuing to deescalate the overall fire response and they have continued to release personnel and equipment throughout the day. Currently, there are 70+ personnel assigned to address the portion of the fire nearest to Monrovia, and most of these individuals are accessing the hillsides to fight the fire through our very own Canyon Park. The group is currently utilizing the lower parking lot to stage, and a variety of heavy equipment is located on site.

Furthermore, based on the current progress that has been made, by this Thursday, June 30, 2016, we have been notified that all Los Angeles County firefighting forces should be released and the overall management of the fire incident will be given back to the US National Forest Services. At that point in time, the US National Forest Service has indicated that they will manage the fire response with a Type III Team, which consists of 10-20 personnel.

While we are happy to report that the fire threat for Monrovia has subsided, it is important to emphasize that the City is still taking all necessary precautions here locally. To that end, we plan on maintain the closure of Canyon Park and the Hillside Wilderness Preserve through July 7, 2017. Furthermore, we have continued to ensure that all City reservoirs are filled at 100% capacity in the event that we need to access water for firefighting activities.

With the current fire situation having stabilized, this will be the final City update regarding the status of the San Gabriel Complex Fire. Of course, should the situation start change at all, in such a scenario, we will of course reactivate our public information outreach mechanisms to begin sending out additional information.

To that end, in order to stay up to date on the status of the overall situation here in Monrovia, we encourage everyone to check the City's website (www.cityofmonrovia.org).