Full Notification

 RED FLAG ACTIVATION
The National Weather Service is predicting that the a wind event on Monday, January 20, 2025.  Very windy conditions are expected with northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon.  Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

Southern California Edison (SCE) has identified several circuits in the Sierra Madre area that may be shut off for precautionary purposes.  These shut-offs may last up to 48 hours in some areas.

Sierra Madre Fire Chief Brent Bartlett has directed the activation
of Red Flag Parking Restrictions within designated areas. This alert is effective from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, through 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The alert can be extended based on weather conditions.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. This, in combination with dry fuels, could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. Please use caution with potential fire sources.

In order to allow for improved fire department access and resident evacuation, parking is restricted on posted narrow and/or winding roads within Sierra Madre’s urban-wildland interface areas.   
 
The Sierra Madre Police and Fire Departments are asking that residents keep the streets clear for emergency vehicle access.
 
******DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REMOVE ANY DOWNED POWER LINES*****

Call 9-1-1 for all emergencies.  Non-emergency calls can be made to the SMPD business line at (626) 355-1414.

Red Flag conditions will be in effect and parking on the following streets is prohibited:
            (1)        Mount Wilson Trail;
            (2)        Churchill Road;
            (3)        Skyland Drive;
            (4)        Fern Glen;
            (5)        Fern Drive;
            (6)        Idle Hour;
            (7)        Canyon Crest Drive;
            (8)        Orange Drive;
            (9)       Woodland Drive;
            (10)      Brookside Lane;
            (11)      Sunnyside Lane;
            (12)      Yucca Trail;
            (13)      Holly Trail;
            (14)     Sturtevant; and
            (15)     Elm.

Now's the time to review your evacuation plans and make sure your emergency kits are stocked with everything you need should, you have to evacuate. See Los Angeles County Fire Department's Ready, Set, Go Guide for preparation tips: http://fire.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ready-set-go_051420.pdf?v=1600184787422
 
PLANS FOR MUDFLOW MITIGATION
The LA County Public Works Department has set up a mudflow hotline for residents in the Eaton Fire Impact Zone.  LA County engineers will help residents prepare plans to mitigate potential mudflow.  If you need assistance with potential debris or mudflow, Contact The  LA County Mudflow Hotline at 800-933-0930. A County engineer will contact you within 48 hours
 
EATON FIRE UPDATE AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Eaton Fire  (Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre)

• Structures Threatened: 10,210

• Structures Damaged: 1,062

• Structures Destroyed: 9,366

 
Community Meetings
An in-person community meeting for the Eaton fire will be held today, Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4:00 PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena. To view the meeting online, click here.
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 1757 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
 
 Virtual community meetings for the Eaton and Palisades fires are held daily in the evenings. Please click on the following links to view the meetings:  

• Eaton Fire Virtual Community Meeting - 4:00 PM 

• Palisades Fire Virtual Community Meeting - 6:30 PM  

 

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Instructions:

RED FLAG ALERT 8:00 am Monday January 20 - 6:00 pm Tuesday January 21. Do not park in designated areas. See Nixle Alert for a complete list of streets.