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| COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Office of Emergency Management 1275 North Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, California 90063 (323) 980-2260 |
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| William T Fujioka Chief Executive Officer | | Michael J. Brooks Administrator |
November 17, 2008 Media Contact
For Immediate Release Anne Maria Tafoya
4:30 p.m. 213-792-5127
**PRESS RELEASE**
SAYRE (SYLMAR) FIRE / DIAMOND BAR FIRE
Wildfires continue to burn
Los Angeles County: As of 10:29 p.m., Friday, November 14, a fire broke out in the area of 13000 W. Sayre St, Los Angeles, in the foothill community on the edge of the Angeles National Forest. The fire was fueled by high winds causing the fire to spread at approximately ½ acre per hour. The fire has burned 10,000+ acres and is at 40% containment. Up to 1200 fire personnel have been on scene fighting this fire from Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City and the U.S. Forrest Service.
Los Angeles County and the State of California have proclaimed a State of Emergency in the County due to the wildfires.
Los Angeles County Fire Chief, P. Michael Freeman said, “The Los Angeles County Fire Department has made a massive commitment to help fight three major wildland brush fires occurring outside and within Los Angeles County. At the height of these fires, the County deployed more than 1,000 personnel around the clock, including firefighters, ground crews, Super Scoopers, helicopter crews, dozer operators and others, to protect the public. All of these resources were made available while maintaining an increased level of personnel and equipment to respond to other wildland incidents that might break out. As the region’s high front moves to the east and winds subside, firefighters should be able to reach full containment of all fires in the next few days.”
Residents are still encouraged to check-in at one of the evacuation centers that have been set up by the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles at: Sylmar High School, 13050 Borden St., Sylmar.
An animal shelter has been set up in the Hansen Dam recreation area. Horse and other large animals were being taken to Hansen Dam Park, Kennedy High School and Pierce College. A mobile kennel has been set up at Sylmar High School, and small pets can be taken to the Mission animal shelter at Strandwood Avenue and Brand Boulevard.
For residents needing information and special assistance in the Sayre (Sylmar) Fire, please call:
2-1-1 Los Angeles County: 2-1-1 or (800)339-6993
American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles: (888)737-4306
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Hotline: (800)854-7771
Sayre Fire Evacuation Hotline: (800) 439-2909
Rancho Palos Verdes Fire – Approximately 5 acres at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive and Hawthorne Boulevard has been fully contained and knocked down. No structures were damaged.
The Freeway Complex Fire broke out on Saturday, November 15 and continues to burn with 40% containment. 29,000 acres have burned so far. Evacuations have been lifted in the Country Estates Area. Fire personnel on scene are from Los Angeles County Fire Department, CAL Fire, Orange County Fire Authority, Anaheim Fire Department, and Chino Fire Department.
The American Red Cross has closed down both evacuation centers in the area.
For residents needing information and special assistance in the Freeway Complex Fire, please call:
2-1-1 Los Angeles County: 2-1-1 or (800)339-6993
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Hotline: (800)854-7771
Evacuation Center Information: (626)799-0841
Road Closure Information: (323) 259-6313
For those wishing to make donations in support of the fires, please go to:
http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/fema/states.aspx?ST=California
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