 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor PASADENA - The fast-moving Eaton Fire reportedly killed two people, the Los Angeles County Fire Department chief said Wednesday. As daylight broke and winds lessened somewhat, authorities have tallied 100 destroyed structures. More than 10,600 acres burned as firefighters struggled with containment, which is still at 0 percent. There are a high number of significant injuries. The cause of the two deaths are not yet known, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone. More than 500 personnel are battling the blaze. Los Angeles County firefighters are working in unified command with the U.S. Forest Service and Pasadena Fire Department.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Red Flag parking restrictions will go into effect at 8 a.m. today, officials said. Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral Washington ordered Red Flag Parking restrictions to start Friday, October 25 and will be in effect until further notice, officials said. The restrictions are necessary to allow fire department vehicle access to urban wildlife areas with narrow streets and to allow for quicker evacuations, officials said. Extra fire patrols will also be added to the city’s foothill areas. Visit the City of Pasadena website to see a map of affected areas.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Firefighters are extinguishing a one-acre brush fire in the foothills of Pasadena Thursday.
No structures are threatened by the fire in the 2100 block of North Kinneloa Canyon Road July 11. As many as two helicopters and a number of ground crews were called to the fire, which was reported around 10:18 a.m.  PHOTO/Courtesy of Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral Washington Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Firefighters declared a small vegetation fire knocked down after it scorched about two acres Saturday afternoon.
The bulk of the fire was burning between the 210 and 710 freeways. The point of origin may have been inside a transient camp located between the mentioned freeways, according to Pasadena Fire Department radio traffic. Lane closures remain in effect. The westbound 210 freeway to the southbound 710 freeway, walnut on ramp and Fair Oaks on ramp to the westbound 210 remains closed, as well as the northbound 710 on ramp from California, according to officer Elizabeth Kravig of the California Highway Patrol. A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter was summoned for water drops, but the helicopter was no longer needed.  Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Firefighters are working to extinguish a two-acre vegetation fire Saturday.
The fire is burning near the eastbound 210 freeway east of the 710 freeway interchange, according to the Pasadena Fire Department. The fire was reported around 4:45 p.m. Firefighters have requested the California Highway Patrol transition lanes from the westbound 210 freeway to the southbound 710 freeway. The Walnut Street on ramp to the westbound 210 freeway will also be closed, both for one hour.  PHOTO/Stock image. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor PASADENA - The California Highway Patrol has closed the No. 2, 3 and 4 lanes of the westbound 134 freeway at San Rafael Avenue.
The Sig Alert will last for about one hour and includes the San Rafael Avenue on ramp, the CHP said. The fire was reported around 12:35 p.m. on the right shoulder. A dump truck driver stopped and attempted to extinguish the fire, the CHP said. The fire’s size is not known.  PHOTO/Stock image. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Firefighters quickly extinguished a small vegetation fire late Thursday night.
The 20-foot by 50-foot vegetation fire was reported around 9:25 p.m. at 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. There were no activities underway at the time the fire broke out, according to Lisa Derderian of the Pasadena Fire Department. Several Pasadena Fire engines remained on scene after flames were extinguished to ensure no flareup occurred. The cause is under investigation. 
SCREENSHOT/Video courtesy of Jose Guardado.
Written by AARON CASTREJON | CItyWatch Editor
PASADENA - County firefighters made quick work of a small vegetation fire that burned near a Sprouts Farmers Market in the county area near Pasadena Wednesday.
The fire was dispatched to county firefighters at 11:07 a.m. near the Sprouts, 39 N. Rosemead Blvd., and the 210 freeway. Firefighters remained on scene for at least 40 minutes, according to Dispatch Supervisor Martin Rangel of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire’s cause is being investigated.
VIDEO/Courtesy of Jose Guardado.
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