 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor REGION - Widespread critical fire weather conditions are expected to hit SoCal late Tuesday into Thursday. Strong northeast Santa Ana winds and dry conditions are forcing authorities to issue a Red Flag warning, which will go into effect 4 a.m. Wednesday , November 6 until 6 p.m. Thursday for much of Los Angeles County, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday will see potentially very high winds from 60 to 80 miles per hour in the Los Angeles County mountains and foothills and isolated wind gusts possibly reaching 100 miles per hour in some areas of the San Gabriels, according to the National Weather Service. In Los Angeles County valley areas, damaging gusts of 50 to 70 miles per hour are expected. Humidity levels from 8 to 15 percent are expected Wednesday and into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MOUNTAINS - A fire apparatus overturned and crashed on Highway 39 above Azusa Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on the mountain road at mile marker 24 some time around 5:30 p.m. November 3. First responders were en route northbound to a reported cliff rescue when the fire apparatus overturned, according to Officer Larsen of the California Highway Patrol Traffic Management Center. Three fire personnel were transported to Foothill Presbyterian Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to preliminary info from the California Highway Patrol. The firefighters were from the Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 32, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. station 32 is based in the city of Azusa. Both northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 39 remain closed for the investigation. Closure for northbound lanes begins at Highway 39 and Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, while the roadway is closed at Glendora Mountain Road and Mount Baldy Road. The crash was briefly considered a hazmat scene after it was believed that oil spilled from the crashed apparatus near the San Gabriel Reservoir. Apparently, it was only water that spilled from the fire apparatus, according to CHP traffic logs. 150 feet of guard rail was also damaged in the crash.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - The 19-year-old man accused of murdering his father and leaving the body in the San Gabriel Mountains was officially charged in court Tuesday. Emir Abadzic-Lowe was charged with one count each of murder and a special allegation of using a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles Superior Court records. Deputies responded to Mount Baldy Road near Barrett Stoddard Canyon Falls just before 3:30 p.m. October 12. Deputies discovered a male who suffered from upper body trauma. San Bernardino County fire fighters responded and declared the man dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The father, Christian Lowe, 60, died from a stab wound to the neck, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Abadzic-Lowe was detained a few miles from the crime scene after crashing the vehicle he drove. “Based on evidence at the scene, coupled with statements made by the son and witnesses, the son was arrested and booked for murder at the San Dimas Station,” according to the Sheriff’s Department in a written statement. Abadzic-Lowe’s next court date is not readily available.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MOUNTAINS - An assault with a deadly weapon call turned into a homicide investigation Saturday afternoon along Mt. Baldy Road above Claremont. Deputies responded to Mount Baldy Road near Barrett Stoddard Canyon Falls just before 3:30 p.m. October 12. Deputies discovered the body of a white male who suffered from upper body trauma. San Bernardino County fire fighters responded and declared the man dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. A solo traffic collision occurred a few miles from the crime scene. Deputies from the Sheriff’s San Dimas Station responded and detained the driver after determining that the vehicle was spotted fleeing the crime scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The driver was detained pending further investigation. A brief search of San Dimas Station arrest records show an Emir Abadzic-Lowe, 19, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. October 13 and was booked at 3:35 a.m. He was booked on suspicion of murder and is being held at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles in lieu of $2 million bail. He is scheduled to appear in West Covina Superior Court Tuesday, October 15. Abadzic-Lowe is described as the victim’s son, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “Based on evidence at the scene, coupled with statements made by the son and witnesses, the son was arrested and booked for murder at the San Dimas Station,” according to the Sheriff’s Department in a written statement.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor REGION - Residents of Wrightwood and Pinion Hills are under evacuation orders as the unrelenting Bridge Fire continues to consume the San Gabriel Mountains and beyond. Wrightwood residents were ordered to evacuate earlier this evening, including residents of Lone Pine Canyon from Wrightwood to Highway 138 and Lone Pine Canyon Road south to the forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Pinion Hills from Wrightwood north to Highway 18 and Beekley Road west to Los Angeles County are also under mandatory evacuation. Highway 138 is closed from Lone Pine to Beekley Road due to evacuations. Highway 2 is closed from Big Pine to Highway 138, according to Caltrans. At 7:30 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning for the communities of San Antonio Heights and Upland from the Foothills down to the 23rd Street. Specific areas of the cities of San Dimas, La Verne and Claremont are now under evacuation warnings: San Dimas (E-003-A): North of Sycamore Flats Motorway, south of Johnstone Peak Truck Trail, east of Blue Bird Road, west of Lodi Lateral Mtwy, North San Dimas Canyon Road La Verne (LVN-E001): North of Golden Hills Road, south of San Dimas Canyon Road, east of Charmont Road, west of Sunset Ridge Truck Trail. (LVN-E002): North of Golden Hills Road, Vista De Oro, south of Sunset Peak Motorway , East of Sunset Peak Motorway, west of Stephens Ranch Road, Sunset Peak Motorway. Claremont (CLA-E003): north of Pomello Motorway, south of Cobal Canyon Motorway, Sunset Ridge Fire Road, Palmer Evie Motorway, west of Villa Padova, West Fork Palmer Motorway. (CLA-E-006-A): North of Mount Baldy Road, south of Potato Mountain, east of West Fork Palmer Motorway, west of Mt. Baldy Road. Video from KTLA 5 news showed insatiable flames destroying structures at Mountain High Resort. Video from KNBC 4 news showed what appeared to be a home well involved with fire at Mt. Baldy Village. The Bridge Fire, which ignited Sunday, September 8, has consumed 34,240 acres and remains without containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service. After finding some solace with a little overnight activity on September 9, fire crews had to deal with the mind-boggling exponential growth of the fire throughout Tuesday.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MOUNTAINS - Firefighters have yet to reach containment on the Bridge Fire, which has burned since Sunday afternoon. The Bridge Fire has scorched 3,786 acres. The fire achieved little growth overnight due to the fire suppression efforts by ground and air crews, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Firefighters focused hard on the southern flank of the fire, with night-flying helicopters applying fire retardant continuously for more than five hours to protect communities, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The east and west flanks of the Bridge Fire are also a firefighting priority. An excessive heat warning remains in effect until Wednesday afternoon. Dry, unstable winds and temperatures possibly reaching 110 degrees are possible. The Mountain communities of Camp Williams and River Community remain under evacuation orders. An American Red Cross evacuation center for these residents has been established at the Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Avenue. Also evacuated are residents of Mt. Baldy Village. Evacuees from Mt. Baldy Village can go to the Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Center, 15556 Summit Ave., in Fontana. San Gabriel Canyon Road at East Fork Road remains closed as well as at the canyon entrance in Azusa. Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road are also closed, as well as Mt. Baldy Road at the Shinn Road intersection.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor REGION - An evacuation order has been made for all residents of Mount Baldy Village from the San Antonio Dam to Baldy Resort, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office. Evacuees are advised to avoid using Glendora Ridge Road as an evacuation route. Mt. Baldy Road should be used as the escape route, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department. The bridge fire has burned an estimated 2995 acres, my according to the U.S. Forest Service. The bridge fire is roughly 3 miles from the northernmost boundary with the city of La Verne, however, the fire does not pose a threat to the city, according to Chris Nigg, La Verne Fire Department Chief. In the event that the Bridge Fire enters the boundaries of San Dimas orLa Verne, city officials highly recommend that residents have an evacuation plan and have all essential items ready to go if the order is given to leave. Near the origin of the fire, residents of Camp Williams and River Community were previously given mandatory evacuation orders. An American Red Cross evacuation center for these residents has been established at the Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Avenue. Evacuees from Mt. Baldy Village can go to the Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Center, 15556 Summit Ave., in Fontana.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MOUNTAINS - with 0 percent containment achieved, the Bridge Fire burning in the San Gabriel mountains above Glendora and San Dimas have charred 1255 acres. Critically-dry chaparral fuels and steep terrain are driving the flames near East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road. San Gabriel Canyon Road remains closed at East Fork Road and at the canyon entrance in Azusa. Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road are also closed, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Mandatory evacuations of Camp Williams and River Community remain in place. The cause of the fire is under investigation. However, impressive thunderstorm activity has been producing generous lightning strikes in the area, including a confirmed lightning strike in the area where the brush fire is burning; occurring within minutes of the fire being dispatched. Camp Williams, River Community Under Mandatory Evacuations, Bridge Fire Balloons to 800 Acres9/8/2024  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MOUNTAINS - Authorities have announced mandatory evacuations of Camp Williams and River Community as the threat of the Bridge Fire grows. The Bridge Fire has burned an estimated 800 acres and there is no containment. The fire originated near East Fork Road and Camp Bonita Road, just east of the Camp Williams area and Oaks Picnic Area. San Gabriel Canyon Road is closed to traffic at East Fork Road and at the canyon entrance near Sierra Madre Avenue in Azusa. All of Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road is also closed.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor UPDATE: 3:35 p.m.: The Bridge Fire has burned an estimated 75 acres. People enjoying the East Fork area of the San Gabriel Mountains are evacuating the area and a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter has been requested to assist with evacuations. For a brief time, thunderstorm activity in the area presented a threat to firefighters, but the storms have dissipated. East Fork Road at San Gabriel Canyon Road is closed, as well as the entirety of Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road. MOUNTAINS - A brushfire has ignited near East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road in the San Gabriel Mountains. Firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service are attempting to make access into the remote terrain. The fire is apparently well-established into the vegetation. A full brush fire response has been requested, including two additional fixed wing aircraft, according to U.S. Forest Service radio traffic. Law enforcement has been requested to begin evacuations of the area. The cause of the fire is not known. However, impressive thunderstorm activity has been producing generous lightning strikes in the area, including a confirmed lightning strike in the area where the brush fire is burning; occurring within minutes of the fire being dispatched. |
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