Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS – Firefighters made quick work of a small fire inside an El Pollo Loco Monday morning.
Firefighters were dispatched at 6:28 a.m. to the restaurant, 1008 W. Arrow Hwy., around 6:28 a.m. December 6, according to Dispatch Supervisor Jeremy Stafford of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It was not publicly clear if any damage was caused. Stafford did not know what caused the fire, or what burned before firefighters arrived. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Firefighters made quick work of a small vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon.
The fire burned above Horsethief Canyon Park, 301 Horsethief Canyon Rd., around 12:45 p.m. No structures were threatened, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Firefighters reckoned flames posed a threat to the forest if they reached the top of the mountain ridge. A full first-alarm brush fire response was sent, including crews from the US Forest Service. At least one helicopter performed water drops. The nearby San Dimas Dog Park will be closed the remainder of Tuesday, San Dimas City officials said. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS – A fire caused what was described as moderate to severe damage inside a building at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course Friday night.
The fire was dispatched at 10:13 p.m. May 8 to the golf course, 2100 Terrabonne Ave. Firefighters observed fire on the roof and also found fire inside the golf clubhouse, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Inspector Sean Ferguson. Initially, the cause was possibly mechanical in nature, but Ferguson did not have any possible cause at the time of the interview. The dollar amount in damage the fire caused was not immediately clear. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Fast-moving flames are potentially threatening homes in the southern end of San Dimas.
The fire has burned as many as 50 acres and is being driven mostly by wind. It is burning near the westbound I-10 freeway west of Kellogg Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. A second alarm has been requested, doubling resources at the scene. Fixed-wing aircraft also en route. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A small vegetation fire is burning in what has been described as an abandoned reservoir, firefighters said.
The fire is burning behind 444 E. Bonita Ave. The fire is also affecting nearby trees. There is no threat to any homes or businesses, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire was first dispatched at 6:07 p.m. The reservoir is a concrete structure with no water and only vegetation inside. Access inside to battle the flames is difficult, according to firefighters. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor UPDATE, 8:41 a.m.: Forward progress on the San Dimas Fire has been stopped at 65 acres. The fire is 20 percent contained, according to the Los Angeles county fire department.
UPDATE, 6:41 a.m.: 100 acres have now been burned as the San Dimas fire moves to the north and west in the foothills above San Dimas and La Verne, according to the La Verne Police Department. UPDATE, 5:44 a.m.: The San Dimas Fire has reached about 60 acres and has the potential to scorch 100 acres. Los Angeles County firefighters are working in unified command with the U.S. Forest Service. UPDATE, 4:41 a.m.: The brush fire burning above San Dimas/La Verne is holding at 20 acres. It is burning into Angeles National Forest territory. The U.S. Forest Service is on scene. The Los Angeles county fire department has requested a second alarm response, doubling resources at the scene. SAN DIMAS - An estimated 10-acre brushfire is moving fast and uphill in the San Dimas foothills Friday morning. The fire is burning in the area of North San Dimas Canyon Road and Golden Hills Road November 6. Three helicopters have been added to the full brushfire response, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Firefighters do not believe that structures are threatened at the time the story was launched. The pilot of one Los Angeles County Fire helicopter was able to already see the fire well-established from the helipad at Brackett Field in La Verne at the time it was dispatched just before 4 a.m. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A brush fire is being held to one acre after a reported vehicle fire spread to vegetation Saturday. The fire ignited near the eastbound I-10 freeway east of Via Verde just after 1:30 p.m. August 17. A vehicle described as a Dodge Avenger caught fire on the right shoulder, according to the California Highway Patrol. Forward progress of the brush fire has stopped. No structures are threatened. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - An accidental fire is being blamed for a fire that destroyed a detached garage in San Dimas Saturday.
The fire was reported in a detached garage in the 200 block of West 1st Street at 11:47 a.m. Los Angeles County Firefighters arrived and quickly knocked down flames. The cause of the fire was an electrical issue, according to Lt. Elisabeth Sachs of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. A vehicle parked in the garage was also destroyed. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A home was heavily destroyed after a fire tore through the interior and injuring firefighters Friday afternoon.
Both firefighters suffered minor injuries. The fire tore through the attic, causing an internal collapse which may have briefly trapped both firefighters, according to Los Angeles County Fire Deartment radio traffic. Both firefighters were freed from the small collapse and later hospitalized with minor injuries. The fire was reported around 2:33 p.m. in the 800 block of Dumaine Avenue. Access to ventilate the roof was made difficult due to solar paneling, firefighters reported. No other injuries were reported. The cause was not disclosed. |
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