Glendale Police Press Release
Date Posted: 5/3/2013 8:40:29 PM
Bulletin Number: 13-37
DR Number: 13-37
Announcement
Media Contact: Thomas R. Lorenz, Public Information Officer / Tamar Hadjimanoukian

Fire Update

On Friday, May 3, 2013, at 2:39 p.m., the Glendale Fire and Police Departments received reports of a brush fire at the 134 and 2 freeways in the city of Glendale.

Glendale units arrived on scene and discover a brush fire on the west side of the 2 freeway. Firefighters battled the flames, however winds carried embers across the freeway and into Glenoaks and Chevy Chase Canyon.

Currently, approximately 75 acres have been burned. Portions of Chevy Chase and Glenoaks Canyon have been evacuated. An evacuation center has been established at the Adult Recreation Center at 201 E. Colorado Boulevard in the city of Glendale.

Fighting the fire from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, LA City and County Fire Departments are 35 engines, five hand crews, five helicopters and the Forest Service. Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. No structures have been lost or damaged.

Currently evacuations are in effect from the 2100 to 2700 block of Chevy Chase Canyon and Glenoaks Canyon. The Glendale Fire Department expects to lift the evacuation orders at 9 p.m. The Glendale Fire crews will reassess the situation throughout the night.

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*UPDATE*

Due to the fact that 75 acres burned and Glendale is expecting rain, the City of Glendale would like to offer tips for keeping homes safe.

If you live in the hillside areas, it’s prudent to always be prepared. Glendale residents are encouraged to clean out their own drainage systems to promote effective storm water flow, and to take any measures necessary to protect their property.

The City has crews trained to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should an emergency occur. However, early prevention can often save time, money and property.

How Residents Can Help

• Check and clean private drainage systems.
• Do not place leaves, debris or lawn clippings near storm drains.
• Place leaves and green trimmings in your Green Container for weekly recycling pickup.
• If you have a lawn or gardening service maintain your property, please ask them to pickup all leaves, debris and lawn clippings blown into the curbs and gutters. Debris left in the gutter is not only a city code violation, but also can contribute towards storm flow blockage during rain events.
• Keep natural waterways such as creeks and ditches free from obstacles and obstructions.

If you live on or adjacent to a hillside, look for the following warning signs:

• An extraordinary amount of rain over a short period of time.
• Material such as mud and dirt running off the hillside when it rains. Look for dirty water.
• Leaning trees or vegetation moving down the hillside.

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