LAFD: Greater Alarm Brush Fire - 20 acres - 100%

GREATER ALARM BRUSH FIRE

8300 W. La Tuna Canyon Rd.
Sun Valley
Sunday, February 1, 2009
TIME: 2:50 PM
INCIDENT #: 0730
*UPDATE: 8300 W. La Tuna Canyon* Knockdown called after 2 hrs, 30 min. Firefighters from L.A. City, L.A. County & Glendale used. No evac or homes threatened. -

LAFD Dozer 2

On Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM, 26 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 1 LAFD Rescue Ambulance, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Rehab Unit, 4 Helicopters, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 6 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, the Dozer Company, Park Rangers, Animal Services, LAPD, DOT, a So. California Edison Representative, L.A. County and Glendale Fire Departments, under the direction of Assistant Chief Jeffery S. Mottram, responded to a Greater Alarm Brush Fire at 8300 W. La Tuna Canyon Rd. in Sun Valley.

The first arriving Firefighters on scene found an auto fire which ignited approximately 1 acre of heavy brush. The winds were mild, approximately 15 miles per hour, but enough to aid the uphill moving fire. As the fire spread, several spot fires developed causing the fire to run from east to west. Additional companies, water dropping helicopters and hand crews were immediately requested to gain control of the blaze.

The fire did challenge Firefighters, moving into a draw with homes located directly above along the ridge. Firefighters moved with precision deploying handlines for potential structure protection, coordinated with attacking the flanks of the fire with the aid of helicopters.

158 L.A. City Firefighters, 5 Engines from L.A. County and Glendale Departments were needed to contain the fire to 20 acres. No evacuations were called and no homes were directly threatened. Animal Services was requested for resident who wished to evacuate their pets. La Tuna Canyon Road was closed at Elben Street and the 210 Freeway offramp for the duration of the incident. Fire companies will remain throughout the night for any flare ups.

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