The exercise was deemed a huge success despite one major glitch. Canyon residents’ response to the evacuation drill exceeded Fire Department expectations but behind the scenes the morning had its share of drama. After getting the scheduled drill alert, on … Continue reading
All canyon residents are urged to join the Glendale Fire Department’s evacuation drill Saturday May 14th at 9 am. In case of a fast-moving wildfire or other disaster, nobody wants their family, friends, or pets trapped in the canyon. A … Continue reading
After the recent devastating California wildfires, most insurers will no longer write policies in brush zones like Chevy Chase Canyon. Many canyon residences have reported that fire insurance is near impossible to acquire unless one purchases the state-run California FAIR … Continue reading
On Sunday, April 28th the fire departments of Glendale, Pasadena, and San Marino conducted a wildfire drill at the top of our canyon around the Figueroa Street area. The purpose of the exercise was to practice cross-departmental coordination and to … Continue reading
After another close call fire today and with our drought savaged land, we repost this critical and increasingly urgent message. Deputy Fire Chief Robert Doyle with a Message to Chevy Chase Canyon What Canyon residents can do BEFORE our next FIRE: Fireproof … Continue reading
After two recent canyon fires and drought savaged land, we repost this critical and increasingly urgent message. Deputy Fire Chief Robert Doyle with a Message to Chevy Chase Canyon What Canyon residents can do BEFORE our next FIRE: Fireproof your home. … Continue reading
Deputy Fire Chief Robert Doyle with a Message to Chevy Chase Canyon What Canyon residents can do BEFORE our next FIRE: Fireproof your home. Brush clearance, fire retardant landscaping, fire proof roofs, watch the video below. Know evacuation routes for Chevy … Continue reading
Click to download and read Glendale Fires’s latest NEWSLETTER. (be patient, it takes a while to download) … Continue reading
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Glendale Fire & Rescue. Detailed in this issue is the house fire at 3160 Linda Vista Road.. 3160 Linda Vista Photos by Jerry Jacobs … Continue reading