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1 Arrested for Arson in 200-Acre Montebello Wildfire; 1 for Attempted Arson in Arcadia Triple Digit Temps Hamper Firefighters’ Efforts
By terry miller An intense heat-wave over the past week sent hundreds of firefighters into attack mode battling several wildfires in our immediate area - some of which were arson-related. The first of several was the Cabin Fire which consumed 1,500 acres of brush. The Cabin Fire started at 1:07 p.m. on Aug. 14. As of Tuesday, the fire was 1,500 acres and 90% contained. Ten firefighters were evacuated with minor injuries. About 639 personnel are on scene. The location of the fire was three miles north Rincon-Redbox Rd. off HWY 39. The fire is slated to be fully contained by today (Thursday.) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) that was in effect and any private aircraft or drone that violated the TFR would face serious criminal charges. Another fire broke out near the Rio Hondo River in Montebello on Sunday afternoon which quickly grew to 200 acres by evening, closing roads, ordering evacuations plus burning an SEE PG. 6
LA County Firefighters attack one of the many fires in Angeles National Forest.
- Photo by Terry Miller
Arcadia Council OKs Effort to Educate Residents on Real Estate Development
South Arcadians Mobilize Opposition to Proposed Residential Construction Project by joe taglieri
Mayor Gary Kovasic and Councilmember Sho Tay.
by joe taglieri The Arcadia City Council initiated an effort Tuesday to educate residents on real estate development
standards. Following Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler’s suggestion at the Aug. 4 council meeting, members unanimously directed staff to
- File photos by Terry Miller
develop material aimed at educating the public on local real estate issues. The move comes amid a spate of controversy surrounding residential devel-
opment that in recent years has seen square footage steadily increasing for new homes built throughout the SEE PG. 17
The weather isn't the only thing heating up in Arcadia these days. The temperature is also steadily heading northward in the struggle between developers who want to build large homes in order to maximize profit and residents concerned about loss of privacy,
view obstruction, and other negative neighborhood impacts that result from unbridled mansionization. Two notable cases have recently surfaced that could significantly affect the city's political landscape in the SEE PG. 16