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1 Arrested for Arson in 200-Acre Montebello Wildfire; 1 for Attempted Arson in Arcadia
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
Triple Digit Temps Hamper Firefighters’ Efforts
LA County Firefighters attack one of the many fires in Angeles National Forest.
Historic Depot Still Not Designated as Local Landmark by STAFF WRITER
The City of Monrovia’s Historic Preservation program includes the review and designation of Monrovia's historic landmarks. Currently, there are 135 designated landmarks. The city council has directed staff to start the process to designate Monrovia's Santa Fe Depot as a local landmark Many might be surprised that the Depot is not already a designated historic landmark. The original Depot was owned by the
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- Photo by Terry Miller
Station Square Project Update, Anticipated Completion Date by STAFF WRITER
The iconic Santa Fe Depot in Monrovia will serve as the centerpiece of the new station square. Dedication of the station is slated for late September. - Photo by Terry Miller
During the past several weeks, Monrovia’s Station Square project has been progressing, with several new and highly visible components of the project currently being installed. The new “Monrovia” sign by the 210 Freeway, the band shell, and new landscaping are all combining to help revitalize the Station Square area. As the work has continued, staff has been highly engaged in
monitoring and managing the work being performed. In addition to coordinating the work of the contractors involved in the project, staff has also implemented a variety of different processes to ensure that the City’s current design/construction management firm, IBI Group, stays within budgeted amounts. Those efforts have SEE PG. 17