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Fire captain: about 30 active hot spots remain; crews inspecting for hazardous materials
Summary
Captain Bustillos said regional teams are inspecting for hazardous materials and potential reignition; a containment update was expected at 2 p.m.
Captain Bustillos told the Sierra Madre City meeting that regional teams continue detailed inspections in impacted areas and that "approximately 30 structures remain active hot spots" with many still smoldering.
He said crews were evaluating hazardous materials risks, searching impacted areas to confirm no loss of life, and working to identify potential fire-reignition hazards. Bustillos said additional information on fire containment would be provided at approximately 2 p.m.
Why it matters: active hot spots and smoldering structures increase the risk of reignition and complicate recovery operations. The captain's remarks focused on safety and continued inspection rather than on timelines for containment or recovery costs.
The captain did not give a specific containment percentage or a projected time for full containment; instead, he emphasized ongoing inspection and safety work by regional teams.
