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Sierra Madre officials outline repopulation steps, safety and recovery resources after wildfire
Summary
City officials on Jan. 13 said containment was about 33% and urged vigilance while residents north of Grandview return. The city announced disposal sites for spoiled food, increased police presence, and a FEMA-backed local assistance center opening Jan. 15 at Pasadena City College.
City of Sierra Madre officials on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, updated residents on repopulation, safety hazards and recovery resources after recent wildfires, saying containment stood at about 33% and that residents north of Grandview were returning under an evacuation warning.
Fire Chief Brent Bartlett told residents at an 11:10 a.m. briefing that “we're about 33% containment,” and warned that low humidity and possible gusts into the 30 mph range could sustain fire activity through Wednesday. He said some homes have not been fully overhauled, meaning smoldering hotspots may remain, and urged residents to contact city or visiting agencies for assistance if they spot hazards.
The nut graf: Officials emphasized that repopulation is proceeding but remains conditional on safety checks, and announced practical recovery supports — including collection bins for spoiled food and a staffed local assistance center — while urging neighbors to…
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