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Officials warn Diamond Bar residents to expect smoke from May 7 prescribed burn in Tonner Canyon
Summary
A fire-agency representative told the council that a prescribed burn is scheduled for May 7 in Tonner Canyon with multiple agencies participating; residents were advised to close windows and expect signs on freeways.
An agency official told the Diamond Bar City Council on May 5 that a prescribed burn is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 in Tonner Canyon and that multiple agencies will participate to take advantage of favorable weather and available resources.
"So Thursday, May 7, we'll be burning in Tonner Canyon," the agency official said, adding that resources will include the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Brea Fire, CAL FIRE and OCFA and that signs would be posted along the 57 and 71 freeways.
The official warned residents to anticipate some smoke in the area and to close windows on the morning of May 7 if smoke is visible. Flyers will be distributed in affected neighborhoods and the agency asked residents to avoid outdoor exercise if smoke impacts their area.
Council members asked about related fire-inspection schedules; the official said inspections are beginning this month and will continue, managed by battalion chiefs.
Next steps: the city and participating fire agencies will post signs and distribute flyers in advance of the burn; residents should follow instructions from public safety agencies if smoke is present.
