Chino Hills Fire Info

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAT A. DENNEN

Fire Chief /

County Fire Warden

DATE: August 26, 2009

CONTACT: Tracey Martinez, Public Information Officer

(909) 386-8408, 1-800-426-8689, pager #3307

Drift Smoke in San Bernardino County

Drift smoke from a wild land fire burning in the Angeles National Forest north of Azusa in Los Angeles County (Morris Fire) has been blowing into San Bernardino County and is most prevalent in the mountain communities during early morning hours. Due to past wild land fires in San Bernardino County, many residents are on edge and the recent smoke has caused panic in many mountain residents.

San Bernardino County Fire units have been patrolling the mountain communities and foothill areas to ensure there are no fires. At this time there are no wild land fires burning in San Bernardino County.

Residents can keep updated on the fire status in their area by calling the County Fire Incident Information Line at 909-355-8800. In the event of a wild land fire this recorded message will provide the latest update. Residents can also call the U.S. Forest Service information center at 909-383-5688 for updates on fires burning in the San Bernardino National Forest.

As we move into the height of fire season, residents are asked to be extra vigilant and be on the look out for arsonists and suspicious activity in their area. See suspicious activity, call 9-1-1 or fire dispatch at

909-356-3805.

Residents are reminded to clear debris from around their home and have sufficient defensible space. Defensible space saves lives.

For more information on what you can do to be prepared for a fire, please visit www.sbcfire.org.