Duarte: L.A. County issues Phase 2 mudflow alert for Fish Fire burn scar area
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works officials issued a Phase 2 Mudflow Alert for residents living near the Fish Fire burn scar ahead of the powerful storm heading into Southern California.
The alert went into effect Thursday at 6 p.m. and extends through Sunday morning due to heavy precipitation predicted to hit the Duarte area.
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The Fish Fire burn area of Duarte went to a Yellow Alert Level at 11 p.m. Thursday.
As usual during times of heavy rain, residents living from Mel Canyon Road and Brookridge Road to Fish Canyon Road are directed to follow a number of different protocols, including:
- Mel Canyon Road from Brookridge Road to Fish Canyon Road will be CLOSED from Thursday, February 23 at 11 PM until Saturday, February 25. Exact time for the road opening on Saturday will be determined upon road inspections. If a resident leaves the area, they will need to walk back in upon their return.
- Rain-related parking restrictions in effect on Mel Canyon Road between Brookridge Road and Fish Canyon Road; as well as Deerlane Road between Mel Canyon Road and Greenbank Avenue
- Remove any trash bins from the street
- Trash pick-up is cancelled for Friday, February 24. Please plan on placing your waste bins out on Monday, February 27 for collection.
Conditions are subject to change - For more information, visit the city of Duarte's Latest News page here.
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