Introduction to Controlled Burn
A controlled burn is planned this week in the Pacific Palisades area as fire investigators continue looking into the potential origin of the deadly Palisades Fire.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is planning what they call controlled fire testing along the Temescal Ridge trail, setting the hillsides on fire Tuesday night.
Background of the Palisades Fire
It is the same area where a small New Year’s Day fire sparked behind homes along the trail in the Palisades Highlands.
That fire was less than 10 acres in size and no homes were destroyed. Then, six days later the deadly Palisades Fire began on the morning of Jan. 7 in a powerful Santa Ana windstorm.
Investigation into the Palisades Fire
A week after the ignition of the Palisades Fire, ATF and federal investigators flooded that neighborhood in the Highlands, focusing on that same area of Temescal ridge trail near Skull Rock, trying to figure out if that New Year’s Day fire could be connected to the Palisades Fire.
The ATF, along with the Los Angeles Fire Department will be back in this same area for that fire testing.
Controlled Burn Details
LA firefighters will make sure that the flames don’t spread outside the testing zone and are tasked with protecting the area.Â
The fire testing is set to last through Thursday. No official cause for the Palisades Fire has been declared.
Conclusion
The controlled burn is a crucial step in the investigation into the Palisades Fire, and residents can expect to see flames in the area again. The testing is necessary to determine the potential origin of the deadly fire, and the ATF and Los Angeles Fire Department are working together to ensure the testing is done safely and effectively.
FAQs
What is the purpose of the controlled burn?
The controlled burn is being conducted to investigate the potential origin of the Palisades Fire.
Where will the controlled burn take place?
The controlled burn will take place along the Temescal Ridge trail in the Pacific Palisades area.
How long will the fire testing last?
The fire testing is set to last through Thursday.
Is the controlled burn a risk to nearby homes?
LA firefighters will be on site to ensure the flames don’t spread outside the testing zone and to protect the area.
