Pasadena Issues Red Flag Warning and Parking Restrictions as Fire Concerns Arise

Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin has directed the activation of Red Flag Parking Restrictions within the city. This alert is effective from 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The alert can be extended based on weather conditions.

The restrictions prohibit parking on designated narrow and winding roads within the city’s urban-wildland interface areas to ensure emergency vehicle access and resident evacuation if needed. Violating vehicles will be cited and towed. 

Officials urge residents to make alternative parking plans before the restrictions take effect.

Officials warn that a Red Flag Warning indicates critical fire weather conditions are expected, which combined with dry fuels could create extreme fire danger. 

Residents are advised to use caution with potential fire sources.

Additional fire patrols have been deployed to Foothill areas as a precautionary measure. Officials are urging residents to review evacuation plans and ensure emergency kits are fully stocked.

The City is also encouraging residents to register for multiple emergency notification systems, beginning with the Pasadena Local Emergency Alert System (PLEAS), which sends alerts only in cases of imminent danger requiring action such as evacuation. After registering for PLEAS, residents should also sign up for Alert LA County’s mass notification system. 

The Pasadena Police Department uses Nixle as its primary notification system, available by registering at Nixle.com or texting their ZIP code to 888777.

A complete list of streets with parking restrictions is available on the city’s website at: CityOfPasadena.net/Fire/Red-Flag-Parking-Restrictions. 

Red Flag Gateway Sign Locations:

1. 1. Northbound Altadena Drive near Veranda Avenue
   2. Northeast corner of New York Drive and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
   3. Northbound Hastings Ranch Drive south of Denair Street (near Don Benito School field)
   4. Northbound Michillinda Avenue north of Valley View Avenue
   5. Northbound Arroyo Boulevard south of San Rafael Avenue
   6. Northbound Avenue 64 south of Burleigh Drive
   7. Eastbound La Loma Road west of Sycamore Glen
   8. Southbound Avenue 64 at Glenover Drive
   9. Northbound Patrician Way near west city limit
   10. Northbound San Rafael Road north of the 134 Freeway
   11. Northbound Linda Vista Avenue near the Colorado Bridge overpass
   12. Westbound California Boulevard west of Grand Avenue
   13. Northeast corner of Forest Avenue and Lincoln Avenue
   14. Westbound Washington Boulevard west of Lincoln Avenue
   15. Northbound and southbound Linda Vista Avenue in front of Fire Station 38 (two signs at this location)
   16. Eastbound Lida Street west of Arts Center entrance
   17. Southbound Arroyo Boulevard south of Rosemont Avenue
   18. Southbound Linda Vista Avenue near the north city limit

Residents can stay connected with the city through its website CityOfPasadena.net, social media platforms including X(Twitter), Instagram and Facebook, or by calling the City Service Center at (626) 744-7311 during business hours Monday through Friday.

For additional wildfire preparation information, residents can visit ReadyforWildfire.org.