The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Information Bureau has released a statement regarding the #StoneFire, reminding residents to remain vigilant and prepare for evacuations:

Los Angeles Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, the Red Cross, and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are assisting with evacuations due to the #StoneFire in Agua Dulce.

Deputy personnel and support staff from various Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stations are working to evacuate residents and assist with road closures in various locations.

We ask residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and prepare for evacuations.

Please prepare a go-bag containing:
• Identification
• Medication
• Food and water
• Important documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, etc.)
• Any emergency supplies
• A change of clothes
• Toiletries
• Cell phone charger

#StoneFire Mandatory evacuations are issued for the following areas:
Anthony Road
Hierba Road
Bass Rock Road
Beauty Vista Lane

Road closures:
Anthony Road north of Sierra Highway
Sierra Highway/Wyse
Sierra Highway/Sierra Vista

Sheltering for Large Animals:
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
2551 West Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93536

Approximately 9 homes have been mandatorily evacuated.

The fire has burned over 1000 acres and is 10 percent contained.

In order to provide for the safety of homeowners and first responders, residents are encouraged to comply with the evacuation orders.

Unified Command continues to evaluate current weather conditions and evacuations will be lifted as soon as it is deemed safe for re-entry.

Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort (CARE) is available for communities and areas affected by the burn area.

CARE, a multi-agency public outreach program committed to providing timely recovery and safety preparedness information. This especially relates to the affected in the #StoneFire area. CARE includes the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and many other agencies.

http://dpwCARE.org
The above website, is a unified CARE website that provides extensive information including:
*Alerts
*Latest News
*Current Conditions including road closures
*Safety Preparedness
*Assistance Programs
*Development/Rebuilding

Residents, business owners and person with access or functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information: www.211la.org.

Photo credit: SCV Sheriff’s Station’s Facebook page.