Pasadena Fire Dept. Chief Calvin Wells said those wanting to see fireworks should do so at a sanctioned event, during a press conference near the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer, Pasadena Sun / June 27, 2012)
By Bill Kisliuk
Pasadena Sun
Pasadena Sun
The fire hoses were out at the Arroyo Seco on Wednesday, not to put out a blaze but to prevent fires as people prepare for the Fourth of July holiday.
On Wednesday the Rose Bowl will host Americafest 2012, touted as the largest fireworks show in Southern California. In preparation, Pasadena fire crews were spraying a fire retardant on brushy areas along the arroyo's edge, and Pasadena Fire Chief Calvin Wells was warning residents to be careful with use of their own fireworks.
Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s and low 90s through the holiday.
On Wednesday the Rose Bowl will host Americafest 2012, touted as the largest fireworks show in Southern California. In preparation, Pasadena fire crews were spraying a fire retardant on brushy areas along the arroyo's edge, and Pasadena Fire Chief Calvin Wells was warning residents to be careful with use of their own fireworks.
Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s and low 90s through the holiday.
