by Carolyn Seitz
As of about 6:15 PM this evening, Monrovia Fire Department indicated the fire was estimated to still be around 150 acres. They issued a press release at about 6:40 affirming the information.
That was its estimated size by about 1 pm this afternoon.
The fire was moving east as of the time of their last briefing and winds are relatively light.
Those who've lived on the foothills for a while are acutely aware that wind speed and direction can change in a blink and fire has a mind of its own.
Even though it is some distance from Altadena and the foothills of unincorporated East Pasadena and Sierra Madre, it's a good idea to stay vigilant.
You're probably hearing the aircraft making round trips to drop water on the fire.
While we're all hoping for a speedy resolution for the residents of Monrovia and all of the people involved in fighting this fire, take a moment to check your own preparations just in case you're faced with little to no advanced warning that you're being asked to evacuate. Many in the Monrovia hillside had very little notice to evacuate today. Would you be ready to take quick action?
With hot days and low humidity, stay watchful.
