Pasadena fire chief Calvin E. Wells Saturday directed the activation of Red Flag parking restrictions within Pasadena, in response to National Weather Service predictions.
The alert will begin at 3 a.m. Sunday and end at 10 p.m. Sunday, according to a department statement.
The Red Flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected.
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This, in combination with dry fuels, could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior, according to the department statement.
In order to allow for improved fire department access and resident evacuation, parking is restricted on posted narrow and/or winding roads within Pasadena's urban-wildland interface areas.
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"With Tournament of Roses activities surrounding the Rose Bowl and thousands of bystanders and many vehicles, please be aware of parking restrictions surrounding the Bowl area," said Lisa Derderian of the Pasadena Fire Department.
Additional information, including the complete list of streets with restricted parking can be found at: http://cityofpasadena.net/Fire/Red_Flag/
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