As we sit, it’s almost dawn and you can hear the helicopters flying over Altadena on their way to fight the Santa Anita fire.  TV news reports that firefighters have lost ground overnight, and containment isn’t expected until Wednesday or Thursday. 

Sierra Madre schools, both public and private, are closed for the day.  Reports from the field say that Sierra Madre police are trying to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicle traffic, so please no looky-looing.

On a smoky day in Altadena, here are some places to watch:

US Forest Service Incident Web

GeoMac (USGS wildfire support)

Pentitant Ramblings (a SM city employee on the front lines)

Foothill Cities Blog

Frank Giradot’s Crime Scene Blog has steady updates on the fire.

In Sierra Madre

City of Sierra Madre Official Site

PSN’s list of resources: discounted hotel rooms, information, etc.  Pasadena Humane Society will shelter pets displaced by the fire.