Unified Command (Photo – ANF)
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the Summit Fire as crews continue working to mop up remaining hot spots and strengthen containment lines.
By News Desk
Unified Command announced that, as tactical objectives were met, several Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings were successfully downgraded or lifted on Sunday, allowing more residents to return home while firefighting operations continue.
Meanwhile, residents across Greater Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley are being urged to prepare for a stretch of dangerous heat. An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from 10:00 am Tuesday, July 14, through 8:00 pm Thursday, July 16.
Monday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 91 degrees before temperatures climb sharply. Tuesday will be sunny and hot with a high near 98 degrees, and heat index values could reach as high as 106 degrees. The hottest day of the week is forecast for Wednesday, when temperatures are expected to reach around 104 degrees under sunny skies.
Hot conditions will continue Thursday with a high near 99 degrees before a gradual cooldown begins Friday. High temperatures are expected to return to the upper 80s through the weekend, with mostly sunny skies prevailing.
Officials encourage residents to take precautions during the period of extreme heat.
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