Crime & Safety

Emegency Agencies Prepare for Annual Tonner Canyon Drill

Residents are being reassured that a live burn will not be a part of the exercise.

Diamond Bar city and fire officials are warning residents that the annual Tonner Canyon Drill will begin on May 13.

The drill is a large training exercise that includes a number of fire and emergency units from multiple agencies, officials said.

Residents are being reassured this is just a training exercise and it does not include a live burn, officials said.

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The drill is held annually by the Los Angeles County Fire Department in preparation of fire season. The entire program runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13, 14, and 15. Exercises run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Homes in close proximity to Tonner Canyon may notice the presence of fire personnel, fire apparatus and helicopters. Motorists in the general area may also see a number of emergency vehicles.

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