City Of Monrovia Advises Non-Residents To Avoid Areas Above Foothill Boulevard

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

September 11, 2020

The City of Monrovia advises non-residents to avoid areas above Foothill Boulevard. This is to ensure that if an Evacuation Order is issued residents are able to evacuate and streets are easily accessible for public safety crews.

Last night, the City of Monrovia received reports of vehicles blocking traffic in residential neighborhoods, creating public safety concerns and even delaying fire engines from reaching their intended destination. These traffic jams were caused by people traveling to the areas north of Foothill Boulevard to observe and photograph the fire.

The Monrovia Police Department has established roadblocks throughout the planned evacuation routes to discourage visitors from impeding potential evacuation routes. Moving forward, those travelling through will be asked to show ID or proof of residence for access to areas highlighted on the evacuation map.

This press release was produced by the City of Monrovia. The views expressed are the author's own.