Firefighters are making progress on the San Gabriel Complex Fire - previously called the Fish and Reservoir Fires but it's still a battle.
Forest Safety Officer Ron Ashdale with the US Forest Service spoke to Libby Denkmann about the latest updates on the twin fires burning east of Los Angeles in Duarte and Azusa.
The potential for evacuation is part of life when living in California's more wooded communities but as the rise of wildfire increases over the next few months, do you know what to do if you are asked to leave your home? The toughest question for most is - "what to take?"
To help answer some questions for those who might be forced to evacuate host A Martinez spoke with Daniel Berlant, Public Information Officer for Cal Fire.
For more info and some FAQs on what to do when you are evacuated, please click here.
The latest fire updates
What's the situation now?
"The crews got some work done last night utilizing our night flying helicopters and were able to start a containment line.
They have not merged at this point and they are two separate fires, it is, of course, possible it's just depending on the weather," Forest Safety Officer Ron Ashdale told Take Two host A Martinez.
What would be the reasons for letting it merge?
"Eventually, it could help burn itself out, that's a possibility and of course having one team managing both fires helps also."
Given all these conditions, Ron, how are firefighters doing right now?
"You know, all considered we had two minor injuries at this point. One a heat-related injury and one a bee sting and considering that there are 1400 personnel on the fire that's just very good and we're very happy with that."
Advice for evacuees
I don't think people want to live in a constant state of emergency, but when you live near these fire lines, you kind of have to, don't you?
"If you leave near a wildland area or even in a subdivision...national forest land or grassland you do need to be prepared and it's not about living in constant fear, it's about being prepared. Put all your important documents, your passports, copies of your birth certificates, your photographs, personal records...all in one location. Put it in a container- a go kit - is what we like to call it so that when you do get that evacuation notice you can grab that go kit immediately and head out. You don't need to live in constant fear but knowing that you're prepared ahead of time...will create so much more relief when you do need it.
We call it the 6 P's, the 6 P's are the things you need to think about and that includes personal documents, chargers for your phones, chargers for your personal computers, any prescriptions, any medications and of course those personal documents like birth certificates, social security cards and things like that."
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This post has been updated.