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On October 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Arcadia Fire Department responded to a structure fire with multiple explosions in the 1400 block of S. Mayflower Avenue. The flames engulfed a detached 4-car garage behind a single family home. The fire appears to be accidental. Estimated loss is $150,000 including two vehicles. No one was injured.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32618
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 27, 2011
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 27, 2011
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Fires
Item ID
32816AN
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Arcadia Planning Department recently gave its proposal to Planning Commission for possible ordinance permitting a second unit to be built on a single-family dwelling.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1199
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1198AN
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Newspaper Index
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Article outlines procedures followed by the Arcadia Fire Department regarding the clearing of weed-infested lots. The procedures are different for vacant lots and for lots that have an occupied dwelling.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1578
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1577AN
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Arcadia firemen warned local residents to be particularly concerned with fire dangers in the wake of a garage fire that did $40,000 damage at 231 Carolwood Drive, threatening nearby homes and brush-covered hillsides.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1607
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 27, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 27, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1606AN
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Henry Amparan and David "Casey" Jones are being hailed as local heroes for their quick thinking in using a ladder to lead three people to safety when a fire swept through a second-story apartment at the San Souci complex at 501 East Live Oak Ave.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1608
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 13, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 13, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1607AN
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital is seeking approval from the California Department of Health for a $15 million building program. Included would be a 3-story addition to house emergency services, remodeling, and a parking structure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1763
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
1762AN
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Article outlines procedures followed by the Arcadia Fire Department regarding the clearing of weed-infested lots. The procedures are different for vacant lots and for lots that have and occupied dwelling.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3606
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 16, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Weed Control
Item ID
3483AN
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Citing complaints he has received of 3 or 4 families living together in single family homes in Arcadia, City Councilman Robert Harbicht has proposed redefining the term "family" in the city zoning code.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2088
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 21, 1987
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 21, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2074AN
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In a 3-1 vote the Arcadia City Council approved an ordinance authorizing preclusion of second units within single-family and multi-family zoned areas. Councilman Jeff Dring cast the dissenting vote.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3292
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens - Housing
Item ID
3195AN
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Arcadia Fire Department's annual Strategic Plan received unanimous approval Tuesday night by Arcadia City Council members. Fire Chief Pete Bonano presented the plan which outlines the department's major goals and provides the road map of resources, ensuring the department meets the city's fire and safety needs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33414
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
December 6, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Arcadia Weekly,
Date
December 6, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department--2001-2010
Bonano, Pete
Item ID
33610AN
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Darren Williams saved his family's two-story home from going up in flames when he advised his flustered parents to use the fire extinguisher.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3625
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Williams, Darren
Item ID
3500AN
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Arcadia Fire Department gets help from Holy Angels School students, collecting stuffed animals to comfort children, on future fire calls.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33212
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
February 14, 2008
Pages
p. 30
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Arcadia Weekly,
Date
February 14, 2008
Pages
p. 30
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Bakey, Stan
Item ID
33409AN
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Arcadia City Council on a 3-1 vote turned down second unit developments in single-family residential areas. Councilman Jeff Dring was absent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3290
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 20, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 20, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens - Housing
Item ID
3193AN
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An apartment fire caused the death of a 7-year-old boy despite the efforts of bystanders. The boy's mother and sister escaped injuries. The fire apparently started with a Christmas tree.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1599
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1598AN
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Charles Bluth, whose personal story is outlined here, is building a home for his family atop the highest hill in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper613
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Bluth, Charles P.
Item ID
613AN
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General information on Arcadia Fire Department

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4038
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933)
October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service)
October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged)
February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933)
October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service)
October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged)
February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3914AN
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A revised city law now requires fire sprinklers in all new homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper84
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 21, 1992
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 21, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
84AN
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The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1604
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1603AN
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Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1596
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 14, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 14, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1595AN
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Qualified low and moderate-income homeowners may receive up to $7500 for the rehabilitation of single-family owner-occupied homes through the Arcadia Planning Dept.'s Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program is financed with Community Development Block Grant Funds, and monies are available on a first-come first-served basis through June 30, 1990.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1850
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Item ID
1849AN
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