Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Creek Fire

Firefighters

— Wildlife Waystation —

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 21, 2018

1. Firefighters Marker

Inscription. In dedication to the Firefighters who heroically defended Wildlife Waystation throughout the entire December 2017 Creek Fire. Our eternal gratitude for their selfless act of bravery - Cal Fire, Contra Costa County Fire, Los Angeles County Fire Dept, Los Angeles Fire Dept, Los Angeles Fire Dept Air Ops, Los Angeles Strike Team 1119A, West Sacramento Fire Dept, US Forest Service Angeles National Forest, and the many other California firefighting departments.

Erected 2018 by Wildlife Waystation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Disasters. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2017.

Location. 34° 19.894′ N, 118° 20.684′ W. Marker is in Angeles National Forest, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Little Tujunga Canyon Road 5 miles north of U.S. 210. Located inside Wildlife Waystation, which was only open to the public during pre-arranged tours. In 2019 the process of permanently closing the facility began. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14831 Little Tujunga Cyn Rd, Sylmar CA 91342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley,

in Greater Los Angeles,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

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in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Paradise Ranch (approx. 1.2 miles away); Glen Haven Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Dexter Park (approx. 3.1 miles away); S.H.G.A. (approx. 3.7 miles away); 1971 Sylmar Earthquake (approx. 4.2 miles away); Loop Fire (approx. 4.3 miles away); Irene Tovar Square (approx. 4½ miles away); How the Tongva Used Local Native Plants (approx. 4½ miles away).

Regarding Creek Fire. Wildlife Waystation was a 160-acre private animal sanctuary in the Angeles National Forest, home to over 400 wild and exotic animals comprising over 100 different species, providing a place of refuge and healing for animals in need, supported solely by donations, open to the public only during pre-arranged tours.

The Creek Fire began December 5, 2017, and by December 9 it had burned over 15,000 acres, destroyed 60 homes, 115,000 residents evacuated. Three firefighters were injured.

Update: On August 11, 2019, the Wildlife Waystation Board of Directors voted to close the facility due to financial trouble after damage from the Creek Fire and floods. Also, the founder/manager had recently retired,

Firefighters Marker in front of lion cage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 21, 2018

2. Firefighters Marker in front of lion cage

Dedication ceremony, February 21, 2018.

and a suitable replacement could not be found.

Also see . . .
1. Creek Fire on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 22, 2018.)
2. Wildlife Waystation on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 3, 2024.)

Additional keywords. Wild animal rescue

Sheriff Departments Marker nearby image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 21, 2018

3. Sheriff Departments Marker nearby

In dedication to our Sheriff Departments - Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Wildlife Waystation image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

4. Wildlife Waystation

Fire burning near the sign at the entrance.

courtesy Wildlife Waystation, 2009

5. Black Bears

Evacuated during the 2009 Station Fire.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2018. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on August 20, 2019. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on October 7, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.