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The Palisades Fire was first detected around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 near Skull Rock.

This weeks ignitions will be part of that process.

The testing is set to occur during the evening of Tuesday, April 29 through Thursday, May 1.

The Palisades Fire

The Palisades Fire in January

Smoke may be visible in Azusa, Glendora and surrounding communities.

Smoke may be visible in Azusa, Glendora, and surrounding communities.pic.twitter.com/heYiw1HoLS

City News Service contributed to this report.

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