Aviso Especial

Las asesoría sobre humos siguen vigentes para partes del Sur Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire de la Costa y el Desierto de Mojave Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire. Consulte los enlaces a continuación para más información.
 

Incéndio

Dos incendios arden en el área de pronóstico: The Bobcat, (114,200; 62% de contención) y El Dorado (22,680 acres; 92% de contención). Ayer, ambos fuegos ardieron en su interior, creciendo casi nada. Hoy, la alta presión en la región trae ráfagas de viento, calientes y secas del este hacia el área del fuego. Altamente viable para encender los combustibles secos que no han sido quemados anteriormente. Un Aviso de Bandera Roja está en efecto hasta las 5:00pm del lunes. Vea el enlace mas abajo para mas información de Inciweb.
 

Humo

Hoy, los vientos del este-noreste dominan, a medida que la alta presión permanece sobre la región. El humo, proveniente de puntos calientes que arden dentro del perímetro del fuego, permanecerá en el área del fuego y se dispersarán con los vientos leves que se mueven cuesta arriba y cuesta abajo, hasta que los vientos más fuertes del este/noreste transporten el humo del oeste al suroeste. Hoy, y por el resto de la semana, el humo de los incendios al norte de la cuenca de Los Ángeles podría ocasionar que bruma y humo adicional

impacten el área de pronóstico.

Special Statement

Smoke Advisories remain in place for portions of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. Please see the links below for more information.
 

Fires

Two fires are burning in the forecast area: The Bobcat, (114,200, 62% containment)and the El Dorado (22,680 acres, 92% containment). Yesterday, fires burned in the interior areas but with little to no new growth. The high pressure in the region brings gusty, hot and dry winds from the east to the fire areas today. High potential for igniting unburnt dry fuels. Red Flag Warning in effect through 5 pm today. See link below for Inciweb for more information.
 

Smoke:

Today east-northeast winds dominate as the high pressure remains in the region. Smoke from burning hot spots inside the fire perimeter will linger in the fire areas, and disperse with light winds up and downslope until the stronger E-NE winds transport smoke to west and southwest. Today through the remainder of the week, smoke from fires north of the LA Basin may cause haze and additional smoke impacts in the forecast area.

TODAY

A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 5:00 PM today for gusty winds and low relative humidity, while a Wind Advisory is in effect until 3:00 PM. Crews will continue to actively monitor and patrol containment lines searching out heat along the perimeter. Patrols will occur along the northern portion of the fire to make sure communities are secure and to be alert for new activity. Engines will be available for smoke checks around the communities. Increased activity is anticipated within containment lines near Mount Wilson and Mount Lewis as the wind speeds increase and relative humidity decreases. The public can expect to see smoke columns in these areas as unburned fuels within the containment lines continue to consume. Crews will be working near Mount Lewis to reduce the spread of the fire and to keep it north of Route 2. They will also be working to secure the spot fire northwest of Bare Mountain. California Incident Management Team 1 is in the process of transitioning with a new incident management team who will take over the fire.

YESTERDAY

The fire continued to remain active around the Mt. Lewis area where it made its way down to the bottom of the drainage. Crews were engaged in actions to stop the forward rate of spread. The island of unburned fuels northwest of Mt. Wilson continued to consume. North of Highway 2 in the Barley Flat area firefighters worked throughout the day and night to eliminate any heat near the fire’s edge. Hand crews and aircraft worked all night to contain a 40-acre spot fire northwest of Bare Mountain. Crews continued to actively monitor and patrol containment lines searching out heat along the perimeter.

WEATHER

Santa Ana conditions today bring high temperatures, very low relative humidity, and gusty northeast winds. On ridgetops and in exposed areas winds will be 15 to 25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph. These winds will decrease after 3:00 PM and drop overnight. On Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures will be well above normal and humidity will drop into the single digits, but winds will be light.
 

No repopulation or lifting of any warnings occurred yesterday. All orders remain the same.
 

EVACUATION ORDERS:

• Paradise Springs – South of Big Pines Highway, east of Devil’s Punchbowl, west of Largo Vista Road, and north of the forest.

• South and west of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles Forest Highway, and north of Angeles Crest Highway.

• Residences along Angeles Crest Highway, between Angeles Forest Highway and Highway 39.
 

EVACUATION WARNINGS:

• South of Big Pines Highway, east of Largo Vista Road, west of 263rd Street E (County line), and north of the forest.

• South of Mount Emma Road, north of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles Forest Highway, and west of Pacifico Mountain.

• East Fork Areas: Julius Klein Conservation Camp 19, Camp Williams, and the River Community.

• Unincorporated community of Wrightwood.
 

The Red Cross Evacuation Centers at Palmdale High School and Santa Anita Park are now closed. Anyone still needing assistance can call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 800-675-5799.

SUMMARY

The Bobcat Fire started on September 6th at 12:21 PM. The fire is located near the Cogswell Dam and West Fork Day Use area. The fire is burning in heavy fuels with a rapid rate of spread.

News articles related to Bobcat Fire shared on social media 9/28/30:

 https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/wildfires/2020/09/07/fast-moving-fire-consumes-at-least-1-000-acres-in-angeles-national-forest?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic

 https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/09/27/containment-of-114103-acre-bobcat-fire-expected-wednesday/
 
 https://www.foxla.com/news/containment-drops-to-62-for-114200-acre-bobcat-fire
 
 https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/i-didnt-believe-it-socal-catholics-reflect-on-close-calls-with-recent-fires/
 
 

Bobcat Fire Related news articles shared on social media 9/27/20:

 https://www.foxla.com/news/firefighters-continue-to-make-progress-on-massive-bobcat-fire-as-containment-reaches-65

 https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/wildfires/2020/09/07/fast-moving-fire-consumes-at-least-1-000-acres-in-angeles-national-forest?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic

 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-braces-hot-dry-fire-weather-expected-return-n1241204

 https://deadline.com/2020/09/california-governor-gavin-newsom-state-of-emergency-los-angeles-bobcat-fire-santa-anas-heat-1234585684/
 
 https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-09-26/bobcat-fire-personal-to-jerry-garcia-a-firefighter-and-ultra-runner-who-knows-landscape
 
 https://laist.com/latest/post/20200926/bobcat-fire-day21
 
 

TODAY

Crews will continue to actively monitor and patrol containment lines in preparation of forecasted Santa Ana conditions. These conditions include increased temperatures, lower relative humidities, and increases to wind speed as well as a change in the wind direction. These changes are resulting in critical fire weather conditions that will occur late tonight and into tomorrow. Fire activity remains around the Mt. Lewis area where the fire has made its way down to the bottom of the drainage. Crews are engaged in actions to stop the forward rate of spread. Fire activity from Pinon Ridge to Dorr Canyon has moderated and crews continue to patrol and mop-up any residual heat sources. The island of unburned fuels northwest of Mt. Wilson continues to burn out. Firefighters are actively monitoring and patrolling to make sure it does not move outside of the lines. Repopulation efforts continue with help from Los Angeles County Occupancy support. For more information visit: https://rb.gy/flykjl.

YESTERDAY

Personnel worked to build on existing containment lines, mop-up and monitor the perimeter of the fire. Heavy mop-up to the north of Mt. Wilson to Highway 2 continued with personnel lining and plumbing hose to the area around Barley flats. Aircraft in conjunction with ground personnel continued to battle isolated heat remaining near Chilao. Most of the northern end and eastern end of the fire near Highway 39 to the San Gabriel Dam of the fire has seen minimal fire activity and no movement. Crews continued to monitor the area for heat signatures. To the south end, from Monrovia Canyon to Santa Anita Canyon, fire crews saw little to no heat signatures during mop-up. Yesterday, LA County Sheriff’s Department lifted evacuation warnings for selected areas in the Antelope Valley.
 

WEATHER

Building high pressure will bring warmer and drier conditions today, with a shift to northeast ridgetop winds. Santa Ana conditions will bring stronger east to northeast winds beginning early Monday morning and lasting through the afternoon. These gusty winds will combine with very low humidity to produce a period of critical fire weather conditions. As a result, A Fire Weather Watch is in effect on Monday for gusty Santa Ana winds and low relative humidity.
 

EVACUATION ORDERS:

• Paradise Springs – South of Big Pines Highway, east of Devil’s Punchbowl, west of Largo Vista Road, and north of the forest.

• South and west of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles Forest Highway, and north of Angeles Crest Highway.

• Residences along Angeles Crest Highway, between Angeles Forest Highway and Highway 39.
 

EVACUATION WARNINGS:

• South of Big Pines Highway, east of Largo Vista Road, west of 263rd Street E (County line), and north of the forest.

• South of Mount Emma Road, north of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles Forest Highway, and west of Pacifico Mountain.

• East Fork Areas: Julius Klein Conservation Camp 19, Camp Williams, and the River Community.

• Unincorporated community of Wrightwood.
 

Evacuation Warnings were lifted for the Littlerock area of the Antelope Valley as follows:

• South of Highway 138, north of Weber Ranch Road, east of Cheseboro Road, and west of 87th Street E.

• South of Highway 138, south and east of Highway 122 (Sierra Hwy/Pearblossom), north and west of Mount Emma Road, west of Cheseboro Road, north and east of Angeles Forest Highway.

The Red Cross Evacuation Centers at Palmdale High School and Santa Anita Park are now closed. Anyone still needing assistance can call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 800-675-5799.
 

SUMMARY

The Bobcat Fire started on September 6th at 12:21 PM. The fire is located near the Cogswell Dam and West Fork Day Use area. The fire is burning in heavy fuels with a rapid rate of spread.

UPDATED LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES, SEPT. 27, 6:00 AM

 

All roads leading into San Gabriel Canyon.

Angeles Forest Hwy, rom Sierra Hwy to Angeles Crest Hwy

Big Rock Creek Rd, from Big Pines Hwy to 5.0 Miles South of Big Pines Hwy

Big Tujunga Canyon Road, from Vogel Flats to Angeles Forest Highway

Bobs Gap Rd, from 165th Street East to Valyermo Rd

Chaney Trail, from Alzada Rd to Millard Canyon Campground

Chantry Flats, from Arno Drive to Forest Route 2N40

Glendora Ridge Road, from Glendora Mountain Road to Mount Baldy Road

Hwy 39 is closed north of Azusa (8.1 miles north of the junction with I10) to SR 2.

Mt Emma Rd, from Cheesboro Rd to Fort Tejon Rd

Mt Wilson Rd, from Angeles Crest Hwy to Mt Wilson Circle

SR 2 between Angeles Forest Highway and a point 2.2 miles east of the junction with I210

SR 2 between Angeles Forest Highway to Big Pines.

Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd, from Angeles Crest Hwy to Angeles Forest Hwy

 

Bobcat Fire Evening Update for September 26, 2020

TODAY
Personnel worked to build on existing containment lines, mop-up and monitor the perimeter of the fire before forecasted critical weather conditions take place early next week. Fire activity remained around the Mt. Lewis area where the fire has made its way down to the bottom of the drainage. Crews are looking at potential options to stop the forward rate of spread. Fire activity from Pinon Ridge to Dorr Canyon has moderated and crews will remain to patrol and mop-up the area. Most of the northern end and eastern end of the fire near Highway 39 to the San Gabriel Dam of the fire has seen minimal fire activity. Crews continued to monitor the area for heat signatures. Heavy mop-up to the north of Mt. Wilson to Highway 2 continued today. Aircraft and crews continued to battle isolated heat remaining near Chilao. To the south end, from Monrovia Canyon to Santa Anita Canyon, fire crews saw little to no heat signatures during mop-up.  A moderate Santa Ana wind event is forecasted for early next week. Fre crews will work to ensure priority areas remain ready.  Today, LA County Sheriff’s Department lifted evacuation warnings for selected areas in the Antelope Valley. Repopulation efforts continue with help from Los Angeles County Occupancy support. For more information visit: https://rb.gy/flykjl.

TONIGHT
Crews will continue to actively monitor and patrol containment lines in preparation for a rise in forecasted temperatures and increased winds, resulting in critical fire weather conditions. Night resources will be placed around the Mt. Lewis area and southeastern perimeter of the fire to monitor and hold existing lines. Additional night resources will be available as they continue mop-up and cold trailing on the north end of the fire.

WEATHER
Warm and very dry conditions with low humidity remained across the fire today. Tomorrow, building high pressure will bring warmer and drier conditions, as well as a shift to northeast ridgetop winds. Santa Ana conditions will bring stronger east to northeast winds beginning early Monday morning and lasting through the afternoon. These gusty winds will combine with very low humidity to produce a period of critical fire weather conditions. As a result, A Fire Weather Watch is in effect on Monday for gusty Santa Ana winds and low relative humidity.

EVACUATION ORDERS:
• Paradise Springs – South of Big Pines Highway, east of Devil’s Punchbowl, west of Largo Vista Road, and north of the forest.
• South and west of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles Forest Highway, and north of Angeles Crest Highway.
• Residences along Angeles Crest Highway, between Angeles Forest Highway and Highway 39.

EVACUATION WARNINGS:
• South of Big Pines Highway, east of Largo Vista Road, west of 263rd Street E (County line), and north of the forest.
• South of Mount Emma Road, north of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles Forest Highway, and west of Pacifico Mountain.
• East Fork Areas: Julius Klein Conservation Camp 19, Camp Williams, and the River Community.
• Unincorporated community of Wrightwood.

Evacuation Warnings were lifted for the Littlerock area of the Antelope Valley as follows:
• South of Highway 138, north of Weber Ranch Road, east of Cheseboro Road, and west of 87th Street E.
• South of Highway 138, south and east of Highway 122 (Sierra Hwy/Pearblossom), north and west of Mount Emma Road, west of Cheseboro Road, north and east of Angeles Forest Highway.

The Red Cross Evacuation Centers at Palmdale High School and Santa Anita Park are now closed. Anyone still needing assistance can call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 800-675-5799.

SUMMARY
The Bobcat Fire started on September 6th at 12:21 PM. The fire is located near the Cogswell Dam and West Fork Day Use area. The fire is burning in heavy fuels with a rapid rate of spread.
 

 
The hard work and efforts of the multi-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting some Evacuation Warnings in the Littlerock area of the Antelope Valley. Crews are still working to fully control the fire. Please note: Unified Incident Commanders and cooperators continue to evaluate all evacuated areas for future re-populations. Soft closure residents must present identification to repopulate. Livestock and animals are allowed to repopulate.

EVACUATION WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED AS OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 AT 4:00 PM FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

•  South of Highway 138, north of Weber Ranch Road, east of Cheseboro Road, and west of 87th Street E.
•  South of Highway 138, south and east of Highway 122 (Sierra Hwy/Pearblossom), north and west of Mount Emma Road, west of Cheseboro Road, north and east of Angeles forest Highway.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS Will REMAIN UNDER EVACUATION ORDER:

•  Paradise Springs- South of Big Pines Highway, east of Devil's Punchbowl, west of largo Vista Road, and north of the forest.
•  South and west of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon, east of Angeles forest Highway, and north of Angeles Crest Highway
•  Residences along Angeles Crest Highway, between Angeles forest Highway and Highway 39.

 THE FOLLOWING AREAS Will REMAIN UNDER EVACUATION WARNING:

•  South of Big Pines Highway. east of largo Vista Road, west of 263rd Street E (County line), and north of the forest.
•  South of Mount Emma Road, nonh of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon. east of Angeles Forest Highway, and west of Pacifico Mountain. East Fork Areas: Julius Klein Conservation camp 19, Camp Williams, and the River Community.
•  Unincorporated community of Wrightwood.

A map showing all areas under Evacuation Orders or Warnings can be found at lacounty.gov/emergency. This map is updated as changes occur.

As residents continue to return to areas that have already begun repopulating, we remind you of these important safety messages: 

 

• Be mindful of people working in the area as essential services are restored. Stay vigilant as you drive into areas that have been impacted by the fire as road crews, firefighters, and other personnel are focused on completing their assignments. As traffic flow is introduced into these areas, people may be more focused on the damage and not aware of their immediate surroundings. Stay alert and pay attention.
• As the area is repopulated, be aware that there may be intermittent power outages and associated street closures as power is restored throughout the impacted areas.
• There are many hazards that may exist when returning to your home after a wildfire. These hazards can include fire ash, damaged utilities, exposed and burned structures, as well as hazardous materials. To protect yourself from these hazards, it is important to utilize personal protective equipment that can include breathing protection (N-95 rated respirators), protective clothing, gloves, and boots, as well as eye/face protection. For more information on returning safely to your home after a wildfire, please visit www.lacounty.gov/recovery or www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/FireSafety  

 For more information please call the Fire Information line at (626) 574-5208.
Visit Ready, Set, Go! at fire.lacounty.gov/rsg/
 
Fire Information: Inciweb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov and search “Bobcat”, Angeles National Forest Facebook: @angelesnationalforest
Angeles Twitter: @angeles_NF , Los Angeles County Fire Department Twitter: @LACoFDPIO

BOBCAT FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY

The hard work and efforts of the multii-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting evacuation orders for residents only in areas of the Antelope Valley. Crews are still working to fully control the fire. Please note: Unified Incident Commanders and cooperators continue to evaluate all evacuated areas for future repopulations. Soft closure residents must present identification to repopulate. Livestock and animals are allowed to repopulate.

EVACUATION ORDERS HAVE BEEN LIFTED AND CHANGED TO WARNINGS AS Of SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 AT 4:00 PM. FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS, THIS Will BE A RESIDENTS ONLY OPENING IN THE AREAS DESCRIBED BELOW- RESIDENTS MAY RETURN TO THEIR HOMES WITH PROPER IDENTIFICATION.

THIS AREA INCLUDES:

•  South of Fort Tejon Road and E. Avenue W-14, East of 87th Street E, West of 165th Street E and Devil's Punchbowl, and north of the forest and Big Pines Highway.

•  South of Highway 138, east of 165th Street, west of Largo Vista Road, and north of Big Pines Highway.

 Warnings for the above described area will be lifted with "No Restrictions" on September 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM.


 THE FOLLOWING AREA WILL REMAIN UNDER EVACUATION ORDER: 

 •  Paradise Springs- South of Big Pines. Highway, east of Devil's Punchbowl, west: of Largo Vista Road, and north of the forest.


THE FOLLOWING AREAS Will REMAIN UNDER EVACUATION WARNING:

•  South of Big Pines Highway, east of Largo Vista Road, west of 263"'1 Street E (County l'ine), and north of the forest.

•  South of Highway 138, north of Weber Ranch Road, east of Cheseboro Road, a:nd west of 87th Street E.

•  South of Pearblossom Highway, south and east of Highway 122 {Sierra Hwy/Pearblossom), north and west of Mount Em ma Road, west of Cheseboro Road, north and east of Angeles Forest Highway.

SAFETY: Be mindful of people working in the area as essential services are restored. Stay vigilant as you drive into areas that have been impacted by the fire as road crews, firefighters, and other personnel are focused on completing their assignments. As traffic flow is introduced into these areas, people may be more focused on the damage and not aware of their immediate surroundings. Stay alert and pay attention.

As the area is repopulated, be aware that there may be intermittent power outages and associated street closures as power is restored throughout the impacted areas. There are many hazards that may exist when returning to your home after a wildfire. These hazards can include fire ash, damaged utilities, exposed land burned structures, as well as hazardous materials. To protect yourself from these hazards, it is important to utilize personal protective equipment that can include breathing protection (N-95 rated respirators), protective clothing, gloves, and boots, as well as eye/face protection. For more information on returning safely to your home after a wildfire, please visit
www.lacounty.gov/recovery or www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/FireSafety

For more information please call the Fire Information line at (626) 574-5208.

Visit Ready, Set, Go! at fire.lacounty.gov/rsg/

Fire Information: lnciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov and search "Bobcat", Angeles National Forest Facebook:
@angelesnationalforest

Angeles Twitter: @angeles_NF, Los Angeles County Fire Department Twitter: @LACoFDPIO