InciWebSan Bernardio County Evaction Update Sept 26 800 AM
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Effective at 8:00 a.m. today, the Evacuation Warning for the community of Pinon Hills has been lifted and residents may return home. Wrightwood remains under an Evacuation Warning. Please use caution for emergency personnel still working in the area.
Pronstico de Humo para 2609 2709
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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, (114,004; 61% de contención) y El Dorado (22,6616 acres; 83% de contención). Ayer, ambos fuegos ardieron en su interior, creciendo casi nada. Las ordenes de evacuación para las comunidades de Angelus Oaks y Seven Oaks terminaron, mientras que las ordenes de evacuación para el fuego Bobcat se mantienen. Vea el enlace mas abajo para mas información de Inciweb.
Humo
Hoy, los vientos serán del sur/suroeste, y el humo producido al quemarse las áreas interiores del fuego se dispersará alrededor del perímetro del fuego y sobre el desierto de Mojave. En la tarde, las ráfagas de viento estarán cerca de las 18mph. Esta noche, los vientos serán ladera (cuesta) abajo con una movimiento general del este, y se mantendrán del este hasta el martes, con la alta presión que se aproxima. Los fuegos en el norte de la cuenca de Los Ángeles podrían producir bruma y humo para esta área la próxima semana.
Smoke Outlook for 926 927
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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, (114,004 61% containment)and the El Dorado (22,616 acres, 83% containment). Yesterday, both fires burned interior with very little to no growth. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the communities of Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks while evacuation orders remain in place for the Bobcat Fire. see link below for Inciweb for more information
Smoke:
Today, winds will be out of the S-SW with smoke from interior areas burning and dispersing around the fire perimeter and over the Mojave Desert. Afternoon gusts will be around 18 mph. Tonight, downslope winds with an east flow, and remaining from the east until Tuesday with the incoming high pressure. Smoke from fires north of the LA Basin may produce haze and smoke into the area next week.
Bobcat Morning Update 92620
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TODAY
Work continues on the northeastern corner of the fire around Dorr Canyon and Rock Creek Rd where the fire has reached the creek bottom. Personnel supported with aircraft will continue to hold and monitor containment lines and prepare for defensive strategic firing if conditions allow. Around the fire’s perimeter, engines and crews will scout out then mop-up, patrol, monitoring and extinguishing any hot spots that may remain. Continued efforts will be made today and tomorrow to securing the west side of the fire prior to a forecasted wind shift to the northeast on Sunday. Residents will continue to see smoke from burning islands will within the perimeters. Engines will remain available in the north for smoke checks near the communities. Yesterday evacuation orders for Antelope Valley areas were lifted and changed to warnings and previously evacuated residents in these areas were able to return home. A moderate Santa Ana wins event is forecasted for early next week, fire crews will work to ensure priority areas remain ready. Repopulation efforts continue with help from Los Angeles County Occupancy support. For more information visit: https://rb.gy/flykjl.
YESTERDAY
The northern portion of the fire near Mt. Lewis remained active with short runs and flare ups. Overnight crews worked to monitor this area to ensure it did not cross Highway 2. To the north of Mt. Wilson, firefighters continued to add depth to the holding lines and monitoring internal heat islands. In the north end, crews continued cold trailing and mopping up around structures. On the eastern perimeter of the fire activity remained low from Santa Anita Canyon to Mt. Wilson.
WEATHER
Weather today will once again feature warm and dry conditions with typical afternoon breezes. Humidity will be at its lowest in the morning and rise in the afternoon. Sunday will see the beginning of a warming and drying trend and a shift to easterly winds. A Santa Anna wind event is possible for Monday into Tuesday and this combined with abnormally high temperatures and very low humidity will lead to near critical fire weather conditions.
EVACUATION ORDERS
• South of Highway Big Pines Highway, east of Devil’s Punchbowls, 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 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 E., west of Largo Vista Road, and north of Big Pines Highway.
• South of Big Pines Highway, east of Largo Vista Road, west of 263rd Street E. (county line), and north of the forest.
• South of Highway 138, north of Weber Ranch Road, east of Cheseboro Road, and west of 87th Street E.
• South of Pearblossom Highway, 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.
• South of Mt. Emma Rd., North of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd., 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.
Bobcat Fire News Articles 92620
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News articles on the Bobcat Fire posted on social media 9/26/20:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-26/the-battle-to-save-mt-wilson-from-the-bobcat-fire
https://apnews.com/article/wildfires-sacramento-marijuana-cannabis-fires-dcdfa5f82a53302d4d9b9d22e1f5b320
https://wildfiretoday.com/2020/09/21/community-destruction-during-extreme-wildfires-is-a-home-ignition-problem/?fbclid=IwAR3QoexSQ_mKP5rYe5GXOykpoUZZv8oXMMuGGYph1IpooWRqrEpw_yc0Irk
https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/bobcat-fire-feds-investigate-sce-61-percent-containment
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/bobcat-fire-containment-rises-to-61-as-crews-work-to-increase-figure-ahead-of-santa-ana-winds/
Repopulation Orders Antelope Valley Sept 25 400 PM
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BOBCAT FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY
The hard work and efforts of the multi-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 263rd Street E (County line), and north of the forest.
• South of Highway 138, north of Weber Ranch Road, east of Cheseboro Road, and west of 87th Street E.
• South of Pearblossom Highway, 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.
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 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
News articles on Bobcat Fire 92520
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News articles shared on social media 9/25/20:
https://laist.com/latest/post/20200925/bobcat-fire-day20
https://laist.com/latest/post/20200924/edison_bobcat_fire_equipment_cause_power_line
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article245947495.html
https://www.newsweek.com/california-fires-august-complex-marijuana-cannabis-growers-refuse-evacuate-1534229
https://4newsplus.com/bobcat-fire-9-24-20-evening-update-patrol-and-mop-up-what-is-containment/?fbclid=IwAR06u4ovfOzHq9S1CihUNOv-Lri4PE09ub4QCSsbP1CoxXWQId_eJpLPZ20
Smoke Outlook for 925 926
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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, (113,986 55% containment)and the El Dorado (22,604 acres, 81% containment). Yesterday, both fires burned interior with very little to no growth. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the communities of Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks while evacuation orders remain in place for the Bobcat Fire. see link below for Inciweb for more information
Smoke:
Today, lights winds will follow typical diurnal patterns through Saturday- westerly winds through late morning and afternoon hours will effect communities east of the Bobcat and El Dorado Fires. Communities west of the fires will experience smoke due to easterly and downslope winds.
Pronstico de Humo para 2509 2609
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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, (113,986; 55% de contención) y El Dorado (22,604 acres; 81% de contención). Ayer, ambos fuegos ardieron en su interior, creciendo casi nada. Las ordenes de evacuación para las comunidades de Angelus Oaks y Seven Oaks terminaron, mientras que las ordenes de evacuación para el fuego Bobcat se mantienen. Vea el enlace mas abajo para mas información de Inciweb.
Humo
Vientos ligeros seguirán los patrones diurnos típicos desde hoy hasta el sábado - vientos del oeste en la mañana y hasta las horas de la tarde afectarán las comunidades al este de los fuegos Bobcat y El Dorado. Las comunidades al oeste de los incendios experimentarán humo debido a los vientos del este y ladera (cuesta) abajo.
UPDATED LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES SEPT 25 800 AM
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UPDATED LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES, SEPT. 25, 8:00 AM
87th St East, from Fort Tejon Rd to Mt. Emma Rd
96th St East, from Hwy 138 to Avenue V
96th St East, Fort Tejon Road to Fort Tejon Road
106th St East, Fort Tejon Road to Fort Tejon Road
106th St East, from Fort Tejon Rd to Juniper Hills Rd
116th St East, from Fort Tejon Rd to Highway 138
121st St East, from Hwy 138 to Fort Tejon Rd
165th St East, from Fort Tejon Rd to Bob's Gap Rd & Valyermo Rd
175th St East, from Hwy 138 to Fort Tejon Rd
213th St E, from Hwy 138 to Fort Tejon Rd
233rd St E, from Hwy 138 to Fort Tejon Rd
213th St E, from Hwy 138 to Fort Tejon Rd
233rd St E, from Hwy 138 to Fort Tejon Rd
All roads leading into San Gabriel Canyon.
Angeles Forest Hwy, rom Sierra Hwy to Angeles Crest Hwy
Avenue V, from Fort Tejon Rd to 87th St East
Avenue V-8, from Hwy 138 to 106th St East
Big Pines Highway, from Largo Vista to Valyermo Rd
Big Pines Hwy, from Intersection of Hwy 2 to to Valyermo Rd
Big Rock Creek Rd, from Big Pines Hwy to 5.0 Miles South of Big Pines 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
Fort Tejon Rd, from 82nd St East to 87th St East
Fort Tejon Rd, from Hwy 138 to 233rd St East
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.
Homer Rd, from Longview Rd to Fort Tejon Rd
Juniper Hills Rd, from 106th St East to Longview Rd
Largo Vista Rd, from Hwy 138 to Big Pines Hwy
Longview Rd, from Fort Tejon Rd to Highway 138
Longview Rd, from Hwy 138 to Fort Tejon Rd
Longview Rd, from Juniper Hills Rd to Fort Tejon Rd
Mt Emma Rd, from Cheesboro Rd to Fort Tejon Rd
Mt Wilson Rd, from Angeles Crest Hwy to Mt Wilson Circle
Pallet Creek Rd, from Longview Rd to Valyermo Rd
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