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Bobcat Morning Update Sept 25 2020

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Publication Type: News Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:00

TODAY

Crews will continue to prep and add additional depth to secure lines north of Mt. Wilson and in the Northeast between Highway 2 and Big Rock Creek. These continued strategic firing operations are done to secure the fires perimeter from the fire making a run at the fire lines from unburned fuels within. Crew, engines, equipment and aircraft work in coordination to build holding lines, plumb the lines with water, and while firing aviation assets slow the movement of the main fire. West of Waterman Mt. Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the lines where the Mt. Wilson operation occurred. A focus of our efforts today and tomorrow will be securing the west side of the fire before winds shift to the northeast Sunday. Engines will be available for smoke checks near the communities. Repopulation efforts continue with help from Los Angeles County Occupancy support. For more information visit: https://rb.gy/flykjl.

YESTERDAY

Last night, crews continued to work on holding and improving containment lines while securing the perimeter of the fire for hot spots and mop up around structures. Crews using minimum impact suppression techniques (MIST) completed a portion of the line on the western perimeter. Fire activity remained near Mt. Waterman Ridge where crews worked on building direct handline

WEATHER

Today the weather will feature warm conditions with afternoon breezes and somewhat higher humidity. Tomorrow high pressure will move in and a significant warming and drying trend will begin that will feature near record temperatures and critically low humidity through the week. This trend will also feature breezy northeast winds.

EVACUATION ORDERS

• South of Fort Tejon Road and E. Avenue W-14, east of 87th Street E., west of 165th Street E, and north of the forest.

• South of Highway 138, east of 165th Street E., 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

• North of Fort Tejon Road, east of 87th Street E., west of 121st Street E., and south of Avenue V.

• South of Highway 138, east of 121st Street E., west of 165th Street E., and north of Fort Tejon Road and E. Avenue W-14.

• South of Highway 138, 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.

• The unincorporated community of Wrightwood

Evacuation Warnings were lifted completely for Altadena and Pasadena

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 EVACUATIONS As of 200 pm on Thursday September 24 2020

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

BOBCAT FIRE – As of 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020

EVACUATION ORDERS:

• South of Fort Tejon Road and E. Avenue W-14, east of 87th Street E., west of 165th Street E, and north of the forest.

• South of Highway 138, east of 165th Street E., 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:

• North of Fort Tejon Road, east of 87th Street E., west of 121st Street E., and south of Avenue V.

• South of Highway 138, east of 121st Street E., west of 165th Street E., and north of Fort Tejon Road and E. Avenue W-14.

• South of Highway 138, 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

Evacuation Warnings were lifted completely for Altadena and Pasadena

Repopulation Order Issued for East Fork Area Residents Sept 24 at 2PM

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

BOBCAT FIRE REPOPULATION ORDERS

A repopulation order, on September 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM, has been issued for the residents only, in the East Fork Areas:

Julius Klein Conservation Camp 19, Camp Williams and The River Community

The hard work and efforts of the multi-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting evacuation orders for residents only in the Clear, Sand, and Ward areas.

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 for the following East Fork areas:

Julius Klein Conservation Camp 19 Areas

Camp Williams Areas

The River Community Areas

SAFETY: 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 our City Website: National Forest Service Hotline: (626) 574-5208

For more information on returning safely to your home after a wildfire, please visit https://lacounty.gov/recovery/

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

Evacuation Warnings Lifted for the cities of Altadena Pasadena

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

BOBCAT FIRE ALTADENA / PASADENA

As of September 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for the cities of Altadena and Pasadena relating to the BobCat Fire.

The hard work and efforts of the multi-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting evacuation warnings for the residents of Altadena and Pasadena.

Crews are still working to fully control the fire. Please note, Unified Incident Commanders and cooperators continue to evaluate the affected cities.

For more information on returning safely to your home after a wildfire, please visit https://lacounty.gov/recovery/

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 Repopulation with no Restrictions 92420 700 AM

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

BOBCAT FIRE – No Restrictions

A repopulation order, on September 24, 2020 at 7:00 AM, has been issued in Clear, Sand and Ward areas with “No Restrictions”.

The hard work and efforts of the multi-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting evacuation orders to “No Restrictions” for residents and members of the public in the Clear, Sand, and Ward areas.

There are no restrictions for the following areas:

Clear Areas:

North of East Avenue W-14, South of Pearblossom Highway, East of 155th Street East, West of 165th Street East

Sand Areas:

North of Big Pine Highway and Highway 2, South of 138th Street East, East of Largo Vista Road, West of 263rd Street. The southwestern region of the Sand Area may have power outages.

Ward Areas:

North of Fort Tejon Road, South of East Avenue V, East of 87th Street East, West of 121st Street East.

For more information on returning safely to your home after a wildfire, please visit https://lacounty.gov/recovery/

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

Pronstico de Humo para 2309 2409

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

Aviso Especial

Advertencias de humo permanecen vigentes para partes del Distrito de Manejo de Calidad de Aire Costa Sur (South Coast Air Quality Management District) y el Distrito de Manejo de Calidad de Aire Desierto Mojave (Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District). Consulte los enlaces listados mas abajo para obtener más información.

Incéndio

Tres incendios están ardiendo en el área de pronóstico: Bobcat, (113,307; 17% de contención), El Dorado (22,597 acres; 68% de contención) y Snow (6,254 acres; 67% de contención). Ayer, el fuego Bobcat fue el más activo de estos incendios, creciendo 4,036 acres. Las órdenes de evacuación adicionales permanecen vigentes ya que el fuego avanza hacia los bordes oeste y este. Consulte los enlaces de Inciweb listados mas abajo para obtener más información.

Humo

Hoy, los vientos del oeste-suroeste continuarán transportando humo a las regiones este-noreste del área del incendio hacia las comunidades montañosas y desérticas de la ladera abajo. Además, las comunidades a lo largo de la parte norte del incendio de Bobcat pueden continuar experimentando períodos de humo más denso según el comportamiento del fuego y los combustibles durante el calor del día. Los vientos continuarán siendo del W-SW hasta el final de la semana cuando se acumule una alta presión en la región.

Bobcat Morning Update Sept 24 2020

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00

TODAY

Progress continues to be made on containment as the Bobcat Fire is now 50%. One of the priorities today will be the northeastern corner of the fire from Highway 2 to Big Rock Creek Road where crews will be working to construct direct handline. If this is not feasible, they will prepare for strategic firing. The areas where strategic firing took place north of Mt. Wilson will continue to burn out today and if needed and conditions warrant aerial ignition will be used to increase the depth along Highway 2. In the northwestern section of the fire crews continue to construct direct handline from Highway 2 to Little Rock Reservoir. This is very steep and difficult country and It will take several days to accomplish this task. In Antelope Valley crews will continue to secure line and mop up around structures. The eastern and southern portions from Crystal Lake around to Mt. Wilson remain mop-up, monitor and patrol status. Los Angeles County Occupancy support will be beginning today, more information at https://rb.gy/flykjl.

YESTERDAY

Yesterday crews successfully held all of the previous day’s strategic firing operations. Direct handlines were constructed around the spot fire at Barley Flat, and a new spot fire in this area was also lined. An indirect handline was completed north from Highway 2 to Big Rock Creek Road. Fire activity moderated overnight except in the Mt. Waterman vicinity.

WEATHER

Today the weather will be similar to yesterday, with light winds and humidity in the teens. High pressure will move in on Friday, starting a significant warming and drying trend. There will be near record temperatures and very low humidity and on Saturday there will be the possibility of gusty northeast winds.

EVACUATION ALERTS

Evacuation Orders:

- South and West of Upper Big Tujunga.

- East of Angeles Forest Hwy.

- North of Angeles Crest Hwy.

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

- The unincorporated areas of Juniper Hills, Devils Punch Bowl, and Paradise Springs.

- The unincorporated areas of Crystal Lake, East Fork of the San Gabriel River, and Camp Williams.

- South of Hwy 138, North of Big Rock Creek, East of 87th St East, and West of Largo Vista Rd.

- South of 138th St. East, North of Big Pine Hwy and Hwy 2, East of Largo Vista Rd., and West of 263rd St. East.

- South of Hwy 138, North of East Ave W-14, East of 155th St East, and West of 165th St. East.

Evacuation Warnings:

- City of Pasadena

- Unincorporated communities of Altadena and Wrightwood.

- South of Pearblossom Hwy, East and North of Angeles Forest Hwy, North and West of Mt. Emma Rd., East and South of Hwy 122, and West of Cheseboro Rd.

- South of Hwy 2, North of Blue Ridge Truck Trail, East of Hwy 39, and West of the Los Angeles Co. border.

- South of Ave U-8, North of East Ave W-14, East of 121st East, and West of 155th St East. (Longview)

- South of Pearblossom Hwy (Hwy 138), South and East of Pearblossom Hwy (Hwy 122), North and West of Mt. Emma Rd., North and East of Angeles Forest Hwy, and West of Cheseboro Rd. (Emma)

- South of Mt. Emma Rd., North of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd., East of Angeles Forest Highway, and West of Pacifico Mountain

- Littlerock: East of Cheseboro Road, South of Pearblossom Hwy, North of Weber Ranch Rd, West of 87th St E.

For ongoing evacuation alerts, visit: LA County Sheriff’s Dept. Twitter @LASHQ or inciweb.nwcg.gov.

A Red Cross Evacuation Center has been established at Palmdale High School, located at 2137 E Avenue R, Palmdale, 93550. The first evacuation point at Santa Anita Park is now closed and anyone still needing assistance can call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 800-675-5799. Accommodations for large animals is available at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds at 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536.

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.

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Bobcat Evening Update Sept 23 2020

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Publication Type: News Wed, 09/23/2020 - 12:00

TODAY

Much of the work today was focused on completing the strategic defensive firing operation from last night. Crews searched any remaining unburnt fuels and brought the containment line to HWY-2. Additionally, operations officials flew the fire near the 2009 Station Fire burn scar looking for any potential areas of concerns, however, they were able to construct handline directly near Red Box Picnic Area. Meanwhile, firefighters continued to patrol and monitor the containment lines near the foothill communities finding mostly cold containment line.

Tonight

Work will continue to fortify the areas that were strategically burned to improve containment while continued patrols and mop-up on hotpots near the fire line. There may be additional strategic burning in areas where the fire continues to push North, East and to the West. Personnel will be holding the portion of the line in the Northeast and big rock creek and monitor and patrol the area from big rock creek all the way south back to Mt Wilson. Structural engines continued to secure areas around structures. Dozers and hand crew will work though the evening completing handlines on direct and indirect lines in both the West and Eastern portions of the fireline.

WEATHER

The weather tonight and on Friday will continue to be warm and dry. Friday and Saturday will be similar. A high-pressure system will come into place in the next couple days with above average temperature and very low relative humidities, with the possibility of breezy northeast to easterly winds (santa ana winds).