InciWeb21092020 Actualizacin diario Bobcat Fire
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21.09.2020 la actualización diario Bobcat Fire
HOY: Reunión pública virtual esta noche a las 6:30 PM.
ESTADISTICAS DE INCIDENTE
Ubicación de origen: Angeles National Forest, Azusa, CA
Fecha de inicio: 6 de sept. de 2020
Tamaño: Aprox. acres 105,345
Porcentaje contenido: 15%
Causa: bajo investigación
Recursos asignados: 1,718 empleados
Motores: 227
Equipos de mano: 25
Helicópteros: 6
Topadoras: 18
Camiones cisterna: 10
HOY:
Reunión pública virtual esta noche a las 6:30 PM.
Hoy, en el perímetro sur, los equipos continuarán asegurando la línea entre el Mt. Wilson y Angeles Crest Hwy 2. Durante el día pueden ocurrir operaciones estratégicas defensivas para controlar el crecimiento del fuego. En el extremo norte del perímetro del incendio hacia Antelope Valley, los bomberos están construyendo líneas directas e indirectas para detener la propagación del fuego hacia el este y el oeste. La construcción de la línea de mano y topadora continúa en los flancos este y oeste. Durante todo el incendio, continúa el trabajo adicional para mantener y mejorar la línea de fuego. Mire la reunión pública de esta noche en vivo en el canal de YouTube de Bobcat Fire: bit.ly/3iQy9zp o desde el Facebook de Bomberos del Condado de Los Ángeles. Los representantes del fuego estarán disponibles para responder preguntas. Los intérpretes de lenguaje de señas americano estarán en vivo.
AYER:
Ayer por la tarde el incendio al oeste del Mt. Wilson avanzó hacia el norte hacia Angeles Crest Hwy 2; los bomberos pudieron mantener esto bajo control. El extremo norte hacia el Valle del Antílope continuó creciendo tanto hacia el oeste como hacia el este. El fuego permanece relativamente silencioso a lo largo del corredor de la Ruta Estatal 39 y a lo largo del lado sur.
CLIMA:
Estamos en medio de una tendencia de enfriamiento que durará hasta mediados de semana. La humedad de hoy estará baja; en las cumbres más altas solo puede alcanzar un solo dígito. Esta mañana los vientos serán del este y luego cambiarán de sur a sureste por la tarde. Las ráfagas de viento serán de 20 a 30 mph en las cimas de las crestas y menos en las elevaciones más bajas.
ALERTAS DE EVACUACION:
(Para más órdenes y alertas de evacuación: inciweb.nwcg.gov “Bobcat”)
Órdenes de evacuación:
- Residencias a lo largo de Angeles Crest Highway, entre Angeles Forest Highway y Ruta Estatal 39.
- Las áreas no incorporadas de Juniper Hills, Devils Punch Bowl y Paradise Springs.
- Las áreas no incorporadas de Crystal Lake, East Fork del río San Gabriel y Camp Williams.
- Al sur de la autopista 138, al norte de Big Rock Creek, al este de 87th St Este y al oeste de Largo Vista Rd.
- Al sur de 138th St. Este, al norte de Big Pine Hwy y Hwy 2, al este de Largo Vista Rd. Y al oeste de 263rd St.E.
- Al sur de la Hwy 138, al norte de Este Ave W-14, al este de 155th St Este y al oeste de 165th St. Este.
Advertencias de evacuación:
- Ciudad de Pasadena
- Comunidades no incorporadas de Altadena y Wrightwood.
- Al sur de Pearblossom Hwy, al este y norte de Angeles Forest Hwy, al norte y al oeste de Mt. Emma Rd., Al este y sur de la autopista 122 y al oeste de Cheseboro Rd.
- Al sur de la Hwy 2, al norte de Blue Ridge Truck Trail, al este de la Hwy 39 y al oeste de la frontera con Los Ángeles Co.
- Al sur de Ave U-8, al norte de East Ave W-14, al este de 121st East y al oeste de 155th St East.
- Al sur de Pearblossom Hwy (Hwy 138), al sur y al este de Pearblossom Hwy (Hwy 122), al norte y al oeste de Mt. Emma Rd., Al norte y este de Angeles Forest Hwy y al oeste de Cheseboro Rd.
- Al sur del Mt. Emma Rd., Al norte de Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd., Al este de Angeles Forest Highway y al oeste de Pacifico Mountain.
Se ha establecido un Centro de Evacuación de la Cruz Roja en Palmdale High School, 2137 E Avenue R, Palmdale, 93550. El primer punto de evacuación en Santa Anita Park ya está cerrado y cualquier persona que todavía necesite ayuda puede llamar a la Línea de Ayuda para Desastres al 800-675-5799. Un refugio para animales grandes está disponible en Antelope Valley Fairgrounds en 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536.
RESUMEN:
El Bobcat Fire comenzó el 6 de septiembre a las 12:21. El incendio está ubicado cerca de la presa Cogswell y el área West Fork. El fuego arde en combustibles pesados con una rápida tasa de propagación.Bobcat Morning Update 92120
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TODAY
Virtual Public Meeting tonight at 6:30 PM. Today on the southern perimeter crews will continue securing line between Mt. Wilson and Highway 2. Defensive strategic firing operations may occur today to slow the growth of the fire. On the northern end of the fire’s perimeter towards Antelope Valley, firefighters are constructing both direct and indirect line to stop the fire from spreading to the east and west. Both hand and dozer line construction continues on the eastern and western flanks. Throughout the fire, additional work continues on holding and improving fireline. Please watch the public meeting tonight live on the Bobcat Fire YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3iQy9zp or steaming from the Los Angeles County Fire Facebook. Representatives from the fire will be on hand to answer questions. American Sign Language interpreters will be live-signing.
YESTERDAY
Yesterday afternoon the fire west of Mt. Wilson made a northerly push towards Highway 2, firefighters were able to keep this in check. The north end towards the Antelope Valley continued to grow to both the west and east. The fire remains relatively quiet along the Highway 39 corridor and along the south side.
WEATHER
We are in the middle of a cooling trend that will last through mid-week. Humidity today will be in the low teens, except on higher ridgetops, where it may reach single digits. This morning winds will be from the east and then switch around to the south to southeast in the afternoon. Wind gusts will be 20 to 30 mph on the ridge tops and less at lower elevations.
EVACUATION ALERTS
Evacuation Orders:
- 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. (Clear)
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.
- 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.
- South of Mt. Emma Rd., North of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd., East of Angeles Forest Highway, and West of Pacifico Mountain.
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.
Bobcat News Articles Sept 21 2020
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News articles about the Bobcat Fire shared on social media on 9/21/20:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/09/21/wildfires-bobcat-fire-destroys-devils-punchbowl-nature-center/5850852002/
https://kxnt.radio.com/articles/press-release/another-day-of-bad-air-in-store-for-the-valley-on-monday?utm_campaign=kxnt.radio.com&utm_content=1600699683&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=KXNT-AM
https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/calculan-que-el-incendio-bobcat-podra-ser-controlado-en-su-totalidad-solo-hasta-el-proximo-30-de-octubre-video
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/19/science/wilson-observatory-bobcat-wildfires.html?smid=tw-share
https://laist.com/latest/post/20200921/bobcat-fire-day16
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/09/21/exploding-bobcat-fire-continues-to-take-aim-at-antelope-valley-several-homes-destroyed/
https://www.fireengineering.com/2020/09/21/493842/ca-wildfire-likely-to-grow/
https://abc7.com/bobcat-fire-more-than-103k-acres-burned-containment-at-15%25/6479155/
https://apnews.com/a269a5885b533ea568cbb7190f9b2ded
https://abc7.com/bobcat-fire-updates-california-fires-map-juniper-hills/6479155/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/bobcat-fire-burns-165-square-miles-continues-to-threaten-mojave-desert-homes/
https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/live-news/news-and-updates-on-record-breaking-2020-wildfire-season/816219
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/21/bobcat-fire-los-angeles-county-california-wildfires?CMP=twt_a-world_b-gdnworld
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-21/bobcat-fire-looms-large-in-antelope-valley-as-gusty-winds-create-potential-for-rapid-growth
https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/incontrolable-el-incendio-bobcat-supera-los-105-000-acres-destruidos-y-amenaza-a-nuevas-comunidades-en-el-sur-de-California
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2020/09/21/bobcat-fire-surges-past-105000-acres-as-new-week-of-firefighting-begins/
Virtual Public Meeting Sept 21 630 PM
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We will hold our third virtual public meeting Monday September 21 at 630 PM. Representatives from the fire will be on hand to answer questions.
Please watch us live on the Bobcat Fire YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3iQy9zp
We will also be steaming from the Los Angeles County Fire Facebook
ASL Interpreters will be live-signing
BOBCAT FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS 1245 92120
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NEW EVACUATION ORDER 1530 SEPT 21, 2020:
• South and West of Upper Big Tujunga, East of Angeles Forest Hwy, North of Angeles Crest Hwy
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL REMAIN UNDER EVACUATION ORDERS:
• 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. (Sand)
• South of Hwy 138, North of East Ave W-14, East of 155th St East, and West of 165th East. (Clear)
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL REMAIN UNDER 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. (Cardinal)
• 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.
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 City Website: ArcadiaCA.gov/Bobcat Twitter: @ProtectArcadia Arcadia Bobcat Fire Hotline (626) 574-5463 National Forest Service Hotline: (626) 574-5208
To sign up for emergency alerts and notifications, Nixle: Text zip code to 888777 AlertArcadia (Reverse 9-1-1): ArcadiaCA.gov/Alert to sign up.
For more information please call the Fire Information line at (626) 574-5208.
Visit Ready, Set, Go! at fire.lacounty.gov/rsg/
2092020 la actualizacin diaria del Bobcat Fire
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la actualización diaria
Ubicación de origen: Angeles National Forest, Azusa, CA
Fecha de inicio: 6 de sept. de 2020
Tamaño: Aprox. acres 99,428
Porcentaje contenido: 15%
Causa: bajo investigación
Recursos asignados: 1,686 empleados
Motores: 216
Equipos de mano: 25
Helicópteros: 6
Topadoras: 18
Camiones cisterna: 10
HOY:
Las prioridades de hoy para los bomberos en Bobcat Fire son continuar trabajando en las líneas de control. Estas líneas se están construyendo en las porciones noreste y noroeste del fuego para detener la progresión. Además, los bomberos continuarán limpiando y asegurando las áreas alrededor de las estructuras donde el fuego ardió en Antelope Valley y Juniper Hills. También buscaremos formas de asegurar la línea entre el Mt. Wilson y Angeles Crest Hwy 2 para eliminar la amenaza a esa área. Se aconseja a los residentes a permanecer alertas a cualquier orden de evacuación adicional o advertencia que pueda emitirse. Para obtener información sobre evacuaciones, siga el Twitter del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles en @LASDHQ o https://bit.ly/35Uy9Ld
AYER:
Ayer se ordenaron evacuaciones adicionales para los residentes en Antelope Valley. Ayer y en la noche el fuego permaneció activo debido a las condiciones de viento, especialmente en el extremo norte. Durante la noche, el fuego se moderó un poco y se inició el trabajo en líneas directas. Anoche hubo éxito con operaciones estratégicos del encender para asegurar el área alrededor del Mt. Wilson. Aparte del Mt. Wilson, el fuego permaneció en silencio desde Crystal Lake hasta el final del sur hasta Angeles Crest Hwy 2.
CLIMA:
El clima de hoy será mayormente despejado con áreas de humo y las temperaturas serán estables durante todo el día. La humedad volverá a caer menos de 20 y los vientos permanecerán hacia el sur. Los vientos más fuertes se producirán nuevamente en la parte norte del fuego. Se espera una tendencia de calentamiento y secado a mediados de semana.
ALERTAS DE EVACUACION:
- Al sur de 138th St este, norte de Big Pines Hwy & Hwy 2, oeste de 263rd East, este de Largo Vista Rd.
- Al norte de Angeles Crest North y entre Clear Creek Station y Hwy 39
- Incluyendo el área al este de Devils Punch Bowl Rd, al sur de Big Pines Hwy, al norte de Big Rock Creek y al oeste de Jackson Lake.
-Acueducto: sur de Pearblossom Hwy (SR138), norte de Big Pines, este de 165th y oeste de Largo Vista Rd
-Ward- Al norte de Fort Tejon Rd, al sur de Avenue V, al este de 87th E., al oeste de 121 St E.
-Longview-Sur de la avenida 12, norte de acueducto, oeste de 165 St E y este de 121 St E.
-Tejon: al sur de Fort Tejon Rd, al norte de Cooley Place, al este de 89th St. E. y al oeste de Longview Rd.
-Peach: al norte de Pallett Creek, al sur de W.114th St., al este de Longview Rd y al oeste de 165th St.
- Cima Block - 96th este hasta 116th St. E / Fort Tejon Rd sur hasta SR 2
-Juniper Block- 116th E hasta Devis Punchbowl Rd / Fort Tejor Rd hasta SR 2
-Punchbowl Block - Devils Punchbowl Rd hasta el campamento Fenner incluido
-Paradise Block - Fenner Camp hasta la intersección de SR 2 y Big Pines
-Chilao, CalTrans Yard, el área de 3 puntos y el campamento cristiano de Angeles Crest recibieron órdenes de evacuación. El área de Crystal Lake permanece bajo la orden de evacuación.
Órdenes de evacuación: (Para más órdenes y alertas de evacuación: inciweb.nwcg.gov “Bobcat”)
Advertencias de evacuación:
Las advertencias de evacuación recientes incluyen; Al sur de Pearblossom Hwy, al este y norte de Angeles Forest Hwy, al norte y al oeste del Mt. Emma Rd., Al este y sur de la autopista 122 y al oeste de Cheseboro Rd. Las advertencias de evacuación siguen vigentes para las comunidades de Wrightwood, Altadena y Pasadena.
Se ha establecido un Centro de Evacuación de la Cruz Roja en Palmdale High School, 2137 E Avenue R, Palmdale, 93550. El primer punto de evacuación en Santa Anita Park ya está cerrado y cualquier persona que todavía necesite ayuda puede llamar a la Línea de Ayuda para Desastres al 800-675-5799. La Cruz Roja se compromete a ayudar a todos los afectados por el incendio Bobcat y las órdenes de evacuación.
RESUMEN:
El Bobcat Fire comenzó el 6 de septiembre a las 12:21. El incendio está ubicado cerca de la presa Cogswell y el área West Fork. El fuego arde en combustibles pesados con una rápida tasa de propagación.
News Aricles on Bobcat Fire 92020
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Articles regarding the Bobcat Fire shared on social media 9/20/20:
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2020/09/20/bobcat-fire-approaching-100000-acres-nature-center-at-devils-punchbowl-destroyed/
https://news.yahoo.com/desert-communities-told-evacuate-winds-052952225.html
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-19/bobcat-fire-explodes-to-91-000-acres-homes-burned-amid-heavy-winds
https://www.ocregister.com/2020/09/19/bobcat-fire-grows-to-91000-acres-as-buildings-burn/
https://ktla.com/news/bobcat-fire-nearly-100000-acres-burned-as-winds-fan-flames-near-antelope-valley-communities/
https://abc7.com/99k-acre-bobcat-fire-turns-san-gabriel-mountains-into-smoky-wasteland/6462832/
https://www.vtvgujarati.com/news-details/california-forest-fire-erupting-due-to-strong-wind-people-instructed-to-evacuate-the
https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/bobcat-fire-no-sede-van-unos-100-000-los-acres-destruidos-y-se-emiten-nuevas-evacuaciones-en-los-angeles
https://www.dailybulletin.com/2020/09/19/bobcat-fire-grows-to-91000-acres-as-buildings-burn/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-20/bobcat-fire-update-100-000-acres-la-county
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3102305/bobcat-fire-approaches-100000-acres-making-it-one
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/09/20/massive-bobcat-fire-continues-to-burn/
https://www.fhttps://signalscv.com/2020/09/sheriffs-deputy-loses-home-in-bobcat-fire/oxla.com/news/bobcat-fire-continues-to-grow-evacuation-orders-extended
https://www.npr.org/2020/09/20/915072554/as-firefighters-battle-dozens-of-blazes-californias-bobcat-fire-nears-100-000-ac?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social
https://ktla.com/news/bobcat-fire-nearly-100000-acres-burned-as-winds-fan-flames-near-antelope-valley-communities/
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/09/20/massive-bobcat-fire-continues-to-burn/#.X2fp7XE-3y8.twitter
https://www.kron4.com/news/california/california-wildfire-likely-to-grow-from-wind-low-humidity/
Bobcat Morning Upate 92020
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TODAY
Today’s priorities for work on the Bobcat Fire are to continue work on the control lines. These lines are being built in the northeastern and northwestern portions of the fire in order to stop the forward progression. Additionally, firefighters will continue to mop up and secure the areas around structures where the fire burned into Antelope Valley and Juniper Hills. We will also be looking for ways to secure the line between Mt. Wilson and Highway 2 to eliminate the threat to that area. Residents are urged to remain alert for any additional evacuation orders or warnings that may be issued. For information on evacuations follow LA County Sheriff’s Dept. Twitter at @LASDHQ or https://bit.ly/35Uy9Ld
YESTERDAY
Additional evacuations were ordered for residents in the Antelope Valley yesterday. Yesterday and into the night the fire remained active due to windy conditions, especially on the north end. Over the evening the fire did moderate some and work started on direct lines. Successful strategic firing occurred to secure the area around Mt. Wilson last night. Aside from Mt. Wilson, the fire remained quiet from Crystal Lake all the way around the south end back up to Highway 2.
WEATHER
The weather today will me mostly clear with areas of smoke and temperatures will be steady throughout the day. Humidity will drop into the teens again and winds will remain southerly, with the strongest winds occurring in the northern portion of the fire again. A warming and drying trend is expected for mid-week.
EVACUATION ALERTS
Evacuation Orders:
- South of 138th St East, North of Big Pines Hwy & Hwy 2, West of 263rd East, East of Largo Vista Rd.
- North of Angeles Crest North and between Clear Creek Station and Hwy 39.
- East of Devils PunchBowl Rd, South of Big Pines Hwy, North of Big Rock Creek, & West of Jackson Lake.
- Aqueduct: South of Pearblossom Hwy (SR138), North of Big Pines, East of 165th and West of Largo Vista Rd.
- Ward: North of Fort Tejon Rd, South of Avenue V, East of 87th E., West of 121 St E.
- Longview: South of Avenue 12, North of Aqueduct, West of 165 St E and East of 121 St E.
-Tejon: South of Fort Tejon Rd, North of Cooley Place, East of 89th St. E. and West of Longview Rd.
- Peach: North of Pallett Creek, South of W. 114th St., East of Longview Rd and West of 165th St.
- Cima Block: 96th east to 116th St. E/Fort Tejon Rd south to SR 2.
- Juniper Block: 116th E to Devis Punchbowl Rd / Fort Tejor Rd to SR 2.
- Punchbowl Block: Devils Punchbowl Rd to and including Fenner Camp.
- Paradise Block: Fenner Camp to intersection of SR 2 and Big Pines.
- Chilao, the CalTrans Yard, the 3 Points area and the Angeles Crest Christian Camp were all issued Evacuation Orders. Crystal Lake area remains under Evacuation Order.
Evacuation Warnings:
Recent evacuation warnings include; 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. Evacuation Warnings remain in effect for the communities of Wrightwood, Altadena and Pasadena.
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. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds for large animals.
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.
Smoke Outlook for 920 921
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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
Three fires are now burning in the forecast area: The Bobcat, (91,017 acres, 15% containment) the El Dorado (22, 071 acres, 59% containment), and the Snow Fire (4200 acres, 5% containment). Yesterday, the Bobcat was the most active of these fires which grew 28,460. Numerous evacuation orders and warnings were issued today as the fire continued to make an aggressive push on the north, western and eastern edge.
Smoke:
Today, southwest winds will continue to transport the smoke northeast of the fires, into the downwind mountain and desert communities.. Additionally, the communities along the outhwestern portion of the Bobcat fire will continue to experience smoke overnight, until it clears the following day.
Some Bobcat Evacuation Warnings Lifted in South
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Evacuation Warning’s Lifted: Today, on September 19, 2020 4:00 PM, for all areas under evacuation warnings within Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte, and Bradbury.
We ask that all residents continue to remain vigilant and have a plan in place. Should the situation change, our public safety partners will use the emergency alert systems and other communication resources to notify residents. Please stay informed by signing up for alerts.
The hard work and efforts of the multi-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting the evacuation warning for residents in the communities of Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte and Bradbury. 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.
The Cities of Pasadena and Alta Dena remain under Evacuation Warning Orders
MANY ADDITIONAL AREAS ADDITIONALLY REMAIN UNDER ORDERS & EVACUATION ORDERS: FOR A FULL LIST GO TO inciweb.nwcg.gov & search “Bobcat”