Bobcat Fire: September 30, 2020 Update

 Bobcat Fire: September 30, 2020 Update

Public Information: Angeles National Forest: Twitter: @Angeles_NF

Phone: (626) 574-5280 www.fs.usda.gov/angeles Facebook: @angelesnationalforest

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

Incident Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7152/

INCIDENT INFORMATION

UNIFIED COMMAND: Angeles National Forest, CIIMT 11

Start Date: 9/06/2020

Location: Angeles National Forest

Azusa, CA

Size: 114,202

Percent containment: 62%

Cause: Under Investigation

ASSIGNED RESOURCES:

Hand Crews: 19

Helicopters: 14

Engines: 72

Dozers: 9

Water Tenders: 10

Total Personnel: 992

Injuries: 6

Structures Threatened: 6,000 Residence: Damaged 28 Destroyed 83

Other Str: Damaged 19 Destroyed 79

CURRENT CONDITIONS:

Today firefighters will continue to strengthen containment lines. On the northwestern portion of the fire, crews are working from Highway 2 to Little Rock Reservoir constructing handlines and mopping up. Patrols continue along the northern portion of the fire to make sure communities are secure and staying alert for any potential new activity. Heavy mop-up will continue northwest of Mount Wilson from Mt. Wilson Red Box Rd to Highway 2. In the northeast portion of the fire near Mount Waterman, mop up and patrol activities continue. The southern perimeter of the fire remains moderated and in patrol and mop-up status from Mt. Wilson around to Crystal Lake. On the south and east sides of the fire crews will begin the process of pulling hose and backhauling equipment. They will also begin suppression repair work on contingency lines.

YESTERDAY

There was minimal fire growth yesterday and last night. Fire crews focused on strengthening containments lines, monitoring areas for spot fires, and looking for opportunities to attack the fire directly. Heavy mop-up occurred in the Mount Wilson area from Mt. Wilson Red Box Rd to Highway 2. Crews continued to monitor, patrol, and clean up the Pinon Ridge area to secure containment lines. Firefighters monitored fire activity near the Manzanita Trail and found opportunities to fight the fire directly with the assistance of aviation assets. For the past few days, fire activity on the eastern side of the fire has moderated on the northern portion of the Highway 39 corridor to the San Gabriel Reservoir.

WEATHER

Strong high pressure anchored over the west will maintain hot and dry conditions over the region with much above normal temperatures at least through Friday. Temperatures will peak near 100 degrees over the lower elevations of the fire tomorrow and Thursday before a slight cooling trend begins over the weekend. Humidity in the low teens with poor overnight R/H recovery will continue for the next several days. A mostly light diurnal wind pattern will prevail at the lower elevations of the fire with light north-northeasterly winds over the upper elevations for the next few days. A Heat Advisory has been extended through 8pm Friday for the San Gabriel Mountains and surrounding areas.

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.

ROAD CLOSURES:

• - 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.

• - Angeles Forest Hwy, from Sierra Hwy to Angeles Crest Hwy.

• - All roads leading into San Gabriel Canyon.

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

• - Glendora Ridge Road, from Glendora Mountain Road to Mount Baldy Road.

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

• - Chaney Trail, from Alzada Rd to Millard Canyon Campground

• - Chantry Flats, Arno Drive to Forest Route 2N40

• For more road closures visit: go.usa.gov/xGptF

FOREST CLOSURE

The Forest Service has extended its temporary Regional Forest Closure Order to Sept. 30th. Forests included in this closure are: Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, San Bernardino, Inyo, Sequoia, Sierra, Klamath, and Six Rivers. The Forest is closed to all general activity, including developed campgrounds and day-use sites due to wildfire threat. Prohibition of the use of any ignition sources (campfires, gas stoves, etc.).

SAFETY:

• A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Visit Know Before You Fly: knowbeforeyoufly.org.

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.

The following information was provided by the Angeles National Forest Service:

 

The following information was provided by the Angeles National Forest Service:

 

Fire summaries: 

 

The Martindale Fire has been held at 230 acres and is 40% contained.

 

The Bobcat Fire, on day 24, is at approx. 114,202 acres and 62% containment. 

Resources Assigned: 1,363 personnel. Engines: 119. Handcrews: 23. Helicopters: 14. Dozers: 13. Water tenders: 13

Last night on the Bobcat Fire there was minimal fire activity. Fire crews focused on strengthening containments lines, monitoring areas for spot fires, and looking for opportunities to attack the fire directly. On the north end near Mount Waterman, mop up and patrol activities continued.

Today firefighters will continue to strengthen containment lines.  On the northwestern portion of the fire crews are working from Highway 2 to Little Rock Reservoir constructing handline and mopping up. Heavy mop-up will continue northwest of Mount Wilson from Mt. Wilson Red Box Rd to Highway 2. California Incident Management Team 11 has taken over management of the fire. Updates now being posted only once a day in the evening. 

 

 

Selection of news coverage:

 

KTLA:  Containment of 230-acre Martindale Fire northeast of Santa Clarita doubles overnight to 40%

Fire officials plan to reevaluate evacuation orders Tuesday morning after crews appeared to get the upper hand on a wildfire that burned more than 200 acres when it sparked in a remote area of the Angeles National Forest Monday.  The blaze, dubbed the Martindale Fire, started northeast of Santa Clarita at about 2:51 p.m. in the 34500 block of Bouquet Canyon Road, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s incident information website. The fire exploded to 200 acres in less than 30 minutes in a remote area of the forest between Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley, but it was 20% contained by the evening. Due to Monday’s red flag warning, there were additional crews who could respond to the blaze and double containment overnight to 40%, said Senaca Smith, a battalion chief with the U.S. Forest Service.

 

CBS Los Angeles:  Evacuation Warnings Lifted For Wrightwood As Heat Poses Challenges In Bobcat Firefight

Evacuation warnings for were lifted Tuesday for the community of Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains while crews continue to face challenges battling the stubborn Bobcat Fire burning in the Angeles National Forest and Antelope Valley foothills.  The Bobcat Fire has burned 114,202 acres as of Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It is 62% contained, down from 65% containment on Sunday. Full containment is not expected until Oct. 30.  Evacuation orders remain in effect for Paradise Springs, Upper Big Tujunga Canyon and along the Angeles Crest Highway (State Route 2).

 

KHTS:  Martindale Fire North Of Santa Clarita Reaches 40 Percent Containment, Evacuation Still In Effect 

The Martindale Fire north of Santa Clarita that erupted Monday afternoon is now 40 percent contained, scorching 230 acres, officials said.  The brush fire, dubbed the Martindale Fire, was first reported Monday around 2:50 p.m. and has reached 230 acres with 40 percent containment as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, said John Clearwater, spokesperson for the Angeles National Forest (ANF).  “A lot of the success was from Los Angeles County Fire Department and ANF firefighters who hit the fire with a very heavy air attack,” Clearwater said.  As of 11:45 a.m. Bouquet Canyon Road remains closed, and evacuation orders are still in place, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

 

Santa Clarita Valley Signal:  Martindale Fire at 40% containment, 230 acres 

The fast-moving Martindale Fire, which started near Bouquet Reservoir, remained at 230 acres overnight, with firefighters able to achieve 40% containment by Tuesday morning. The blaze began shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, quickly burning 200 acres in just 30 minutes, according to John Clearwater, a spokesman with the Angeles National Forest.  By 5:30 p.m., firefighters announced that forward progress had been stopped at approximately 300 acres, discovering through better mapping later that evening that the fire had, in fact, been held at 230 acres, per ANF officials.

 

Los Angeles Times:  As crews battle Martindale fire, heat and dry conditions keep L.A. County on edge

As temperatures in Southern California spike amid a fall heat wave, fears of fire weather continue.  Hot, dry conditions are fueling large blazes and small brush fires across Los Angeles County.  On Monday afternoon, the Martindale fire broke out in the Bouquet Canyon area of the Santa Clarita Valley and jumped to more than 200 acres in less than 30 minutes, the U.S. Forest Service said. Evacuation orders were issued from the Bouquet Reservoir Dam south to Mile Marker 11.5, and fire crews deployed more than a dozen aircraft in an aerial attack against the fire.  Crews worked overnight to build containment lines, and as of Tuesday morning, the blaze was 40% contained, officials said.

 

 

Bobcat Fire update as of 09-28-2020 at 8:00 pm.

INCIDENT STATISTICS

Location of Origin: Angeles National Forest,

Azusa, CA

Start date: September 6, 2020

Size: Approximately 114,202 acres

Percent Contained: 62%

Cause: Under Investigation

Resources Assigned: 1,363 personnel

Engines: 119

Handcrews: 23

Helicopters: 14

Dozers: 13

Water tenders: 13

 

CLOSURES:

- 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.

- Angeles Forest Hwy, from Sierra Hwy to Angeles

Crest Hwy.

- All roads leading into San Gabriel Canyon.

- Hwy 39 is closed north of Azusa (8.1 miles north

of the junction with I10) to SR 2.

- Glendora Ridge Road, from Glendora Mountain

Road to Mount Baldy Road.

- Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd, from Angeles Crest

Hwy to Angeles Forest Hwy

- Chaney Trail, from Alzada Rd to Millard Canyon

Campground

- Chantry Flats, Arno Drive to Forest Route 2N40

For more road closures visit: go.usa.gov/xGptF

The Forest Service has extended its temporary

Regional Forest Closure Order to Sept. 30th.

Forests included in this closure are: Angeles,

Cleveland, Los Padres, San Bernardino, Inyo,

Sequoia, Sierra, Klamath, and Six Rivers. The

Forest is closed to all general activity, including

developed campgrounds and day-use sites due

to wildfire threat. Prohibition of the use of any

ignition sources (campfires, gas stoves, etc.).

 

SAFETY:

A temporary flight restriction is in place over the

fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Visit Know

Before You Fly: knowbeforeyoufly.org.

 

COOPERATORS:

Los Angeles County Fire Dept.

Los Angeles County OEM

City of Monrovia

City of Bradbury

City of Sierra Madre

Community of Altadena

City of Duarte

City of Pasadena

City of Los Angeles Fire Dept.

American Red Cross Los Angeles

Disaster Management Area C & D

Caltrans

California Highway Patrol

Los Angeles County Public Works

Southern California Edison

 

Monday September 28, 2020, 12:14 PM LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) Alex Villanueva, Sheriff

Advisory: #BOBCAT FIRE STATUS: A Red Flag Warning Will Be In Effect Until 5:00 PM Today, September 28, 2020 BOBCAT FIRE STATUS OF EVACUATION ORDERS/WARNINGS September 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm   Unified Incident Commanders and cooperating agencies continue to evaluate all evacuated areas daily. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect until 5:00 pm today. As a result, no evacuation orders or warnings will be lifted today.   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, 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.   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       For full details, view this message on the web.

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Bobcat fire update 9/28/2020

 

Location of Origin: Angeles National Forest, Azusa, CA
Start date: September 6, 2020
Size: Approximately 114,200 acres
Percent Contained: 62%
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources Assigned: 1,363 personnel 

Engines: 119 

Handcrews: 27 

Helicopters: 14 

Dozers: 13 

Water tenders: 13 

 

CLOSURES:   

- 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. 

- Angeles Forest Hwy, from Sierra Hwy to Angeles Crest Hwy. 

- All roads leading into San Gabriel Canyon. 

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

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

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

- Chaney Trail, from Alzada Rd to Millard Canyon Campground 

- Chantry Flats, Arno Drive to Forest Route 2N40 

 For more road closures visit: go.usa.gov/xGptF 

 

The Forest Service has extended its temporary Regional Forest Closure Order to Sept. 30th. Forests included in this closure are: Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, San Bernardino, Inyo, Sequoia, Sierra, Klamath, and Six Rivers. The Forest is closed to all general activity, including developed campgrounds and day-use sites due to wildfire threat. Prohibition of the use of any ignition sources (campfires, gas stoves, etc.).   

 

SAFETY: 

A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Visit Know Before You Fly: knowbeforeyoufly.org. 

 

COOPERATORS: 

Los Angeles County Fire Dept. 

Los Angeles County OEM  

City of Monrovia 

City of Bradbury 

City of Sierra Madre 

Community of Altadena 

City of Duarte 

City of Pasadena 

City of Los Angeles Fire Dept. 

American Red Cross Los Angeles  

Disaster Management Area C & D 

Caltrans 

California Highway Patrol 

Los Angeles County Public Works 

Southern California Edison

 

Bobcat fire update 9/27/2020

 

INCIDENT STATISTICS 

Location of Origin: Angeles National Forest, Azusa, CA
Start date: September 6, 2020
Size: Approximately 114,103 acres
Percent Contained: 65%
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources Assigned: 1,427 personnel 

Engines: 129 

Handcrews: 24 

Helicopters: 15 

Dozers: 15 

Water tenders: 14 

 

CLOSURES:   

- 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. 

- Angeles Forest Hwy, from Sierra Hwy to Angeles Crest Hwy. 

- All roads leading into San Gabriel Canyon. 

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

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

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

- Chaney Trail, from Alzada Rd to Millard Canyon Campground 

- Chantry Flats, Arno Drive to Forest Route 2N40 

 For more road closures visit: go.usa.gov/xGptF 

 

The Forest Service has extended its temporary Regional Forest Closure Order to Sept. 30th. Forests included in this closure are: Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, San Bernardino, Inyo, Sequoia, Sierra, Klamath, and Six Rivers. The Forest is closed to all general activity, including developed campgrounds and day-use sites due to wildfire threat. Prohibition of the use of any ignition sources (campfires, gas stoves, etc.).   

 

SAFETY: 

A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Visit Know Before You Fly: knowbeforeyoufly.org. 

 

COOPERATORS: 

Los Angeles County Fire Dept. 

Los Angeles County OEM  

City of Monrovia 

City of Bradbury 

City of Sierra Madre 

Community of Altadena 

City of Duarte 

City of Pasadena 

City of Los Angeles Fire Dept. 

American Red Cross Los Angeles  

Disaster Management Area C & D 

Caltrans 

California Highway Patrol 

Los Angeles County Public Works 

Southern California Edison 

Advisory: BOBCAT FIRE STATUS OF EVACUATION ORDERS/WARNINGS ADDITIONAL EVACUATION WARNINGS LIFTED

 

Saturday September 26, 2020, 4:57 PM LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) Alex Villanueva, Sheriff

Advisory: BOBCAT FIRE STATUS OF EVACUATION ORDERS/WARNINGS ADDITIONAL EVACUATION WARNINGS LIFTED BOBCAT FIRE STATUS OF EVACUATION ORDERS/WARNINGS ADDITIONAL EVACUATION WARNINGS LIFTED   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 repopulations.  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, 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.   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           For full details, view this message on the web.

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EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS BRING HEAT RELIEF TO L.A. COUNTY RESIDENTS STARTING ON SUNDAY

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 25, 2020  Contact:  LA County Emergency Operations Joint Information Center  pio@ceooem.lacounty.gov

EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS BRING HEAT RELIEF TO L.A. COUNTY RESIDENTS STARTING ON SUNDAY

With temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County expected to rise into the triple digits, various public facilities located throughout the County will serve as Emergency Cooling Centers starting on Sunday, September 27th.  These centers provide members of the public who lack air conditioning at home with relief from the heat, free of charge.  “Offering free emergency heat relief is an important service to help keep all vulnerable members of the public safe and healthy during heat waves,” stated Kevin McGowan, Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management. “We are collaborating with cities across the County to bring this support service to all residents at no cost. We stand ready to provide anyone who needs to get out of the heat with a safe place to cool down.”  All Centers will operate in compliance with physical distancing and other COVID-19 safety criteria from the current Health Officer Order. They will be located in areas selected based on heat forecasts provided by the National Weather Service and impact to regions identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. More locations may be added or hours extended based on weather conditions. To obtain a list of the County’s Emergency Cooling Centers or view a map of these sites, visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat or dial 2-1-1.  The County also reminds all members of the public to take the following extra precautions during hot weather:  Avoid the sun – stay indoors from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. when the burning rays are strongest. Drink plenty of fluids – 2 to 4 glasses of water every hour during times of extreme heat. Replace salt and minerals – sweating removes salt and minerals from your body, so replenish these nutrients with low sugar fruit juices or sports drinks during exercise or when working outside. Avoid alcohol. Pace yourself – reduce physical activity and avoid exercising outdoors during peak heat hours. Wear appropriate clothing – wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-colored lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors. Stay cool indoors during peak hours – set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air conditioning, take a cool shower twice a day and/or visit a County Emergency Cooling Center. Find a local emergency cooling center at ready.lacounty.gov/heat. Monitor those at high risk – check on elderly neighbors, family members and friends who do not have air conditioning. Infants and children up to 4 years old, people who overexert during work (e.g. construction workers) and people 65 years and older are at the highest risk of heat-related illnesses. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun. Keep pets indoors – heat also affects your pets, so please keep them indoors. If they will be outside, make sure they have plenty of water and a shaded area to help them keep cool. For more information on heat-related illnesses and prevention, please visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s website at publichealth.lacounty.gov.  # # #

Bobcat Fire update 9/25/2020

 

Friday September 25, 2020, 4:24 PM LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) Alex Villanueva, Sheriff

Add caption Advisory: BOBCAT FIRE EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY 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     For full details, view this message on the web.

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