Bobcat Fire

Map from the Los Angeles County Bobcat Fire Damage Inspection

Additional information can be found at  https://www.211la.org/bobcat-fire  . As residents call for information and assistance 211 operators will determine their needs and refer them to the resources they need to begin recovery. Residents impacted by the Fire will be referred to specific people at select County Departments, they will not be directed to general information phone numbers.   

 Those impacted by the Bobcat Fire can visit/call 211 LA County to:

• Report damages of residences and businesses;
• Be connected to County Departments through a warm hand-off to the following County Departments: Assessors Office, Mental Health, Public Health, , Public Social Services, Public Works Building and Safety, and Regional Planning;
• Receive information on potential financial assistance from the American Red Cross.

Information on recovery and resources of County departments can be found at  https://lacounty.gov/recovery/ 

Damage inspection information can be found at  https://lacounty.gov/recovery/damage-inspection 

Evacuation Orders:

BOBCAT FIRE – As of 4:00 pm on Friday, September 25, 2020

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

Anyone still needing assistance can call the Disaster Distress Hotline at 800-675-5799.

EVACUATION ALERTS

 Some of CA National Forests are under a Closure Order; this includes the Angeles National Forest till September 30, 2020. 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.). 

Evacuation Map as of September 27, 2020 please use the Los Angeles County Sheriff's twitter  LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) · Twitter  for the most updated information on evacuation orders and warnings.

Progression Map from September 6th through the evening of September 27 using infrared data.

Fire area evacuation and closure map as of September 28, 2020.

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

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 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

Valid Sunday September 28, 2020 through Monday September 29, 2020 This advisory is in effect through Wednesday afternoon. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available.. For more information please go to:  http://aqmd.gov/advisory 

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