PASADENA, Calif.—The Bobcat Fire is now at 44,393 acres and is 3% contained. Yesterday, firefighters were successful in keeping the fire from impacting Mount Wilson Observatory. Fire behavior moderated at the south end of the fire overnight, and this helped the crews working on strengthening control lines around the foothill communities and Mount Wilson. Fire behavior was still active in the north, and an additional focus was to try to contain the spot fires across Highway 2. Today, firefighters are...
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Bobcat Fire Update | September 15, 2020
For those community members who were unable to participate in yesterday’s Zoom virtual public meeting hosted by Angeles National Forest, here is the link to the recording. PASADENA, Calif.—The Bobcat Fire was very active on both the north and south ends yesterday, and is now at 41,231 acres with 3% containment. Firefighters worked diligently overnight with a focus on protecting Mount Wilson and the foothills communities. Today’s primary focus remains at keeping the fire from reaching Mount Wilson and the...
Bobcat Fire Still No Immediate Threat to Pasadena, Evacuation Warning Remains in Effect
PASADENA, Calif.—The Bobcat Fire continued to slowly progress in all directions overnight, as anticipated. An evacuation order was issued for portions of Arcadia and Sierra Madre yesterday, but firefighters have been able to maintain lines and keep the fire out of the communities. Currently, the fire is at 36,366 acres and 6% containment. Crews today will be focused on strengthening and improving the fireline between the south end of the fire and the foothill communities. With the current fire behavior...
City Continues to Monitor Bobcat Fire, Residents Urged to Stay Ready for Possible Evacuation
PASADENA, Calif.—The Bobcat Fire continues to actively grow to the north and south. On the south end, the fire reached Santa Anita Canyon near Chantry Flat and remained active overnight. Crews worked actively all last night on the southern end of the fire where it is burning downhill into the foothill communities. This morning, an evacuation order was issued within the CITY OF ARCADIA for all residents north of Elkins Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue. An evacuation warning...
Bobcat Fire No Immediate Threat to Pasadena, Evacuation Warning Remains in Effect
PASADENA, Calif.—An evacuation warning remains in effect for residents in the foothill neighborhoods of Pasadena. While there is no immediate threat, conditions could change rapidly, so stay ready! Have a plan in place (including for any animals you have) and pack supplies ahead of time in case you need to evacuate. See Los Angeles County Fire Department's Ready, Set, Go Guide for preparation tips. The majority of the Bobcat Fire's growth yesterday occurred on the north and south ends. Fire...
Pasadena Experiences Poor Air Quality Due to Bobcat Fire
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena is experiencing unhealthy air quality again today due to the Bobcat Fire. Protect yourself and loved ones by: • Avoiding outdoor activity • Wearing a mask outdoors • Closing all windows • Running an air purifier/ running AC on “recirculate” setting • Bringing pets indoors Curbside pickup service at Hastings and Lamanda Park Branch Libraries has been canceled today due to smoke conditions. View current air quality information. Yesterday, firefighters reached a containment of 6% on the southeastern...
City Continues to Monitor Bobcat Fire
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena continues to closely monitor the Bobcat Fire in Angeles National Forest. Yesterday, winds pushed the fire to the east across Highway 39. There remains no immediate threat to Pasadena; however, conditions could change rapidly, so please stay prepared in the event you need to evacuate. Preparation tips and an emergency supply checklist can be found in LA County Fire Department's Ready, Set, Go Guide. Right now winds are blowing wildfire smoke in our direction, causing...
Residents Urged to Prepare for Possible Evacuations Due to Bobcat Fire
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena continues to closely monitor the Bobcat Fire in the Angeles National Forest. An evacuation warning is in effect for residents in the foothill neighborhoods of Pasadena. While there is no immediate threat, winds could shift direction of the fire, posing a threat to our community. Residents should have a plan in place (including for any animals) and have supplies packed ahead of time in case you need to evacuate. Preparation tips and an emergency supply...