Arcadia Fire Alert: Bobcat Fire

Press release from the City of Arcadia:

September 07, 2020

***Update as of 9/7/2020 @ 4:03PM***Click here for the latest incident information

The Bobcat Fire continues to burn above Monrovia at Monrovia Peak. As of 7 a.m., the fire has consumed over 4,800 acres of Angeles National Forest. The US Forest Service has indicated there is currently zero percent containment. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for a potential Santa Ana wind event through 10 p.m. on Monday night. The City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Fire Department are currently monitoring the situation. The City is requesting all residents to continue to prepare for potential evacuations by doing the following:

• Prepare your “Ready, Set, Go” Bag and ensure you have all necessary belongings.
• Have a planned location to stay in the chance the evacuation lasts several days.

Review the Statewide Evacuation Terminology shown below:

1. Evacuation Order – Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
2. Evacuation Warning – Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
3. Hard Closure – Closed to all traffic except Fire and Law Enforcement
4. Resident only Closure – Closure with the additional allowance of residents and local government agencies assisting with response.

The City is planning for the possibility that the fire breaches the City limits. As such, we are making plans for potential evacuations in the event evacuation is needed. The Bobcat Fire is moving in heavy brush, which makes the fire very visible. All residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and on alert. All residents are encouraged to have a plan in place and prepare for the possibility of evacuations.

In addition, we respectfully request residents refrain from calling the Police Department or Fire Department regarding fire updates. Due to preparation efforts, our police and fire personnel are on alert to diligently serve our community. We ask our community to only call 9-1-1 for an emergency. Should an evacuation effort be mandated, the Arcadia Police Department will coordinate the process and every residence will be contacted individually to ensure safety during the evacuation process.

For residents knowledgeable of the terrain, the fire is near Deer Park and has been slowly burning toward Monrovia. While the City is not ordering evacuations at this time, every resident - especially those living north of Sycamore Street and east of Santa Anita Boulevard - should prepare for the possibility.

The City of Arcadia will provide regular updates. Please check back for more information or visit us at ArcadiaCA.gov/Bobcat. Stay connected, stay informed. Sign up for Nixle Alerts by texting your zipcode to 888777. By creating an account through the link above, you can receive reverse 9-1-1 instructions from public safety during an emergency. Follow us on Twitter @ProtectArcadia

This press release was produced by the City of Arcadia. The views expressed are the author's own.