Bobcat Fire Update
11 a.m.:

Fire crews worked overnight to protect the foothill neighborhoods of Arcadia. The Bobcat Fire made its way into the Chantry Flat area above Arcadia and approached Wilderness Park. Although the fire burned the hillside above the park, the park was not damaged. No structures in Arcadia have been impacted. The fire has grown to over 36,000 acres and is 6% contained.

The mandatory evacuation order for all residents north of Elkins Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue in the City of Arcadia is in effect until further notice. The remaining residents north of Foothill Boulevard and east of Santa Anita Avenue are still under an evacuation warning. Fire officials are meeting later this morning to discuss the status of the fire and will make a determination regarding changes to evacuation orders and warnings.

Residents in the affected areas advised to evacuate the area using Santa Anita Avenue. A Red Cross evacuation center has been established at Santa Anita Race Track, located at 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Residents are advised to enter through Gate 5.

The Arcadia Police Dept. will continue to provide routine patrols within the mandatory evacuation area. Elderly, disabled and high-risk residents who require evacuation assistance are advised to dial 9-1-1.

The Angeles National Forest will be hosting a virtual public meeting via Zoom today, Monday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from agencies fighting the Bobcat Fire will be available to provide an update.

To take part, visit:
http://usfs.zoomgov.com/J/1609926478
Meeting ID: 160-992-6478
Dial-In: (669) 254-5252

The City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Fire Dept. will continue to monitor the Bobcat Fire and will keep the community informed.