The following are statistics on the Bobcat Fire provided by John Clearwater of the U.S. Forest Service – Angeles National Forest:
Size: Approximately 113,986 acres
Percent Contained: 50%
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources Assigned: 1,613 personnel
Engines: 170
Handcrews: 25
Helicopters: 11
Dozers: 23
Water tenders: 10
Road Closures:
– All roads leading into San Gabriel Canyon.
– Hwy 39 is closed north of Azusa to SR 2.
– SR 2 between Upper Big Tujunga Rd to Big Pines.
– Upper Big Tujunga Road between SR 2 and Angeles Forest Highway.
– Chantry Flat Road is closed.
– Mt. Wilson Road from SR 2 to Mt Wilson.
– Fort Tejon / Valyermo Rd
– Valyermo Rd / Bob’s Gap Rd
– Big Pines Hwy / Largo Vista Rd
– Big Pines Hwy / Mescal Creek Rd
– Big Pines Hwy / Hwy 2
SAFETY:
A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Visit Know Before You Fly: knowbeforeyoufly.org.