Full Notification

We are urging people to stay out of the Phase 1 Evacuation Area, unless you reside in that area. There has been an increase in traffic as people are attempting to watch the fire, take pictures and observe firefighting operations. This is creating a hazard for firefighting personnel who are currently monitoring the area, especially near Canyon Park. It is also adding stress to neighbors/residents who are already stressed. Moving forward, you may see an increase in police presence to keep non-residents from entering the area.

As the fire continues to burn, the flames will remain visible, sometimes growing in size, and followed by a significant amount of smoke. Please note, the fire is burning at a high elevation with fuels that historically have not burned. Firefighting crews have spent a considerable amount of time building defensive lines on the western and southern edges of the fire, which is located directly above Monrovia. These steps were taken to protect our City and surrounding properties. This fire is surrounded by defensible space, including dozer lines, and areas recently burned from fires such as the Station Fire, Madison Fire and last month’s Dam Fire. The Bobcat Fire will likely burn for some time until it is fully contained by crews.

Be assured, we have many units patrolling the area and watching for fire spread. The fire is approaching City boundaries and we have multiple crews staged and ready to respond to the area if the fire were to come down from the higher elevations.

"I just returned from Monrovia Canyon Park and Trask Boy Scout Camp. Needless to say for this city manager…watching wildfire burn is incredibly unnerving," said Dylan Feik, City Manager. "It is slowly making its way downhill and there are dozens, if not hundreds, of firefighters working tirelessly to prepare. They want the fire to come to them where they are ready to engage. We cannot thank them enough for their efforts to protect our community."

Please remember, the Evacuation Warning remains in effect for Monrovia. Be prepared in the event an Evacuation Order is issued. We ask all residents to remain aware and prepared.

For the latest information, visit cityofmonrovia.org/BobcatFire.

Instructions:

Monrovia residents following Ready, Set, Go! should have evacuation plans in place, organized their emergency evacuation supplies, and have essential evacuation personal belongings easily accessible. Vehicles should be fully fueled, facing out in their driveways and ready to Go!