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Sierra Madre Bobcat Fire update for September 16, 2020. 
12:45 pm
 
BOBCAT FIRE REPOPULATION ORDERS
A repopulation order, on September 16, 2020 4:00 PM, has been issued in Arcadia and Sierra Madre for the residents in the following areas:
 
All residents-only north of Elkins Ave and East of Santa Anita Ave.
 
The hard work and efforts of the multi-agency firefighting crews, and cooperating partners resulted in lifting evacuation orders for residents north of Elkins Ave and east of Santa Anita Ave in the communities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre.  Residents will be required to provide a valid identification upon returning to the affected area.  Non-residents and those without proper identification will not be allowed to enter the area.  The Sierra Madre Police Department will be at the ingress points along the evacuation zone to assist our residents in returning home.  Additionally, SMPD will continue to patrol those areas throughout the next few days.
 
Fire crews worked overnight to protect our foothill neighborhoods.  The Bobcat Fire made its way into the Chantry Flat area and there is much damage to the hillsides and roadways.  The fire is continuing to burn westward through the Angeles National Forest along with spotting in nearby canyons.  No structures in Sierra Madre have been impacted.  The fire has now grown to over 44,000 acres and is 3% contained.
 
You will continue to see fire personnel in the canyon areas, however, they will not be limbing or clearing brush.
 
SAFETY: There are many hazards that may exist when returning to your home after a wildfire. These hazards can include fire ash, damaged utilities, exposed and burned structures, as well as hazardous materials. To protect yourself from these hazards, it is important to utilize personal protective equipment that can include breathing protection (N-95 rated respirators), protective clothing, gloves, and boots, as well as eye/face protection.  
 
Red Flag conditions will remain in place until further notice, vehicles may not park on the streets in the affected areas.  However, the Order to keep the streets clear in the canyon area will be lifted, will not be extended and will expire at 6:00 pm on September 16, 2020. 
 
Please continue to get information for Sierra Madre here:
https://www.nixle.com/
www.CityofSierraMadre.com/bobcat
https://www.facebook.com/cityofsierramadre/
Radio station AM 1630
 
 

Instructions:

BOBCAT FIRE REPOPULATION - SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 4:00 PM for residents north of Elkins Ave and east of Santa Anita Ave