Bobcat fire, more than 55k Acres burned

The Bobcat Fire had very active fire growth in the north end of the perimeter where it reached Juniper Hills and the communities around it, additional aviation assets were requested. Due to the increased fire activity and spread evacuation orders were expanded to include the northern foothill communities. As the top end of the fire attempts to head northwest and northeast, crews and aviation assets continued to work to keep the fire south of Pearblossom. On the west end of the fire, firefighters will be scouting for additional opportunities to build both indirect and direct fire lines to protect the area around Chilao. Fire activity remained active around Mt. Wilson with crews and equipment working very hard to protect infrastructure. To the east, downslope winds activated eastward fire movement near the San Gabriel Reservoir. Containment grew to 9% on the south end where firefighters continue patrol and mop-up to secure lines near the foothill communities. Tonight, a virtual community meeting was held where fire management provided an update on the Bobcat fire current situation.