Arcadia Fire Department

E105 was deployed to the #BlueRidgeFire in Yorba Linda early yesterday morning as part of Strike Team 1204A. They have been assigned structure defense and have seen extensive fire. Captain Olivarez, one of our department’s most passionate Los Angeles Dodgers fans (so much so that he named his son after Vin Scully), had to miss the winning World Series moment. But he made sure to represent none the less. Great work out there E105! Stay safe.

Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay. Thank you to all the hard working First Responders out there! We would like to especially thank our community partner Arcadia Police Department for their dedication and service to the City of Arcadia and our entire community. Thank you for always having our back and for working so hard to keep us all safe. The Arcadia Fire Dept would also like to say thank you to all our fellow Arcadians who have intentionally shown us support and given us encouragement during these past several weeks. The outpouring of support has meant the world to us. THANK YOU Arcadia. Together we are #ArcadiaStrong

Let’s Go Los Angeles Dodgers!! #ITFDB

Smoke is visible above Mt Wilson today as the Angeles National Forest conducts fuel management and controlled burn operations in the area. There is no threat to Arcadia. This is a view of the smoke from the roof of station 105.

Even though Emergency Preparedness Month ended today, the recent wildfires provide a good reminder for everyone to stay connected, informed, and prepared for the next incident. Take a look at these graphics for more information on resources. #stayconnected #stayinformed #beprepared #readysetgo

Arcadia engine company E106 in action last week fighting the El Dorado Fire. Great work guys! #ElDoradoFire #WildlandFF #TrainYourProbie #StrikeTeam #StaySafe

Update: Arcadia fire crews responded quickly to a small brush fire above Chantry Rd. The fire has been extinguished & hot spots being cleared in the area. Smoke can be seen from Arcadia due to a flare up near Cogswell Dam area. Crews are working to gain control.

Arcadia fire crews are responding to a small flare-up above Chantry. Crews are actively working the fire. There is no change in alert status at this time. Please check back for updates as they become available.

The City of Arcadia, in coordination with the #BobcatFire Unified Command, is lifting the evacuation warning for all residents north of Foothill Blvd. and east of Santa Anita Ave. beginning at 4:00PM today. We ask that all residents continue to remain vigilant and have a plan in place. Should the situation change, the City will use Alert Arcadia and other communication resources to notify residents. Please stay informed by signing up for alerts. The hard work and efforts of t...he multi-agency firefighting crews and cooperating partners resulted in lifting the evacuation warning for residents in the communities of Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte, and Bradbury. Crews are still working to fully control the fire. The Arcadia Fire Department will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary. The City of Arcadia, our first responders, and emergency operations personnel thanks our community for their patience and support.

The #BobcatFire has grown to over 60,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire crews will focus on addressing the threats to the communities on the north end of the fire. A combination of air and ground resources will work at halting the fire’s forward progress while having structure protection in place. Around Mt. Wilson crews will continue to hold and improve the lines protecting infrastructure while trying to keep the fire from spreading to the west around the mountain. To the ...east, firefighters will continue to patrol and pick up any spot fires and look for opportunities to establish direct control lines to slow the fire’s spread. In the south near Arcadia, crews will continue to mop-up and strengthen lines around foothill communities. Separately, a firefighter has died fighting the El Dorado fire in San Bernardino County. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, and all firefighters who are on the front lines. The City of Arcadia will continue to provide regular Bobcat Fire updates on the City’s website at ArcadiaCA.gov/Bobcat and on Twitter @ProtectArcadia, but will be winding down emergency public information operations through the City’s hotline and other social media platforms. Residents are encouraged to check the website and Twitter regularly for the latest updates on the Bobcat Fire. Evacuation warning remain in effect for all residents north of Foothill Blvd. and east of Santa Anita Ave.

From the U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest: USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this time. The cause is under investigation. More details will be made available as they are confirmed.

The Arcadia Fire Department has decoupled from the #BobcatFire Unified Command earlier this morning. Although the City is no longer part of the Bobcat Fire command structure, Arcadia Fire personnel will continue to be part of the Bobcat Fire agency advisory group monitoring the fire’s progress. Arcadia neighborhoods along the City’s urban-wildland interface are encouraged to remain on alert. The Arcadia Fire Department will continue to monitor the situation and will provide u...pdates as conditions change. The mandatory evacuation order for all residents north of Elkins Ave. and east of Santa Anita Ave has been lifted. The Arcadia Police Department is providing additional patrols in the area. Non-residents are advised to remain out of affected areas until further notice. Wilderness Park and Chantry Flat Recreational Area remain closed indefinitely as fire crews work to assess the area for fire activity. The Bobcat fire has grown to over 50,000 acres and is 3% contained. For the latest information on the Bobcat Fire, please visit: Stay Informed! City Website: ArcadiaCA.gov/Bobcat Twitter: @ProtectArcadia National Forest Service: (626) 574-5208 City of Arcadia Hotline (recorded): (626) 574-5463 Sign Up for Emergency Alerts! Nixle: Text zip code to 888777 AlertArcadia (Reverse 9-1-1): ArcadiaCA.gov/Alert to sign up.

#BobcatFire #ArcadiaStrong

September 16, 2020 The City of Arcadia, in coordination with the #BobcatFire Unified Command, is lifting the mandatory evacuation order for all residents north of Elkins Ave. and east of Santa Anita Ave. beginning at 4:00PM today. Residents will not be able to return before 4:00PM. All residents in the area are advised to be on alert as spot fires and uncertain weather conditions have the potential to change fire conditions. Residents will be asked to provide a valid ID upo...n returning to the area. The Arcadia Police Department will be at ingress points along the evacuation zone to assist residents in returning home, in addition to providing additional patrols in the area throughout the evening. Non-residents will not be allowed to transit the area. There are many hazards that may exist when returning to your home after a wildfire. These hazards can include fire ash, damaged utilities, 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. 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. The fire is continuing to burn westward through the Angeles National Forest along with spotting in nearby canyons. No structures in Arcadia have been impacted. The fire has grown to over 44,000 acres and is 3% contained. The Arcadia Fire Department will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as conditions change. The City of Arcadia, our first responders, and emergency operations personnel thank our community for their patience and support. For the latest information on the Bobcat Fire, please visit: Stay Informed! City Website: ArcadiaCA.gov/Bobcat Twitter: @ProtectArcadia National Forest Service: (626) 574-5208 City of Arcadia Hotline (recorded): (626) 574-5463 Sign Up for Emergency Alerts! Nixle: Text zip code to 888777 Ale