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Hi Peeps! Yes I know I disappeared but everything is quiet. See? The giants are just fine & slumbering away.
#BobcatFire
#BobcatFire
So we've been out enjoying these few summer like days & nights b/c it's about to come to a crashing end.
Our forecast
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Then - next week...
Thursday Night
Areas of frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
🙄
Our forecast
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Then - next week...
Thursday Night
Areas of frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
🙄
I've had a couple of people ask me tonight about the communication towers. I've done a "today" overview of what they went thru. Plus a close up...I'm happy to say, they all look like they're hang'n in there!
#BobcatFire
#BobcatFire
#BobcatFire challenging the comms towers this afternoon
Yikes! I know they were going to do more controlled burns today [yes I checked ... *grin*] But I'm not sure this is that. [I hope it is - but....]
#BobcatFire
#BobcatFire
It's rapidly approaching the repeater towers. Expect an aggressive aerial response shortly.. #BobcatFire
C130 with lead plane inbound, and MD-87 LAT circling.
The large #BobcatFire plume originating from the front north of Mt Wilson appears to be entering the pyrocumulus stage.
rolling back over now. phew.
And back to pyrocumulus stage. This is looking NE from Highland Park. The mountain poking over the apt building just to the left of that pine tree is San Gabriel Peak. The one to the left of that is Mt Disappointment. #BobcatFire
Not loving this flare-up east of @MtWilsonObs. #BobcatFire
Phos-Chek drop east of @MtWilsonObs #BobcatFire
The spread of #BobcatFire to the N creates a precarious situation. A Santa Ana event with winds from NE would align with topography and burn through the western forest very quickly, reaching Sunland/Tujunga in a matter of days. (google earth map facing SW)
Very few ridge-tops perpendicular to santa ana wind vector (red arrows) that could serve as possible lines of defense - just 2 in the middle, but the canyons on either side are aligned with the winds. (yellow lines and circles) #BobcatFire
This makes me feel better. They are working on dozer lines to the south and west of the NW perimeter. (the X-X-X)
Ok....#Bobcat peeps - we need to talk. If you haven't already done so, read this part below from @lacfd
Fire behavior in Branch IV (Juniper Hills to Piñon Hills) forecasted to be extreme w/ an afternoon S-SW wind.
#BobcatFire
Fire behavior in Branch IV (Juniper Hills to Piñon Hills) forecasted to be extreme w/ an afternoon S-SW wind.
#BobcatFire
Extreme fire behavior in Branch IV with afternoon S-SW winds. Those of you in this & the surrounding area of Branch IV need to be hyper vigilant today b/c your life could depend on it. The wind can turn fires in a second so do not let your guard down.
#BobcatFire
#BobcatFire
Yes...I know what you're thinking. You don't even know where Branch IV...well you will. I want everyone in [or who knows someone in] this dangerous erratic area to keep these maps handy. Ok?
There are 3. One that shows Branch 4, the PIO & the Evac area map.
#BobcatFire
There are 3. One that shows Branch 4, the PIO & the Evac area map.
#BobcatFire
I'm sorry peeps. When you live half way to everywhere you become the bed & breakfast for family & tonights guests are on their way to a 50th wedding anniversary. But I couldn't go to bed without checking & its...silent. Dark...perfect?
#BobcatFire #wilsonobservatory
#BobcatFire #wilsonobservatory
#BobcatFire Public Information Map shows official containment with hose lays to the south of Mt Wilson, all of it east of the observatory, yet fire was clearly visible on the west facing cam last night. maybe the map just isn't high enough resolution or something.
.@LACoFireAirOps copter 19 arrives to assist strike teams at @MtWilsonObs. Dipping out of a water tank in the visitor lot below Coamic Cafe. #BobcatFire
doh! *Cosmic Cafe
View from Mt Harvard
via alertwildfire.org/orangecoca/ind…
via alertwildfire.org/orangecoca/ind…
There are currently zero air assets over #BobcatFire, although it looks like this guy might be waiting for smoke to clear or looking for an entry point west of Santa Anita Cyn. Anyone on the ground in #SierraMadre or #Pasadena have eyes on this one?
via @flightradar24
via @flightradar24
Looks like they aborted, I’m guessing due to poor visibility. Haven’t heard any mention of it on the radio yet.
@LACoFireAirOps copter 17 just flew over me, heading toward #BobcatFire, I think on a mission to refill a water tank for ground crews, per radio. Still no air attack.
I built a makeshift air purifier with an HVAC filter & fan. It’s making a big difference, reducing smoke smell & irritation. I’m measuring 50% reduction in particulates after 30 mins, reducing indoor AQI from “very unhealthy” classification to “unhealthy for sensitive groups”.
Running ~1hr on/off cycles to compare air quality with/without. Just started 2nd on cycle. I’ll post legit plots later & a writeup on @hackaday.io, but for now, here’s a screenshot of my live preview, showing 2.5um particle counts in ug/m3, with ~50% dip during first on-period.
Significant flare-up observed along the southern flank of #BobcatFire at 3:45am. View from Mt Harvard near Mt Wilson, looking east.
alertwildfire.org/orangecoca/ind…
alertwildfire.org/orangecoca/ind…
#BobcatFire command says they'll have helicopters get an early start at 0500 today, pending visibility which is looking very promising at the moment.
broadcastify.com/webPlayer/25757
broadcastify.com/webPlayer/25757
To anyone who's near ANY fire
⤵️
Clear defensible space around property.
Prep to leave even if the orders aren't by you yet. You may have very little time to evac so do it now.
Make a 'to go' bag.
#CreekFire #BearFire #ValleyFire #BobcatFire #ElDoradoFire #apocalypse2020
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Clear defensible space around property.
Prep to leave even if the orders aren't by you yet. You may have very little time to evac so do it now.
Make a 'to go' bag.
#CreekFire #BearFire #ValleyFire #BobcatFire #ElDoradoFire #apocalypse2020
If you have horses, llamas, farm animals get them ready to move. Put trailers nearby. Keep treats handy. Sugar cubes, apples, carrots. Something they like you can use to entice them into the trailers.
#CreekFire #BearFire #ValleyFire #BobcatFire #ElDoradoFire
#CreekFire #BearFire #ValleyFire #BobcatFire #ElDoradoFire
To evac sheep/goats/pigs etc? You can fit 4 to 8 in a med sized pickup bed, depending on their size. A mini pony/burro fits in the backseat of a med sized car. Vans work well to evac animals just lay seats down.
#CreekFire #BearFire #ValleyFire #BobcatFire #ElDoradoFire
#CreekFire #BearFire #ValleyFire #BobcatFire #ElDoradoFire
Peeps, I want to bring up something that happened today. It will make you realize just how much these firefighters risk protecting you and your communities.
This situation took place on the #DolanFire earlier this afternoon.
#ValleyFire #ElDoradoFire #ForkFire #BobcatFire.
This situation took place on the #DolanFire earlier this afternoon.
#ValleyFire #ElDoradoFire #ForkFire #BobcatFire.
A group of firefighters became trapped. With no other viable option they were told to deploy shelters. That's something you never hear...nor do you ever want to. [think Granite Mnt Men].
#ValleyFire #ElDoradoFire #ForkFire #BobcatFire.
#ValleyFire #ElDoradoFire #ForkFire #BobcatFire.
Some did suffer injures and/or smoke inhalation so I want all of you to understand what they went thru & what they may face being a firefighter. #CalFire
#ValleyFire #ElDoradoFire #ForkFire #BobcatFire.
Santiago Fire Shelter Deployment
#ValleyFire #ElDoradoFire #ForkFire #BobcatFire.
Santiago Fire Shelter Deployment
For those of you in towns. Prep now & place by door. Park your car so it's facing out to the street. [you toss in & go] Keep cell on for any new alerts b/c all it takes is just 1 spark. Alert elderly neighbors [they may not know].
#ValleyFire, #ElDoradoFire, #BobcatFire.
#ValleyFire, #ElDoradoFire, #BobcatFire.
Gather pet gear. Carrier, leash, food, meds? Put them in their carrier before opening the door. All animals smell danger & want to flee so even the more placid of pets will bolt out of your arms, if they smell smoke.
#ValleyFire, #ElDoradoFire, #BobcatFire.
#ValleyFire, #ElDoradoFire, #BobcatFire.
If no carrier...no problem. Grab a backpack, a pillowcase & stuff them in. No they won't like it but to bad. They can yell at you while you drive away. Cover birdcage & shove in car.
#ValleyFire, #ElDoradoFire, #BobcatFire.
#ValleyFire, #ElDoradoFire, #BobcatFire.
The progression of the #BobcatFire is terrifying as seen in this time lapse from @MtWilsonObs c1.hpwren.ucsd.edu/archive/wilson…
Exactly a year ago I was up at the 100" telescope observing on the night of Sept. 7th, 2019. I saw the Ring Nebula, the Saturn Nebula and the Snowball Nebula that night. What a year since then.
Hope those looking after @MtWilsonObs and the firefighters wrestling with this and other fires all over California right now stay safe.
🐎 #CreekFire #FresnoCounty
Evacuating & need a place for #horses in the #Clovis area? The Double S Horse Ranch has 70+ pens avail. 📱559-392-6972
Facility 🔗 doubleshorseranchclovis.com
🔗 facebook.com/39953074687698…
#California #DAT #Equine #MaderaCounty #Evacuations #Animals
Evacuating & need a place for #horses in the #Clovis area? The Double S Horse Ranch has 70+ pens avail. 📱559-392-6972
Facility 🔗 doubleshorseranchclovis.com
🔗 facebook.com/39953074687698…
#California #DAT #Equine #MaderaCounty #Evacuations #Animals
🐎 #CreekFire #FresnoCounty
▪6 acres to store trailers
▪Can dry camp
▪Some horse pens, fenced pasture & a chicken coop
▪Large fenced backyard
▪Located below Marshall station
📱Lizz Weaver Call/text 559-797-5237
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#California #DAT #Horses #Animals
▪6 acres to store trailers
▪Can dry camp
▪Some horse pens, fenced pasture & a chicken coop
▪Large fenced backyard
▪Located below Marshall station
📱Lizz Weaver Call/text 559-797-5237
🔗 m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…
#California #DAT #Horses #Animals
🐎 #CreekFire #FresnoCounty
Evacuating & need a place for #horses in the #Clovis area? The Double S Horse Ranch has 70+ pens avail. 📱559-392-6972
Facility 🔗 doubleshorseranchclovis.com
🔗 facebook.com/39953074687698…
#California #DAT #Equine #MaderaCounty #Evacuations #Animals
Evacuating & need a place for #horses in the #Clovis area? The Double S Horse Ranch has 70+ pens avail. 📱559-392-6972
Facility 🔗 doubleshorseranchclovis.com
🔗 facebook.com/39953074687698…
#California #DAT #Equine #MaderaCounty #Evacuations #Animals
Tonight’s sunset is brought to you by the #BobcatFire.
Stay safe out there in the heat, Los Angeles. #LAHeat
Stay safe out there in the heat, Los Angeles. #LAHeat
Shot these from outside my home looking up and down the street, smoke rising in the east.
It’s not as close as it looks but this morning brings smokey skies.
Ash on the cars.
Smells like a campfire outside.
Ash on the cars.
Smells like a campfire outside.
Seems like new start you can see from the Mount Wilson camera in L.A. County:
Per @CAFireScanner, a second alarm. Unit on the ground says the fire is at least five acres.
Per WildCAD, this is the #BobcatFire.
