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The view from Highway 2 and Big Pines Highway of the Bobcat Fire in the background as it burns along Pinyon Ridge above Big Pines Highway, Mile High and Largo Vista.

By Don Fish Jr

September 22, 2020
5:21 pm

Pictures From The Bobcat Fire On 9/20/20

These pictures are from the Bobcat Fire taken on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The Bobcat Fire has been burning since September 6, 2020. It had grown to 105,345 acres and was only 15% contained. The fire pushed it way through the Angeles National Forest from the south side of the mountain range, threatening communities in the foothills such as Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Pasadena all the way to the north side of the range down into the high desert communities of Valyermo, Juniper Hills, Devils Punchbowl, Paradise Springs and Fenner Conservation Camp.

Hwy 138 & 233rd the Bobcat Fire from the desert floor.

The view of the Bobcat Fire from Bob’s Gap Looking Easterly

Closeup of flames cresting the top of Pinyon Ridge from Bob’s Gap

The randomness of a wildfire at Bob’s Gap & Panorama Road

A shrub erupts in flame near Bob’s Gap showing the path of destruction behind it.

The fire didn’t leave much for the wildlife. Quail were running in the background but they were too fast and too camouflaged for me to catch in the frame.

Looking north towards Largo Vista with Pinon Hills Beyond.

The fire burning near Mile High and Big Pines Highway

Fire crews on structure protection as the fire burns toward the Angeles Crest Creamery’s outbuildings. It was blocked by retardant lines dropped earlier by air tankers.

The Bobcat Fire bumps up against a fire retardant line and begins to move back up the north slope of Pinyon Ridge. Angeles Crest Creamery

The fire grows as it moves into a stand of Pinyon Pine, flames shooting almost one hundred feet in the air or more. The sound of the fire burning was intense, a wicked roar. Angeles Crest Creamery

1 of 3 – A chopper is called in to help with the fire, note the flames at the bottom of the picture. Angeles Crest Creamery

2 of 3 – The chopper has dropped his payload and water is spreading over the drop zone, note the fire at the bottom of the picture. Angeles Crest Creamery

3 of 3 – Payload is dropped and falling where planned, note the lack of fire at the bottom of the picture, job well done. Angeles Crest Creamery

The Bobcat Fire burned down the north slope of Pinyon Ridge on to the Angeles Crest Creamery Ranch.

Another view of the Bobcat fire burning down from Pinyon Ridge. Reminds me of a thermal feature you might see at Yellowstone National Park.

The aftermath of the Bobcat Fire as smoke rises from the north slope of Pinyon Ridge

The canyons of Pinyon Ridge and the effectiveness of Phos-Chek.

Upper Big Pines Highway looking back towards Mile High and Vista Largo.

Upper Big Pines Highway looking back towards Mile High and Pinyon Ridge.

Closeup, looking towards Vista Largo as fire creeps down a canyon trying to make it way east.

Big Pines Highway and Highway 2, the lodge is covered in a protective foil wrapper to stop heat and embers from making their way into the building and catching it on fire.

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