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The Bobcat Fire (2020) was a California wildfire in Los Angeles County (Angeles National Forest), with 115,997 acres, 87 structures destroyed, 0 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as under investigation. Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Los Angeles |
| Acreage | 115,997 |
| Structures destroyed | 87 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Cause status | under investigation |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
Litigation over the Bobcat Fire named Southern California Edison, with plaintiffs alleging utility infrastructure near the fire’s origin in the Angeles National Forest area was involved. This entry confirms only that the litigation exists on the public record as of the status date; it does not predict any outcome or describe an individual’s eligibility.
Litigation was filed in connection with the Bobcat Fire involving electrical utility infrastructure. This entry reports only that litigation exists on the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- California Public Utilities Commission, utility wildfire proceedings , California Public Utilities Commission
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
In the news
Independent news coverage related to the Bobcat Fire. Each link opens the original public reporting.
- May 23, 2025SoCal Edison to pay a record $82M for Bobcat Fire damagesNBC4 Los Angeles
- May 23, 2025SoCal Edison agrees to pay $82.5 million for Bobcat FireCBS News Los Angeles
- May 23, 2025SoCal Edison to pay record settlement for sparking massive LA County wildfireKTLA 5
- Sep 2, 2023Justice Department sues utility company over 2020 Bobcat FireABC7 Los Angeles
- Sep 2, 2023Federal lawsuit filed against SoCal Edison for 2020 Bobcat FireKTLA 5
Common questions about the Bobcat Fire
What caused the Bobcat Fire?
The cause is recorded as under investigation (category: utility equipment).
Is there litigation over the Bobcat Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
What areas did the Bobcat Fire affect?
The Bobcat Fire (Los Angeles County (Angeles National Forest)) affected communities including Monrovia, Arcadia, Juniper Hills.
How large was the Bobcat Fire?
115,997 acres, 87 structures destroyed, 0 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.