Mt Lukens Fire Road (Photo – Reg Green)
As a result of the continued extreme fire conditions within the Angeles National Forest and across the region, the temporary emergency closure of the Angeles National Forest is being extended through October 8, 2020.
By News Desk
The temporary emergency closure prohibits going into, or being upon, National Forest System lands and includes roads or trails within the National Forests. This closure will protect natural resources and provide for the safety of forest visitors by preventing them from getting trapped on National Forest System lands during emergency circumstances.
The safety measure reflects the unprecedented and highly dangerous fire conditions within the region. This is a combination of extreme heat, dry conditions, significant wind events, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.
This season the extreme fire conditions in the Angeles National Forest have led to four major wildfires and numerous smaller fires including the Dam (220 acres), Ranch2 (4,237 acres) and Lake Fires (31,089 Acres). The Bobcat Fire (114,202 acres) is currently burning on the north side with 62% containment.
Currently, 13 of 18 National Forests in the Pacific Southwest Region in California have large fires. In a typical fire season, California will see some 300,000 acres burn. This year, more than 3 million acres have already burned statewide.
Seven National Forests (NF) in California will remain closed:
- Angeles National Forest.
- Cleveland National Forest.
- Los Padres National Forest.
- Inyo National Forest.
- San Bernardino National Forest.
- Sequoia National Forest.
- Sierra National Forest.
As the Fire Danger Level in the Angeles National Forest remains at “Extreme”, the decision will continue to be reviewed daily, taking into account fire, weather conditions, public safety and the protection of natural resources.
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