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Fire Danger Increases to ‘EXTREME’ at the Angeles National Forest

Effective immediately, the fire danger level has increased to EXTREME at the Angeles National Forest, which includes the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Due to the increased risk of wildfires and the threat to public safety, several forest activities are now restricted. Visitors to the area, recreational cabin owners, and concessioners are advised of the following updates:

• No fires of any kind, including campfires
• No use of grills (charcoal or gas)
• No portable lanterns or stoves (commonly referred to as “backpacker stoves)
• California Campfire Permit holders are not exempt from this order
• No smoking
• No use of firearms, air rifles, or gas guns, except in authorized public shooting areas, except by hunters during legal hunting seasons and restrictions
• No welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame

Fire danger levels are subject to change with weather and fire activity on the forest. A violation of the law can result in a $5,000 fine and/or six months in jail. Anyone causing a wildfire is liable for all costs of suppressing the fire.

To read Forest Order No. 05-01-24-09, click here

Incident Website:

The info below and additional timely updates may be found at:
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire

@Angelesnationalforest @LACoFD @LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment
@Calfirebdu @SBCountysheriff

@Angeles_NF  @LACoFDPIO @LASDHQ @Calfirebdu @SBCountysheriff

Unified Command: CIIMT5, Los Angeles County Fire, Los Angeles County Sheriff, San Bernardino County Sheriff, CAL FIRE – San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit 

Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:12 p.m.        

Fire Information: (626) 662-0120

Media Line: (626) 470-1395

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov 

Fire Size: 54,795 acres

Percent Contained: 65%

Personnel: 1,910

Injuries: 5

Structures Damaged: 17

Structures Destroyed: 81

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

CURRENT SITUATION: Today, firefighters will continue mop-up efforts across the fire, securing containment lines, extinguishing isolated heat sources, and felling hazardous trees to improve public and crew safety. Crews on the west flank will focus on constructing indirect line from Rattlesnake Peak north and Mount Baden Powell south – tying in containment lines at Mount Hawkins. On the south flank, aircraft dropping fire retardant will work with ground crews on the remaining open portion of containment line to get that area buttoned up.

Members of the public returning to fire-impacted areas in and around Wrightwood are asked to return any fire equipment found on their properties to San  Bernardino County Fire Station 14 at 5980 Elm St., Wrightwood, Calif., 92397. Please do not take items to Wrightwood Elementary School.

A Forest Order will close portions of the Angeles National Forest at 12:00 a.m. today, Sept. 21, 2024. The Order closing the Bridge Fire area is available in local U.S. Forest Service offices and online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles

Damage inspection teams have completed their inspections. Residents affected by the Bridge Fire at:
For San Bernardino County: prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/
For Los Angeles County: recovery.lacounty.gov/bridgefire/

 

Local Assistance Centers:

Los Angeles and San Bernadino Counties are working together to provide assistance to residents affected by the recent Bridge and Line Fires. The purpose of the LAC is to provide a one-stop center where individuals, family members, and business owners may obtain information on services and assistance needed because of a disaster or damage to personal property.

https://lacounty.gov/2024/09/18/los-angeles-and-san-bernardino-counties-to-open-joint-local-assistance-centers-for-residents-impacted-by-bridge-and-line-fires/

Evacuation Order:

• The area of Mile High

Evacuation Warning: 

• Bear Canyon
• East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort and River Community

For interactive maps on evacuations: 

• Los Angeles County: Genasys Protect website or download the app. https://protect.genasys.com
• San Bernadino:  https://sbcounty.maps.arcgis.com

              For emergency alerts, please register here:  

• Los Angeles County: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/
• San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/alerts/

Evacuation Centers:

• San Bernardino County Fairgrounds: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA

Animals: 

• Devore Animal Shelter: 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino, CA. (909) 386-9820. After hours: (800) 472-5609
• San Bernardino County Fairgrounds: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA
• Palmdale Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA
• Lancaster Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA

For more information on evacuation centers:

• www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
• https://lacounty.gov/emergency/

 

ROAD CLOSURES: 

• Big Pines Highway
• Big Rock Creek Road
• Largo Vista Road

• Mescal Creek Road
• Panorama Motorway
• SR-39 at the base of San Gabriel Canyon (residents of Camp Williams and River Community only)
• Glendora Mountain Road north of Big Dalton Road
• SR-2 at Flume Canyon Road westbound

WEATHER:
The area will see a warming and drying trend as a high-pressure system from the Pacific Ocean moves in. The marine layer will dissipate by early to mid-week, and relative humidities will drop, leading to elevated fire danger. Then warmer, drier weather is expected to last through the end of the month.