Fire Danger Level Lowered for the Angeles National Forest

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As a result of recent heavy rains and snowfall, the Angeles National Forest has reduced the Fire Danger level to LOW.   The Fire Danger level will be downgraded from "High (Level III) to "Low" (Level I) effective Friday, January 7, 2011.  The change to "Low" is a result of the substantial rain and snow received throughout the Forest during December.

Fire restrictions on the Angeles National Forest are determined by a graduated system that becomes more restrictive as fire danger levels increase and decrease when the conditions change.  The "Low" fire danger level is the lowest level of a six-level, graduated fire danger rating system. A variety of factors determine the level, including the moisture in vegetation, weather conditions and nationwide firefighting equipment and personnel needs.  

Visitors are reminded that portions of the forest burned by the Station Fire remain closed. Open campfires are permitted in developed campgrounds that are not part of the closure and that are not subject to normal winter closures.  Gas, jellied or propane-type camp stoves are also permitted in campgrounds and trail camps and in backcountry areas with a valid California Campfire Permit. Spark arrestors (required year-round) should be checked to make sure they are in good working order on all off-road vehicles, chain saws and other equipment with internal combustion engines.  

"Know Before You Go" to the Angeles National Forest. Find out about local conditions at your destination prior to leaving by contacting one of the following offices:

Forest Supervisor's Office* – Arcadia, (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 626-574-5208
Los Angeles River Ranger District* (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 818-899-1900
San Gabriel River Ranger District* (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 626-335-1251
Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger District* (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 661-296-9710
San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center (Sat-Sun, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 626-969-1012
Mount Baldy Visitor Center (Daily, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) 909-982-2829
Big Pines Information Station (F-M, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 760-249-3504
Grassy Hollow Visitor Center (Sat-Sun, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 626-821-6737

* These offices will be closed on January 17, 2011.



Author:Angeles National Forest Press Release