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FYI: If you are bitten by a rattlesnake anti-venom is available ate USC Arcadia Hospital, 300 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia

Partial Reopening of Fire Closure Area
July 24, 2024

Partial access to San Gabriel Canyon in the Angeles National Forest has been restored as of today. San Gabriel Canyon had been closed since Friday, July 19, due to the Fork Fire.

As of today, State Route 39 (San Gabriel Canyon Road) is now OPEN up to Crystal Lake Campground for all use.


Open Areas – Reopening of this road restores visitor access to:

North Fork of the San Gabriel River open for river use
West Fork of the San Gabriel River open for river use
San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area - open on Saturdays/Sundays for normal weekend use with tickets required through www.recreation.gov
Coldbrook Campground
Crystal Lake Campground

Still Closed Until Further Notice

East Fork Road from State Route 39
East Fork of the San Gabriel River
Oaks Picnic Area
B***o Canyon Shooting Park
Heaton Flats Trailhead / East Fork Trail - access to Bridge to Nowhere
East Fork Day Use Parking Trailhead - access to Bridge to Nowhere
Glendora Mountain Road from Glendora
Glendora Ridge Road between Glendora Mountain Road and Mt. Baldy Road

Fire Danger is HIGH!

All stoves and campfires require a valid California Campfire Permit. Get your campfire permit online.
Campfires are allowed only at developed campgrounds in USDA Forest Service-provided campfire rings and Klamath stoves. Klamath stoves look like wood-burning fireplaces that can be used for cooking or to generate warmth.
Wood or charcoal BBQ use is allowed in USDA Forest Service-provided grills only in developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas.
Visitors may only bring gas grills (-no charcoal grills) and use them in developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas if all combustible (burnable) material is removed five feet from the base of the grill.
Outside of developed campgrounds (with fire rings), only portable lanterns or stoves (commonly referred to as "backpacker stoves”) that use gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed to be used. Users must possess a valid California Campfire Permit, even for use of a lantern or stove, and be in compliance with permit conditions. Get your campfire permit online. NOTE: Having a California Campfire Permit does not give you permission to have a campfire outside of developed (official) campgrounds.

Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More We're here to help you dream up your next trip, figure out the details, and reserve experiences at over 3,600 facilities and 103,000 individual sites across the country.

Fork Fire Morning Update
July 22, 2024



Size: 330 acres
Containment: 45%
Total Personnel: 181
Firefighter Injuries: 2

Start Date & Time: 7-19-24 3:23 pm

Cause: Under Investigation

Location: Heaton Flats (near East Fork Rd)

Structures Threatened: 0

Current Situation:

Overnight, crews worked on extinguishing hotspots within the fire perimeter. Today, firefighters will continue to improve the fireline expecting to increase containment. A heat advisory is in effect until Thursday night. Temperatures potentially could rise to 110 degrees reaching 102 degrees and low relative humidity between 10% and 20%. Winds are expected to gust up to 25-40 MPH through Thursday.

This will be the last daily update for the Fork Fire. To stay up-to-date with current wildfire information, follow the Angeles National Forest:

Website: fs.usda.gov/angeles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest
X (formally known as Twitter): https://x.com/Angeles_NF
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-fork-fire


Closures:

The San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork remains closed to all forest visitors.
Highway 39
East Fork Road
Glendora Ridge Road
Glendora Mountain Road


Fire Restrictions:

The current fire danger level on Angeles National Forest is HIGH. "Know Before You Go" – always check fire restrictions before each and every visit, as restrictions can change at any time with little to no notice: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/home/?cid=FSBDEV3_02772

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Dana M. Dierkes
Public Affairs Officer

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Be and speak kindly, always.

Even adding just a couple of native plants to your yard is SO much better than having none!

Reducing your lawn, mowing less, avoiding pesticides, leaving the leaves, and composting are all things that add up to make an impact 🍃

Asegura de no dejar basura was supposed to be the Give a Hoot Don't Pollute version in spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dplSOxn5G8

San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

It's Mosquito Season | Tip, Toss, and Protect SGV Vector Control Glendora Trustee Jackie Doornik reminds us to TIP, TOSS, and PROTECT this mosquito season!Visit SGVMosquito.org for more information!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5mtZNru7BA

Lower Highway 39 is closed due to the Fork fire.

Exploring California's Highway 39 - Closed For Over 40 Years California State Route 39 as it heads into the mountains north of Azusa has been called California's Forbidden Highway or California's Forgotten Highway, as ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlW3TjXiu_0

Glad this fire was put out quickly but took many native plants.

Brush fire at Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale Fire crews were battling a vegetation fire that started near the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale Wednesday afternoon. Eliana Moreno reports for the NBC4 News at 4 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muBS_bL89kk

Santa fe dam recreation area...bike tour in Irwindale CA Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area is nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains and is considered one of the many hidden jewels of Southern California. Th...

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Thomas Chang is the Native flora and fauna docent at Santa Fe Dam Nature Center.

Make reservations for a Saturday 10-noon at [email protected]. Our trails are wheelchair friendly.

Fork Fire Morning Update
July 21, 2024

Size: 330 acres Start Date & Time: 7-19-24 3:23 pm

Containment: 30% Cause: Under Investigation

Total Personnel: 181 Location: Heaton Flats (near East Fork Rd)

Firefighter Injuries: 2 Structures Threatened: 0



Current Situation: Overnight there was minimal burning activity on the fire. Crews worked on extinguishing hotspots within the fire perimeter. Today, two Forest Service Hotshot crews will be flown into the upper portion of the fire and plan to stay overnight. This will help minimize travel time and safety concerns due to the extremely steep terrain. Firefighters will continue to improve the fireline expecting to increase containment. Weather forecasts will be hot and dry through July 24 or July 25. With temperatures reaching 102 degrees and low relative humidity between 8% and 20%. Winds are expected to gust up to 18 MPH in the afternoon and evening hours. The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds will remain a concern for a potential increase in fire activity.

For current wildfire information, follow Angeles National Forest:
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest
X (formally known as Twitter): https://x.com/Angeles_NF
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-fork-fire

Closures:
The San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork remains closed to all forest visitors.
Highway 39
East Fork Road
Glendora Ridge Road
Glendora Mountain Road


Fire Restriction: The current fire danger level on Angeles National Forest is HIGH. "Know Before You Go"--to always check fire restrictions before each and every visit, as restrictions can change at any time with little to no notice: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/home/?cid=FSBDEV3_02772

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Fire on Glendora Mountain Road near West Fork

2 children hurt as Fork Fire burns in the Angeles National Forest At least two children was hurt after a fire rapidly grew in the Angeles National Forest.

Remember, even native trees, including oaks may need a few deep soakings during the summer of a hot dry year.

Monarch Butterfly video:

www.nathab.com

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Witness a Milestone in Wildlife Conservation!

🦅 Join Supervisor Kathryn Barger and for the grand opening of the San Dimas Canyon Nature Center on July 20th at 10 AM.

Celebrate the release of our first rehabilitated hawk and support the launch of our donor campaign for LA County’s inaugural Raptor Rescue Center.

With a mission to rehabilitate 250 animals yearly, the center is a beacon of hope for injured raptors, fostering a deeper connection between our community and the natural world. 🌿🐾

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlW3TjXiu_0

Not too far my Santa Fe Dam Nature Center.

Brush fire at Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale Fire crews were battling a vegetation fire that started near the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale Wednesday afternoon. Eliana Moreno reports for the NBC4 News at 4 ...

That was very long time ago. 🍠🥔

Mosquitoes are active this time of year. Remember to tip out stagnant water weekly and use repellent when outdoors to prevent bites. To learn more about repellents or to submit a tip, visit www.SGVMosquito.org.

Our parks need your love and commitment. Now, more than ever!

I live in Glendora and go to Santa Fe Dam Nature Center every Saturday for 2 hours . Five others join me regularly. We clean, pull weeds, pick up trash, share information about the natives of the area and local flora and fauna.

Donations and volunteers are always needed and appreciated. San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy is a 501c3 and all gifts are tax deductible. All 6 of us are volunteers and not paid, donations are used for animal feed and supplies. Frogs, lizards and turtles like crickets etc and dark greens,

How Many National Monuments Are There and Who Manages Them?

There are currently more than 100 national monuments, like San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, in the United States, with the vast majority managed by the National Park Service. Others are managed by federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management.

Using biodegradable soap and washing dishes at least 200 feet away from water sources.
Washing dishes away from water sources and using biodegradable soap prevents water contamination and protects aquatic ecosystems from harmful chemicals.

Pack out all food scraps and waste, including biodegradable items.

Packing out all waste ensures that wildlife is not attracted to the area, preventing habituation, otherwise known as alterations to their natural behavior. It also reduces the risk of human-wildlife conflicts. Burning trash or burying it can attract wildlife to your campsite.

Expert reveals what you should actually be doing with the aluminum foil you've been recycling: 'I didn't know that' One TikToker is reminding viewers how to recycle aluminum foil — and it's ridiculously easy.

Thousands of fish found dead in California lake, puzzling authorities - NewsBreak Lake San Antonio in Monterey County has seen thousands of dead fish wash up on shore.