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Morning Update

Date: 7-21-2024 Time: 8:00 pm

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

Containment: 45%                                                             Cause: Under Investigation

Total Personnel: 190                                                         Location: Heaton Flats (near East Fork Rd)

Firefighter Injuries: 2                                                        Structures Threatened: 0                                             

Current Situation:

Today, firefighters faced steep terrain with difficult access points. Despite this challenge, ground crews were able to construct handline and put a hoselay at the heel of the fire bringing the fire containment to 30%. This evening, helicopters will drop water and fire retardant in areas that experience flare-ups. Helicopters will also be used to drop water in the northeast and southeast flanks to help cool the fire’s edge. Crews will also work throughout the night constructing fireline around the fire edge. The weather consisted of hot, dry winds, and a heat advisory is in effect until July 24. 

For current wildfire information follow, 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:

• 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" – 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_027721