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Current Situation:

Some smoke will continue north of Angelus Oaks for a few days as a green island is consumed. Crews are engaged, and there is no concern. Smoke seen from the Arctic Circle is coming from two ridges back where there is still some heat, but no threat to the line. Demobilization of some crews and resources will be happening over the next few days. Crews that remain will be working on suppression repair, as well as direct and indirect line construction.

Higher than average temperatures continue throughout today, with temperatures starting to drop tomorrow. Fire behavior will remain challenging throughout the week with stronger afternoon winds, with gusts reaching near 22 mph. With the continued dry heat, the fire area is under a Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory, with low overnight humidity further drying out fuels. The main challenge in these conditions continues to be focused around Angelus Oaks off Highway 38, with additional concerns south of Big Bear near Mile Creek and in the Santa Ana River drainage. Inaccessible areas at the confluence of Bear and Siberia Creeks are susceptible to slope reversals due to the continuing dry, hot weather patterns.

Evacuation orders remain in place for the Barton Flats, Pinezanita and Seven Oaks communities. Evacuation warnings are still in effect for the Angelus Oaks area.

Highway 330 remains closed from Highland Avenue to Highway 18 as CalTrans performs repairs to the road and guardrails. Highway 38 is still closed from Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams.

The closure orders for the San Bernardino National Forest remain in place.

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