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La Carretera39 al norte de la ciudad de Azusa esta cerrada debido a camiones de bomberos y maquinaras pesadas que están respondiendo al incendio forestal "Dam Fire".

Dam Fire Incident Morning Update

Sunday, August 2nd

 

Location of Origin: San Gabriel Canyon, near Morris Dam 
Start Date: July 30th, 2020
Size: Approximately 220 acres
Percent Contained: 80%
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources Assigned: 567 personnel
Fire Information Number: (747) 322- 6643

SUMMARY

Overnight, crews were successful in bringing containment to 80%, while the fire has held at 220 acres. Fire activity was relatively quiet overnight with several hotspots detected.  Today, crews continue to monitor heat and smoke in the areas and improve and build containment line around the fire’s edge.

CLOSURES
A road closure is in effect at State Route 39 North of Azusa at Old San Gabriel Canyon Road. Additionally, Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road remain closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Closures are being staffed by the California Highway Patrol and CALTRANS.

Coldbrook Campground and Crystal Lake Recreation Area are closed. San Gabriel Canyon OHV, West Fork picnic area, and East Fork area of the San Gabriel River are also closed.

 

WEATHER

A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 9:00 pm today. Hot and dry weather is expected to reach near 106 degrees with humidity levels down to 20 percent. Gusty west winds up to 30 MPH are expected in the afternoon and evening. For more information, visit the National Weather Service for online updates.

SAFETY
The Angeles National Forest is currently under "EXTREME" Fire Restrictions. No open flame of any kind is allowed anywhere within the National Forest. This includes campfires and camp stoves. Many factors are considered when determining when the level should be increased, including vegetation moisture, weather conditions, and firefighting staffing/equipment needs. Dry summers and dense vegetation make wildfires a constant threat to national forests.

Please drive with caution and be aware of emergency vehicles on area highways and streets as these crews remain working. Please be advised that Highway 39 is experiencing high vehicle traffic due to the fire.

 

ABOUT THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

The Angeles National Forest offers natural environments, spectacular scenery, developed campgrounds and picnic areas, swimming, fishing, skiing and the solitude of quiet wilderness areas. Trails winding throughout the forest accommodate hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. Please visit our Visitor Guide for more information.

Dam Fire Incident Evening Update

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

 

Location of Origin: San Gabriel Canyon, near Morris Dam 
Start Date: July 30th, 2020
Size: Approximately 220 acres
Percent Contained: 65%
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources Assigned: 567 personnel
Fire Information Number: (747) 322- 6643

SUMMARY

The Dam Fire has burned approximately 220 acres with 65 percent containment. Today, crews finished constructing handline around the entire fire. Over the next several days, firefighters will continue to secure containment lines, cool hotspots, and mop up around the fire’s edge.

Much of the western fireline is inaccessible by foot due to extremely steep terrain. Firefighters were transported to some of these areas by helicopter to work down to the fireline. Crews continue to monitor the areas of the fire that are inaccessible.

Fire activity overnight is expected to be minimal with relative humidity moderately increasing and light winds expected.

CLOSURES
A road closure is in effect at State Route 39 North of Azusa at Old San Gabriel Canyon Road. Additionally, Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road remain closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Closures are being staffed by the California Highway Patrol and CALTRANS.

Coldbrook Campground and Crystal Lake Recreation Area are closed. San Gabriel Canyon OHV, West Fork picnic area, and East Fork area of the San Gabriel River are also closed.


SAFETY
The Angeles National Forest is currently under "EXTREME" Fire Restrictions. Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the National Forest. Camp stoves are only allowed upon obtaining a CA Campfire Permit.

Please drive with caution and be aware of emergency vehicles on area highways and streets as these crews remain working. Please be advised that Highway 39 is experiencing high vehicle traffic due to the fire.

 

ABOUT THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

The Angeles National Forest offers natural environments, spectacular scenery, developed campgrounds and picnic areas, swimming, fishing, skiing and the solitude of quiet wilderness areas. Trails winding throughout the forest accommodate hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. Please visit our Visitor Guide for more information.

 

For more information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6900/

 

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Dam Fire Incident Evening Update

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

 

Location of Origin: San Gabriel Canyon, near Morris Dam 
Start Date: July 30th, 2020
Size: Approximately 220 acres
Percent Contained: 65%
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources Assigned: 567 personnel
Fire Information Number: (747) 322- 6643

SUMMARY

The Dam Fire has burned approximately 220 acres with 65 percent containment. Today, crews finished constructing handline around the entire fire. Over the next several days, firefighters will continue to secure containment lines, cool hotspots, and mop up around the fire’s edge.

Much of the western fireline is inaccessible by foot due to extremely steep terrain. Firefighters were transported to some of these areas by helicopter to work down to the fireline. Crews continue to monitor the areas of the fire that are inaccessible.

Fire activity overnight is expected to be minimal with relative humidity moderately increasing and light winds expected.

CLOSURES
A road closure is in effect at State Route 39 North of Azusa at Old San Gabriel Canyon Road. Additionally, Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road remain closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Closures are being staffed by the California Highway Patrol and CALTRANS.

Coldbrook Campground and Crystal Lake Recreation Area are closed. San Gabriel Canyon OHV, West Fork picnic area, and East Fork area of the San Gabriel River are also closed.


SAFETY
The Angeles National Forest is currently under "EXTREME" Fire Restrictions. Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the National Forest. Camp stoves are only allowed upon obtaining a CA Campfire Permit.

Please drive with caution and be aware of emergency vehicles on area highways and streets as these crews remain working. Please be advised that Highway 39 is experiencing high vehicle traffic due to the fire.

 

ABOUT THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

The Angeles National Forest offers natural environments, spectacular scenery, developed campgrounds and picnic areas, swimming, fishing, skiing and the solitude of quiet wilderness areas. Trails winding throughout the forest accommodate hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. Please visit our Visitor Guide for more information.

 

For more information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6900/

 

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Dam Fire Incident Update

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

 

Location of Origin: San Gabriel Canyon, near Morris Dam

Start Date: July 30th, 2020

Size: Approximately 220 acres

Percent Contained: 65%

Cause: Under Investigation

Resources Assigned: 623 personnel

Fire Information Number: (747) 322- 6643

 

 

SUMMARY

The Dam Fire has burned approximately 220 acres with 65 percent containment. Today, firefighters are aware of the potential for fire growth due to high temperatures, low humidity, and potential for high winds in the afternoon. Fire activity is expected to be minimal with crews continuing to establish containment lines and reinforce existing lines. Our resources are at the ready should the fire attempt to grow in size.

 

WEATHER

A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 9 p.m. today. Hot and dry weather is expected to reach near 103 with humidity levels down to 20 percent. Gusty southwest winds are expected in the afternoon and evening. Visit the National Weather Service online for updates.

 

AIR QUALITY South Coast AQMD has issued a smoke advisory due to the Dam Fire, the advisory remains in effect through Saturday afternoon. Unhealthy air quality levels due to the summertime ozone are expected until Saturday afternoon. Areas of direct impacts and

poor air quality may include portions of Los Angeles County such as East San Gabriel Valley, Pomona-Walnut Valley, San Gabriel Mountains. In San Bernardino County, communities affected include the West San Bernardino Mountains. Visit

South Coast AQMD online for air quality updates.

 

CLOSURES A road closure is in effect at State Route 39 North of Azusa at Old San Gabriel Canyon Road. Additionally, Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road remain closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Closures are being staffed by the California Highway Patrol and CALTRANS.

Coldbrook Campground and Crystal Lake Recreation Area are closed. San Gabriel Canyon OHV, West Fork picnic area, and East Fork area of the San Gabriel River are also closed.

SAFETY The Angeles National Forest is currently under "EXTREME" Fire Restrictions. Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the National Forest. Camp stoves are only allowed upon obtaining a CA Campfire Permit. Please drive with caution and be aware of emergency vehicles on area highways and streets as these crews remain working. Please be advised that Highway 39 is experiencing high vehicle traffic due to the fire.

 

 

ABOUT THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

The Angeles National Forest is a unique area nestled in the midst of an ever-changing and growing population in the Los Angeles area. The Forest is one of the few remaining open space areas in Southern California. The forest is an important part of the overall health and well-being of the area population. It provides open space, solitude from the everyday stress of modern living, a place to conduct research, a haven for wildlife, and offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities.

The Angeles National Forest was established by Executive Order in December 1892. It covers about 700,000 acres and is the backyard playground to the huge metropolitan area of Los Angeles. The Angeles manages the watersheds within its boundaries to provide valuable water to southern California and to protect surrounding communities from catastrophic floods.

 

For more information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6900/

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Dam Fire Incident Update

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

 

Location of Origin: San Gabriel Canyon, near Morris Dam

Start Date: July 30th, 2020

Size: Approximately 220 acres

Percent Contained: 65%

Cause: Under Investigation

Resources Assigned: 257 personnel

Fire Information Number: (747) 322- 6643

 

 

SUMMARY

The Dam Fire has burned approximately 220 acres with 65 percent containment. Today, firefighters are aware of the potential for fire growth due to high temperatures, low humidity, and potential for high winds in the afternoon. Fire activity is expected to be minimal with crews continuing to establish containment lines and reinforce existing lines. Our resources are at the ready should the fire attempt to grow in size.

 

WEATHER

A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 9 p.m. today. Hot and dry weather is expected to reach near 103 with humidity levels down to 20 percent. Gusty southwest winds are expected in the afternoon and evening. Visit the National Weather Service online for updates.

 

AIR QUALITY South Coast AQMD has issued a smoke advisory due to the Dam Fire, the advisory remains in effect through Saturday afternoon. Unhealthy air quality levels due to the summertime ozone are expected until Saturday afternoon. Areas of direct impacts and

poor air quality may include portions of Los Angeles County such as East San Gabriel Valley, Pomona-Walnut Valley, San Gabriel Mountains. In San Bernardino County, communities affected include the West San Bernardino Mountains. Visit

South Coast AQMD online for air quality updates.

 

CLOSURES A road closure is in effect at State Route 39 North of Azusa at Old San Gabriel Canyon Road. Additionally, Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road remain closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Closures are being staffed by the California Highway Patrol and CALTRANS.

Coldbrook Campground and Crystal Lake Recreation Area are closed. San Gabriel Canyon OHV, West Fork picnic area, and East Fork area of the San Gabriel River are also closed.

SAFETY The Angeles National Forest is currently under "EXTREME" Fire Restrictions. Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the National Forest. Camp stoves are only allowed upon obtaining a CA Campfire Permit. Please drive with caution and be aware of emergency vehicles on area highways and streets as these crews remain working. Please be advised that Highway 39 is experiencing high vehicle traffic due to the fire.

 

 

ABOUT THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

The Angeles National Forest is a unique area nestled in the midst of an ever-changing and growing population in the Los Angeles area. The Forest is one of the few remaining open space areas in Southern California. The forest is an important part of the overall health and well-being of the area population. It provides open space, solitude from the everyday stress of modern living, a place to conduct research, a haven for wildlife, and offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities.

The Angeles National Forest was established by Executive Order in December 1892. It covers about 700,000 acres and is the backyard playground to the huge metropolitan area of Los Angeles. The Angeles manages the watersheds within its boundaries to provide valuable water to southern California and to protect surrounding communities from catastrophic floods.

 

For more information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6900/

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

AQMD Smoke Advisory

 Angeles National Forest

Fire and Aviation Management

FOREST FIRE DANGER BRIEFING

 

July 23, 2020

 

Background

Throughout the calendar year there is a need to evaluate fuels and weather conditions and fire activity to determine the need to adjust the public facing fire danger level and implement the associated graduating scale of fire use restrictions.

 

Current Fuels and Weather Situation: The above average fine fuels load, particularly annual grasses have fully cured due to several early season heat waves and sustained periods of above average temperatures in July. The energy Release component in most areas on the forest are above average, the ERCs in several areas are near historical maximum values. Fuel Moisture values throughout the forest currently range from as low as 77% to 116% and continue to trend dramatically downward in all areas, with several areas already at critical.

 

Outlook Fuels and Weather Conditions:

- Temperatures near normal through September becoming above normal in October.

- Below normal rainfall through the period.

- Less monsoonal thunderstorms than normal through September.

- Above normal offshore wind events in October.

 

Fire Management Situation: In the last 30 days we have experienced a total of 23 of the last 30 in a forest average BI of High and 36 statistical fires including 2 fires for over 600 acres. Seasonal drying, weather conditions and the increased public use on the national forest has led to a significant increase of initial attack activity.

Geographic Area PL = 3

National Area PL = 3

Engine, Crew and overhead resources are now sitting at or near drawdown levels on the forest.

 

Move to Fire Danger Level and Fire Use Restrictions: Elevate the Forest Fire Danger Level from VERY HIGH to EXTREME effective on Saturday August 1, 2020. Move into full fire restrictions including prohibiting campfires in developed sites. Forest Order No. 05-01-20-05

 

Robert J. Garcia

Forest Fire Management Officer

Angeles National Forest

Dam Fire Incident Update

 

Location of Origin: San Gabriel Canyon, near Morris Dam 
Start Date: July, 31 2020
Size: Approximately 217 acres
Percent Contained: 40%
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources Assigned: 257 personnel
Fire Information Number: (747) 322- 6643

SUMMARY

The Dam Fire started at 1:30 p.m. on July 31st in the San Gabriel Canyon near the Morris Dam. The fire is approximately 217 acres with 40 percent containment. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters are working through some of the steepest terrain on the forest, high weather temperatures and low humidy levels will elevate fire weather conditions in the burn area throughout the weekend. The incident command post for the Dam Fire is located at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area.

WEATHER
A strong high pressure over the area will maintain very hot and moderately dry conditions for the Dam Fire. Temperatures are expected to rise with highs near 100 and humidity levels down to 20 percent. Ridgetop winds are expected to rise to 20 mph in the afternoon. Visit the National Weather Service online for updates.

AIR QUALITY
South Coast AQMD has issued a smoke advisory due to the Dam Fire. Areas of direct impacts and poor air quality may include portions of Los Angeles County such as East San Gabriel Valley, Pomona-Walnut Valley, San Gabriel Mountains. In San Bernardino County, communities affected include the West San Bernardino Mountains. Visit South Coast AQMD online for air quality updates.
ROAD CLOSURE 
A road closure is in effect at State Route 39 north of Azusa at Old San Gabriel Canyon Road. Additionally, Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road remain closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Closures are being staffed by the California Highway Patrol and CALTRANS.

SAFETY
The Angeles National Forest is currently under "Very High" Fire Restrictions. Campfires are not allowed outside developed recreation sites. The use of campfire stoves requires a CA Campfire Permit.

Drive with caution and be aware of emergency vehicles on area highways and streets as these crews remain working.
 

ABOUT THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

The Angeles National Forest is a unique area nestled in the midst of an ever-changing and growing population in the Los Angeles area. The Forest is one of the few remaining open space areas in Southern California. The forest is an important part of the overall health and well-being of the area population. It provides open space, solitude from the everyday stress of modern living, a place to conduct research, a haven for wildlife, and offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities.

The Angeles National Forest was established by Executive Order in December 1892. It covers about 700,000 acres and is the backyard playground to the huge metropolitan area of Los Angeles. The Angeles manages the watersheds within its boundaries to provide valuable water to southern California and to protect surrounding communities from catastrophic floods.

 

For more information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6900/

As of 09-09-20 the Pine Hollow Fire was called out. Crews continue to assess and complete post fire rehabilitation activities on the Arizona portion of the Arizona Trail, which remains closed to ensure public health and safety. See the details below.

Due to decreased fire conditions and activities in the area, the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District (BLM) partially rescinded Fire Closure Order Number: AZ-ASD-03-20 Closures that were rescinded include: (1) South of UT/AZ state line (2) BLM Road 1026 to Hwy 89A (3) BLM Road 1024 to BLM Road 1025 (Winter Road)(4) BLM Road 1025 (Winter Road) from BLM Road 1026 East to BLM Road 1065(5) BLM Road 1065 (House Rock Valley) Stateline south to BLM Road 1079 (Lone Tree Rd)(6) Stateline Campground (7) North of Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District 

The Arizona Scenic Trail, from Stateline campground south to the Kaibab National Forest boundary, remains closed. 
Closures were on all lands managed by the Arizona Strip District and the partial rescission of this order was effective as of 12:01 MDT August 11, 2020.

 

Due to decreased fire conditions and activities in the area, the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District (BLM) is partially rescinding Fire Closure Order Number: AZ-ASD-03-20 Closures that will be rescinded include:

(1) South of UT/AZ state line

(2) BLM Road 1026 to Hwy 89A

(3) BLM Road 1024 to BLM Road 1025 (Winter Road)

(4) BLM Road 1025 (Winter Road) from BLM Road 1026 East to BLM Road 1065

(5) BLM Road 1065 (House Rock Valley) Stateline south to BLM Road 1079 (Lone Tree Rd)

(6) Stateline Campground

(7) North of Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District

The Arizona Scenic Trail, from Stateline campground south to the Kaibab National Forest boundary, will remain closed.

These closures were on all lands managed by the Arizona Strip District and the partial rescission of this order is effective at 12:01 MDT August 11, 2020.

House Rock valley road (BLM 1065) is open to travel. Please watch for equipment on the road.