Fire Danger Increases to ‘MODERATE’ at the Angeles National Forest

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Contact(s): Dana Dierkes, Celeste Morales, 626-698-8482 (cell)


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ARCADIA, Calif, June 4, 2024—Effective immediately, fire danger levels have increased to MODERATE at the Angeles National Forest, which includes the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Visitors to the Angeles National Forest, including recreational cabin owners and concessioners, are advised of the following updates: 
 

  • 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 cooked or to generate warmth.  

  • Wood or charcoal BBQ use is allowed at developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas in USDA Forest Service-provided grills only. 

  • Visitors may bring and use gas grills (no charcoal grills) in developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas provided all combustible material is removed five feet from the base of the grill.   

  • Only portable lanterns or stoves (commonly referred to as "backpacker stoves”) using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed to be used outside of developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas. Users must possess a valid California Campfire Permit and be in compliance with permit conditions. Get your campfire permit online. 

 
Visitors to the Angeles National Forest are reminded to "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. Changes can mean the difference between a campfire with hot meals and S’mores vs. no campfire and cold meals. 
 
Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia said, “Despite more rain this year, followed by a very green spring in the mountains, forest grasses and brush are beginning to dry out and are becoming more flammable.”  

To read Forest Order No. 05-01-24-03, click here. 

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