The entire Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument are temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources through Sunday, January 19, at midnight. This closure is tied to critical fire danger.
During this time, the following acts are prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument:
• Going into or being upon the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
• Being on any National Forest System Road within the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
• Being on any National Forest System Trail within the Angeles National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
• Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
• Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
• Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551, and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
For more information about Forest Order No. 05-01-25-02, click here.
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Blessings to all the firefighters and first responders!
Thank you, RV Travel! Glad to see the apparent seriousness of the feds’ efforts to keep the public safe. I do hope the fires are contained soon and that those fighting them are successful soon.