http://inciweb.org/forest/12/Latest articles for incidents in Angeles National ForestFri, 09 Jan 2009 15:17:08 -06:00en-ushttp://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1560/8421/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1560/8421/ Arcadia, Calif. - An investigative team is asking for the public's assistance to help establish the cause of the Sayre fire which started on November 14, 2008. Investigators have spoken to witnesses, but are still seeking additional information that may assist with the ongoing investigation into the fire. Specifically, the Sayre fire is believed to have started in the foothills last Friday night around 10:30 p.m. near the north east corner of Veterans Park located at 13000 Sayre Street in Sylmar, California. The fire burned over 11,262 acres and destroyed hundreds of residences and is currently 95 percent contained. "We hope someone who saw or heard something, will call with information to assist in determining the cause of this devastating fire." stated Jody Noiron, Forest Supervisor, Angeles National Forest, "Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles Fire Department "Tip" line at (213) 485-6095."Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:38:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1233/6784/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1233/6784/Fire Update: April 30, 2008 6:00 p.m.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:05:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1233/6778/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1233/6778/SCHOOLS SERVICING SIERRA MADRE:Sierra Madre public schools are part of the Pasadena Unified School District. PUSD administrative offices are located at 351 Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91109. Phone# is (626) 795-6981. PUSD Public Schools K-6 Grades Sierra Madre School - Ty Gaffney, Principal Temporarily located on the campus of Sierra Mesa School160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-1428 7-8 Grades Wilson Middle School - Rich Boccia, Principal 300 S. Madre Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 798-8901 9-12 Grades Pasadena High School - Benjamin Ramirez, Principal 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 798-8901 Private Schools (Alphabetically) Alverno High School - Ann Gillick, Principal 200 N. Michilinda Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-3463 Arcadia Christian - Steve Blankenship, Principal 1900 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 574-8229 Bethany Christian Elementary School - Jim Lugembeuhl, Principal93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-3527...Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:43:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1233/6776/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1233/6776/Santa Anita Fire Update, Tues. April 29, 2008; 6:30Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:59:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1233/6765/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1233/6765/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:28:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6621/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6621/More than 450 California Conservation Corps members - crews from as far away as Redding and Lake Tahoe - are aiding in the Southern California firefighting effort."Emergency response is a vital part of our mission," said CCC Director David Muraki. "We'll go wherever they need us. And the corpsmembers are doing an outstanding job, putting in up to 16 hour days without complaints."Thirty five CCC crews are providing initial attack on the firelines as well as assisting with fire camp support on fires in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Additional Corps resources may be called upon in the next few days.Once the fires are out, Muraki said, the Corps hopes to help with recovery efforts, as they did this summer following June's Angora fire at Lake Tahoe. Work could include debris removal, erosion control and revegetation efforts.CCC crews currently responding to the fires are from Auburn, Camarillo, Fresno, Greenwood, Los Angeles, Norwalk, Pomona, Redding,...Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:44:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6611/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6611/Fire Name: Ranch FireDate and Time of Fire Start: October 20, 2007 - 9:42 p.m.Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 51,337 acresLocation: West of Castaic / North of Highway 126 / Surrounding Lake PiruAngeles National Forest, Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger DistrictNarrative: Last night fire crews and structural protection engine crews reported that the night operations went extremely well with no suprises. In the early evening, the winds were less than previous nights and increased slightly after midnight. By 2:00 a.m., the winds over the fire calmed consdierably and in some places stopped completely. The fire did not expand significantly to the south or east. Containment lines near communities and isolated structures were working as designed and constructed. Most of the activity focused on strategically placing structural protection resources near buildings directly threatened by the fire. Crews continued to mop-up, or extinguish all burning material near fire containment lines to further...Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:51:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6609/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6609/Fire Name: Ranch FireDate and Time of Fire Start: October 20, 2007 - 9:42 p.m.Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 47,240 acres (Acreage reduction due to infrared intelligence mapping of fire boundaries)Location: Northwest of Castaic / Northeast of PiruAngeles National Forest, Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger DistrictRoad Closures: Highway 126Old Highway 99 (at Templin Highway)Containment: 10%Vegetation: Heavy Brush and Chaparral (4-8 ft. high); grasses; oak woodlandChaparral is approximately 40 years-oldCause: Under InvestigationWeather Conditions: Winds at 21-38 m.p.h. from the East-Southeast; Relative Humidity - 8%Evacuations: Chiquito Canyon, Hasley Canyon, Val Verde, Hopper Canyon, and near Fillmore.Evacuation Centers: Fillmore Veterans Memorial Building; 511 2nd St.; Fillmore, CALivestock: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 866-387-8911Small Animals: Camarillo Animal Shelter 805-388-4343 ext. 9Fire Behavior: Moderate to gusty winds have continued to spread the fire. Containment efforts,...Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:22:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6608/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6608/6755 Hollister Ave. #150 - Goleta, CA 93117 - CONTACT: Joe Pasinato (805) 961-5745 - www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres - GOLETA, Calif.- In conjunction with the Cleveland, San Bernardino, and Angeles National Forest, Los Padres National Forest Supervisor Peggy Hernandez today announced, that as a result of current extreme fire activity in the Southern California Province, very low fuel moisture, and fire suppression resources being stretched to the limit, an emergency closure of the entire Los Padres National Forest. Supervisor Hernandez stated that the closure, which is effective as of today, is necessary in order to protect public health and safety, and will be in effect until extreme fire and weather conditions subside. Private property owners within the forest are exempt from this order, as are individuals or organizations holding special use permits within the forest.While the closure is in effect, going into or being upon National Forest System lands, roads, or trails within the Los...Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:33:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6607/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6607/Fire Name: Ranch FireDate and Time of Fire Start: October 20, 2007 - 9:42 p.m.Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 54,518 acresLocation: Northwest of Castaic / Northeast of PiruAngeles National Forest, Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger DistrictThe Ranch Fire has reached Interstate 5 near the Templin Highway. The eastern flank of the fire from Townsend Peak south into Romero Canyon challenged firefighters last night. Dozer lines constructed during the day Monday were overrun last night. Today crews and dozers will work to reestablish control lines in the Violin Canyon area. Fire crews were successful protecting structures in the Romero Canyon, Sloan Canyon, Hasley Canyon and Val Verde areas. As the fire backed into these neighborhoods, fire engine crews lit backfires and extinguished threats to structures. Today crews will continue structure protection efforts, improving control lines, and mopping up. The southern edge of the fire along Highway 126 pushed westward one to three miles north of...Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:44:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6604/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6604/Angeles National Forest - 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue - Arcadia, CA 91006 - (626) 574-5200 -www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles -Contact: Kathy Peterson -(626) 574-5208 - ARCADIA, Calif.- As a result of extreme fire activity, and to protect public health and safety, Angeles National Forest officials are implementing a forest closure, effective October 23, 2007. The closure will last until the extreme conditions subside.Individuals or organizations holding special use permits for sanctioned activities within the Forest are exempt from this order.While the closure is in effect, going into or being upon National Forest System lands, roads, or trails within the Angeles National Forest is not allowed. The closure will affect the use of all national forest recreational facilities, roads and hiking trails. Violators are subject to fines and/or imprisonment.County roads and state highways, such as the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2), will remain open to through traffic. However, drivers are urged to use...Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:01:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6601/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6601/News ReleaseUSDA Forest ServiceAngeles National Forest Date: October 22, 2007 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT Contact: Kathy Peterson (626) 574-5208 Buckweed Fire Destroys Forest Service District Office in Saugus, CA ARCADIA, Calif. - Forest Service officials announced today that the Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District Office was destroyed by the Buckweed Fire on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at approximately 4:30 p.m. All buildings, vehicles, and equipment stored onsite were destroyed in the fire. The office was located in the Angeles National Forest, at 30800 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA.Approximately 20 employees worked at the office, and will need to be temporarily relocated. "Our long-term solution will be to relocate the employees in a new office at the Acton property," said Forest Supervisor Jody Noiron. "But the important thing right now is to reestablish district operations. We've started the process to...Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:22:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6599/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6599/Ranch Fire Information Update Angeles National ForestFire Information: 626-821-6700 October 22, 2007 - 9:30 a.m. Fire Name: Ranch Fire Date and Time of Fire Start: October 20, 2007 - 9:42 p.m. Cause: Under Investigation Size: 29,000 acres Location: Northwest of Castaic / Northeast of PiruAngeles National Forest, Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger District Road Closures: Highway 126Old Highway 99 (at Templin Highway) Containment: 10% Vegetation: Heavy Brush and Chaparral (4-8 ft. high); grasses; oak woodlandChaparral is approximately 40 years-old Cause: Under Investigation Weather Conditions: Winds at 26-47 m.p.h. from the East-Northeast; Relative Humidity - 9% Evacuations: Hasley Canyon, Oak Springs, Val Verde and Piru areas Evacuation Centers: Fillmore Veterans Memorial Building; 511 2nd St.; Fillmore, CALivestock: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 866-387-8911Small Animals: Camarillo Animal Shelter 805-388-4343 ext. 9 Fire Behavior: Erratic fire behavior, driven by extreme winds. Fire...Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:09:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6598/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6598/Red flag warning in effect until 4 pm Wednesday for gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity.High wind warning in effect until 3 pmMon, 22 Oct 2007 09:58:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6597/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6597/Ranch Fire Information UpdateAngeles National ForestContact: Stanton Florea orKathy PetersonFire Information: 626-821-6700 October 21, 2007 - 8:00 p.m.Fire Name: Ranch FireDate and Time of Fire Start: October 20, 2007 - 9:42 p.m.Size: 12,000 acresLocation: 8 miles northwest of Castaic near Townsend Peak; West of Interstate 5 at Templin HighwayAngeles National Forest, Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger DistrictClosures: Old Highway 99 (at Templin Highway) Containment: 0%Vegetation: Heavy Brush and Chaparral (4-8 ft. high)Chaparral is approximately 40 years-oldCause: Under Investigation Weather Conditions: Winds 30 m.p.h. with gusts to 60 m.p.h. Weather reports call for continued Santa Ana winds, with low relative humidity (8-15%) and temperatures ranging from 80's to 90's.Evacuations: Recommended: Halsey Canyon, Oak Canyon and Piru CanyonPrecautionary: Fillmore and PiruEvacuation Centers: Fillmore Veterans Memorial Building; 511 2nd St.; Fillmore 805-524-1500Livestock: Ventura...Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:13:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6596/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1002/6596/The Ranch Fire is burning on the Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers RD and is currently 1500-2000 acres with no containment. There are currently no evacuations and no home imminently threatened. However, due to the very high volume of public and news media calls, we have activated our Incident Information Center here at the S.O. The Ranch Fire Information line is 626-821-6700 for public and media. Information is also available at http://www.inciweb.org/ under "Ranch Fire." A Type 1 Incident Management Team, California Interagency Incident Management Team 3, Jeanne Pincha-Tulley commanding, is being assigned to the fire. More to follow as this situationSun, 21 Oct 2007 17:17:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6595/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1002/6595/Ranch Fire Information Update Angeles National Forest Contact: Stanton Florea or Kathy Peterson Fire Information: 626-574-5208 October 21, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. Fire Name: Ranch Fire Date and Time of Fire Start: October 20, 2007 - 9:42 p.m. Size: 546 acresLocation: 8 miles northwest of Castaic near Townsend Peak Angeles National Forest, Santa Clara-Mojave Rivers Ranger DistrictClosures: Old Highway 99 (at Templin Highway) Containment: 0%Vegetation: Brush and Chaparral (4-8 ft. high) Chaparral is approximately 40 years-oldCause: Under Investigation Weather Conditions: Winds 20-30 m.p.h. with gusts to 60 m.p.h. Weather reports call for continued Santa Ana winds, with low relative humidity (8-15%) and temperatures ranging from 80's to 90's.Fire Behavior: The wind-driven fire is burning in a south-southwesterly direction away from Interstate 5. Fire is currently visible from the freeway. Agency Jurisdiction: U. S. Forest Service, Angeles National Forest Agencies Involved: U.S....Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:21:00 -06:00