WRIGHTWOOD, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Angeles National Forest Fire crews are scheduled a prescribed burn (under a controlled burn) near the town of Wrightwood and Big Pine area in the Angeles National Forest this week.
Crews plan to treat pile burn near the Appletree Campground off of Big Pines Hwy near the town of Big Pine. Fire crews will beginning Tuesday and Wednesday. Fire crews should start around 8am, May 14, 2024, and burn through the night, if the weather conditions are safe for a productive control fire burn. The weather reports are predicted to be cold with light to medium winds and expected limit smoke dispersion into the communities, but resident and visitors should be aware the smell and see smoke may be noticeable at times.
Fire crews are reducing dead and down woody debris will make the area safer for firefighters to work in the event of a wildfire. Crews will remain on scene throughout the day, night, and next days as the fire continues to smolder and show smoke before mopping up.
Smoke and flames may be visible from the Wrightwood area, Phelan area, or in Pinion Hills area and on Highway 2 and Hwy 138 throughout the day/night. Please don’t call 911 to report smoke or flames in this area only. Firefighter are on scene working. Thank you.
19 acres burned on Tuesday.
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