WRIGHTWOOD, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Angeles National Forest Fire crews are schedule to prescribed burn (under a controlled burn) in the Wrightwood and Big Pine area in the Angeles National Forest.
Crews plan to treat pile burn in the Table Mountain Area near the town of Big Pine. Fire crews will beginning Wednesday morning, around 9am-10pm January 17, 2024, if the weather conditions are safe for a productive control fire burn. The weather reports are predicted to be cold with no to light wind and expected limit smoke dispersion into the communities, but resident and visitors should be aware the smell and see smoke may be noticeable. 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 and next day as the fire continues to smolder and show smoke before mopping up.
Smoke and flames may be visible from the Wrightwood area or in Pinion Hills area and on Highway 2 and Hwy 138 throughout each day/night. Please don’t call 911 to report smoke or flames in this area only. Firefighter are on scene working. Thank you.
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