Angeles National Forest

08/14/2026

We manage fuels year-around on the Angeles National Forest to reduce the potential of devastating wildfire impacts. Constructing and maintaining fuelbreaks is one component of the hazardous fuels program on the forest.

The term “fuelbreaks” often refers to a strip of land in a strategic area such as a ridge top. The fuelbreak concept and fuel modification practices have been developed extensively since the 1950's and is integral to land-use and fire suppression planning.

Fuel modification practices include clearing of original brush by hand, mechanical or prescribed burning, depending on the specific project.

The Front Country Fuelbreak Project is a series of 18 fuelbreaks along the foothills north of Interstate 210. This project aims to have vegetation treated to enhance community protection, reduce the risk of loss of human life, structures, natural resources from wildland fire and potential flooding. Fuelbreaks also give firefighters improved opportunities for tactical operations and safety.

The photos highlight the work on the Sunset fuelbreak that is currently in progress. The work underway is in partnership with the Rivers & Mountains Conservancy. The Photo on the left is before treatment, and the photo on the right is post-treatment.

For more information on the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy visit: https://rmc.ca.gov

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Did you know?

Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center fire meteorologists provide daily weather and fuel condition updates for Central and Southern California.

Incorporate it into your daily situational awareness and stay informed with their webcast: https://www.youtube.com/

08/13/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of wildland firefighter Leslie R. Washington, 41, of Noorvik, Alaska, who died Tuesday following a medical emergency while responding to the Bear Trap Fire along the Minnesota-Canada border.

Washington was a firefighter with Scorched Earth Services assigned to the company’s K-River 2 contract crew, which was supporting federal wildfire response on the Bear Trap Fire.

Our thoughts are with Washington’s family, loved ones, friends and crewmates, and with the entire wildland fire community mourning this loss.

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfireservice/identity-released-wildland-firefighter-who-died-responding-bear-trap-fire

08/12/2026

(San Luis Obispo County)

Angeles National Forest Helitack 532 is enroute to assist CAL FIRE with the Plains fire north of Simmler.

CAL FIRE

08/11/2026

Angeles National Forests’ Dalton Interagency Hotshot Crew is enroute to the 2000-acre Timber Fire near Big Sur.

The Dalton Hotshots came home from the their last assignment in Redmond Oregon, and after taking time off as well as resupply they are on the road again to support the national wildfire suppression mission.

Dalton Hotshots, are stationed just north of Glendora, California, along with Angeles NF Engine 21. (And Smokey’s helper)

The Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center coordinates the mobilization of resources for wildland fire throughout the Geographic Area.

Information on the Timber Fire and other incidents throughout the country: inciweb.wildfire.gov

U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest

https://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/index.php

08/11/2026

Latest details on thunderstorm and shower chances through Wednesday. Most of the area will likely see minimal activity and impacts, but storms could form anywhere. Stay aware of your surroundings. When thunder roars, go indoors.

08/11/2026

Angeles’ Fox Field launched USFS FireWatch 51 to the 2000-acre Timber Fire for a mapping and fire intel mission. Once completed, “51” will conduct a Lightning Fire Detection Mission over the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. While forecasts have indicated the potential for lightning on the Angeles, none has been detected.

In coordination with local units, using lightning data and observations, the detection flights can be requested. The flights continue will continue for several days after a lightning storm because lightning can ignite “sleeper” wildfires that go undetected for several days. These “sleeper” fires may occur in higher terrain areas with heavier fuels consisting of thick conifer trees and timber forests or wilderness areas, making them difficult to identify and reach.

Using the satellite lightning detection data, fire officials plan the mission and then use the technology aboard the aircraft to locate confirmed fires. FireWatch51 sends real-time video and mapping products to the local units. The local agencies then can respond to any fires the flight has detected.

USFS’s FireWatch51 utilizes a Beechcraft B200 Super King aircraft that cruises over 300mph. “51” was the first in the nation to use the technology day or night on a regular basis and has been based in Lancaster, California.

More information on the the Timber Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-timber-fire

More information on Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center (OSCC): https://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/index.php

US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest

08/11/2026

CAL FIRE S-2 Airtanker 76 makes a retardant drop just outside General William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster.

CAL FIRE Los Angeles County Fire Department

08/11/2026

Angeles’ Fox Field is supporting Los Angeles County Fire Department’s 3rd Alarm brush fire near 90th near H Street west of Fox Field in Lancaster.

CALFIRE aircraft are reloading at Fox Field

CAL FIRE Los Angeles County Fire Department