Hotspots-One reason the forest remains closed

Still Smoking?

 

As an example of the danger still very much happening, my friend Mary sent this email yesterday:

Up in the Millard campground area, they just had two large rockslides directly across from two cabins that have buried some fallen burning trees. The slide is still smoking and every once in a while an area will flare up and catch the standing trees on fire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNE14ojXujc&feature=email

 

Regarding Forest Closures: An area closure of the southern portion of the Angeles National Forest is in effect “until it is determined that that it is safe to reopen forest areas.” For additional information on the closure, go to www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles/

 

More info from the USFS website:
“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 closure area is not allowed. The closure will affect the use of all national forest recreational facilities, roads and hiking trails. A violation of the closure order 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. The Station Fire Closure Area consists of all National Forest System lands within the Angeles National Forest south and east of California State Route 14 and California State Route 138. “

 

Tracks In The Ashes

Courtesy Nancy Steele
http://inthewatershed.org/

Nancy Steele and Alice Wessen walked up near Millard Canyon and saw several tracks in the ashes