NEWS RELEASE
USDA Forest Service
Angeles National Forest
Date: May 21, 2010 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue
ANF-07-10 Arcadia, CA 91006
www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fire-danger level being raised at Angeles National Forest
ARCADIA, Calif. – The Angeles National Forest fire-danger level will be raised from “Low� to “High� on Monday, May 24, to enhance public awareness that fire-risk conditions are rising with warmer weather and drier local vegetation.
“High� is the third in a six-level, graduated fire-danger rating system, shown in the enclosed graphic. Factors determining the levels include vegetation-moisture levels, weather conditions and available firefighting resources.
Despite the change, there are no new campfire restrictions. Open wood and charcoal fires will still be permitted in approved “developed� campgrounds and picnic areas. Gas and propane-powered stoves and grills are permitted in non-developed areas with a state Campfire Permit.
Forest visitors should check spark arrestors (required year-round) on off-road vehicles, chain saws and other equipment with internal-combustion engines to ensure they are in working order. Drivers in the forest should stay on designated roads and never park on dry brush or grass, to avoid risk of starting a fire.
For more information, please contact Sherry Rollman, public affairs officer; or John D. Wagner, assistant public affairs officer, at (626) 574-5208.
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Angeles National Forest Fire Danger Raised To "High"
Moderator: Chip
Angeles National Forest Fire Danger Raised To "High"
Soar With Prudent Passion
Larry Chamblee
Larry Chamblee
Thanks Larry for the heads up on this.
The part that I think we need to be most vigilant of is the parking of our trucks over dry grass, and the smoking of cigarettes.
Dry grass touching a hot exhaust pipe or catalytic converter can very quickly catch fire. And, although we have few pilots that smoke, we should ask anyone we see smoking up there to either refrain, or smoke only in an enclosed vehicle. Tom Casper brought his weed eater up there last Sunday, but I forgot to ask him to knock down the weeds where we park alongside the road. I'll try to find a weed eater and get that done.
The part that I think we need to be most vigilant of is the parking of our trucks over dry grass, and the smoking of cigarettes.
Dry grass touching a hot exhaust pipe or catalytic converter can very quickly catch fire. And, although we have few pilots that smoke, we should ask anyone we see smoking up there to either refrain, or smoke only in an enclosed vehicle. Tom Casper brought his weed eater up there last Sunday, but I forgot to ask him to knock down the weeds where we park alongside the road. I'll try to find a weed eater and get that done.
Safety is a book, not a word
Michael Robertson
Michael Robertson
