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June 15, 2024, at 1:50 p.m., a brush fire was reported near Gorman Road off the I-5 Highway. Angeles National Forest firefighters responded to the wildfire with a mutual aid agreement alongside the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire now referred to as the Post Fire, has quickly grown to 15,690 acres with eight percent containment currently. The USDA Forest Service is in unified command with the Angeles National Forest, Los Padres National Forest, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to support the wildfire containment.
To get the latest update of the Post Fire visit 2024 Post Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov), and the Angeles National Forest Facebook and X social media accounts.
For the safety of forest visitors, Pyramid Lake, Los Alamos Campground, and Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area remain closed, and the evacuation order was executed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and California State Park. Road closures affect the South of Ralphs Ranch Road at Quail Lake Road by California Highway Patrol.
Firefighters face steep terrain and smoky conditions while battling on the southeast side of the wildfire. The cause remains under investigation. The weather forecast of hot dry gusty winds and red flag warnings is a big impact of this wind-driven fire. Temperatures are expected to increase later in the week and as we enter the weekend.
With the critical fire weather approaching, ensure you have and review your emergency plan gathering needed items to evacuate if needed. For more information visit Ready for Wildfire and Ready, Set, Go!
Closures: Pyramid Lake
Evacuation Orders: Hungry Valley Park and Pyramid Lake
Evacuation Centers: None
Animal Shelters: None
Road Closures: South of Ralphs Ranch Road at Quail Lake Road
Cooperating Agencies: USDA Forest Service, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County OEM, California State Park Services, California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles County Fire Department
| Current as of | Mon, 06/24/2024 - 12:57 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Gorman / SB I-5 |
| Incident Commander | USDA Forest Service (Angeles National Forest and Los Padres National Forest), Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County OEM, California State Park Services, California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles County Fire Department |
| Incident Description | Current Situation: The USDA Forest Service is in unified command with Angeles National Forest, Los Padres National Forest, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Ventura County Fire Department. Firefighters are engaging in a wildfire in Gorman near Hungry Valley Park, moving southeast towards Pyramid Lake. Currently crews are working to construct fire perimeter lines around the fire flank. Slightly higher temperatures and lower humidity are expected to continue through the weekend, residents are reminded to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if evacuation orders are placed. Winds are expected to increase from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Guest are up to 30 MPH, with stronger winds at the ridge tops, reaching over 50 MPH. |
| Coordinates |
34.802850 ° 48' 10.26'' Latitude
-118.877600° 52' 39.36
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 1,693 |
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| Size | 15,690 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 90% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, brush, and timber |
| Weather Concerns | Winds are expected to increase from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Guest are up to 30 MPH, with stronger winds at the ridge tops, reaching over 50 MPH. |
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