InciWeb
Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
Other
Highlighted Activity
Highlighted Media
Current Situation:
The Fork Fire started at 3:23 p.m. near East Fork Road. The fire is 330 acres with 45% containment and is burning in steep terrain in chaparral. The wildfire is burning in a northeasterly direction towards the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. Over 190 personnel are committed to this incident including the Angeles National Forest, LA County Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, Cal Fire, California Highway Patrol, and LA County Sheriff's Department. Recreationist have been evacuated from the East Fork of the San Gabriel Canyon. The San Gabriel Canyon is closed to all forest visitors.
Evacuation
Recreationists have been evacuated from the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. Residents have not been evacuated at this time.
Closures:
- The San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork remains closed to all forest visitors.
- Highway 39
- East Fork Road
- Glendora Ridge Road
- Glendora Mountain Road
| Current as of | Mon, 07/22/2024 - 11:15 |
|---|---|
| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Heaton Flats (near East Fork Rd) |
| Coordinates |
34° 13' 51'' Latitude
-117° 46' 08
'' Longitude
|
| Total Personnel: | 190 |
|---|---|
| Size | 330 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 45% |
| Fuels Involved | Brush Short Grass Chaparral |
| Weather Concerns | An excessive heat warning is in effect for the area until Wednesday. |
|---|