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Date(s): Sep 20, 2024

Forest Order: 05-01-24-10

The Angeles National Forest has issued a closure order in the area of the Bridge Fire to provide for public safety. Closure of the fire area is necessary to help ensure that no one is injured within the areas impacted by the fire.

The National Forest System roads and trails within the burned area will be closed to provide for public safety and to facilitate natural recovery of the natural resources affected by the Bridge Fire.

This Order is effective from September 21, 2024, through December 31, 2025.

The following is prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: 

1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Bridge Fire Closure Area as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. 
2. Being on any National Forest System Road within the Bridge Fire Closure Area as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B.  
3. Being on any National Forest System Trail within the Bridge Fire Closure Area as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. 

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Owners, lessees, or residents of private land in the Bridge Fire Closure Area, to the extent necessary to access their land, unless the area is under evacuation order by the County Sheriff or California Office of Emergency Management. 
2. CalTech employees or students who are currently assigned to a NASA-JPL program facilities, to the extent necessary to access the Government facility, for the purpose of conducting NASA-JPL research or duties, unless the area is under evacuation order by the County Sheriff or California Office of Emergency Management. Valid NASA-JPL identification is required to be carried while in the closure area. 
3. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. 
4. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

See attached information for Exhibit A/B and more details.

Attachments:

Closure Order

Exhibit B South Map

Exhibit B North Map

Bridge Fire Closure Map