CAANF Fork Fire

Last updated: 2024-07-23

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Angeles National Forest.

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State: California

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 34° 13 51 Longitude: 117° 46 08

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: Current Situation:The Fork Fire is 100% contained at 301 acres in size. Firefighters constructed and improved fireline around the fire’s perimeter by July 28 at 6 p.m. The fire’s footprint and perimeter are now in patrol status by aircraft given extremely steep terrain.On Friday afternoon, July 26, East Fork Road reopened to Glendora Mountain Road. State Route 39 (San Gabriel Canyon Road) is open to Crystal Lake Campground for all use.Some areas still remain closed. Other Open AreasNorth Fork of the San Gabriel River open for river useWest Fork of the San Gabriel River open for river useEast Fork Road along the San Gabriel River open for river use San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area – open on Saturdays/Sundays for normal weekend use with tickets required through www.recreation.govOaks Picnic AreaBurro Canyon Shooting ParkColdbrook CampgroundCrystal Lake CampgroundGlendora Mountain Road from GlendoraGlendora Ridge Road between Glendora Mountain Road and Mt. Baldy Road ClosuresCamp Bonita Road closed at East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road – access to part of the San Gabriel River and Bridge to NowhereEast Fork Day Use Parking Trailhead – access to Bridge to NowhereEast Fork Trail / Heaton Flats Trail – access to Bridge to NowhereOff-Highway Vehicle Users: If you purchased tickets for the San Gabriel Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area: for July 20 or 21, you can still use your tickets (QR code) on another day when the OHV area is open through Sept. 2, 2024. If you are not planning on coming to the OHV area by Sept. 2, 2024, you can log into Recreation.gov and request a refund for your tickets. If you would like a refund, YOU must request the refund through Recreation.gov. We cannot log into your account and request a refund on your behalf.Fire Danger is HIGH! All stoves and campfires require a valid California Campfire Permit. Get your campfire permit online. Campfires are allowed only at developed campgrounds in USDA Forest Service-provided campfire rings and Klamath stoves. Klamath stoves look like wood-burning fireplaces that can be used for cooking or to generate warmth.  Wood or charcoal BBQ use is allowed in USDA Forest Service-provided grills only in developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas. Visitors may only bring gas grills (-no charcoal grills) and use them in developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas if all combustible (burnable) material is removed five feet from the base of the grill. Outside of developed campgrounds (with fire rings), only portable lanterns or stoves (commonly referred to as “backpacker stoves”) that use gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed to be used. Users must possess a valid California Campfire Permit, even for use of a lantern or stove, and be in compliance with permit conditions. Get your campfire permit online. NOTE: Having a California Campfire Permit does not give you permission to have a campfire outside of developed (official) campgrounds.Previous EvacuationsOn Friday, July 19, recreationists were evacuated from the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. There have been no evacuations since this time.