Angeles National Forest

News Release

USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Angeles National Forest Announces Emergency Closure of San Gabriel Canyon
Due to the Actively Burning Morris Fire

ARCADIA, CA — August 27, 2009

As a result of extreme fire activity, and to protect public health and safety, Angeles National Forest officials are implementing a forest closure of San Gabriel Canyon, effective 2:00 p.m. today. The closure will last until the Morris fire has been fully contained.

Individuals or organizations holding special use permits for sanctioned activities within the Forest are exempt from this order.

While the closure is in effect, going into or being upon National Forest System lands, roads, or trails within the closure area is not allowed. The closure will affect the use of all national forest recreational facilities, roads and hiking trails. A violation of the closure order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.

The closure area includes California State Highway 39, Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) and East Fork Road (2N39), in addition to other Forest Service roads will remain closed to the public.

For further information about the closure or fires currently burning on the Angeles, contact the Fire Information Center at 626-821-6700.

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