Angeles National Forest closed
The Forest Service has closed the Angeles National Forest because of the wildfires. The closure went into effect today and will last "until the extreme conditions subside," according to the Forest Service.
The Forest Service says that individuals and organizations with special use permits for sanctioned activities within the Angeles National Forest are exempt from the order. The closure affects all recreational facilities, roads and hiking trails.
County roads and state highways, such as the Angeles Crest Highway (Highway 2), will remain open to through traffic. Drivers are urged to be cautious.
As someone who just went hiking Saturday in the Angeles National Forest, taking a 10-hour trek to the Bridge to Nowhere, this is disconcerting news.