#WinterStormAlert Ahead of the forecasted winter storms, firefighters from Angeles National Forest’s Valyermo Engine 336 was out clearing and repairing roadside storm drains. Whether it’s rain, heat or fire; always be prepared for a change in conditions. Weather information: weather.gov/lox/ Be prepared: ready.lacounty.gov

#RanchFire – Ventura County Angeles’ Fox Field launching Forest Service Aero Commander AirAttack 52, BAE146 #01 and MD80 #102 Airtankers to assist the Ventura County Fire Department with Ranch fire near Ojai.   @VCFD_PIO @VCFD

Angeles’ Bear Divide Hotshots took delivery of a new Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) 10-Person Crew Carrier. Commonly referred as a “Buggy” the buggy serves as a home away from home for a hotshot crew. The buggy carries all their tools, supplies, camping gear, clothing…just not the kitchen sink. The crews travel thousands of miles all over the United States battling wildfires. If you look closely at the photos you will notice the new crew carrier has added ground clearance, which is important for navigating uneven terrain. Take a look at the Chilao Hotshots transport! Back in the day, hotshot crews rode in the back of a stake-side truck. Unshielded from rain, smoke, heat, nor sun…..not to mention the screaming siren responding to Los Angeles area fires! The Bear Divide Hotshots are one of five hotshot crews on the Angeles National Forest and are located on the Bear Divide… that separates Santa Clarita from the San Fernando valley. More on Hotshots: fs.usda.gov/science-technolo…

#MedicalAid Angeles Crest Highway near Switzer Picnic Area Angeles NF firefighters are assisting LACoFD with an injured hiker. LACoFD Copter enroute. @LACOFD @MontroseSAR

#TrafficCollision Angeles Crest Highway near Milemarker 28 Firefighters on-scene with an overturned vehicle. Forest visitors may experience delays. @LACOFD @CHPAltadena @MontroseSAR @CaltransDist7

Wind from the Northeast have decreased over the Angeles National Forest and will transition to winds from the southwest later in the afternoon. However, temperatures and relative humidity will remain warm and dry into Monday. In addition to our excellent partners at the Los Angeles office of the National Weather Service, we also want to highlight another source of valuable weather and fire intelligence information. At the Southern California Geographic Coordination Center (OSCC) in Riverside, the Predictive Services group studies the weather, fuel (grass brush, trees) conditions and provides additional wildfire risk analysis to fire agencies. The information they provide is relevant to help firefighters at all levels develop strategic and tactical fire behavior information, predict fire growth, and interpret potential fire characteristics. OSCC produces a short webcast that offers a quick summary of fire weather conditions throughout the area. Matt Shameson narrates today’s webcast, Matt is a Forest Service Meteorologist with predictive services. Watch the webcast: gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictiv… @SoCalUSFS_Fire @NWSLosAngeles

#HotDryWeather Red Flag Warning expired at 6pm, however continued hot and dry conditions remain across the forest. Angeles National Forest Fire & Aviation continues at a high state of readiness with augmented staffing and additional aircraft available at Fox Field. Fire Danger remains at “Very High,” and fire restrictions remain in place: fs.usda.gov/r05/angeles/aler… For the latest weather: weather.gov/lox/    @ReadyLACounty @NWSLosAngeles

#TrafficCollision Angeles Forest Highway near Santiago Truck Trail Angeles NF firefighters on scene with a single motorcycle collision. SLOW DOWN / MOVE OVER…its the law @LACOFD @chp_av

#RedFlagWarning The wind gusts over the Angeles National Forest are currently ranging from 20mph to 62mph as the hot, dry, and windy conditions continue. The National Weather Service forecasts the Santa Ana winds to peak this morning into the early afternoon. Stay ready, be prepared, and report all fires and smoke to 9-1-1. Be Prepared: ready.lacounty.gov Know fire restrictions: fs.usda.gov/r05/angeles/fire… Check the weather: weather.gov/lox/ @ReadyLACounty @SoCalUSFS_Fire @NWSLosAngeles

#LiveFire NB Interstate 5 n/o Templin Hwy Vehicle Fire knocked down, Angeles NF resources released. @CHP_Newhall @CaltransDist7 @ReadyLACounty @LACOFD @LACoFDPIO

#LiveFire NB I-5 n/o Templin Hwy ANF Firefighters have held the fire to the commercial vehicle with no spread to the brush. Aircraft response cancelled. The Santa Ana winds are blowing….as you will notice with shaky image on the camera. @LACoFDPIO @LACOFD @CHP_Newhall @ReadyLACounty @CaltransDist7

#LiveFire ***Corrected location*** NB I-5 n/o Templin Angeles NF E512, Water Tender 212, Dozer 12, Patrol 12 onscene taking action on a fully involved vehicle fire. @LACoFDPIO @LACOFD @CHP_Newhall @ReadyLACounty @CaltransDist7

Southbound Interstate 5 near Templin Hwy Angeles NF responding to confirmed vehicle fire @LACoFDPIO @LACOFD @CHP_Newhall @ReadyLACounty @CaltransDist7

"It is with deep sorrow that I share the tragic news that U.S. Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Kaitlyn “KK” Gallagher died in the line of duty. Our hearts are with her family, her crewmates and colleagues and everyone who knew and loved her." -Chief Schultz

#NorteFire – Orange County Angeles’ Fox Field has launch SkyCrane “Crazy Horse” 1HT to assist the Orange County Fire Authority with the Norte Fire near San Clemente. Fire Information: fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/1… @OCFireAuthority @SoCalUSFS_Fire

#ForestServiceAircraft The Angeles National Forest has pre-positioned two Forest Service contracted Bombardier CL-415’s at Fox Field. The CL-415’s can carry up 1,621 gallons, fly at 207 mph and are amphibious aircraft that skim the surface of a water body, scoop water into the plane’s onboard tank, before dropping water on the fire. The planes (260 & 262) will augment the Forest Service firefighting fixed wing and rotor aircraft assigned to Fox Field. The base is located at General William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster. @SoCalUSFS_Fire

#HendersonFire - Camp Pendleton Angeles’ Fox Field has launched Forest Service Cessna Citation II Intel 52K to the 1404-acre brush fire on USMC Camp Pendleton. Intel 52k is a twin jet aircraft that provides real-time video and infrared mapping to fire command on the ground. @USMC @MCIWPendletonCA @SoCalUSFS_Fire