U.S. Forest Service

#PrescribedFire-The Palomar RD will continue with broadcast burning on the Palomar Divide Fuel Break (32 acres) on 2/17. Smoke may be visible from Sunshine Summit, Oak Grove, Palomar Mountain, Henshaw & Santa Ysabel. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7317/

#PrescribedFire-The Descanso RD will continue the Lake Morena (10 acres) community prescribed burning project on 2/17. Smoke will be visible from Campo, Lake Morena & portions of Interstate 8 in the East County. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7317/

#PrescribedFire-The Descanso RD will be continuing to prescribe burn along Kitchen Creek Road on Mount Laguna this week, weather permitting. Fifty acres were completed last week. Smoke will be visible from Mount Laguna and portions of Interstate 8. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7317/

#PrescribedFire -The Trabuco RD will begin a prescribed burning project on 2/16 weather permitting on the South Main Divide (5 acres) south of Rancho Capistrano. Expect to see smoke in the area while crews conduct fuels work. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7317/

USFS Extends Developed Campground Closures on Twelve National Forests VALLEJO, Calif. USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to extend the developed campground closure on 12 National Forests in California to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Orders. These Regional Orders will be in effect through January 29, 2021. The closed campgrounds on National Forests are in California’s Greater Sacram...ento, Southern, and San Joaquin zones, including Angeles NF, Cleveland NF, Eldorado NF, Inyo NF, Los Padres NF, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Plumas NF, San Bernardino NF, Sequoia NF, Sierra NF, Stanislaus NF, and the Tahoe NF. Day use of National Forests will remain open for the health and welfare of Californians. We urge all visitors to follow CDC guidelines to recreate responsibly and check with your local National Forests before visiting. To read the entire news release, please visit https://go.usa.gov/xANMh

#PrescribedFire-The Palomar RD will begin a broadcast burn on the Palomar Divide Fuel Break (119 acres) on 2/9. Smoke will be visible from Sunshine Summit, Oak Grove, Warner Springs, Henshaw, Palomar Mountain and Santa Ysabel. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7317/

Holiday Office Closure Reminder: Our virtual offices will be closed for business on New Year's Day. Virtual offices will resume regular business hours Monday, January 4. Have a safe and happy New Year!

The Cleveland National Forest would like to remind visitors that our virtual offices will be closed for business on Christmas and New Year’s Days. In addition, President Trump issued an executive order on December 11 that closes all federal agencies, allowing federal employees to be excused from duty for Christmas Eve. Therefore, all CNF virtual offices will be closed on Dec. 24, 2020. #KnowBeforeYouGo

Good morning! Firefighters continue to patrol the #BondFire burn area for hot spots around the clock. The total acres for the fire is 6,686 with 96% containment. The infrared video is of firefighters going after hot spots last night. Have a safe day, everyone.

Strong and gusty offshore winds combined with very low humidity increase the threat for wildfire in Southern CA Wed/Thurs. If you plan on visiting your local national forest, please recreate responsibly. Emergency Fire Restrictions are still in effect.

Bond Fire Update: The fire remains at 6,686 acres with 96% containment. Firefighters will continue to patrol and mop up. Drones with infrared detection capability will be used along the line to assist firefighters with detecting hot spots. Orange County Fire Authority

Good evening. Firefighters now have 85% containment around the 6,686 acre #BondFire. A Red Flag Warning remains for the fire area through this evening. Have a safe evening.

Good morning from the #BondFire incident. Updated mapping has the fire area at 6,686 acres w/75% containment. No significant changes last night - winds did pi...ck up but all lines held. Per the morning briefing, there were resident reports of hotspots that were taken care of. Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA U.S. Forest Service - Cleveland National Forest

"2020 was a challenging year, with record wildland fire activity and the COVID- 19 pandemic. We have risen above these challenges. We set our minds, hands, and ...hearts to meet the needs of the communities we serve." - FS Chief Vicki Christiansen https://www.fs.usda.gov//usda-forest-service-reflects-chal See more

The Three Sisters & Cedar Creek Falls Area has re-opened. A visitor use permit is required to visit the Cedar Creek Falls Visitor Use Permit Area. To purchase a visitor use permit, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/234735 #RecreateResponsibly

The Emergency Fire Restrictions have been extended through October 30, 2020. Regional Order No. 20-23 prohibits building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire or smoking on National Forest System lands, but propane and gas stove use are permitted in developed recreation sites in National Forests in California.

The Emergency Fire Restrictions have been extended through October 22, 2020. To see Regional Order No. 20-22 please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd827759.pdf

The #BondFire is 7,375 acres & 70% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol the fire area & are monitoring conditions. Red Cross Assistance Current Temporar...y Evacuation Point TEP operations continue at El Modena High School in Orange ( 3920 E. Spring Street, Orange CA 92869) between the hours of 7a.m.-7p.m. daily. Assistance with emergency shelter and other information is provided. For information between 7p.m. and 7a.m. please call 310-650-1698. Residents seeking mental health support please call The Red Cross Disaster Mental Health hotline at 571-419-1686 and a counselor will return your call. Have a safe evening.

#BondFire Update: It is now 100% containment around the 6,686 acre fire that started on 12/02/20. This is the final daily update for the incident.

The Emergency Fire Restrictions are still in effect. Please #RecreateResponsibly

Cleveland NF virtual office’s will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2020, in observance of Columbus Day. The virtual office’s will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13th.

Recreating responsibly will help ensure that expanded access to recreational facilities, services, and opportunities continues. Responsible recreation practices should be maintained at all times, including: Maintaining at least six feet distancing from others Do not gather in groups and please follow the latest guidance from officials Communicate with others as you pass. Alert trail users of your presence and step aside to let others ...pass Pack out your trash and leave with everything you bring in and use. All services may not be available, so please plan accordingly. See more

The Cleveland National Forest will partially re-open on Friday, October 9th, with some closures still in effect. Many campgrounds will remain closed due to end of season operations or because they are within closed areas, but many developed campgrounds will be available to campers. Dispersed camping will be prohibited until the end of the year and Emergency Fire Restrictions have been extended through the 15th of October. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland/

Regional Order No. 20-21 - USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region - Emergency Fire Restrictions - are in effect from Oct. 9, through Oct. 15. https://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd821778.pdf

During #FirePreventionWeek every American can play a role in raising awareness about preventing fires and taking simple precautions to help prevent fires from sparking. To read the Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week, 2020 visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov//proclamation-fire-prevention-/

National Forest Closure extended to October 8, 2020 includes the Cleveland National Forest. To read Regional Order No. 20-19: Emergency Forest Closure visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd815381.pdf

The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announces that current closure orders and fire prohibitions in California have been extended. This decision wil...l be evaluated daily, taking fire and weather conditions into account. The fire prohibition includes building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove. #FireYear2020 See more

The Cleveland National Forest remains closed to the public. "Continued closures are based on extreme fire conditions, critical limitations of firefighting resources, and to provide for firefighter and public safety, said Randy Moore, Regional Forester for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region. "We understand how important access to the National Forests is to our visitors. Our aim is to prevent any new fires on the landscape." To read the entire news release, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news-events/