Angeles National Forest

A hiker in Angeles National Forest was bitten by a rattlesnake, prompting an urgent search. The hiker sent a text to a family member describing the bite and requesting support.

A hiker in Angeles National Forest was bitten by a rattlesnake, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation. The hiker sent a text to a family member about the bite and requested support.

A hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake in Angeles National Forest and airlifted to safety. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Montrose Search and Rescue Team and the Altadena Mountain Rescue responded to the incident in Bear Canyon around 4 p.m.

The U.S. Forest Service has elevated the fire danger level to 'Very High' in Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, effective July 24 to December 31, due to rising temperatures and drying vegetation. The alert, issued under Forest Order No. 05-01-26-12, applies to areas above Altadena, Pasadena, and neighboring foothill communities.

An 11-acre wildfire named the Zebra Fire is burning in the Angeles National Forest in the hills above Azusa. Firefighters are actively battling the fire, which is located west of Highway 39 near the mouth of San Gabriel Canyon and has a slow rate of spread with no homes threatened.

The Summit Fire in Angeles National Forest is 39% contained, with officials stating no further growth is expected. Crews are holding containment lines and addressing hotspots.

A rapidly spreading wildfire in a remote high desert area of Los Angeles County prompted evacuations as it burned 2,200 acres under extreme heat conditions. The fire, sparked by dry and scorching temperatures near Piñon Hills, occurred amid a broader heat wave exacerbating wildfire risks across drought-stricken regions.

A fast-spreading wildfire in Los Angeles County caused evacuations in a remote high desert area, reaching 2,200 acres by evening. The fire, sparked under extreme heat, led to evacuation warnings in Piñon Hills, exacerbated by a heat dome increasing regional wildfire risks.

The Summit Fire in Antelope Valley and Angeles National Forest has triggered evacuation orders, burning over 1,600 acres with no containment reported. L.A. County and Angeles National Forest fire crews are working to contain the blaze, which threatens structures but has not caused injuries or deaths.

A fast-moving wildfire, the Summit Fire, broke out in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, forcing evacuations and threatening homes. The fire spread across 800 acres, reaching the Angeles National Forest, with firefighters responding to the blaze that started near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z in the Llano area.

Evacuations have been ordered for a fast-moving brush fire in Los Angeles County that crossed into Angeles National Forest. The Summit Fire is burning approximately 600 acres in the Llano area as of 3 p.m., according to officials.

El Niño is expected to influence Southern California's fire and flood risks in 2025, with experts warning of potential disasters including wildfires and flash flooding. A hot, dry winter has already led to fires, and the National Weather Service predicts a 63% chance of a very strong El Niño from November to January. Fire officials advise creating defensible space around homes to mitigate wildfire risks.

Four members of the gang MS-13 were found guilty of murdering three people in the Angeles National Forest, including one whose body was dismembered and thrown down a canyon.

Four members of the MS-13 gang were found guilty of murdering three people in the Angeles National Forest, including one whose body was dismembered and thrown down a canyon.

Four MS-13 gang members were convicted in three murders involving machete attacks and disposal of bodies in Angeles National Forest. The crimes occurred in 2017 and were linked to the Fulton clique of MS-13 in the San Fernando Valley.

Four members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, known as MS-13, were found guilty of murdering three victims in the Angeles National Forest. One victim had his heart carved out and his body dismembered before being discarded in a canyon.

Prosecutors allege that MS-13 gang member Angel Guzman helped kill a man in Angeles National Forest in 2017. The victim's heart was cut out with a machete, and a heinous tattoo identified Guzman as a suspect.

A 275-pound bear was captured by California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials in the Hansen Dam area and released in Angeles National Forest. The bear had caused a stir and ran from rangers before being caught. The incident occurred on Monday.

A video recorded on Mount Wilson in Angeles National Forest shows a black bear charging at a hiker. The incident highlights potential wildlife encounters in the area.