Prescribed Burn Underway in Angeles National Forest

ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST, CA – PHOTO: Fire crews burning brush piles last week on Mt Baldy Road off Highway 2.

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A prescribed burn of brush piles in the Angeles National Forest was underway today.

The project was being carried out near the Clear Creek Fire Station at Highway 2 and Angeles Forest Highway, according to Nathan Judy of the U.S. Forest Service.

Judy cautioned that smoke will be visible in the area.

"This project is a part of a continuing effort to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire, and improve forest health," Judy said.

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