A new fire has ignited in the Angeles National Forest, halting forward progress in the area where the Eaton Fire is currently burning. The Creek Fire, which started on Thursday, has burned at least one acre off Big Tujunga Canyon Road. The fire was triggered by a vehicle that fell off the side of the road, as reported by the Angeles National Forest.
Due to the escalating fire threat, the forest authorities have taken precautionary measures by announcing a temporary closure for public safety and the protection of natural resources. The closure will be in effect from 5 p.m. PT today until midnight on January 15.
The Creek Fire is located approximately 12 miles away from the Eaton Fire, which tragically claimed the lives of five individuals. The Angeles National Forest, spanning nearly 700,000 acres and encompassing a significant portion of Los Angeles County, is facing the challenge of combating multiple wildfires simultaneously.
