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Descanso Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Stage 2Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Descanso Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas but allowed in developed recreation sites. Target shooting and welding with acetylene torches are also prohibited. Always check current conditions and specific site regulations before your visit.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed recreation sites.
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene torches prohibited.
Exceptions
- Federal, State, or local officers in official duty
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit
Target shootingProhibited
Firearm discharge prohibited except lawful hunting.
Exceptions
- Hunting during open season with valid California hunting license
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
3max avg 0.5 µg/m³ around 9 AM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 7:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 9:00 AM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 10:00 AM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 11:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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