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Rexford Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
ClosureSafety brief
Updated
Moderate fire danger today.
Fire danger is moderate in the Rexford Ranger District. Check current restrictions before your trip, as some areas may be closed for public safety. Campfire rules can vary, so confirm the latest regulations for your specific destination. Conditions can change, so always check the latest weather and fire information.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Forest closures and access limitsProhibited
Skillet Fire closure area, roads, and trails closed for public and firefighter safety due to active fire suppression and rehabilitation.
Conditions
- Entering or being in the described closure area prohibited
- Being on closed roads prohibited
- Closure effective August 29, 2026 at 1200 through December 31, 2026 at 1800
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 specifically exempting them from this Order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers in performance of official duty
- Members of organized rescue or firefighting resources in performance of official duty
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Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
3max avg 0.6 µg/m³ around 12 PM
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 | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | 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 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 9:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 10:00 AM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 11:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 PM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | 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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