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Cleveland NF @ClevelandNF

The Cleveland National Forest, located in beautiful southern California, provides fantastic year round recreation for the outdoor enthusiast.

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Firefighters are continuing to respond to the Mateo fire and have taken unified command with MCB Camp Pendleton Fire Dept as the fire is burning into the Trabuco RD. The fire is approximately 650 acres and is located on the San Mateo Wilderness in the Trabuco RD. More info:
Red Graphic with the words "Fire Announcement" and the USDA and USFS logos fixed atop

ALT Red Graphic with the words "Fire Announcement" and the USDA and USFS logos fixed atop

A screen grab of the press release on the Mateo Fire on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT A screen grab of the press release on the Mateo Fire on the Cleveland National Forest.

a google map screen grab and a red arrow indicating where the Mateo Fire is located. A text box with the words "Mateo Fire, 5 type 3 engines on site."

ALT a google map screen grab and a red arrow indicating where the Mateo Fire is located. A text box with the words "Mateo Fire, 5 type 3 engines on site."

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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
May 29
***Notice*** The Upper San Juan Campground will be closed until early July for renovations provided by the Great American Outdoors Act. Please be sure to check our website to verify campgrounds are open or closed prior to your visit. fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/re…
a graphic with the words "Closure on the Forest" on the top half and the words "The Upper San Juan Campground on the Trabuco Ranger District will be closed for renovations under the Great American Outdoors Act" on the bottom half and the USDA and US Forest service crest fixed atop. The Cleveland National Forest name fixed at the bottom

ALT a graphic with the words "Closure on the Forest" on the top half and the words "The Upper San Juan Campground on the Trabuco Ranger District will be closed for renovations under the Great American Outdoors Act" on the bottom half and the USDA and US Forest service crest fixed atop. The Cleveland National Forest name fixed at the bottom
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Cleveland National Forest has issued Forest Order 02‑26‑09, updating the Airport Fire Closure Area in the Trabuco Ranger District. Key Trails closed : Joplin, San Juan, Holy Jim, Los Pinos (6W06) Key trails open: San Juan Loop, Cold Water Canyon, Horse Thief east. Thread:
A map showing the updated area for the Airport Fire Forest Closure Order.

ALT A map showing the updated area for the Airport Fire Forest Closure Order.

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For more info on the closure: fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/al…
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CAL FIRE PIO
@CALFIRE_PIO
May 19
#BainFIRE [UPDATE 5/19/26 3:05PM] The fire is now 600 acres and 0% contained. Air and ground resources continue to work on containment and suppression efforts. Follow @CALFIRERRU for updates.
The Hotshot Wake Up
@HotshotWake
May 19
Footage of the Bain Fire burning in Riverside county, California, along the Santa Ana River Bottom. @FOXLA reporting some structures have been impacted by the fire. Last updated, 250 acres. Another busy day in California for wildfires. And it’s early.
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San Diego Sheriff
@SDSheriff
May 19
#UPDATE A Temporary Evacuation Point for the #TusilFire has been opened at: ▪️Golden Acorn Casino ▪️ ▪️1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo ▪️ Please follow @CALFIRESANDIEGO @SDSheriff @AlertSanDiegoCo for the latest updates.
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San Diego Sheriff
@SDSheriff
May 19
#TusilFire If you live in Campo, be aware of increased law enforcement and firefighting activity. A brush fire is burning near the 37000 block of Tusil Road. An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the map below. It means everyone in the impacted areas must leave immediately. An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for the shaded area in yellow shown in the map below. Be prepared to evacuate should conditions change. You can also view the map here: protect.genasys.com/location…. If you feel you are in danger, GO! Follow @SDSheriff for the latest updates. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. @CALFIRESANDIEGO @AlertSanDiegoCo @SanDiegoCounty
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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
May 18
Today, the Cleveland National Forest Supervisor's office, or Administrative office, front desk will be closed. Normal operating hours are expected to resume tomorrow, May 19th 2026.
Graphic with the words "Know before you go" on the right and a caution sign on the left hand sign for the Cleveland National Forest. The USDA and U.S. Forest service logos are affixed atop.

ALT Graphic with the words "Know before you go" on the right and a caution sign on the left hand sign for the Cleveland National Forest. The USDA and U.S. Forest service logos are affixed atop.

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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
May 5
we are conducting an admin pile burn at Oak Grove Fire Station on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible in the area of Highway 79 near Oak Grove Fire Station. Firefighters are conducting a RX burn on the Trabuco Ranger District near the South Main Divide road.
Graphic with a drip torch and text with the Prescribed fire planned on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT Graphic with a drip torch and text with the Prescribed fire planned on the Cleveland National Forest.
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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
May 1
Today, Firefighters and fuel crews are planning a pile burn near Dripping Springs Campground on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from HWY 79, please do not report smoke in this area. For air quality updates, please visit AirNow.gov
Image of a firefighter lighting a pile burn on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT Image of a firefighter lighting a pile burn on the Cleveland National Forest.

Graphic with the notice of a "Prescribed Fore Planned" in the Palomar Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT Graphic with the notice of a "Prescribed Fore Planned" in the Palomar Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest.
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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
Apr 30
Today, Firefighters and fuel crews are planning a pile burn near Kitchen Creek Road in Pine Valley. Smoke may be visible from HWY 8, please do not report smoke in this area. For air quality updates, please visit AirNow.gov
Graphic announcing a "Prescribed Fire Planned" on the Descanso Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT Graphic announcing a "Prescribed Fire Planned" on the Descanso Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.

Firefighter igniting a pile burn on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT Firefighter igniting a pile burn on the Cleveland National Forest.
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Today, Firefighters and fuel crews will be conducting a pile burn at the Palomar Fire Station on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from the Pauma Valley community area and HWY 76. Please do not report. For information on air quality, please visit AirNow gov.
Firefighter igniting a pile of debris for a controlled burn on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT Firefighter igniting a pile of debris for a controlled burn on the Cleveland National Forest.

A graphic informing on a Prescribed Fire Planned on the Palomar Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest with the USDA and US Forest Service logo atop the graphic.

ALT A graphic informing on a Prescribed Fire Planned on the Palomar Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest with the USDA and US Forest Service logo atop the graphic.

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Firefighters are also conducting a pile burn at the Sunrise Station on the Descanso Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from the Sunrise Highway, County route 1 and the Mount Laguna community area.
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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
Apr 23
The Trabuco Ranger District will be closed today, April 23, at 1:30pm. Office will resume normal business hours today, Friday April 24th.
Graphic with the "Closure Alert" notifying that the Trabuco Ranger District office will be closed April 23rd, 2026 on the Cleveland National Forest

ALT Graphic with the "Closure Alert" notifying that the Trabuco Ranger District office will be closed April 23rd, 2026 on the Cleveland National Forest
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Today, Firefighters and fuel crews will be conducting pile burns near Lake Moreno and Mt Laguna area. Please do not report smoke in these area.
A photo of a Firefighter standing by and monitors a pile burn on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT A photo of a Firefighter standing by and monitors a pile burn on the Cleveland National Forest.

Graphic with a drip torch for a prescribed fire planned on the Descanso Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest.

ALT Graphic with a drip torch for a prescribed fire planned on the Descanso Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest.

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Pile burns will also be conducted near the Pine Creek Trailhead.
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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
Apr 10
Today, Firefighters and fuel crews will be conducting a prescribed fire near South Divide Road on the Trabuco Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from the Lake Elsinore community area and HWY 74 and FWY 15. Please do not report.
Graphic with a dip torch and the announcement of a Prescribed fire planned on the Trabuco Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest

ALT Graphic with a dip torch and the announcement of a Prescribed fire planned on the Trabuco Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest

Map showing the location of the prescribed fire burn on the Trabuco Ranger District near South Main Divide road.

ALT Map showing the location of the prescribed fire burn on the Trabuco Ranger District near South Main Divide road.
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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
Apr 8
Today, Firefighters and fuel crews will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Jeff Valley area on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from HWY 76 and 79. Please do not report smoke in these areas. For more information on air quality, please visit AirNow .gov
Graphic of a drip torch with the information of prescribed fire planned on the Palomar Ranger District with the USDA and US Forest Service logos at the top.

ALT Graphic of a drip torch with the information of prescribed fire planned on the Palomar Ranger District with the USDA and US Forest Service logos at the top.

Image of a prescribed fire burn on the Palomar Ranger District on a sunny day.

ALT Image of a prescribed fire burn on the Palomar Ranger District on a sunny day.

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Cleveland NF@ClevelandNF
Apr 2
The Palomar Ranger District will not be able to sale passes and maps today and tomorrow. Sales will resume on Monday, April 6th, 2026.
Photo of the Palomar Ranger District Office on the Cleveland National Forest

ALT Photo of the Palomar Ranger District Office on the Cleveland National Forest
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