The Angeles National Forest (ANF) fire officials raise fire danger level to “Very High.”

Since the beginning of Southern California’s 2017 summer, fires have cropped up across the Southland.

From the Lake Hughes Fire in early June that burned 25 acres, to the Castaic Fire that burned 1,000 acres, to Santa Clarita’s most recent incident, the 760-acre Placerita Fire, SoCal has become no stranger to threatening brush fires this year.

From a previous story: Placerita Fire 75 Percent Contained, Now At 760 Acres

Now, with the Fourth of the July quickly approaching, ANF fire officials have planned to raise the Fire Danger Level from “High” to “Very High” effective Friday, June 30.

“Elevating the fire danger enhances public awareness that wildfire probability increases as temperatures rise and brush dries out,” said an official press release.

Today’s fire danger level release not only reminds people of the constant danger of brush fires, but also took the time to detail the safety guidelines concerning fireworks.

Similar to the Santa Clarita, officials are reminding Los Angeles County residents and visitors that all fireworks are illegal within the national forest system, including the “safe and sane” variety such as sparklers and smoke bombs, according to the release.

“A violation of the law can result in a $5,000 fine and six months in jail,” said the release. “Also, anyone causing a wildfire is liable for all costs of suppressing the fire.”

To find out about local conditions at your destination prior to leaving, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Know Before You Go” website here.