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Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Lake Fire burns 478 acres in Southern California: See map
LOS ANGELES – Firefighters were able to stall the Lake Fire burning near Victorville, California, though the blaze continues to burn. The blaze sparked just before 4 p.m. PT June 28, according to Cal Fire, and reached 478 acres burned around midnight. Cal Fire said they were able to achieve 10% containment in an update the morning of June 29. "Fire behavior significantly decreased overnight allowing for ground and air resources to gain some containment," Cal Fire said. "The fire has remained in its current footprint and today's resources will continue to mop up and strengthen containment lines, while active working to defend structures." The department said that the weather would turn unfavorable over the next two days, predicting low humidity and winds gusting up to 25 mph Sunday afternoon and stronger gusts June 30. Evacuation orders were issued for residents south of Highway 138 between Interstate 15 and Highway 173. Warnings also covered north of Highway 138 and 173 from Summit Valley Road to Arrowhead Lake Road. The fire also caused the Silverwood State Recreation Area to close through at least Sunday. "The park may reopen Monday, June 30 after re-evaluation," representatives said in a written statement. Escorts were planned for park visitors and campers to renter the park to retrieve belongings after 9 a.m. Sunday. Contributing: Sheyanne N. Romero and Brian Day – Victorville Daily Press This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Map: Lake Fire burns 478 acres in Southern California
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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California's Wolf Fire mapped after residents told to flee 1,100-acre blaze
At least four large wildfires erupted in California over the weekend following extreme high temperatures, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The largest currently ablaze in the Sunshine State has been dubbed the Wolf Fire, which erupted at around 3:09 p.m. Sunday near Banning and has spread across 1,165 acres. No casualties have been reported and the cause of the fire is being investigated. Cal Fire officials said 300 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze as it continues to rage into the early hours of Monday morning, 'at a moderate rate in medium to heavy brush.' Their biggest challenge with the Wolf Fire is the location because the flames are burning on the tip of the mountain, and ground crews are having difficulty accessing it, Cal Fire told NBC News Sunday. Nearly a dozen evacuation orders have been issued for areas surrounding the blaze, and locals have been advised to take shelter 20 miles south in Hemet High School. Four helicopters have been deployed throughout the night to try and contain the fire. Sixty miles north in San Bernardino County, the second largest fire, the Lake Fire, continues to burn, growing to 485 acres since it erupted around 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Silverwood State Recreation Area. There, the fires prompted a group of about 100 visitors to flee in their beachwear, as bystanders with boats and jet skis helped evacuate them to a safe area. It is at 15 percent containment. On the outskirts of the Sequoia National Park, the Saddle Fire burns across 206 acres in Tulare County, but officials have managed to contain it at 85 percent. The flames erupted at around 10 p.m. Sunday, and local crews continue to battle the blaze throughout the night, said Cal Fire. 'Steep terrain and access made this fire difficult for personnel to raise containment,' a spokesperson added. Two more fires continue to rage in Riverside County, California. The Mindy and Mandalay Fires both erupted Sunday at around 10 p.m. While fire officials have managed to tackle 50 percent of the Mindy Fire, which spread across 100 acres, crews have been struggling to grapple with the smaller Mandalay Fire, across 83 acres. On Sunday night, Cal Fire downgraded evacuation orders for the Mindy Fire to warnings, advising residents to 'use caution when driving in the area.'
CBS News
30-06-2025
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- CBS News
Cable Fire, burning near the Lake Fire in San Bernardino County, also prompts evacuations
Just a day after the nearly 500-acre Lake Fire ripped through brush near Silverwood Lake, firefighters once again issued evacuation orders for another San Bernardino County community on Sunday. The Cable Fire, which was reported at around 3:30 p.m. near the 1500 block of Martin Ranch Road and Cable Lane in the Cable Canyon area, has burned about 13 acres, according to San Bernardino County firefighters. Evacuation orders were issued for the area of Martin Ranch Road north of West Meyers, while an evacuation warning was issued south of W. Meyers Road to Little League Drive, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The cause of the fire is unclear. No injuries have been reported but crews said that there was an immediate threat to structures in the area. The blaze is one of many that erupted across the Inland Empire over the weekend. Aside from the Lake Fire, San Bernardino County crews were also dispatched to the Smiley Fire, which engulfed more than 80 acres before they gained control on Saturday. On Sunday, the Wolf Fire broke out near Banning, quickly scorching over 800 acres, while the Mandalay Fire forced evacuation orders for dozens of homes in Riverside and the Mindy Fire engulfed dozens of acres in remote Riverside County near Aguanga. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
CBS News
29-06-2025
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Forward rate of spread stopped on Lake Fire in San Bernardino County
Crews made significant progress on the Lake Fire in San Bernardino County as authorities said the forward rate of spread was stopped by Sunday afternoon. Evacuations remained in effect as of 1 p.m., but containment was up to 10% as the spread was capped at 478 acres, according to Cal Fire. The Lake Fire was first reported at about 4 p.m. Saturday near the recreation area located just south of Hesperia in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Large amounts of resources were quickly deployed as Cal Fire estimated it had the potential to spread across 1,000 acres due to dry and windy conditions. Crews were able to control the spread on Sunday morning, however, limiting damage. According to Cal Fire, 30 structures were threatened, but none were damaged. Cal Fire, the San Bernardino County Fire Department and San Bernardino National Forest crews assisted with firefighting efforts. Evacuation zones According to authorities, evacuation orders were still in place as of 1 p.m. Sunday. Evacuated areas included the Silverwood Lake area and the region south of Highway 138 from Highway 173 to Summit Valley Road. An evacuation warning was ordered for the area north of Highway 138 and Highway 173 from Summit Valley Road to Arrowhead Lake Road at 8 p.m. contributed to this report.
USA Today
29-06-2025
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- USA Today
Lake Fire burns 478 acres in Southern California: See map
LOS ANGELES – Firefighters were able to stall the Lake Fire burning near Victorville, California, though the blaze continues to burn. The blaze sparked just before 4 p.m. PT June 28, according to Cal Fire, and reached 478 acres burned around midnight. Cal Fire said they were able to achieve 10% containment in an update the morning of June 29. "Fire behavior significantly decreased overnight allowing for ground and air resources to gain some containment," Cal Fire said. "The fire has remained in its current footprint and today's resources will continue to mop up and strengthen containment lines, while active working to defend structures." The department said that the weather would turn unfavorable over the next two days, predicting low humidity and winds gusting up to 25 mph Sunday afternoon and stronger gusts June 30. Fire closes state recreation area, prompts evacuation orders Evacuation orders were issued for residents south of Highway 138 between Interstate 15 and Highway 173. Warnings also covered north of Highway 138 and 173 from Summit Valley Road to Arrowhead Lake Road. The fire also caused the Silverwood State Recreation Area to close through at least Sunday. "The park may reopen Monday, June 30 after re-evaluation," representatives said in a written statement. Escorts were planned for park visitors and campers to renter the park to retrieve belongings after 9 a.m. Sunday. Lake Fire: See map Contributing: Sheyanne N. Romero and Brian Day – Victorville Daily Press
