Firefighters continue to battle hot temperatures and difficult terrain fighting a 1,540-acre wildfire north of Baldwin Lake in the Big Bear area. Over 1,200 firefighters from multi-agencies are working to contain the fire. The fire is 10% contained. The National Forest Service said fire activity increased mid-day as temperatures again reached highs near 95 degrees. Highway 18 remains closed between the Mitsubishi cement plant and Delta Avenue near Baldwin Lake. Several forest roads including Van Duesen Canyon and Holcomb Valley Road East are closed, as well as a section of the popular Pacific Crest Trail between Highway 18 and Van Duesen Canyon Road. The fire started Monday, June 19. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Residents and visitors are being told to monitor the fire, and be prepared to leave if conditions change or if new fire threatens your community.
For more information, visit http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/, call 909-383-5688, or Twitter at https://twitter.com/SanBernardinoNF
