A fire burning in the area of Cima Dome in the Mojave National Preserve has charred close to 20,000 acres. San Bernardino County Fire said Sunday afternoon that their firefighters were assisting Mojave National Preserve crews at the Dome Fire; Brush Engine 36 from Joshua Tree was at the scene assisting Sunday for about eight hours. It has since returned to service in Joshua Tree. The Dome Fire was first reported Saturday. By Sunday afternoon, the Dome Fire had burned about 16,000 acres, according the Mojave National Preserve. Smoke from the fire is visible from Interstate 15. Crews on scene were working on the ground, they said that Teutonia Peak Trail and primitive campsites in the area were closed.
