CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A small brush fire broke out in the Cajon Pass along Interstate 15 Tuesday morning.
This fire was reported at 11:37am Tuesday, May 11, 2020, on northbound Interstate 15 between Cleghorn Road exit and the truck scales ramp. San Bernardino County Fire Department, CAL Fire, and US Department of Forestry were getting calls of a small brush fire in the Cajon Pass next to the right shoulder of the 15 freeway.
US Forest Service firefighters quickly were on scene. They ask California Highway Patrol to closed the 3 right lanes as they work to extinguish the flames. Three northbound I-15 lanes closed at Cleghorn Road. Will likely persist into the evening. Also Cajon Blvd is closed between Kenwood Ave. to Cleghorn Rd.
Forward rate of progress stopped at 11 acres, 0% contained, held by retardant lines. Power and gas lines remain threatened at this time.
Fire crews will be at scene for at least two to three hours to create a barrier between the burned and unburned brush and to make sure all embers and hot spots are completely out.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, The brush fire dubbed the Blue Fire.
Update at 6pm the fire still at 11 acres. Containment has increased to 50%. All lanes reopen but fire crews will be on the shoulder. CHP still has the onramp blocked.
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