Brush Fire Breaks Out In The Cajon Pass Sunday Afternoon

CAJON PASS, CA, (Pain In The Pass) >> A brush fire that broke out in the Cajon Pass Sunday afternoon has burned about 15 acres, threatening nearby homes.

The fire dubbed the Wagon Train Fire was reported at about 12:05pm Sunday, May 22, 2022. Located on northbound Interstate 15 just after the Kenwood Avenue exit. US Forest Service, CAL Fire, and San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters were quickly on scene. The fire had consumed about 15 acres. At one point the fire could have potential for 100 acres. Two air tankers overhead and three helicopters were on scene.

At 1:15pm the fires rate of spread had been stopped according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Update at 3:35pm the fire is 30% contained.

Firefighters will be remain in the area for mop-up operations for about a hour or so to make sure no hot spots flare up. California Highway Patrol had the two right lanes closed during the fire fight. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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