DEVORE, CA, (Pain In The Pass) >> A brush fire that broke out in the Cajon Pass Monday morning has burned about 2 acres, threatening nearby homes.
The fire dubbed the Devore Fire was reported at about 10:52am Monday, August 8, 2022. Located on northbound Interstate 215 at the I-15 split between the truck bypass . US Forest Service, CAL Fire, and San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters were quickly on scene. The fire had consumed about 2 acres. At one point the fire could have potential for 100 acres and threating homes.
Crews were able to stop forward progress at roughly 12:30pm.
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 northbound Interstate 215 lanes closed during the fire fight. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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