BARSTOW, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A brush fire that scorched about 88 acres near the Stoddard Valley OHV Area Wednesday Afternoon.
The fire dubbed the Stoddard Fire was reported at about 1pm Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The located of the fire in the middle of open desert land near Stoddard Wells Road and Stoddard Valley Road.
With help from CAL Fire Department, Bureau of Land Management, Barstow Fire Despartment and San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters were quickly on scene. The fire had consumed about 15 to 20 acres quick with help of gusty winds. At one point the fire could have potential for 100+ acres with moderate rate of spread.
Crews were able to stop the forward progress at roughly three hours.
Firefighters will be remain in the area for mop-up operations make sure no hot spots flare up through out the night. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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