MOUTAIN PASS, CA. Pain In The Pass) >> A fast-moving brush fire burned next to Interstate 15 Saturday morning, sparked by a vehicle fire. (Photo above is credit by Jeffrey S.) 

It took less than two hours for fire crews to contain a fast-moving brush fire burning on northbound I-15 in the Mountain Pass area on Saturday July 29, 2023.

The San Bernardino County Fire Department said a white SUV caught fire at about 9:22am about 5 mile after Cima Road exit and the flames raced into the center divider and burning on the right shoulder.

The fire was contained as of 10:45am and crews were continuing to put out hot spots, the fire department said.

The California Highway Patrol provided traffic support and a Sig-alert was issued at 10:15am, closing all northbound lanes for about a hour.

The occupants of the burning vehicle were able to get out safely. No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened. 

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