HESPERIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A 78 acre brush fire was quickly contained by firefighters Saturday afternoon in south Hesperia. (Photo above is credit by Amy Swenson)
The fire dubbed the Summit Fire was reported at about 3:15pm Saturday, August 24, 2024. The located of the fire was north of Highway 173 off of a dirt road in the city of Hesperia.
With help from CAL FIRE, San Bernardino National Forest and San Bernardino County Fire Department firefighters were quickly on scene. The fire had consumed about 78 acres. At one point the fire could have potential for 100+ acres with moderate rate of spread with the afternoon wind and cooler temps.
Crews were able to stop the forward progress at roughly over two hours.
Hwy 173 was closed during the fire fight. Firefighters will be remain in the area for mop-up operations make sure no hot spots flare up. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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