CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A man was detained for allegedly lighting a brush fire in the Cajon Pass, that spread for about two acres before it was contained Thursday afternoon. (Photo above is credit by Victor Buelna)
The “Baldy Fire” started just after 1pm on northbound Interstate 15 on the right shoulder about a mile before Oak Hill Road exit. California Highway Patrol and the fire crews had the two right lanes closed to fight the fire.
The fire burned about 2 acres, but forward progress was stopped around 2:20 pm, the San Bernardino County Fire Department said.
There were no injuries during the short-lived fire, CAL Fire said.
A man was detained and could be charged with at least one felony charge, including reckless burning. He was reported to be walking away from the fire with no vehicle in the area.
The suspect detained has not been identified. No other details have been released by authorities.
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