Plant Fire

1:45pm: UPDATE: According to CalTrans, Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now open in both directions. 1:15pm: UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is expected to remain closed this afternoon for an unknown duration according to CalTrans. The route is closed as a result of a brush fire being called the Plant Fire. The Plant Fire began last night at approximately 7pm in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN