San Bernardino County, CA, August 22, 2016 - Effective Sunday, August 21st, at 4:00 p.m., the evacuation orders for Wrightwood, Swarthout Canyon, Lone Pine Canyon, West Cajon Valley and Lytle Creek have all been lifted. RESIDENTS ONLY will be allowed past the road closures. Some residents returning to their homes may find that they are without electricity. Southern California … [Read more...] about Evacuation Orders Lifted For All Communities Affected by Blue Cut Fire
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Blue Cut Fire – Incident Commanders Ask For Public’s Help
Big Bear, CA, August 20th, 2016 - The Blue Cut Fire remains under investigation, however, the Unified Incident Commanders have determined that the public’s assistance is needed. Anyone who may have been in or around the area of southbound Interstate 15 between Cleghorn and Kenwood Roads or along Old Cajon Boulevard through this same section on Tuesday, August 16th, between … [Read more...] about Blue Cut Fire – Incident Commanders Ask For Public’s Help
Thieves Arrested in Bluecut Fire Evacuation Area
San Bernardino, CA, August 19, 2016 - On Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m. deputies responded to a call of suspicious subjects at a home located within the Bluecut Fire evacuation area. Deputies arrived and made contact with Daniel Mervine, 27, of Jurupa, Natasha Rovinsky, 27, of Diamond Bar, and Trevor Sanchez, 29, of Riverside, who were attempting to leave the residence with … [Read more...] about Thieves Arrested in Bluecut Fire Evacuation Area
I-15 Reopens in the Cajon Pass
Update Big Bear, CA, August 18, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reopened southbound Interstate 15 (I-15) through the Cajon Pass this morning at 10:45 a.m. The #1 lane will remain closed from Oak Hill Road to Kenwood Avenue for Caltrans crews. All ramps will remain closed at Kenwood Avenue, Cleghorn Road, SR … [Read more...] about I-15 Reopens in the Cajon Pass
Bluecut Fire
Update as of 4:52 pm on August 16, 2016: Fire is currently at 6,500 acres. Interstate 15 remains closed, causing heavy traffic on Hwy 247. Update as of 3:38 pm on August 16, 2016: Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the entire area of Wrightwood. Big Bear Lake, CA, August 16, 2016 - The Bluecut Fire started at about 10:36 am on Tuesday, August 16th in the Cajon Pass … [Read more...] about Bluecut Fire