Lake Fire Update

8:00 AM

Acres Burned:	11,000	Structures Threatened:	400
Containment:	10%	Structures Destroyed:	0
Fire Started:	June 17, 2015	Injuries:	0
Cause:	Under Investigation
Engines:	88	Crews:	28
Helicopters:	10  (2-T1/7-T2 /1-T3)	Fixed Wing: (1 lead, 3 P2V,1 VLAT)	5
Water Tenders:	3	Dozers:	1
Total personnel assigned to the Fire: 1224

 

Big Bear, Calif., June 19, 2015 - The Lake Fire, located in the eastern San Bernardino Mountains near the San Gorgonio Wilderness, is burning in dense old-growth timber on steep slopes and is now at 11,000 acres with current containment at 10 percent.

Last night, the fire moved to the east into the Heart Bar drainage and also south to 10,000 Foot Ridge in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. 

Firefighters are focusing their efforts to prevent the fire from crossing Highway 38. Ten engines and a bulldozer will be patrolling in the Morongo Valley and Pioneer town areas today.

Last Night fire crews directly attacked the fire’s edge and protected structures as it approached Highway 38. Night flying aircraft provided infrared image and water drops. Numerous firefighters arrived through the night to prepare for day operations.

Highway 38 remains closed from Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams. Jenks Lake Road is closed. Evacuations include: Areas east of Angelus Oaks including: Barton Flats, Seven Oaks, Rainbow Lane, Heart Bar, and all cabins and campgrounds in the South Fork area. The American Red Cross has a standby location to address any future sheltering or evacuation center needs.

All Hiking Trails into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area have been closed due to the proximity of the fire to them. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is closed from Whitewater Preserve to Onyx Summit.

SoCal Team 1, a federal interagency fire team is managing the fire and has set up the Incident Command Post (ICP) at Big Bear High School.  Forest Service, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriffs and CalFire are working together in unified command.