Sit Rep 1 | June 28, 2025, Saturday | 1800 hours PDT

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The LAKE FIRE started this afternoon just before 1600 hours (1558) PDT off of State Hwy 173 and Cedar Springs Dam Trail, near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County, California.

Fire Command is Unified Command with the San Bernardino National Forest, the San Bernardino County Fire, and CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit.

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The cause is unknown and under investigation.

The fire’s behavior is extreme, with a moderate rate of spread with short-range spotting, and immediate structures in danger.

According to the local Fire Officials, the fire has already burned 175 acres, and this is said to be an out-of-control wildfire now threatening nearby homes and structures. Per the National Weather Service, winds are gusting at 20-35 mph over the next few hours, slowly weakening through the evening and into the overnight hours. Similar winds are expected each late afternoon for the next few days. (weather reports –> https://www.weather.gov/wrh/hazards?obs=true&wfo=sgx)

Evacuations are in progress, issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

The incident cooperators include :

  • San Bernardino National Forest
  • San Bernardino County FD
  • CAL FIRE – BDU
  • San Bernardino County SD

Structure protection is in effect for:

  • Off Hwy 138

Aviation assets include:

  • AA 310
  • Lead Bravo 59
  • Airtankers 40, 70,71,72,73,76,105, and 182.
  • Copter 9PJ, and 531.
  • HT 0HX.

Fire Camera: bit.ly/3I1snww

There are currently multiple wildfire incidents breaking out in the State of California.

We will be listing those separately.

We will post another update as soon as more information is readily available.

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