WRIGHTWOOD, California (KABC) – A wildfire in the Wrightwood area continues to burn and explode to at least 775 acres through Sunday evening, and is contained at 5%.
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for Desert Front Road, Wild Horse Canyon Road and the Wrightwood community: the evacuation order is for Highway 2 to Mesquite Street, from Highway 138 to Sand Canyon and from Wright Mountain Road to Lone Pine Canyon Road.
In addition, there is an evacuation notice for all of Wrightwood, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.
The Red Cross opened an evacuation center at Serrano High School located at 9292 Sheep Creek Road in the unincorporated community of Phelan.
Small animals and livestock can be taken to the Devore Animal Shelter located at 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino.
The fire started near three-digit temperatures and a dry brush like bones. Strong winds continue to fuel the flames.
More than 200 firefighters are fighting this fire from the ground and air.
Highway 2 closed from Highway 138 to the Sheep Creek area, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
The case is still under investigation.
This is news in development. Updated information will be posted here as it becomes available.
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