Armed suspect starts fire in Silverwood
get the free appAuthorities say an armed male suspect started a fire in Silverwood Friday that spread to structures and brush.
According to Cal Fire officials in San Bernardino, two structures have been destroyed by the fire, with several others still threatened. An estimated 30 acres of brush is also burning.
The suspect has been taken into custody. It is unclear what he was armed with.
#HighwayFire Update 30 acres 2 structures destroyed multiple remain threatened. Unified Command with @SBCOUNTYFIRE 13 engines, 2 water tenders, 2 bulldozers, 2 hand crews, 2 Air Tankers, 3 helos, 1 air attack assigned. Under investigation. @SanBernardinoNF pic.twitter.com/vYj3mml0vG
— CAL FIRE BDU (@CALFIREBDU) July 30, 2022
2 homes, 1 outbuilding destroyed
Cal Fire officials tweeted that aerial mapping shows 28 acres have burned in the Highway Fire in Silverwood, with two homes destroyed and one out building.
Crews are expected to work through the night on the fire.
#HighwayFire Update: 28 acres with aerial mapping. Fire holding in current perimeter. 2 homes and 1 outbuilding destroyed. Aircraft released. Crews will work through the night to secure perimeter and mop up. Investigation ongoing. @SBCOUNTYFIRE pic.twitter.com/gOieBzIwH0
— CAL FIRE BDU (@CALFIREBDU) July 30, 2022
Fire grows to 40-50 acres, 3 structures destroyed
Cal Fire officials in San Bernardino tweeted that the blaze in Silverwood has grown to approximately 40-50 acres, and that three structures have been destroyed.
#HighwayFire Update 40-50 acres 3 structures destroyed. Shifting winds in the fire area. Additional resources on order. @SBCOUNTYFIRE @SanBernardinoNF @sbcountysheriff @CHP_Victorville pic.twitter.com/FSdtXuDxf8
— CAL FIRE BDU (@CALFIREBDU) July 30, 2022