Railroad Fire Update: 25 Acres Burned With 30% Containment, I-15 In Cajon Pass Open
CAJON PASS (CBSLA) — Forward progress of the 'Railroad Fire' in the Cajon Pass has been stopped and the blaze is currently at 30% containment, as of 9:30 p.m. Northbound and Southbound lanes are now open.
The fire, which started at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, prompted the closure of both sides of the 15, between Highway 138 and Oak Hill.
The #RailroadFire has held to 25 acres, now at 30% containment.
— San Bernardino National Forest (@SanBernardinoNF) August 30, 2021
The railway has been opened and both sides of the 15 are open, save for one closed lane on the northbound side.
The cause is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/QJexMg2XRd
The cause of the fire was under investigation and no further details were immediately available.