Hesperia Fire burns over 90 acres of brush, one building
Over a hundred firefighters are battling an over 90-acre fire in Hesperia.
According to San Bernardino County Fire, the fire started at about 50 acres and then spread to about 95 acres. The department has dispatched more than 115 firefighters, 23 engines and several aircraft to battle the fire.
As of Tuesday morning, crews reported that the blaze was 50% contained, with one outbuilding destroyed.
#HesperiaFire (Final) IC advising forward ROS stopped, 95 acres 50% contained. 1 outbuilding destroyed. Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the night & tomorrow. HWY173 remains closed east of 138. Video from initial attack and current conditions. @CALFIREBDU Krn pic.twitter.com/vxtsADTAP0
— San Bernardino County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) June 7, 2022
Authorities transported one burn victim to the hospital.
#HesperiaFire (Update): Hesperia IC advising updated size approx 95 acres 0% containment. 115 firefighters, 3 crews, 5 chief officers, 2 dozers, 23 brush engines, 1 type one, 6 water tenders assigned. Still unified with @CALFIREBDU. Multiple area agencies assisting. Krn pic.twitter.com/GYeNI6zFci
— San Bernardino County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) June 7, 2022
The fire originated in the area of Highway 173 and Highway 138.