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.

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
— San Bernardino National Forest (@SanBernardinoNF) August 30, 2021

The cause of the fire was under investigation and no further details were immediately available.

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