Pilot fire in San Bernardino County spreads to nearly 6,300 acres, triggering evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in the mountains of San Bernardino County grew Monday to nearly 6,300 acres, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents, authorities said.
About 375 homes were under a mandatory evacuation order in the Summit Valley area and Hesperia, according to the U.S. Forest Service and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
About 5,000 homes were under a voluntary evacuation advisory in Hesperia and nearby communities, Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Cindy Bachman said.
After it was first reported about noon Sunday, the Pilot fire spread quickly in dry brush and timber. As of Monday night, the blaze was only 6% contained, said Justin Taylor of the U.S. Forest Service.
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