[01-23-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Baldy Fire Near I-15 In Cajon Pass Contained, Lane Closures In Effect

Fire crews contained the Baldy Fire in Cajon Pass, San Bernardino County, on Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2025, after it burned approximately two acres near the northbound I-15 freeway just south of Oak Hill Road.

According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the fire was first reported around 1:05 p.m. and exhibited a moderate rate of spread due to winds blowing from the east. Rapid response efforts by federal, state, and local resources helped contain the fire before the winds could escalate it further.

By 2:20 p.m., fire officials confirmed that forward progress had been stopped, and mop-up operations had commenced. Multiple aircraft and ground crews from the U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire, and San Bernardino County Fire remain on the scene to monitor hot spots.

As a precaution, the California Highway Patrol has closed the #4 and #5 lanes of northbound I-15, advising motorists to expect delays in the area.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. CHP logs indicate that a homeless man was seen walking away from the vicinity shortly after the blaze ignited. However, no connection has been confirmed at this time.

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California Wildfire Statistics

Thousands of Californians have been greatly impacted by wildfires over the years. Many of them have to start over after suffering extensive property losses and injuries.

A total of 47 individuals lost their lives in wildfires that destroyed 1.5 million acres in 2017. By 2019, 277,000 acres had been burned by fires, forcing widespread evacuations. Meanwhile, Cal Fire recorded 7,477 wildfires in 2022 that destroyed 876 structures, burned 331,360 acres, and claimed nine lives. Major flames are raging in Southern California as of January 2025, including the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires.

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