PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Firefighters are working a vegetation fire Tuesday night in the community of Phelan.
The incident dubbed the Johnson Fire was first reported at about 7:17 pm, on August 27, 2024, Southwest of Johnson Road & Snow Line Road.
Within minutes aircraft was ordered to respond to the fire reported to have a moderate of spread and threatening structures.
Due to the threat, one large air tanker was requested to the scene.
Authorities requested closures at Sheep Creek and Hill Top Roads and at Snowline Drive and Riggins Road.
By 8:20 pm, the preliminary size of the fire was mapped at 67.3 acres in size.
By 8:36 pm, the forward rate of spread of the fire had been stopped and the air attack was released from the incident.
Crews will remain in place through the night and the road closures continue to remain in place.
San Bernardino County Fire is in unified command with CalFire BDU.
There are no evacuation orders and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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