Fire At Advance Disposal Facility In Hesperia Continues To Smolder Nearly 12 Hours After Igniting

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — An overnight fire at a disposal and recycling facility in Hesperia continued to smolder Tuesday morning, sending visible smoke into the air across parts of the Victor Valley as firefighters remained on scene monitoring the incident.

The fire was reported at approximately 12:03 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Advance Disposal facility in the 17100 block of Mesa Street, near Santa Fe Avenue. San Bernardino County Fire responded and arrived to find active flames and heavy smoke coming from an enclosed structure.

Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze, opening several points of entry into the building to ventilate the structure and gain access to the fire burning inside.

By approximately 11:30 a.m., nearly 12 hours after the initial response, the fire remained active. While flames were no longer visible from outside the building, thick white smoke continued billowing from the structure, indicating crews were still extinguishing hot spots deep within the facility.

Photos from the scene show fire engines positioned outside the large industrial building overnight as heavy gray smoke rolled along the exterior of the warehouse. Images taken Tuesday morning reveal a steady plume of white smoke continuing to escape from the building as firefighters maintained their extended operation.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, residents in Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville “may notice visible smoke today from a fire at a local disposal and recycling facility.” Fire officials said that although the fire remains active, “fire activity is minimal.”

The department said the facility’s on-site safety team continues to manage operations while San Bernardino County Fire monitors conditions, coordinates with facility personnel and evaluates the incident throughout the day to help ensure public safety.

Fire officials also urged residents to take precautions if smoke is present in their neighborhood, advising that “those who are sensitive to smoke, including children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory conditions, should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity and keeping windows and doors closed.”

San Bernardino County Fire said it will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as needed.

No injuries or the cause of the fire were immediately released.

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