All News
Mojave Narrows Fire 100% Contained After 25 Acres Scorched
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) 25 acres burned following an arson fire that began around 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
County Fire spokesman Eric Sherwin told Victor Valley News that the fire was 100% contained, and the crew is expected to remain on scene until Friday morning for clean up.
“Thankfully we were able to get the fire under control before the winds really picked up,” Sherwin said.
The suspected arsonist was arrested after leading deputies on a pursuit while still attempting to set other fires during the process, officials said.
Sherwin confirmed that one firefighter suffered minor injuries battling the fire and a deputy was treated for a heat-related illness during the foot pursuit.
The Victor Valley remains under a High Wind Warning with wind gusts expected to be as high as 70 MPH.
-
All News6 days agoBarback killed breaking up fight at Victorville bar identified, suspect arrested
-
All News6 days agoEmployee killed after fight outside Bombshells Bar and Grill in Victorville
-
All News5 days agoStolen items found inside room at the Green Spot Motel in Victorville
-
All News4 days ago2 people arrested for maintaining a drug house in Apple Valley
-
All News6 days agoPedestrian killed Saturday night on Palmdale Rd in Victorville
-
All News4 days agoTown of Apple Valley completes Safe Routes to School projects