HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire burning along Highway 173, east of Highway 138 near Hesperia.
Multiple crews have been dispatched to the incident dubbed the Summit Fire.
As of 3:30 pm, on Saturday, the fire was reported to be between 3- 20 acres in size and is wind-driven to the north with a moderate to rapid rate of spread.
According to units at the scene, the fire has a potential for 100 to 150 acres with no immediate structure threat.
Air support is already assisting with the fire and two additional helicopters were requested to respond.
Smoke from the fire is visible for several miles away and people who live in the area are reporting they can smell the smoke.
This is a developing story and additional information will be updated as it becomes available.
UPDATE — The fire is now at 40-45 acres with a rapid to moderate rate of spread.
UPDATE at 4:20pm – The fire is now at 67 acres. CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit has incident command. San Bernardino County Fire is supporting. Summit Fire burning in area north of Forest. SBCF is supporting with: aircraft ; 5 Engines, 1 dozer, fire leadership, patrols.
UPDATE at 4:50 pm — The fire is at 76.2 acres.
UPDATE at 5:40 pm — The fire is holding at 78 acres and the forward progress has been stopped. Containment is at 5%.
