As a heat wave sweeps Southern California, fires continue to burn from Santa Barbara to Camp Pendleton. Here is what we know as of Saturday evening, June 7.
Box fire in Cajon Pass
- 100 acres
- 50% contained
- Map shows where the Box fire is burning
- No evacuations in place
- 150 firefighters on scene
- 8 heat-related injuries
- All Northbound lanes on I-15 at Devore were open Saturday evening
Valley fire near Forest Falls
- 1,000 acres
- 5% contained
- Map shows where the Valley fire is burning
- Evacuations: Forest Falls community, Momyer Trail, Vivian Creek Trail, San Bernardino Peak Trail & Big Falls Picnic Area
- Evacuation center: Inland Leaders Charter School at 12375 California Street in Yucaipa
- Pets: Devore Animal Shelter at 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino
- Highway 38 remains closed from Bryant Street to Lake Williams Drive
- 500 firefighters on scene
Holiday fire in Goleta
- 100 acres, 20 homes destroyed
- 80% Contained
- Map shows where the Holiday fire is burning
- 500 firefighters and 30 engines on scene
- Evacuations: 2,500 people had been evacuated, but by Saturday afternoon many were allowed to return home.
- Evacuation center: Goleta Valley Community Center at 5679 Hollister Ave. in Goleta
- Large animals: Earl Warren Showground at 3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara
- Small animals: County Animal Services and the Humane Society, 5473 Overpass Road in Goleta
Camp Pendleton fires
- The base on Saturday night said three brush fires at the base had scorched more than 1,600 acres, and the Marines early Saturday reported firefighting progress and lifted some evacuations.
Related links
- How Southern Californias homeless people are faring in the heat wave
- Fire danger rises on heat waves hottest day in Southern California
- Summers first heat wave descends on Southern California
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