10 more homes lost near Running Springs
Firefighters this morning estimated another 10 structures were destroyed in Running Springs overnight, but they hope diminishing Santa Ana winds will help them in the fight against the Slide and Grass Valley blazes today.
Flames moving southwest on the Slide Fire continued to threaten homes in Running Springs. While dry conditions and Santa Ana winds are expected this morning, firefighters expect a shift in the winds this afternoon. Flames moving north and northeast also threatened the community of Arrowbear, fire officials said.
On the Grass Valley blaze, a 30-acre spot fire broke out on the southwest corner of the fire, but fire officials, who had built fire lines around the blaze don’t expect it to get out of control.
Firefighters are hoping to keep the blaze east of Miller Canyon and plan to set up fire lines on the west side of the blaze. Many of the firefighters working in the mountains will be shifted to Grass Valley to get a handle on the blaze in the next day or so.
Seven helicopters are expected to be used in the fires today. Air tankers and other aircraft will be shared between the mountain fires and other fires in the region.
The 300-acre Cajon Fire, which ignited Monday morning near the 15 Freeway and Kenwood Avenue in Devore, was 85 percent contained. Fifty-three firefighters worked to put out hot spots, according to Inciweb.com.
-- Jason Pesick