Oak Glen Fire grows to 900 acres

Darkness didn't bring any respite for firefighters battling the Oak Glen Fire, which tripled overnight to 900 acres and continued spreading toward Oak Glen this morning.

The blaze, which began Sunday afternoon south of Oak Glen and Potato Canyon roads, prompted evacuations and had residents preparing to move some 60 domesticated farm animals from Oak Tree Village.

The fire's intensity did not decrease when nightfall came.

"It was daytime burning conditions - very active," said Cal-Fire spokesman Bill Peters. "It didn't settle down at all."

Peters said more firefighters will be coming in to battle the blaze this morning, and many will be making a stand at Oak Glen in case the fire makes it that far.

Crews in at least six air tankers and four helicopters were going to begin fighting the fire about 8 a.m.

The dry vegetation, high heat and low humidity might be combined with some other problems today, Peters said.

"The potential for some increased winds this afternoon is definitely a concern for today," he said.

Mandatory evacuations are in effect for south and southeast Oak Glen. Voluntary evacuations have been issued for the rest of the community.

An evacuation center has been set up at Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Road.

Oak Glen Road is closed from Casa Blanca Street to Wildwood Canyon Road.

Large animals may be taken to the Yucaipa Equestrian Center, 13273 California St. Anyone needing assistance with animals may call San Bernardino

- melissa.pinion-whitt@inlandnewspapers.com