Panorama Fire Burns 75 Acres in Waterman Canyon
Incident: Panorama Wildfire
Released: 7/9/2012
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Panorama Fire Burns 75 Acres in Waterman Canyon
San Bernardino, Calif., July 9, 2012 - Firefighters quickly responded to the report of a wildfire in Waterman Canyon on Monday afternoon. The Panorama Fire started at 1:54 pm and it burned 75 acres near Panorama Point on State Highway 18. It is currently at 30% containment.
263 firefighters from the US Forest Service, San Bernardino City Fire, CalFire, San Bernardino County Fire, San Manuel Fire, Rialto Fire, and Crest Forest Fire responded, taking immediate, aggressive and decisive actions to hold the fire to 75 acres. State Highway 18 was closed to all traffic from SR138 to 40th Street in San Bernardino during the duration of the fire. Motorists detoured on Hwy 330 or Hwy 138 from I-15 in the Cajon Pass. Voluntary evacuations were in place for residents along Old Waterman Canyon Road. Old Waterman Canyon Road was re-opened at 6:15 p.m.
During the course of the firefight, three firefighters suffered heat-related injuries and were transported to local area hospitals.
The fire is under unified command with the San Bernardino City Fire Department.
Fire investigators have not determined a cause for the fire and are seeking the public's assistance. Anyone with any information is encouraged to call the San Bernardino City Fire Department at 909-384-5777.
"Firefighters did an excellent job today, considering the high temperatures and low humidity in Southern California today," said District Ranger Gabe Garcia. "We want to remind the public to be extra cautious, and report any suspicious activity," Ranger Garcia added.
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