Above video: Reports of KTLA lake fire on Saturday evening, June 28th.
Fires on the lake near Hesperia continue to infuriate with little containment Sunday morning.
According to the latest Cal Fire update at 7:30am, the flame was 478 acres and 10% containment. It was first reported near the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area on Saturday before 4pm.
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued in the area south of the 138 Expressway between the 15-173 expressways. Authorities say some of the 15, the busiest highways in the area, are affected due to fire behavior and vision concerns.
There are also evacuation warnings in areas north of 138, west of 173, east and east of Summit Valley Road.
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“Weather conditions play an important role in fire activity,” Cal Fire said in an overview of the lake’s fire situation on Saturday night, explaining that strong evening winds gradually decrease, relative humidity increases, and help reduce fire behavior.
Evacuation of Lake Fire Heatmap (CAL Fire/BDU) that burned 478 acres as of 7pm on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. A fast growing wildfire continues on June 28, 2025 near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County. (Cal fire) Roads on highways 138 and 173 are closed and evacuations are underway as fast-moving wildfires continue near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County on June 28, 2025. (onscene.tv)
The forecast does not show that fire conditions will improve.
“On Sunday, the humidity will dry again, and the humidity will return to 20% and the wind will blow up to 25 mph in the afternoon,” the situation summary states. “Monday is expected to bring strong gusts of winds above 30 mph, and could challenge suppression efforts.”
The origin of the lake fire is unknown. It does not appear to immediately threaten the structure and no injuries have been reported.
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More than 520 staff, three helicopters and 54 fire engines have been dispatched to the area near Silverwood Lake, according to Cal Fire. The Silverwood Lake State Recreation area will remain generally closed as the fire continues to burn, and anyone who has to travel in the area will be asked to consult and prepare with the official website about road conditions in case of warnings or evacuation changes.
Also, the inland Empire broke out on Saturday at Smiley Fire near Redlands, reaching 83 acres before crews began to be heavily contained.
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