Firefighters monitor the Blue Cut fire traveling on the side of Lytle Creek Road. As night fell Wednesday, the Blue Cut fire marched toward Highway 2, also known as the Angeles Crest Highway. Meanwhile, firefighters in Lytle Creek, near the fire's southwestern flank, toiled to control the flames and prevent the fire from decimating the small, rural community. Special helicopters equipped to fly in darkness were deployed, according to Melody Lardner, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service. Officials are expected to provide updates Thursday morning about the status of the Blue Cut fire, which was only 4% contained.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 18, 2016 06:52 UTC