Nestled along Lone Pine Canyon Road, a narrow, twisting thoroughfare, it was a bleak symbol of all that has surrendered to the raging fire that continues to terrorize the Cajon Pass. But for all the devastation that the Blue Cut fire has wreaked, officials have had difficulty determining the damage left by explosive flames that quickly overtook more than 31,000 acres. Although the Blue Cut fire calmed slightly overnight and halted its march north and east, it is just 4% contained, and a red flag warning remains in effect. Raw Video: Blue Cut fire Raw video from Blue Cut fire near the Cajon Pass. Raw video from Blue Cut fire near the Cajon Pass.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 18, 2016 16:50 UTC