None of the so-called Blue Cut Fire was reported to be contained Tuesday night, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on Twitter. The fire started around 10:30 a.m. in the Cajon Pass, about 13 miles northwest of San Bernardino, the department reported. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe fire forced the closure of a section of Interstate 15, the main highway between Southern California and Las Vegas. The firefighters, members of two San Bernardino County engine companies, were able to shelter within a nearby structure. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County because of the fire.

Source: New York Times August 17, 2016 04:59 UTC