Lake Fire: Evacuations & Road Closures – San Bernardino County
- A brush fire, dubbed the Lake Fire, broke out near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County on Saturday afternoon, stranding more than 100 people and prompting evacuations.
- The initial evacuations involved more than 100 people at the reservoir.
A fast-moving brush fire near Silverwood lake in San Bernardino County has triggered immediate evacuations, stranding over 100 people and growing to 478 acres. Emergency responders are battling the Lake Fire, which ignited Saturday afternoon and quickly escalated. Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect near Highway 138 and I-15, as officials investigate the cause of the blaze. Boaters and jet skiers aided in the evacuation efforts, assisting those at the reservoir. Stay informed on the latest developments and road closures related to the ongoing situation, with updates provided by News Directory 3. Discover what’s next …
Lake Fire Forces Evacuations in San Bernardino County
Updated June 29, 2025
A brush fire, dubbed the Lake Fire, broke out near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County on Saturday afternoon, stranding more than 100 people and prompting evacuations. The Lake Fire started around 4 p.m.near Highway 173 and Cedar Springs Dam Trail, within the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. According to Cal Fire, the blaze rapidly expanded from 60 acres to 478 acres by late evening and remains zero percent contained. the brush fire cause is under inquiry.
The initial evacuations involved more than 100 people at the reservoir. Boaters and jet skiers assisted in moving people from the beach to a turnout on Highway 173, north of the lake. Many evacuees were in beach attire.