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Evacuation orders are still in place for the Lake Fire, with parts of Highway 173 and Highway 138 are closed. The fire started at 3:58 p.m. around State Highway 173 and Cedar Springs Dam Trail, near Silverwood Lake — and quickly grew to hundreds of acres.
Authorities say crews were able to achieve some containment, but winds are expected to pick up Sunday afternoon — with stronger winds exceeding 30 mph forecast for Monday.
Authorities say the fire continues to pose a threat to high-tension power lines.
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area is closed to the public, but as of noon Sunday, forward progress of the fire has been stopped.
The basics
- Acreage: 478 acres as of Sunday afternoon
- Containment: 10%
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The National Weather Service says there's up to a 90% chance of rain on New Year's Day. -
The incident Wednesday night came amid early talks for the agency to adopt a pilot program for weapons detection on buses. -
The orders will go into effect 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Evacuation orders
Evacuation orders have been issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for the following areas:
- South of Highway 183 from Highway 173 to Summit Valley Road
June 28, 2025
— San Bernardino County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) June 29, 2025
Lake Fire Evacuation Order !!
The area south of Highway 138 between the 15 Freeway and Highway 173 are now under an evacuation order.#LakeFire #EvacuationOrder pic.twitter.com/w5r7egjKRc
Evacuation warnings
- Area north of Hwy 138/Hwy 173, from Summit Valley Road to Arrowhead Lake Road
Road closures
- Highway 138 from Old Mill to Interstate 15
- Highway 173 at Highway 138
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The National Weather Service says there's up to a 90% chance of rain on New Year's Day.
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The incident Wednesday night came amid early talks for the agency to adopt a pilot program for weapons detection on buses.
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The orders will go into effect 11 a.m. Tuesday.
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Fire resources and tips
Check out LAist's wildfire recovery guide
If you have to evacuate:
- Why fire officials don't want you to stay and defend your home
- How to get packed up
- How to leave your house
- What evacuation terms mean and how to sign up for alerts
Navigating fire conditions:
- How to drive in high winds and fire danger
- How to prep for power outages
- How to navigate poor air quality
How to help yourself and others:
- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
How to start the recovery process:
- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
Prepare for the next disaster:
