Fire Incident, San Bernardino Mountains

 

Momyer Trail San Gorgonio Wilderness Area

Here’s the Latest Fire Update (1:00 PM)

The Momyer and Vivian Creek Trails are closed until further notice due to an active fire in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area. It is located in steep terrain and has burned 150 acres.

Six relief crews hiked into the area this morning, the four overnight crews encountered freezing temperatures. The fire is burning in a north to northeast direction. They are supported by two air tankers, three medium helicopters and one type one helicopter.

The fire started yesterday morning around 10:30 AM and the cause is under investigation.

 

Helicopters Adding Air Support.

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