BARSTOW, Calif., July 5 (High Desert News Online) — In the High Desert, official wildfire sources in the available material did not confirm a reported Nash Fire near Barstow that was said to have burned 156 acres and reached 50% containment. The CAL FIRE incidents page included in the record did not provide a Nash Fire-specific update.
One CAL FIRE incident update for the Record Fire said the blaze grew to 650 acres and was 15% contained, with minimal overnight growth helping crews make progress.
In the Barstow area, Victor Valley News reported that the Heritage fire started north of Oro Grande near National Trails Highway and sent smoke toward Barstow and nearby communities. The story said the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District and San Bernardino County Fire Department described the fire at 500 acres and 10% containment on Tuesday morning.
An Associated Press roundup of Southern California wildfire activity said the Line Fire was 36% contained and the Airport Fire was 19% contained as of Sunday, based on official incident information.
