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Crews battle 'Cactus Fire' in San Bernardino National Forest

By FOX 11 Digital Team
Published  April 30, 2022 6:37pm PDT
Wildfires
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Crews battle Cactus Fire in San Bernardino National Forest

U.S. Forest Service firefighters are battling what's been named the Cactus Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest. (Video courtesy of San Bernardino National Forest via Twitter)

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service firefighters are battling a fire in the San Bernardino National Forest Saturday.

The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday, near the Cactus Flats area of the forest. Authorities have since named the blaze the ‘Cactus Fire.' Initial reports had the fire burning anywhere from five to 10 acres, and spreading moderately. 

At last update, around 5:30 p.m., the fire had spread to 35 acres, with about 50% containment. Crews from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Angeles National Forest, Cleveland National Forest, Big Bear Fire Department, and Cal Fire were assisting.

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According to officials, the fire is "exhibiting short-range spotting behavior," leading to helicopters dropping water on those hot spots.