Ranch Fire burns 4,200+ acres near Apple Valley
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - An area of San Bernardino County was evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Apple Valley Tuesday afternoon.
What we know:
The "Ranch Fire" started just after 2:30 p.m. near Bowen Ranch Road and Coxey Truck Trail, south of Apple Valley, according to Cal Fire.
The fire was first reported at approximately 80 acres. But in just a few hours, the fire exploded to 2,000 acres. Cal Fire reported that multiple structures in the area were immediately under threat.
As of Thursday morning, the fire had burned 4,293 acres and is 50% contained.
All evacuation orders have since been lifted.
What they're saying:
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said fire crews are understaffed "because Trump deployed them for a political stunt in LA," adding that "this isn't just illegal. It's dangerous," in a social media post.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Source: Information in this story is from Cal Fire, and X posts from Cal Fire's San Bernardino Unit Public Information Office.