A raging wildfire that ignited on the morning of Tuesday Aug. 16 has continued to spread through the Cajon Pass area of San Bernardino County, west of Interstate 15. Over 34,000 homes and other structures are under threat from this fire and well over 80,000 residents have been evacuated. Numerous road closures are in effect in surrounding communities, while several schools and even hospitals have been closed.

According to the most recent update on the so-called "Bluecut Fire" from InciWeb, posted at 1:45 p.m., EST on Thursday Aug. 18, the blaze has grown to 31,689 acres and is only four percent contained. It continues to be fueled by heavy brush and poses an "imminent threat" to public safety, rail traffic, homes, and other structures in the Cajon Pass, Lytle Creek, Wrightwood, Oak Hills, and surrounding areas.

There are now 1,584 firefighting personnel on scene to battle this blaze. The resources currently at their disposal in the containment effort are: 178 fire engines; 26 crews; 10 air tankers; two Very Large Air Tankers (VLATS); and 17 helicopters (including night flying copters).

According to the planned actions outlook compiled by fire authorities, the wildfire will continue to move to the north, northwest, and northeast towards Wrightwood, Victor Valley, Phelan, Baldy Mesa, and South Hesperia. As the fire crosses the ridge to the west, it will backtrack toward the community of Lytle Creek.

Please stay posted to LatinPost.com for further updates on the Bluecut fire, as we will be posting new articles as soon as additional information becomes available.