CAJON PASS (CBS) — A wildfire has scorched more than 300 acres and a mobile home in the Cajon Pass Monday afternoon.
The wildfire began on Interstate-15 in the Cajon Pass between Kenwood and Cleghorn at approximately 1:00 p.m., according to San Bernardino National Forest spokesman John Miller. Officials say two structures have also burned.
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Crews have contained about 40 percent of the brush fire.
Caltrans says only three of five northbound lanes of I-15 are open and there is a heavy backup. The southbound side is fully open but is also experiencing spectator delays.
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No other evacuations have been ordered.
Approximately 40-50 miles away, another brush fire was burning in the city of Perris and fast approaching homes. About a dozen residents have been ordered to evacuate.
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