Veg Fire Hwy 138 - West Cajon Valley 6-17-08

[Wrightwood]

Getting a handle on it

[Wrightwood]

4-5 acres

[Wrightwood]

Starting to release some aircraft

[Wrightwood]

Holding at 5 acres
Extensive mop-up

[Kristaldawn]

Was Lonepine closed?

[Wrightwood]

I don't think so as the fire was not really close to Lone Pine Canyon Rd.
Never heard about 'any' road closures

[Wrightwood]

Will be extensive mop up
Wet line around the fire

[Wrightwood]

Air tankers released
Helicopter will make a few more drops and is available if needed for other

[The Usle Family]

The fire was in West Cajon Valley immediately to the north of the pioneer marker at Stone Basin Ranch Road.  The fire was on the hill above the old poultry ranch there.