Although firefighters have made some progress in the Raging Ranch fire near Apple Valley, they have expressed doubts that the circumstances will remain favorable.
Although the 4,205 -acre fire contains 10 % by Wednesday morning, fire officials said on Wednesday and Thursday will make more progress more difficult.
Calfire said that a mixture of low humidity and “increased southern winds, with storms of up to 32 miles per hour” on Wednesday afternoon “that may challenge containment efforts.”
This number is higher than a previous estimate for 26 miles per hour.
The agency added: “It is expected that the poor recovery will be overnight, with the continued similar weather until Thursday.” “The crews will focus on strengthening containment lines, protecting structures, and with efforts to continue throughout the day.”
The fire has already destroyed at least one house, and the mandatory evacuation is from MilPas Drive to High Road, south of the 18th Highway.
The evacuation shelter was created at the Sitting Bull Academy in 19445 Sitting Bull Road at Apple Valley. Animal evacuation center opened on the land of Victor Felville in 1400 Street 7