A brush fire is burning near Silverwood Lake and the blaze has claimed almost 50 acres, according to a San Bernardino National Forest spokesperson.
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Clouds of gray smoke were visible over a wide area from the High Desert to the Inland Empires Metro area.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) – The Latest on wildfires burning in California.
Smoke rises from the Pilot fire near Silverwood Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department has deployed at least 12 engines, two crews, two tenders, one dozer and three chief officers to battle the blaze. A portion of Highway 138 was closed, and officials urged motorists to avoid the area. The fire is burning uphill toward a ridge above the lake.
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Meanwhile, firefighters say they have a much bigger fire near the Central California coast 45 percent contained. Flames have consumed 57 homes.
