The Ranch Fire began at 14:33 LT on June 10, near Bowen Ranch Road and Coxey Truck Trail, approximately 97 km (60 miles) northeast of Los Angeles. As of the latest update, the fire has scorched 1 702 ha (4 205 acres) and remains at 0% containment.
Favorable conditions for fire growth, sustained winds up to 30 km/h (19 mph), and low relative humidity have driven the rapid expansion of the fire front.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department issued evacuation orders at 16:30 LT for residents from Milpas Drive to High Road, south of Highway 18. A Reverse 9-1-1 emergency alert was sent to notify residents of the immediate threat.
Shelters have been established at Sitting Bull Academy, 19445 Sitting Bull Road, for displaced individuals. Victorville Fairgrounds, located at 14800 7th Street, is accepting evacuated animals.
The fire is under Unified Command involving CAL FIRE, San Bernardino County Fire Department, Apple Valley Fire Protection District, Bureau of Land Management, and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Aerial firefighting resources are on “No Divert” status, meaning they are prioritized exclusively for this incident to protect threatened structures.
A Damage Inspection Team is currently assessing structural impacts in and around the affected areas of Apple Valley. The cause of the Ranch Fire remains under investigation.
