Southern california. Eric hilt will join us in just a moment from an evacuation center. But first lets check in with abby theodros. From the outskirts of the fire. This fire has been moving rapidly. Two hours ago we were sitting in a thick layer of smoke now things have cleared enough that we can show you some of the damage done here along highway 138. This fire has been moving rapidly. Two hours ago we were sitting in a thick layer of smoke now things have cleared enough that we can show you some of the damage done here along highway 138. Weve wind gusts of up to seen up to 25 miles per hour. Drought has made for really dry brush that easily burns. And embers flying away and causing new fires is also an issue ff are up against. Road closures from i 15 all the ranchero road and 173. Causing a lot of problems for commuters in both las vegas and southern california. Many of the many of the thousands who were forced to evacuate. Have nowhere to go. Some are finding resources and help at E
Evacuation warnings. The fire is also affecting the main route between las vegas. And los angeles. Interstate 15 is closed in both directions for about 20 miles in cajon pass area. Thats between San Bernardino and victorville. If you must drive to Southern California tonight. Take note of the alternative routes we have mapped out on fox five vegas dot com. Th on when the blue cut fire will be contained. More than 13 hundred firefighters are working hard. In harsh weather firefighters are working hard. In harsh weather conditions. Two of them suffered minor injuries but accordinig to San Bernardino fire injuries but accordinig to San Bernardino fire are already out of the hospital and back on duty. Fox five has Team Coverage of this story. Live from Southern California. Well check in with eric hilt in just a moment. Join abb theodros. With the latest in the effort to battle the blue cut fire. This fire has been moving rapidly. Two hours ago we were sitting in a thick layer of smoke now
The week will stay in the 80s. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas listed on our maps back to the news desk a suspicious bag in beatty causes panic. Forcing many businesses to evacuate. Everyone was freaked out as soon as they heard what was going on the casino cleared in like three minutes the bomb squad was called out. And ended up finding a suitcase full of trash. Residents are relieved. And say theyre glad they called. With all the events happening across the country. Its better safe than sorry. With all the recent attacks across the country metro police say they take each lead and and urge everyone to see something Say Something and be on high alert for suspicious behavior. We run down every lead to the ground to determine whether or not there are additional things the police or the government can do to prevent a t
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