Major Incidents (FY 24-25)

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Annual Report (FY 24-25)

San Bernardino County Fire personnel respond to a wildfire in a mountainous area. Thick, orange smoke fills the sky as flames burn in the distance. Several red fire command vehicles with flashing lights are parked along the roadside. Firefighters in yellow protective gear stand near the vehicles, preparing for deployment. The scene is intense and urgent, set against rugged hills and an ominous, smoke-covered sun.

#LakeFire – Forward rate of spread has been stopped

June 29, 2025

The fire made a rapid run to the top of Little Mountain before beginning an…

Two CAL FIRE firefighters battle a brush fire near a chain-link fence in San Bernardino during the Cable Fire. Thick smoke fills the air, partially obscuring the background. One firefighter uses a hose to spray water on the flames, while the other holds a fire tool and monitors the area. The news banner below indicates a fire alert and warns that the fire is threatening structures. Wild vegetation and dry grasses cover the ground, highlighting the fire risk.

Cable Fire Evening Incident Update

June 29, 2025

Cable Fire at 15 acres in Cable Canyon. #SBCoFD, USFS, CAL FIRE & others making…

San Bernardino County Fire personnel respond to a wildfire in a mountainous area. Thick, orange smoke fills the sky as flames burn in the distance. Several red fire command vehicles with flashing lights are parked along the roadside. Firefighters in yellow protective gear stand near the vehicles, preparing for deployment. The scene is intense and urgent, set against rugged hills and an ominous, smoke-covered sun.

Lake Fire – Silverwood Lake Recreation Area – Evening Update

June 28, 2025

The Lake Fire has burned approximately 478 acres with no containment at this time

Two firefighters in full gear and oxygen tanks work on the roof of a smoke-filled residential home. One firefighter operates a chainsaw, cutting into the roof for ventilation, while the other stands nearby assisting. A metal ladder is propped against the edge of the roof, providing access. Dense smoke surrounds the scene, and leafy trees are visible in the background.

Hawthorne Incident

June 25, 2025

Backyard shed fire in Bloomington spread to 4 properties; 40 #SBCoFD personnel responded, 1 injured

Firefighters in full gear stand on the front porch of a single-story house actively on fire, with smoke billowing from the roof and interior. The home’s address “1296” is visible above the front door. Multiple yellow fire hoses snake across the ground and through a chain-link fence in the foreground. The roof is visibly damaged, and charred sections are present around the windows and eaves. Other firefighters and emergency personnel are visible around the property, working to contain the blaze.

San Bernardino Crews Respond to Fatal Morning House Fire

June 18, 2025

SBCoFD worked to control a fire in a large boarded-up house

A nighttime scene of a fire at an impound lot in San Bernardino, California, on June 16, 2025. The image shows a white sedan engulfed in flames, particularly around the front left wheel and roof area, with fire spreading to other nearby vehicles. A firefighter is faintly visible on the left side of the image. In the background, blue smoke and emergency lights illuminate the area. The logo of the San Bernardino County Fire Department appears in the top left corner, and bold white text across the top reads: “IMPOUND LOT FIRE – SAN BERNARDINO, CA – JUNE 16, 2025.”

Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire at Impound Lot

June 16, 2025

The fire made a rapid run to the top of Little Mountain before beginning an…

A firefighting helicopter flies overhead against a clear blue sky with the sun shining brightly near the top right corner. Bold white text on the left reads “MATHEWS FIRE, CAJON PASS, CA, JUNE 16, 2025.” In the upper right corner, the San Bernardino County Fire Department emblem is displayed.

Mathews Fire – Cajon Pass, CA

June 16, 2025

The ground crews, joined by an aggressive aerial attack, held the fire to 3.4 acres

Ranch Fire – Morning Incident Summary

June 11, 2025

Favorable winds and increased overnight humidity allowed firefighters to make progress, reaching 10% containment. Crews…

Boat Fire on Lake Havasu

May 24, 2025

Quick action from SBCoFD kept a fire aboard a pleasure boat on Lake Havasu from…