Firefighters battle Mojave Fire near Cemex Plant in downtown Victorville
Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the Mojave Fire on Tuesday night near the Cemex Cement Plant in downtown Victorville.
The Victorville Fire Department reported the vegetation fire at about 10:36 p.m., near the plant on E Street and between D Street and the Mojave River. San Bernardino County Fire, Cal Fire, and Cal OES also responded to the blaze.
Scanner reports indicated that just before 11 p.m., the fire was estimated at five acres with heavy fuels burning near the plant. Firefighters were concerned that the fire could spread if flames crossed a natural barrier to the south.
Just after 11:30 p.m., the fire had spread to about six acres, with spot fires reported in the area.
Hesperia resident Paula Jackson told the Daily Press that she could see the orange glow of flames near the plant as she drove south on Interstate 15.
Around 2 a.m. Wednesday, the incident commander announced that Cal Fire crews continued to conduct fire suppression on the ground.
Authorities did no say if the fire was contained or the cause of the blaze.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Firefighters battle Mojave Fire near Cemex Plant in downtown Victorville
