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17 Jul, 2015

Cajon Pass fire jumps highway, burns cars

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After destroying several homes with the potential to spread to at least 50 more homes, a fast moving wildfire jumps the 15 freeway setting over 20 vehicles on fire as it advances through the Cajon Pass. At this time more than 3,500 are burning and the 15 freeway has been completely shut down. Multiple casualties have been reported. Spokesman:

Seventy to 80 vehicles were left on the pavement, some without keys. The agency was trying to get the vehicles out of the fire’s path, but officers were awaiting tow trucks from the Victorville area.