Lake Fire (Wildfire)

The Lake Fire was reported just before 4:00 pm on June 17, 2015. It is burning east of Camp de Benneville Pines south of Jenks Lake Road. Jenks Lake Road is closed.The cause of the is under investigation. It is approximately 25 acres in size and burning in timber. Structures are threatened. Evacuations include: 120 people from Camp de Benneville Pines, 1 person from Camp Ta Pochon, 24 people from Camp Alpine Meadows, 23 people from Camp Edward, 10 people from Camp Tulake. Children from the camps were bused to Citrus Valley High School in Redlands and the County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has sent representatives to meet with parents.Resources include:11 engines8 air tankers2 helicopters1 air attack plane2 crews2 water tendersFire management is under unified Command with San Bernardino County Fire and San Bernardino County Sheriff.Ben’s Weather Webcam has a good view of the