Pilot Fire (San Bernardino County) Started 8/07/2016, updated 8/09/2016

The Pilot Fire is burning in Chaparral and brush in between Pilot Rock Ridge and State Highway 173 in Hesperia and continues to be mostly wind driven. Fire line has been constructed in the Summit Valley area. The fire crossed Hwy 173 in the Los Flores Ranch area. Firing operations were conducted along Hwy 173 near Deep Creek and progressed southeast toward the Hwy 173 closure gate near Burnt Flats. Crews are continuing to construct dozer line from Pilot Rock to the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District Wastewater Treatment Plant. Aircraft is being used to the extent possible, but visibility is a limiting factor. Tonight’s temperatures will lower to 62 degrees with humilities increasing to 45 percent in the early morning hours. Winds will continue out of the south from 10-15mph, with gusts to 25. Tomorrow’s weather is expected to be warmer with humidifies remaining in the low teens. Communities affected by the Pilot Fire are eager to show their appreciation and support for the hard-working men and women fighting this fire. Residents and businesses have offered donations of supplies, water and food to firefighters in the field and at the Incident Command Post. The Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team 3 (So Cal IMT 3) and all of the participating agencies are grateful for the offers and the heartfelt sentiment behind them. An incident of this size brings with it the organizational support to guarantee firefighters and support staff receive everything necessary to sustain the fire fight. It is with the deepest gratitude for the offered contributions, So Cal IMT 3 asks the community to consider other local organizations and causes that may have a need for donations or assistance as a result of the fire. In the coming days these organizations will become more evident as they assist those directly impacted by the Fire. This fire has once again demonstrated how generous the residents of San Bernardino County truly are. The Incident Commander Mike Wakoski of the Southern California Interagency Incident Management Team 3 would like to thank the residents with great sincerity.