A fire that consumed over a 1,000 acres and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,500 homes near the Cajon Pass was closer to being contained Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters estimated the "Hill" fire was nearly 80% contained, with full containment expected around 6:00 p.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Mandatory evacuations for the area were lifted at 2:00 pm Saturday allowing nearly 1500 Oak Hills residents to return as long as they showed proof of residency.
The fire erupted Friday afternoon in the center divider of interstate 15 just south of Oak Hill Road. High winds allowed it to quickly spread. 2 mobile homes were destroyed and 2 other structures were damaged.
The I-15 freeway closed for several hours but reopened in both directions.
Lower overnight temperatures and calm winds helped firefighters dig containment lines and gain control of the blaze. At one point, more than 950 firefighters were on scene along with 14 air tankers, a DC-10, and several water dropping helicopters.
1,158 acres were burned, according to the Forrest Service.
One firefighter was evacuated out for a medical emergency, the Forrest service said. A second firefighter suffered heat exhaustion.
The Forrest service said all shelters were closed. Those needing additional assistance should call the American Red Cross at (855) 891-7325.
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