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| Three New Wildfires | August 12, 2026
Fire Activity Rising: Three New Wildfires Sparked Yesterday
Lost Creek Fire #1
Start: Reported at 1708 5:08 p.m. on August 11, 2026
Location: About a half mile South of Poopout Hill, approximately 2.5 to 3 miles Southeast of the Barton Flats Campground, in the wilderness area near the Poopout Trail
Size: 1/10th of an Acre
Containment: 100%
Cause: Lightning
Situation: A small wildfire started low on the mountain in an area that was easy for crews to reach. Ground firefighters moved in quickly and, with support from helicopters, were able to stop the fire’s forward progress early. The fire was burning in standing dead trees (snags), but crews were able to build a secure containment line around it. Additional personnel remain on scene today, working to fully extinguish hot spots and ensure the area is safe
Closures: None
Lost Creek Fire #2
Start: Reported at 5:08 p.m. on August 11, 2026
Location: Higher up the mountain directly North of Lost Creek Fire #1
Size: Unknown
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Situation: A second fire start was reported at the same time as the Lost Creek #1 Fire. This fire is located much higher up the mountain in very steep, remote terrain that ground crews cannot safely reach. Because of the challenging location, two smoke jumpers were flown in and parachuted to the area. They are now making their way toward the fire to assess conditions and determine the safest and most effective way to begin suppression efforts
Closures: None
North Fire
Location: Lytle Creek Road & Bonita Falls are just North of the Front Country Ranger District Office
Start: Reported at 8:50 p.m. on August 11, 2026
Size: ~3 Acres
Containment: 50%
Cause: Under Investigation
Crews: 4 Engines, 1 Water Tender, 2 Crews
Situation: This fire is being managed jointly by the Forest Service and San Bernardino County Fire – San Bernardino Unit. Containment is holding at 50%, and crews will continue working through the night to strengthen control lines and secure the area.
Closures: Lytle Creek Road was temporarily closed for five hours last night but has since reopened. We ask the public to use extreme caution when traveling through the area, as fire crews and equipment remain positioned along the roadside