Watch Duty volunteers have been monitoring and sharing updates on the Nob Fire, on the north side of the San Bernardino Mountains. KTLA-5 reported that the fire near Lytle Creek had burned at least 200 acres by Wednesday afternoon. It was reported around 10:15 a.m. and officials said then it had burned about 8 acres but had the potential to spread quickly.
San Bernardino County Fire Department officials initially said the fire started as a scheduled controlled burn, according to the San Bernardino Sun, but the National Forest clarified that it was not a controlled burn, and there have not been any scheduled in the area in recent weeks. There was one scheduled on Wednesday, the Chilao Prescribed Fire — about 20 miles east of the Nob Fire.
In an update around 7 p.m., the fire was estimated at 5 percent containment. According to today’s Inciweb report, the fire is burning in steep terrain and thick brush. Engines, crews, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft have been requested.
Forest Road 3N06 (Lytle Creek Canyon) in the area is closed to allow access for firefighters. No evacuations have been requested; Lytle Creek Road is closed at Sycamore Canyon.
By the way, if you’re looking to share some time and service, Watch Duty is looking for volunteers. The Watch Duty administrators are seeking additional staffers to support operations and a planned expansion.
Please refer to the volunteer job board at watchduty.org/volunteer for more information.