A fast-moving wildlife burning near Big Bear in the San Bernardino National Forest jumped to 7,500 acres Thursday and forced the evacuations of several communities, including five summer camps.
The Lake fire quickly grew Thursday afternoon from 1,500 acres to 7,500 acres because of dry, windy conditions, said Anna Bribiescas, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service.
Winds of up to 5 mph were fanning flames and propelling them east along Highway 38. The winds, she said, were pushing the blaze away from homes, but it was still threatening 150 structures, mostly cabins, nestled in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area.