Wildfire — Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

2021-06-09 · Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

Event narrative

This fire occurred at Ranchero and Caliente roads, west of hesperia near Interstate 15. Structures were threatened until containment. The farm fire burned 250 acres. Initially 20 acres but developed rapid spread. Wind gusts of 35 mph and relative humidity 30 to 35 percent at 2 nearby SCE weather stations. Caltrans weather station gusts to 30 mph and minimum RH down to 25 percent.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level low pressure system off the southwest coast of California allowed for the deepening of the marine layer on June 7. Drizzle and light rain were reported mainly across Orange County and northern portions of coastal San Diego County. A couple fires also broke out across the region as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 967125. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.