Brush fire in Gorman shuts down 138 Freeway; 100% contained after burning nearly 150 acres
A brush fire in the Gorman area was completely contained at 149 acres on Friday after days of burning.
The fire was first reported Wednesday afternoon on West Lancaster Road and Old Ridge Route Road, near Highway 138 in Gorman.
The #SamFire in Gorman is currently at 148 acres with 60% containment. Fire crews will continue to work throughout the night to achieve full containment.
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) August 11, 2022
As a result, the California Highway Patrol has shut down Highway 138.
A brush fire has been reported along the 43800 block of Lancaster Rd., near highway 138 in Gorman. The fire is currently at 15 acres, with no structures threatened. The California Highway Patrol is currently on scene as well, assisting in shutting down highway 138. #SamFire
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) August 10, 2022
It's unclear at this moment what the exact cause of the fire was.
No structures were threatened by the blaze and no injuries have been reported.