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Ranch Fire in Apple Valley Tops 4,200 Acres as Evacuations Begin

Low humidity combined with gusts peaking at 31 mph is intensifying the fire's pace toward populated areas

San Bernardino County Sheriff Phelan Posse 303 are prepared to help evacuees and their animals affected by the Ranch Fire, which was first reported on Tuesday June 6, 2025, in the area of Bowden Ranch Road and Roundup Way just south of Apple Valley.
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A screenshot of the California Ranch fire map on CAL FIRE.
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Overview

  • Since igniting around 1:37 p.m. Tuesday, the blaze has scorched over 4,205 acres under wind-driven conditions
  • An evacuation order covers homes between Milpas Drive and High Road with residents directed to Sitting Bull Academy
  • Firefighters from CAL FIRE and the Apple Valley Fire Protection District have deployed ground crews and air tankers to build containment lines
  • Wind speeds surged from 22 mph to 31 mph on Tuesday, exacerbating the fire’s rapid expansion
  • Officials report the fire's cause remains under investigation as they work to establish control lines before nightfall