Apple fire 30% contained; firefighters working to protect Oak Glen, Forest Falls

The Apple fire burning in the San Bernardino National Forest was 30% contained Wednesday morning, with the blaze’s main thrust heading northeast into the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Firefighters worked to build lines to protect the towns of Oak Glen and Forest Falls on the west side, with the fire so far having scorched 27,319 acres.
Slightly cooler temperatures and a small increase in humidity were expected along with southwest winds that could gust up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
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