A fast-moving brush fire that destroyed homes in San Bernardino is now fully contained, and officials have determined that it was not started by natural causes.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 6:14PMA fast-moving brush fire that destroyed homes in San Bernardino is now fully contained, and officials have determined it was human-caused.was reported Monday afternoon in the area of the 3300 block of Beverly Drive in the Little Mountain community.
"There's really nothing here, but it's worth a shot to look and see if we can find something," said Erika Hernandez, whose family was among those that lost their home. Hernandez was overcome with tears after discovering mementos in the ashes: a locket and the couple's wedding announcement. "They have been able to rule out natural causes. So at this point, this is going to be a human-caused fire. What type of human cause is still part of the investigation," said Eric Sherwin, with the county fire department.
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