The crew from Engine 164 took down the flag which was surrounded by flames and embers that broke out Wednesday afternoon.
The flag pole appeared to be on a property that was destroyed by the blaze the firefighters managed to salvage the flag.
Crews on Thursday were still trying to control the fast-moving brush fire near Lake Hughes that prompted evacuations. The Lake Fire has charred at least 10,500 acres amid hot temperatures across the region.
Lake Hughes residents assessing damage as Lake Fire chars 10,500 acres