Fire spreads to 20 acres in San Bernardino National Forest

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KABC) -- A brush fire burned at least 20 acres through the San Bernardino National Forest Saturday night, but firefighters believed they were starting to get control of the flames.

By 8:30 p.m., firefighters had estimated containment of the Cloud Fire at 50%.

The U.S. Forest Service/San Bernardino National Forest tweeted "The forward rate of spread has been stopped" and "Firefighters have hose around the fire."

Fire agencies assigned 150 personnel to battle the blaze.
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The fire was first reported in the area of Waterman Canyon near Highway 18 just before 6 p.m.

Highway 18 was closed in both directions as firefighters battled the blaze.
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No injuries or property damage were reported.