The much-needed rain means potential problems for people in the burn areas, and many along the Cajon Pass were preparing on Wednesday for wet weather.
Officials estimate 105 homes and 216 outbuildings have been destroyed in the 37,020-acre Blue Cut Fire, which was at 73 percent containment Saturday.
Ninety-six homes and 213 outbuildings have been destroyed in the Blue Cut Fire, an official announced Friday, as the massive blaze near the Cajon Pass entered its fourth day.
After burning more than 35,900 acres in less than 48 hours, firefighters made progress on the Blue Cut Fire and some evacuations were lifted for areas around Interstate 15 Thursday.
A professor who studies fire behavior says the geography of the Cajon Pass, combined with California's drought, were the main factors driving the Blue Cut Fire's explosive growth.
A cat was found roaming the the charred Phelan area on Wednesday after surviving the flames of the Blue Cut Fire.