Two homes destroyed in Hesperia brush fire

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Two homes destroyed in Hesperia brush fire

The Highway Fire burned 28 acres as of Friday night.

Two homes were destroyed after a fire sparked Friday evening in Hesperia

Firefighters responded to the area of State Highway 173 and 138. 

The Highway Fire burned 28 acres and destroyed three structures. Several other structures were threatened. As of Saturday morning, the fire was 54% contained. 

Two people were detained, however it is unclear if they are accused of arson. 

According to Cal Fire San Bernardino, two homes and one outbuilding was destroyed. 

San Bernardino County Fire deployed 13 engines, two water tenders, two bulldozers, two hand crews, two Air Tankers, three helos, and one air attack. Crews will continue to work through the day and night to finish mopping hotspots. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.