The Blue Cut Fire

The so-called Blue Cut Fire currently burning in Cajon Pass looks like it will seriously change the environment for railfanning when it's eventually brought under control. Just for starters, here's the McDonald's where I often got lunch:

As far as I can tell from news reports, this is an exceptionally destructive fire that is still out of control at least between Devore and Summit, heavily damaging rail infrastructure. This appears to be a bridge on the UP above Canyon siding:

Rail traffic on the pass was stopped since Tuesday, with Amtrak 3 and 4 detouring via Mojave and Burbank. Service was restored on BNSF yesterday afternoon.

The question will be when, and to what extent, highway access to good railfan spots will be restored, especially along old Route 66 and Highway 138. If I can get up there next week, I'll try to check things out.