Mt. Baldy Resort to reopen this weekend as Vista wildfire threat fades

Mount Baldy Resort announced it would reopen chairlift rides on Saturday morning, July 20, as the threat of the nearby Vista Fire in San Bernadino National Forest continues to lessen.

The fire reached 83% containment as of Friday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The resort was spared by the wildfire, which has claimed nearly 3,000 acres of land since it began on July 7.

Containment is the percentage of the fire’s border that officials believe flames won’t breach.

Guests will be able to take scenic rides...