Initial Fire News Release (Mountain Wildfire)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Fire Info Center (909) 383-5688 Mountain Fire Burns in San Jacinto Mountains San Bernardino, Calif., July16, 2013 – Firefighters quickly responded to the report of a...
View ArticleNews Release (Mountain Wildfire)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Fire Info Center (909) 383-5688 Mountain Fire San Bernardino, Calif., July16, 2013 – Firefighters continue to suppress the Mountain fire that started just west of...
View ArticleUpdate #2 - Idyllwild Evacuation Notice (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #2 July 17, 2013 6:00 P.M. The Mountain Fire is now under Unified Command between the San Bernardino National Forest and CAL Fire Riverside Unit. Rapid movement of the Mountain Fire today...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update 7/18/13 8:00 Am (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #3 July 18, 2013 6:00 A.M. The Mountain Fire continues to challenge firefighters as it grows to the north and south. Firefighters take advantage of reduced fire activity whenever it is...
View ArticleMedia Briefing at 1:00 PM 7-18-13 (Mountain Wildfire)
A Media Briefing will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 18 to discuss the current Mountain Fire situation. The briefing will be held at the Idyllwild Fire Station located at 54160 Maranatha Drive,...
View ArticleJuly 18, 2013 6:00 PM Fire Update #4 (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #4 July 18, 2013 6:00 P.M. Day three of the Mountain Fire firefighters made great progress in rocky terrain and high temperatures. As expected, winds aloft came down from the east and...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #5- July 19, 2013 at 6:00 AM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #5 July 19, 2013 6:00 A.M. Under the cover of night and with the advantages of lower temperatures and higher moisture recovery, firefighter crews worked determinedly to improve upon the...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #6 July 19, 2013 6:00pm (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #6 July 19, 2013 6:00 P.M. Today, weather and fire behavior forecasts predicted that the fire would continue to burn aggressively and would generate significant a smoke column high into the...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #7 July 20, 2013 6:00 AM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #7 July 20, 2013 6:00 A.M. Current Situation: Firefighters made excellent progress last night and worked to secure the southern flank of the fire with a combination of hand line...
View ArticleLt. Governor Newsome Delcares State of Emergency in Riverside County...
7-19-2013http://gov.ca.gov/news.php id=18148 SACRAMENTO – Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Riverside County, in response to the recent wildfire that has...
View ArticleSome Evacuations Lifted on The Mountain Fire (Mountain Wildfire)
Press Release: Mountain Fire Update Agency: Riverside Sheriff's Department/ Riverside Sheriff's Emergency Response Team Station Area: Hemet Station Written Date: July 20, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM Incident...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #8 July 20, 2013 6:00 PM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #8 July 20, 2013 6:00 P.M. Current Situation: Today, firefighters made tremendous progress on containing the fire. With higher humidity and lower temperatures, firefighters were able to...
View ArticleFlash Flood Watch Issued for The Mountain Fire (Mountain Wildfire)
Showers and thunderstorms are currently over the Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County mountains and San Diego County deserts . These storms are beginning to weaken, but more is on the way for...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #9 July 21, 2013 6:00 AM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #9 July 21, 2013 6:00 A.M. Current Situation: The anticipated rain and thunderstorms materialized early morning, bringing 1.5 inches of rain as measured at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway....
View ArticleEvacuations Orders Lifted for Residents/Business Owners--Passes Required...
Press Release: Mountain Fire Update/ Repopulation of Idyllwild, Fern Valley, and Pine Cove Communities Agency: Riverside County Sheriff's Department Station Area: Hemet Station Written Date: July 21,...
View ArticleRiverside County Sheriff'S Office to Hold a Press Conference (Mountain Wildfire)
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a press conference at 2 P.M. today. The press conference will be held at the Lake Hemet Market located at 56571 State Highway 74, Mountain...
View ArticleEvacuation Centers Close at 8:00 PM 7-21-13 (Mountain Wildfire)
Red Cross Evacuation Shelters will all close at 8:00 pm tonight, July 21st. If residents need additional assistance they can call the American Red Cross National Dispatch at: 855.891.7325. The small...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #10 July 21, 2013 6:00 PM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #10 July 21, 2013 6:00 P.M. Current Situation: Today, significant rainfall occurred over the fire area. Thunderstorms developed over parts of the fire, causing erratic winds and strong...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #11 July 22, 2013 6:00 AM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #11 July 22, 2013 6:00 A.M. Current Situation: Yesterday, significant rainfall occurred over the fire area which reduced fire intensity. Today, the National Weather Service has forecasted...
View ArticleEvacuation Warning for Residents in Area of Apple Canyon Road (Mountain...
The Riverside County Fire Department has placed an Evacuation Warning for residents to voluntary evacuate the area of Apple Canyon Road, north of Bonita Vista Road, due to the potential for fash...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #12 July 22, 2013 6:00 PM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #12 July 22, 2013 6:00 P.M. Current Situation: Today significant rainfall occurred over the fire area which reduced fire intensity. There was no growth in the size of the fire. The change...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #13 July 23, 2013 6:00 AM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #13 July 22, 2013 6:00 A.M. Current Situation: Yesterdays rainfall over the fire area helped keep the fire perimeter stable. There was no growth in the size of the fire. The National...
View ArticleMountain Fire Update #14 July 24, 2013 6:00 AM (Mountain Wildfire)
FIRE UPDATE #14 July 24, 2013 6:00 A.M. Current Situation: Crews are out on the line to work the fire edge mopping up hot spots and patrolling against potential escapes. Several crews were spiked out...
View ArticleMountain Fire Is Now 92% Contained (Mountain Wildfire)
Fire crews continue to improve fireline and are extinguishing hot areas close to the fire’s edge. Residents and visitors may still see smoke towards the north end of the fire, due to the heavy fuels...
View ArticleCal Fire Investigators Determine Cause of Mountain Fire (Mountain Wildfire)
Please follow this link to the CAL FIRE News Release: http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/pub/cdf/images/incidentfile846_1130.pdf
View ArticleFull Containment Expected Tuesday on Mountain Fire (Mountain Wildfire)
Fire crews are continuing to improve fireline and extinguishing hot areas close to the fire’s edge. Extreme terrain at the northwest corner of the fire perimeter is hampering fireline construction, and...
View ArticleMountain Fire Now 96% Contained (Mountain Wildfire)
Fire crews are continuing to make progress improving fireline and extinguishing hot areas close to the fire’s edge. Extreme terrain at the northwest corner of the fire perimeter has slowed some...
View ArticleMountain Fire Now 98% Contained (Mountain Wildfire)
Hard working fire crews continue to improve fireline and mop up hot spots within the interior of the burn. Six crews have overnighted for several days in these remote areas in order to advance the...
View ArticleWhat Is BAER Burned Area Emergency Reponse (Mountain Wildfire)
While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires result in damage that requires special efforts to reduce impacts afterwards. Loss...
View ArticleMountain Fire Fully Contained (Mountain Wildfire)
San Bernardino, Calif., July 30, 2013 – Fire officials declared the Mountain Fire 100% contained at 6:00 P.M. tonight. Residents and visitors may occasionally see smoke towards the north end of the...
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