The fire event named “HighwayIncident” is located on Highways 71 and 91 in Corona, California, near the Prado Basin in Riverside County, California.

FIRE SUMMARY

The fire was reported on 4/18/15 [Saturday] at 1200 Hours PDT.  The cause is unknown and under investigation at this time.  0% containment status.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS

Due to the acreage exploding heading towards communities, mandatory evacuations are under way for the following communities:

  • Bluff Road
  • Stagecoach Rd
  • Homestead Rd

SHELTER INFORMATION

The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at Riley Gymnasium, located at 3900 Acacia in Norco.

Also an evacuation center for equestrian is located at Ingalls Park, 100 6th Street in Norco.

RESOURCES

Resources have been increased to assist with fire suppression in the difficult terrain with the following in fire ground operations:

  • 245 Firefighters
  • 32 Engines
  • 16 Overhead team
  • 1 Medic Squad on scene
  • 2 Helicopters [have heard unable to fly at night]
  • 2 Airtankers
  • 3 Fire Crews
  • 1 Water tender
  • 2 Bulldozers
  • OES – Active

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

Firefighters on scene are from the following agencies:

  • CALFIRE/Riverside
  • CALFIRE/San Bernardino
  • CALFIRE/San Diego
  • Chino Valley Independent Fire District
  • City of Corona FD
  • Pechanga FD
  • Riverside FD

WEATHER

Current weather conditions are 62-degrees with 0% precipitation, partially clear with winds NW 5 mph.

THREATS

Currently, 200 homes are threatened.  The fire is now at 175 acres.

ABOUT THE AREA

The fire is located in Corona, California located in Riverside County with an estimated population [2010] of 152,374 residents.  It’s borders Norco & Riverside are to the NE.  East Vale to the North.  Chino Hills is located to the NW.

Corona, a 38.9 squre mile City is situated at the upper end of the Santa Ana River Canyon.  The Prado Dam where the fire is near is an earth filled dam which creates the Prado Flood Control Basin, is located above Highways 71 and 91.

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