Corona CA | Near Prado Basin

FIRE SIT REP

Update as of 2145 Hours PDT.

The fire is holding at 1020 acres and with a new containment status of 55%.  Cause was determined to an unattended cooking fire.

AIR QUALITY

Heavy smoke will hang in the air for the next few days.  Those with allergies or sensitive to smoke should remain indoors.

RESOURCES

The number of resources have changed since CALFIRE’s yesterday’s news release.  Here is a new count of resources on the fire ground.

  • 687 Firefighters
  • 43 Engine companies
  • 28 Overhead personnel
  • 2 Helicopters
  • 21 Fire crews
  • 2 Water tenders
  • 4 Bulldozers

Incident Cooperators on scene are:

  • OES
  • Red Cross
  • CALFIRE/Riverside
  • CALFIRE/San Diego
  • CALFIRE/San Bernardino
  • CalEMA
  • Chino Valley Independent Fire District
  • City of Corona FD
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • Pechanga FD
  • Riverside City FD
  • Riverside County FD
  • Riverside County Sheriffs Office

TRAFFIC ADVISORIES

The Fire and Police Departments ask drivers to be aware of low-lying aircraft and heavy smoke in the area.  Please be alert and drive slowly due to fire equipment working.

All roads and highways are currently open.

 

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