Published Sunday, September 1, 2024, 1815 hours PT

Record Fire

Photo Credit: ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — A wildfire designated as the Record Fire is burning on Soboba and East Gilman Springs Roads in the San Jacinto area, which was reported this afternoon at 1423 hours PT.

The cause is undetermined and Officials are currently investigating.

The fire has quickly burned about 650 acres and has a 0% containment status.

There are 175 total personnel with two helicopters, 21 engines, four bulldozers, one water tender, and eight crews currently engaging the fire. They are focusing on full suppression efforts.

No injuries or evacuations have been reported, say CAL FIRE Officials.

Looking Through the Eyes of Social Media – Recap of the Record Fire

“The [Fire] is looking worse now probably 200+ Acres.” – Nearby Resident, Twitter. (1557PT)

“Southern California is lined up for a busy fire week next week with heat, humidity, winds, and vertical plume growth with some potential for dry lightning.” – Fire Reporter (1536PT)

“Looks big from Beaumont.” – Twitter poster (1512PT)

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