Mission Fire
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Sit Rep 1: October 18, 2024, 1800 hours PT
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA (USA) — A brush fire was reported this afternoon to CAL FIRE at 1603 hours PT on Mission Blvd and Crestmore Road in Jurupa.
Firefighters are currently on the scene battling the fire, which is said to be 25 acres in size in heavy fuels with a moderate rate of spread. There is a 0% containment status.
Structures are threatened.
Command is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE / Riverside County FD with Riverside City FD.
Looking Through the Eyes of Social Media
“Smoke from this [fire] can be seen on the EB lanes of the 91 Freeway heading towards Riverside. It is burning in the Santa Ana River bed, just south of Mission Road.”
“Riverside Fire Department is moving their resources to Rubidoux Avenue as the fire has spotted past the solar farm and structures will be impacted shortly.”
“Burning embers falling over my property. Had to wet everything down.”
“1 Type 3 engine strike team, 6 crews, and 3 water tenders orders.”
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