Incident Update Golden Fire
- Date:
- 10/24/2024
- Time:
- 5:47 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Golden Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-10-24
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- 44000 block Highway 79, Aguanga
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Riverside
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 40
- Containment
- 50%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
UPDATE 10/24/2024 AT 4:30PM: All road closures have been opened. Please remember to use caution when driving in the area.
UPDATE 10/24/2024 AT 3:45PM:The fire remains at 40 acres and is 50% contained. Crews will remain on scene for approximately working on full containment. Anticipated commitment time is two hours.
UPDATE 10/24/2024 AT 3:00PM: All evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted. Please use caution when returning home and remain cautious of fire and law enforcement personnel in the area.
UPDATE 10/24/2024 AT 1:46PM: The forward rate of spread has been stopped at 40 acres.
UPDATE 10/24/2024 AT 1:30PM: The fire is now 40 acres.
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a wildland fire near the 44000 block of Highway 79 in Aguanga. The first arriving Company Officer reported approximately two to three acres of light, flashy fuels, burning at a moderate rate of spread. The fire is currently burning in light to moderate fuels and is approximately 10 acres. Road closures have been placed at Highway 371 X Highway 79 and Sage x Highway 79.
Road Closures
Road closures have been placed at Highway 371 X Highway 79 and Sage x Highway 79.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 26
- Water Tenders
- 1
- Helicopters
- 2
- Dozers
- 3
- Hand Crews
- 4
- Other
- 16
- Total Personnel
- 190
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| USFS - Cleveland, CAL FIRE San Diego, Murrieta Fire Protection District, Pechanga Fire Department. |