Incident Update Golden Fire

Situation Summary

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. An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for zones RVC-2366, and RVC-2386. North of the Riverside/San Diego County line. East of White Mountain Road. West of High Point Truck Trail. South of Highway 79. An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for zones RVC-2321, and RVC-2367. North of the Riverside/San Diego County line. East of White Mountain Road. West of Silent Valley Road. South of El Pasta. Road closures have been placed at Highway 371 X Highway 79 and Sage x Highway 79.

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

An evacuation order has been issued for the following zones:

• RVC-2366
• RVC-2386

 

North of the Riverside/San Diego County line. East of White Mountain Road. West of High Point Truck Trail. South of Highway 79.

Evacuation Warnings

An evacuation warning has been issued for the following zones:

• RVC-2321
• RVC-2367

North of the Riverside/San Diego County line. East of White Mountain Road. West of Silent Valley Road. South of El Pasta.

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