Incident Update Canyon Crest Fire

Date:
11/29/2024
Time:
8:30 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Canyon Crest Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-11-28
Incident Status
Active
Location
South of Hwy 60, near Canyon Crest Drive in Riverside County
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside, San Bernardino
Administration Unit
Unified Command: San Bernardino County Fire, CAL FIRE Riverside County Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
250
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The fire is now mapped at 250 acres, 0% contained.  A large augmentation of fire engines, crews, bulldozers and night flying-water dropping helicopters assisted in the suppression of the fire yesterday. Resources worked on containment throughout the night in challenging terrain with light flashy fuels and east blowing winds. Evacuation warnings have also been issued for JUR-0031 and JUR-0017.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warning has been placed for Riverside County.

JUR-0015

JUR-0016

JUR-0017

JUR-0031

Evacuation Shelters

A care and reception center has been set up at Jurupa Valley High School located at 10551 Bellegrave Ave. in Jurupa Valley.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
37
Water Tenders
7
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
6
Other
1
Total Personnel
213

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Riverside City FD, San Bernardino County Fire Department