Incident Update Dillon Fire

Date:
05/28/2024
Time:
4:33 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Dillon Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-05-28
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 62 / Pierson Blvd., unincorporated Desert Hot Springs
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
RRU
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
10
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters are on-scene of 10 acres burning in light flashy fuel, slow rate of spread. CHP has road closure in place Highway 62 between Pierson Blvd. and Indian Canyon Drive. 

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
9
Water Tenders
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
2
Other
3
Total Personnel
65

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Palm Springs Fire Department
Bureau of Land Management