Incident Update Nixon Fire

Date:
08/05/2024
Time:
4:53 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Nixon Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-29
Incident Status
Active
Location
Tule Valley Road and Richard Nixon Boulevard, Aguanga
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Human
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
5,222
Containment
82%
Structures Threatened
129
Structures Destroyed
23
Structures Damaged
3
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

UPDATE 8/5/24 @3:00 PM 

As of 3:00 PM all Evacuation Orders and EVACUATION Warnings have been lifted for the Nixon Fire. Firefighters will remain in the area for several days, continuing to mop up and patrol the area. Residents and visitors are reminded to use caution while driving in the area. 

For updates on this incident and others within Riverside County, please visit http://linktr.ee/calfirerru

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
52
Water Tenders
22
Helicopters
3
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
23
Total Personnel
863

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Anza Electric, California State Parks, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Cahuilla Band of Indians.