Trampled horseback riders dramatically rescued by Black Hawk Copter 3
Two horseback riders were rescued by helicopter Saturday morning after they were thrown from their horses and trampled along the Santa Margarita Trail, according...
House solar backup battery fire sparks safety concerns
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) responded to a residential fire in Fallbrook caused by a lithium-ion (“Li-ion”)...
Samantha Fire erupts in the Wolf Valley area
A small brush fire, now dubbed the Samantha Fire, was ignited Monday afternoon in the Wolf Valley area of Temecula, burning approximately 4 acres...
1081 personnel continue to fight the Rosa Fire, Evacuations remain, 25% contained, 1690 acres...
UPDATE 8-7-2025: Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are still flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.Engines 121
Water Tenders 17
Helicopters 2
Dozers 20
Hand...
Firefighters make quick work of rural vegetation fire
A fire was reported at 33370 Sunset Ave. in Menifee this afternoon, Saturday, July 26. Cal Fire was dispatched at 3:48 pm with five...
Newest fleet of emergency apparatus rolls into CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – As a result of continual progressive hazards, including increased wildfire threats throughout all of California, the County of Riverside, partner cities,...
Dale Fire 90% contained at 1,096 acres; crews continue overnight operations
As of 10 p.m. Sunday, July 20, the Dale Fire has burned 1,096 acres and is 90% contained, according to CAL FIRE. Firefighters are...
Fire burning on SR 79 between Pauba Rd and Vail Lake Resort
Nineteen acres have burned in a wildfire, named the Madera Fire. It was reported at approximately 10:10 a.m. near Anza Road and State Route...
‘Game-changing’ night-flying firefighting Chinook stationed in Fallbrook
Julie Reeder and Brian BriggsOne of six new night-flying California Chinook firefighting helicopters was placed in Fallbrook a couple of weeks ago, just in...
Juniper Fire burns 755 acres with 95% containment
7/2 update 9 am: 755 acres are burned and the fire is 95% contained. Firefighters will be patrolling the area throughout the day to...