Tag: Calfire
CAL FIRE’s UH-1H Super Huey helicopter 301: A vital asset in wildfire response
The low-pitched droning of a speeding helicopter can strike fear into the hearts of Anza Valley residents during California's year-round fire season. Instantly, they...
Soboba Fire and others focus on public safety
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsAs part of their ongoing effort to ensure safety in the event of emergencies, the Soboba Band...
Back to back brush fires alarm Anza residents
Two brush fires scorched over 35 acres just a day apart and in the same Anza neighborhood last week, causing alarm and speculation among...
CalFire reminds all to be prepared for upcoming wildfire season
With state officials and climatologists saying hotter than average temperatures in Southern California could lead to an active wildfire season, CalFire is reminding residents...
CalFire, Spark of Love donate toys to Hamilton Elementary students
Local CalFire firefighters dropped off boxes of gifts from the Spark of Love toy drive to Hamilton Elementary School staff Tuesday, Dec. 13. The...
AVMAC hosts informative meeting on community concerns
The Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Committee conducted their in-person meeting Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Anza Community Hall. AVMAC members present were Richard Beauchamp,...
Prepare to evacuate from wildland fire
The Fairview Fire scorched 28,307 acres in the unincorporated areas of Hemet and Sage, forcing the evacuation of people and animals in its path....
Train car catches fire near Banning
BANNING (CNS) - A train car burst into flames near Banning today before fire crews were able to contain and extinguish it. Fire crews...
Three people hurt In rollover crash In Murrieta
MURRIETA - Three people were hurt, one seriously, in a rollover crash today in Murrieta. The traffic collision with extrication was reported at 8:05...
Wind-Whipped Brush Fire Burns 122 Acres Near Hemet
Photos by Mario SevillaHEMET - A wind-whipped brush fire broke out near Hemet this afternoon, charring 122...