Tag: fire
Man arrested for suspected arson in Pala and Lilac wildfires
CAL FIRE investigators announced Saturday, March 1 the arrest of a man suspected of starting the Pala and Lilac wildfires on Jan. 21.Ruben M....
Soboba Fire Department assists with Los Angeles wildfires
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsDuring the recent rash of devastating fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and surrounding areas, fire crews from...
Murrieta public safety learning from unprecedented Santa Ana winds and PSPS shutoffs
Murrieta Fire Chief Bernard Molloy discussed what the city experienced and responded to the recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs that occurred in the city...
Old-time bucket brigade helps put out raging Wildomar field fire
Two Wildomar city beautification volunteers and two area residents were honored by the Wildomar City Council for helping quench a wildfire using an old-time...
Evacuations Ordered for Macy Fire
Evacuation Order Issued:The Macy Fire near N. Ortega Highway has burned 125 acres and is still zero containment. Residents in the following areas must...
Vista Fire, north of Rancho Cucamonga, is at 13% containment
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - Last night, fire behavior on the Vista Fire was moderated by a marine influence that settled over the fire around...
NFPA offers grilling safety information
CALIFORNIA - Outdoor grilling and cookouts are staples of the warmer months ahead. As many people prepare to dust off their grills, the National...
How to keep your Christmas tree and family safe this holiday season
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Special to the Valley News
This last week we covered outdoor Christmas safety. Let’s look at a few indoor safety facts and...
Practice winter holiday fire safety
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to the Valley NewsIt’s the holiday season, and many people will begin hanging decorations.One of the most common causes of...
UPDATE: Road Closures Lifted for Aguanga Wildfire; Full Containment Achieved
AGUANGA - A wildfire that has charred 2,487 acres near the junction of Highways 79 and 317 was 100% contained, the Riverside County Fire...