Tag: wildfire
Anza photographer captures Coyote Fire’s dramatic spread
Local photographer Jennifer Bonner had her camera ready when flames erupted near Burnt Valley Road and Terwilliger Road on Thursday, Sept. 4, turning a...
Redshank Riders to host Livestock Evacuation Event amid growing wildfire activity
The Backcountry Horsemen of California, Redshank Riders, are urging local livestock owners to prepare for emergency evacuations at a community event set for Saturday,...
Sparked by steel: How vehicles can start California wildfires
With wildfires scorching California in unprecedented numbers this year, fire safety is paramount for residents across the state. And while lightning strikes and extreme...
Firefighters stop Lake Riverside Estates blaze before it reaches Wilderness Area, homes
Quick action by firefighters halted a fast-moving wildfire early Saturday morning that threatened homes and the nearby Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness Area.Dubbed the Stallion Fire,...
Cal Fire’s OV-10A Bronco: The eyes in the sky for wildfire battles
High above a wildfire’s towering smoke column, a lone aircraft circles tirelessly, its twin turboprop engines humming a familiar tune. Below, firefighting aircraft maneuver...
Responding to LA wildfires
Ken CalvertContributorFirefighters continue to make progress in containing the devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. I believe Californians are entitled to receive federal...
CAL FIRE’s S-2T Air Tankers: Aerial precision in the fight against wildfires
Within minutes of a wisp of smoke rising in the distance, residents of the Anza Valley often witness CAL FIRE's Grumman S-2T air tankers...
Anza residents exchange emergency preparedness tips and strategies
Natural disasters, such as critical fire weather and the wildfires that can ignite in an instant, often bring chaos and indecision. The time to...
Dangerous fire weather can prompt Red Flag Warnings
Red Flag Warnings have been making headlines recently, but what do they actually mean for everyday residents?According to the National Weather Service, a Red...
Brush fire in Anza sparks fears of arson
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received a call regarding an alleged arson event Sunday, August 18 at 2:32 p.m. in the area of Harvey...