Tag: wildfire
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...
Anza residents should make plans to evacuate in case of a wildland fire
The Highland Fire scorched 2,487 acres in Aguanga in 2023, forcing the evacuation of people and animals in its path. From its start Monday,...
Vista Fire near Rancho Cucamonga at 79% containment
The Vista Fire, on the southside of Lytle Creek, has claimed 2,936 acres and is at 79% containment as of Thursday, July 18. Firefighters...
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...
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...