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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Reche Canyon Wildfire

Riverside County: Firefighters near Colton Ca are working a vegetation fire with structural threat in Reche Canyon. Strong winds are hampering fire attack, initial reports are 10 acres near structures. 2 pm Saturday November 6, 2010

Update: As of 3:21 PM wildfire continues to grow hampered by strong winds nearing 40 acres with continued structural threat.

Update 4:57 PM Vegetation Fire: Reche Canyon @ Crystal Ridge area, Reche Cyn (Border of San Bernardino County and Riverside County - Colton area)
Currently at 60 acres with units making good progress towards suppressing the fire.

Riverside County Fire Department is in Unified Command with Colton Fire Department and Loma Linda Fire Department. Aircraft and hand crews are also on scene. San Bernardino County Fire Department is assisting operations with equipment and personnel.

Structures are threatened in the City of Colton at the Prado St and Michelle Rd areas. Structure protection is in place. No evacuations have been reqested.

As of 0031 hours the fire is reportedly contained at approximately 125 acres with extensive mop up.

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