Incident Update Chaparral Fire

Date:
08/31/2021
Time:
6:53 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Chaparral Fire
Start Date/Time
2021-08-28
Incident Status
Active
Location
Cleveland Forest Road and Tenaja Road southwest of Murrieta in San Diego County.
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Counties
Riverside, San Diego
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Riverside County Fire, Cleveland National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,427
Containment
50%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Chaparral Fire started on August 28, 2021, off Cleveland Forest Road and Tenaja Road southwest of Murrieta in San Diego County.

Evening Update 8/31/21: The Chaparral Fire remains 1,427 acres and is 50% contained.  Firefighters will work through the evening to patrol the fireline and mop-up any hot spots.

Evacuation Map: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index

Here is a link to the Riverside County Fire Department for information. Chaparral Incident Details (rvcfire.org)