Incident Update Highland
- Date:
- 11/02/2023
- Time:
- 8:27 PM
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Information Line: (951) 940-6985
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Incident Facts
- Name
- Highland
- Start Date/Time
- 2023-10-30
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Highland Road and Aguanga Ranchos Road, Aguanga
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Riverside
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Riverside, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Riverside County Type 3 All Hazard Incident Management Team
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 2,487
- Containment
- 40%
- Structures Threatened
- 2,356
- Structures Destroyed
- 7
- Structures Damaged
- 6
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire did not spread beyond the current footprint today, giving firefighters an opportunity to increase containment around the fire perimeter while continuing to cool hot spots. Winds were also favorable, as the east winds experienced in the fire area since Monday diminished through the morning. The steep and rugged terrain remains a challenge, and shifting wind patterns could cause flare-ups within the fire perimeter. Firefighters will continue working through the night to cool hot spots and address any issues related to the predicted wind shift.
Road Closures
- Highway 79 from Vail Lake to San Diego County Line
- Sage Road from Highway 79 to Wilson Valley Road
- Willson Valley Road from Sage Road to Highway 371
- Highway 371 from Highway 79 to Wilson Valley Road
Reception and Care Center
Great Oak High School, 32555 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula CA
Animal Evacuation Centers
San Jacinto Animal Campus, 581 South Grand Avenue, San Jacinto CA (Large and Small Animals)
Those needing assistance with animal evacuations can call (951) 358-7387
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
- North of Riverside/San Diego County Line
- East of Crosley Truck Trail
- South of Cottonwood School Road
- West of Sorenson Road
Evacuation Warnings
- North of Riverside/San Diego County Line
- East of Sorenson Road
- South of Highway 371
- West of Puckit Drive
- North of Cottonwood School Road extending east to Highway 371
- East of Crosley Truck Trail
- South of Wilson Valley Road extending east to Highway 371
- West of Puckit Drive extending north
- North of Riverside/San Diego County Line
- East of Vail Lake South of Wilson Valley Road extending west to Vail Lake
- South of Wilson Valley Road extending east to Highway 371
- West of Crosley Truck Trail
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 125
- Water Tenders
- 14
- Helicopters
- 2
- Dozers
- 12
- Hand Crews
- 21
- Other
- 8
- Total Personnel
- 1204
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Highway Patrol, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of Transportation, American Medical Response, California Conservation Corps, California Office of Emergency Services, Red Cross, Riverside County Emergency Management Department, Riverside County Animal Services, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern California Edison, Anza Electric Co-op. |