Incident Update Highland
- Date:
- 10/31/2023
- Time:
- 7:42 PM
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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
- 10%
- Structures Threatened
- 2,356
- Structures Destroyed
- 3
- Structures Damaged
- 6
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire growth throughout the day was minimal; however, easterly winds continued and are forecast to remain in the area through Thursday evening, which have the potential to continue pushing the fire in a west/southwest direction. Firefighters will continue constructing handline around the perimeter. Extremely steep and rugged terrain remains a challenge. Current and expected weather of steady winds with low relative humidity may increase the risk of erratic fire behavior.
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
- South of Sage Road/Golden Eagle Drive
- East of Becker Lane
- West of Boulder Vista
- North of Cottonwood Creek
- South of Highway 371
- West of Sorenson Road
- North of San Diego County Road
- East of Vail Lake Resort
- West of Shirley Way
- North of David Street
- South of Pueblo Road/Exa Ely Road
- North of San Diego County line
- South of Highway 79
- East of Forest Route 8S07
- West of Crosley Truck Trail
Evacuation Warnings
- West of Cahuilla Tribal Reservation Boundary
- North of County Line Road
- North of Cleveland National Forest
- South of Watts Road, Esplendida Way, Avenida Bravura
- East of Pauba Road, De Portola Road
- West of Round Top Canyon Road
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 130
- Water Tenders
- 13
- Helicopters
- 10
- Dozers
- 4
- Hand Crews
- 25
- Other
- 3
- Total Personnel
- 1109
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. |