Incident Update Rabbit Fire

Date:
07/21/2023
Time:
7:42 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Rabbit Fire
Start Date/Time
2023-07-14
Incident Status
Active
Location
Northeast of Gilman Springs Road and Jack Rabbit Trail, in Lakeview
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Riverside Unit, Riverside County Sheriff, Riverside County Type 3 All Hazard Incident Management Team
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
8,283
Containment
95%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
1
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Overnight, fire crews patrolled the fire area to extinguish smoldering pockets in heavy vegetation. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through Saturday. Despite the extreme heat, firefighters will continue working in steep, rugged terrain to strengthen containment lines. Suppression repairs will also continue in the fire area to repair damage.

Road Closures

All roadways have been reopened.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

All evacuation orders lifted as of 12:00 p.m. 07/19/23

Evacuation Warnings

None

Please reference map at linktr.ee/calfirerru

Evacuation Centers

Evacuation center closed as of 5:00P.M. 07/17/23. Affected parties needing assistance may contact Red Cross at 855-891-7325.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
10
Water Tenders
7
Helicopters
0
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
2
Other
2
Total Personnel
132

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Beaumont Police Department, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department www.rvcfire.org