Incident Update Shirleon Fire

Date:
05/25/2024
Time:
7:48 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Shirleon Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-05-25
Incident Status
Active
Location
Southeast of Old Idyllwild Road & Shirleon Drive, Banning
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
34
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

[UPDATE 05/25/24 6:08 P.M.] Firefighters have made good progress as the fire remains at 34 acres and 80% contained. One Cal Fire firefighter sustained minor injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for further evaluation.

[UPDATE 05/25/24 2:32 P.M.] The forward rate of spread has stopped and the fire remains at 34 acres.

[UPDATE 05/25/24 2:21 P.M.] The fire is mapped at approximately 34 acres. The Morongo Fire Department and Hemet City Fire are assisting.

Firefighters are on scene of 10 acre vegetation fire with a moderate rate of spread. Winds coming from the west are playing a factor.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
17
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
1
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
4
Other
8

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Hemet City Fire, Morongo Fire Department, San Bernardino National Forest, Calimesa Fire