Incident Update Pauba Fire

Date:
07/13/2024
Time:
9:52 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Pauba Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-12
Incident Status
Active
Location
CA-79 & Pauba Rd, Temecula, CA
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
101
Containment
50%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

7/13 8:50 AM UPDATE- All evacuation warnings have been lifted and Pauba Road is open. Firefighters will remain on scene, strengthening containment lines. Please use caution if you must travel in the area.

7/13 Morning Update The fire remains 101 acres and is now 50% contained. The evacuation warnings remain in place.
 
Firefighters worked diligently throughout the night n to build containment lines around the fire. Fire resources will remain on the scene today, extinguishing hot spots and building containment around the fire.
UPDATE 5:54 P.M. The Evacuation Order has been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning for RVC-2273.  The previous Evacuation Warnings remain in place.  

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
24
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
7
Other
2
Total Personnel
150

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
City of Hemet FD, Murrieta Fire and Rescue, Pechanga FD, San Diego County Fire Authority