Incident Update Carmen Fire

Date:
07/29/2024
Time:
6:06 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Carmen Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-29
Incident Status
Active
Location
Broadway and Carmen’s Av, in Cabazon
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
11
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a vegetation fire burning near the intersection of Broadway and Carmen Avenue in Cabazon.  The fire was initially reported at 1/4 acre and grew to 11 acres.  The forward rate of spread was stopped at 5:29 p.m. and firefighters will remain on scene for approx 2 hours for mop up and overhaul. 

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
12
Dozers
1
Total Personnel
45