Incident Update Winchester Fire
- Date:
- 08/21/2024
- Time:
- 6:45 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Winchester Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-08-20
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- 28200 Block Unincorporated Winchester
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Riverside
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 10
- Containment
- 100%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Vegetation Fire - rpt @ 10:27 p.m. 28200 Block of Winchester Road in Unincorporated Winchester. Firefighters are on scene of a five-acre vegetation fire with a slow rate of spread. Minimal structure threat. No evacuations or injuries reported.
[FINAL UPDATE] The forward rate of spread has stopped, and the fire is 10 acres. Crews will remain on scene mopping up for several hours.
[UPDATE] The fire remains at 10 acres and is 80% contained. Crews are continuing to strengthen containment lines. One firefighter was transported for minor injuries to an area hospital for evaluation. Final update of the night unless conditions change.
[FINAL UPDATE] The fire remains at 10 acres and is 100% contained. The incident was terminated at 1:56 a.m.