Incident Update Minton Fire

Date:
08/31/2024
Time:
7:07 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Minton Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-31
Incident Status
Active
Location
Near Minton Road and Juniper Flats Road in Riverside County
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
22
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 Milton Road and Juniper Flats Road in Nuevo.  The first arriving fire resources reported approximately 10 acres buring with a moderate rate of spread.  The fire has grown to 22 acres and the forward rate of spread has been stopped.  Firefighters will remain on scene for approx 3 hours completing contianment around the fire and mopping up hot spots.  THe cause of the fire is under investigation.  

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
17
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
4
Total Personnel
78