Incident Update Cove Fire

Date:
09/07/2024
Time:
8:03 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Cove Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-06
Incident Status
Active
Location
Southeast of Highway 243 & Mellor Ranch Road, Northwest of Idyllwild
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
6
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters have stopped the forward rate of spread. Firefighters will remain on scene for several hours to continue work on the containment lines.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
5
Water Tenders
1
Hand Crews
2
Other
1
Total Personnel
50