Incident Update 68 Fire

Date:
04/02/2025
Time:
1:06 PM

Incident Facts

Name
68 Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-04-02
Incident Status
Active
Location
Unknown / TBD
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
25
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Vegetation Fire at the 68000 block of Lincoln St. in the City of Mecca. Firefighters are on scene of approximately 10 acres of heavy brush burning at a moderate rate of spread with winds. Additional ground resources have been requested with an anticipated extended commitment time. Morongo Fire Department is assisting with one engine. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has been requested.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
19
Water Tenders
3
Dozers
1
Other
6
Total Personnel
65