October 21, 2007
Riverside County, Roca Fire
From Riverside County Fire Department;
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| CAL FIRE and Riverside County Firefighters arrived on scene with 5 acres heavy fuel, 40 mile hour winds. Immediate Structure threat. 415 Update 50 Acres, fire burning on both sides of Highway 79, rapid rate of spread. Field PIO Captain Fernando Herrera is on scene The fire is burning on both sides of Highway 79 and both side of Highway 371 Voluntary evacuations to the SKP Resorts. Seasonal residents of the Outdoor Resorts Recreationa l park are sheltering in place, approx. 200 seasonal residents. | |||||
| Aircraft was intially grounded due to extreme winds. Aircraft is currently flying the fire with 30 mph winds. Fire is burning in a SW direction. |
Labels: 2007 fire season, Roca Fire