Friday, April 17, 2015

Re: [californiadisasters] Evacuations Ordered as Fire Burns in Jurupa Valley



Not going to be easy this summer.   Prayers for all and also prayers that those "dirty fire buggers" croak!
 

Evacuations Ordered as Fire Burns in Jurupa Valley

By Irene Moore

At least two people were injured and one home was burned in an 8-acre vegetation fire that burned in Jurupa Valley Thursday, threatening several homes in the area.
Over 75 firefighters battled the blaze that was reported at 11:45 a.m. near Van Buren Boulevard and  60th Street.
The fire appeared to start in a field behind a block of several homes and spread quickly.
Residents said flames and smoke were overwhelming as they fled the area. A woman, whose home was badly burned in the 8000 block of 60th Street, said she had seconds to flee the wind-driven flames. She managed to escape with her young son, sadly the family's dog was unaccounted for.
A red flag warning went into effect in Southern California at 5 a.m. on Wednesday. It was still active when the blaze erupted in Jurupa Valley.
Evacuations were in place for residents of about 25 homes on Hudson Street between Main Street and Limonite Avenue, officials said.
A firefighter and resident, who both suffered minor injuries, were being treated for their injuries, officials from the Riverside County Fire Department said.
The fire also affected powerlines that were down in the area.
Aerial footage showed plumes of white smoke shooting into the sky from the burn area.
Road closures on several streets were prompted by the blaze:
  • 58th Street between Felspar and Hudson streets
  • Felspar Street between 58th Street and Limonite Avenue
  • Van Buren Boulevard between 56th Street and Limonite Avenue
The fire was 50 percent contained shortly after 2 p.m. Officials from The Department of Animal Services worked with firefighters to reunite several pets with their owners.
It was not clear how the fire started.
No further details were available.
Source: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/One-Structure-Damaged-in-Jurupa-Valley-Fire-300151161.html




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