CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters are on scene of a wildland fire with powerlines down on Hy 60 near Jack Rabbit Trail. No evacuations and no structure threats reported.
Update: 1635 hrs - Fire is 60% contained and approximately 85 acres. Full containment is expected around 6:00 p.m. this evening and full control by 6:00 a.m. 07/09/2009.
Update: 1600 hrs - Fire is approximately 35-40 acres, mainly burning on the north side of Hy 60. Road closures on Hy 60 will remain in effect until further notice.
Road closures: CHP and Beaumont PD will be closing Hy 60 in both directions between Beaumont and Gilman Springs Road.
Location: Hwy 60 West of the Jackrabit trail - West of Beaumont City
IA: First arriving units reported 5 acres burning at a moderate rate on both sides of Hy 60. Additional updates will be posted as information becomes available. No further updates will be posted this evening unless significant events occur.
Resources Assigned: Firefighters- 200, Engines- 13, Fire Crews- 8, Bulldozers- 2, Water Tenders- 4.
Helicopters: 1
Air Attack: 1
Air Tankers: 2
Overhead Personnel- 5
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
CA-RRU- Rabbit - Wildland Fire - 85 acres 60%
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