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Monday, August 4, 2008

CARRU- Gilman - Wildland Fire contained 45 acres

Riverside Wildland Fire contained at 45 acres...
Comments: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters are at the scene of a wildland fire in the area of Gilman Springs Road and Jack Rabbit trail, south of Hy 60. First arriving units reported approximately 20 acres burning in light, flashy fuels at a moderate rate. No injuries reported.
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Updates:
UPDATE 08/04/2008 4:38 p.m.: Fire is now approximately 35 acres.
UPDATE 08/04/2008 7:00 p.m. Fire is contained at 45 acres. Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next several hours for mop-up and patrol.

Incident Name: Gilman Incident Number: CARRU-68484
Date Reported: 08/04/2008 Time Reported: 3:22 PM
Incident Type: Wildland Fire
Incident Location: Gilman Springs X Jack Rabbit Trail City: Gilman Springs
Cause: Under Investigation

Resources Assigned
Engines: 14 Helicopters: 1
Air Attack: 1
Firefighters: 185 RVC Medics: 0 Air Tankers: 2
Overhead Personnel: 3 AMB's: 0 Fire Crews: 9
Haz. Mat: No Co. Health: No County OES: No Fire Prev.: Yes Water Tenders: 1
Electrical Co: No Gas Co: No Water Co: No Bulldozers: 2
Red Cross: No Chaplain: No Displaced Persons: No Adult: 0 Child: 0
Misc. Equip: Sheriff's Office: No CHP: Yes Office: Indio
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE/Riverside, March ARB, Riverside County Fire Dept
Evacuations: No Evacuations
Information Center: 951-940-6985 OR:

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CARRU- Gilman - Wildland Fire contained 45 acres

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