CA-RRU-#ViperFire Vegetation Fire Riverside County San Timoteo Canyon. 42 acres, 100%

Saturday, June 8, 2013

CA-RRU-#ViperFire Vegetation Fire Riverside County San Timoteo Canyon. 42 acres, 100%

CA-RRU- Viper Fire CA-RRU-58419 #CaFire

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters are on-scene of a wildland fire in The fire is currently estimated at approximately 35 acres burning in light to med fuels at a slow rate. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.

Update 6:35 p.m.: The Viper fire was contained to 42 acres at 6:00 p.m. Firefighters will remain on-scene several hours for mop up. No injuries reported

Name: Viper Fire
County: Riverside County
Location: off San Timoteo Canyon Rd and Viper Rd, north of Moreno Valley
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Riverside County Reported Date/time: June 8, 2013 3:37 pm
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Structure Threats: *Concerns: *

Resources:

Fire Fighters: 110	Helicopters: 2	Utilities: No
Engine Companies: 12	Air Tankers: 2	Air Attack: Yes
Truck Companies: 0	Fire Crews: 4	OES: No
Overhead Personnel: 4	Water Tenders: 1	Red Cross: No
Fire Investigator: Yes	Bulldozers: 2

Cooperating Agencies: *

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Special Conditions: *

Other Comments: *

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Maps: *

Agency Website: *

Online Scanner: *

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Saturday, June 8, 2013