30-Acre 'Grand Fire' Sparked by Overturned Tesla Crash
Grand Ave & Longview Dr
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Summary
- A wildfire dubbed the "Grand Fire" erupted to 30 acres on Wednesday evening, with a moderate rate of spread.
- Evacuation orders and warning were issued later in the night while homes were threatened, but they have since been lifted, as firefighters say the blaze is now 90% contained.
- A rollover car crash was confirmed to be the cause blaze, Chino Valley Fire said on Thursday morning. Local reports indicate that the car was a Tesla.
Timeline
The Grand Fire is now 90% contained, according to Watch Duty.
The condition of the car's driver is unknown.
A rollover car crash was confirmed to be the cause of the 30-acre blaze, Chino Valley Fire said on Thursday morning. Local reports indicate that the car was a Tesla.
1 minor firefighter injury was reported.
All evacuations and warnings have been lifted, and all aircraft were released last night. Grand Avenue between Grand Avenue Park and the city limit will remain closed until further notice.
The fire is now 50% contained and has held at 30 acres, fire officials said.
The fire is holding at just under 30 acres, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for Pleasant Hill Dr, Ashbury Dr, Auburn Ct, Morning Terrace Dr, Golden Crest Dr, Cottage Ln, Rose Mist Ln, and Morning Dew Ln.
Road closures include Chino Hills Parkway & Falling Star, along with Chino Hills Parkway & Country Walk.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Mill Stream Drive, Falling Star Lane, Valley View Lane, and Sweet Grass Lane, per the Chino Valley Fire District.
CAL Fire now says that the blaze has been mapped at 30 acres.
CAL Fire said the blaze is now at 20 acres with a moderate rate of spread. It has the potential to grow to 200 acres, and could threaten structures if it grows to this size.
An initial radio clip stated that firefighters were responding to a car fire in the area. User comments have reported that this was the cause of the blaze, but it remains unconfirmed at this time.
Per Watch Duty, authorities have dubbed this the "Grand Fire".
A citizen user video shows a cloud of smoke.
Citizen user video shows smoke billowing in the distance.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire following a crash.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Grand Ave & Longview Dr.
The Grand Fire is now 90% contained, according to Watch Duty.
The condition of the car's driver is unknown.
A rollover car crash was confirmed to be the cause of the 30-acre blaze, Chino Valley Fire said on Thursday morning. Local reports indicate that the car was a Tesla.
1 minor firefighter injury was reported.
All evacuations and warnings have been lifted, and all aircraft were released last night. Grand Avenue between Grand Avenue Park and the city limit will remain closed until further notice.
The fire is now 50% contained and has held at 30 acres, fire officials said.
The fire is holding at just under 30 acres, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for Pleasant Hill Dr, Ashbury Dr, Auburn Ct, Morning Terrace Dr, Golden Crest Dr, Cottage Ln, Rose Mist Ln, and Morning Dew Ln.
Road closures include Chino Hills Parkway & Falling Star, along with Chino Hills Parkway & Country Walk.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Mill Stream Drive, Falling Star Lane, Valley View Lane, and Sweet Grass Lane, per the Chino Valley Fire District.
CAL Fire now says that the blaze has been mapped at 30 acres.
CAL Fire said the blaze is now at 20 acres with a moderate rate of spread. It has the potential to grow to 200 acres, and could threaten structures if it grows to this size.
An initial radio clip stated that firefighters were responding to a car fire in the area. User comments have reported that this was the cause of the blaze, but it remains unconfirmed at this time.
Per Watch Duty, authorities have dubbed this the "Grand Fire".
A citizen user video shows a cloud of smoke.
Citizen user video shows smoke billowing in the distance.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire following a crash.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Grand Ave & Longview Dr.
The Grand Fire is now 90% contained, according to Watch Duty.
The condition of the car's driver is unknown.
A rollover car crash was confirmed to be the cause of the 30-acre blaze, Chino Valley Fire said on Thursday morning. Local reports indicate that the car was a Tesla.
1 minor firefighter injury was reported.
All evacuations and warnings have been lifted, and all aircraft were released last night. Grand Avenue between Grand Avenue Park and the city limit will remain closed until further notice.
The fire is now 50% contained and has held at 30 acres, fire officials said.
The fire is holding at just under 30 acres, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for Pleasant Hill Dr, Ashbury Dr, Auburn Ct, Morning Terrace Dr, Golden Crest Dr, Cottage Ln, Rose Mist Ln, and Morning Dew Ln.
Road closures include Chino Hills Parkway & Falling Star, along with Chino Hills Parkway & Country Walk.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Mill Stream Drive, Falling Star Lane, Valley View Lane, and Sweet Grass Lane, per the Chino Valley Fire District.
CAL Fire now says that the blaze has been mapped at 30 acres.
CAL Fire said the blaze is now at 20 acres with a moderate rate of spread. It has the potential to grow to 200 acres, and could threaten structures if it grows to this size.
An initial radio clip stated that firefighters were responding to a car fire in the area. User comments have reported that this was the cause of the blaze, but it remains unconfirmed at this time.
Per Watch Duty, authorities have dubbed this the "Grand Fire".
A citizen user video shows a cloud of smoke.
Citizen user video shows smoke billowing in the distance.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire following a crash.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Grand Ave & Longview Dr.
The Grand Fire is now 90% contained, according to Watch Duty.
The condition of the car's driver is unknown.
A rollover car crash was confirmed to be the cause of the 30-acre blaze, Chino Valley Fire said on Thursday morning. Local reports indicate that the car was a Tesla.
1 minor firefighter injury was reported.
All evacuations and warnings have been lifted, and all aircraft were released last night. Grand Avenue between Grand Avenue Park and the city limit will remain closed until further notice.
The fire is now 50% contained and has held at 30 acres, fire officials said.
The fire is holding at just under 30 acres, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for Pleasant Hill Dr, Ashbury Dr, Auburn Ct, Morning Terrace Dr, Golden Crest Dr, Cottage Ln, Rose Mist Ln, and Morning Dew Ln.
Road closures include Chino Hills Parkway & Falling Star, along with Chino Hills Parkway & Country Walk.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Mill Stream Drive, Falling Star Lane, Valley View Lane, and Sweet Grass Lane, per the Chino Valley Fire District.
CAL Fire now says that the blaze has been mapped at 30 acres.
CAL Fire said the blaze is now at 20 acres with a moderate rate of spread. It has the potential to grow to 200 acres, and could threaten structures if it grows to this size.
An initial radio clip stated that firefighters were responding to a car fire in the area. User comments have reported that this was the cause of the blaze, but it remains unconfirmed at this time.
Per Watch Duty, authorities have dubbed this the "Grand Fire".
A citizen user video shows a cloud of smoke.
Citizen user video shows smoke billowing in the distance.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire following a crash.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Grand Ave & Longview Dr.
The Grand Fire is now 90% contained, according to Watch Duty.
The condition of the car's driver is unknown.
A rollover car crash was confirmed to be the cause of the 30-acre blaze, Chino Valley Fire said on Thursday morning. Local reports indicate that the car was a Tesla.
1 minor firefighter injury was reported.
All evacuations and warnings have been lifted, and all aircraft were released last night. Grand Avenue between Grand Avenue Park and the city limit will remain closed until further notice.
The fire is now 50% contained and has held at 30 acres, fire officials said.
The fire is holding at just under 30 acres, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for Pleasant Hill Dr, Ashbury Dr, Auburn Ct, Morning Terrace Dr, Golden Crest Dr, Cottage Ln, Rose Mist Ln, and Morning Dew Ln.
Road closures include Chino Hills Parkway & Falling Star, along with Chino Hills Parkway & Country Walk.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Mill Stream Drive, Falling Star Lane, Valley View Lane, and Sweet Grass Lane, per the Chino Valley Fire District.
CAL Fire now says that the blaze has been mapped at 30 acres.
CAL Fire said the blaze is now at 20 acres with a moderate rate of spread. It has the potential to grow to 200 acres, and could threaten structures if it grows to this size.
An initial radio clip stated that firefighters were responding to a car fire in the area. User comments have reported that this was the cause of the blaze, but it remains unconfirmed at this time.
Per Watch Duty, authorities have dubbed this the "Grand Fire".
A citizen user video shows a cloud of smoke.
Citizen user video shows smoke billowing in the distance.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire following a crash.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Grand Ave & Longview Dr.
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Of course it had to be a Tesla drivers. It’s always Tesla drivers….
Tesla is a dangerous car. Those battery fires are difficult to put out.
They produce best quality electric cars. Putting the blame of a possible reckless vehicle on the vehicle is wild
People need to stop spreading misinformation not only here but on other social media. It was started by a vehicle crash, I know because we witnessed the fire. No it isnt the gov doing some shit calm down
Lmao it’s always a Tesla
Of course it had to be a Tesla drivers. It’s always Tesla drivers….
Tesla is a dangerous car. Those battery fires are difficult to put out.
They produce best quality electric cars. Putting the blame of a possible reckless vehicle on the vehicle is wild
People need to stop spreading misinformation not only here but on other social media. It was started by a vehicle crash, I know because we witnessed the fire. No it isnt the gov doing some shit calm down
Lmao it’s always a Tesla
Of course it had to be a Tesla drivers. It’s always Tesla drivers….
Tesla is a dangerous car. Those battery fires are difficult to put out.
They produce best quality electric cars. Putting the blame of a possible reckless vehicle on the vehicle is wild
People need to stop spreading misinformation not only here but on other social media. It was started by a vehicle crash, I know because we witnessed the fire. No it isnt the gov doing some shit calm down
Lmao it’s always a Tesla
Of course it had to be a Tesla drivers. It’s always Tesla drivers….
Tesla is a dangerous car. Those battery fires are difficult to put out.
They produce best quality electric cars. Putting the blame of a possible reckless vehicle on the vehicle is wild
People need to stop spreading misinformation not only here but on other social media. It was started by a vehicle crash, I know because we witnessed the fire. No it isnt the gov doing some shit calm down
Lmao it’s always a Tesla
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Of course it had to be a Tesla drivers. It’s always Tesla drivers….
Tesla is a dangerous car. Those battery fires are difficult to put out.
They produce best quality electric cars. Putting the blame of a possible reckless vehicle on the vehicle is wild
People need to stop spreading misinformation not only here but on other social media. It was started by a vehicle crash, I know because we witnessed the fire. No it isnt the gov doing some shit calm down
Lmao it’s always a Tesla