Limonite Fire Grows to 8 Acres in Riverside County

Watch Duty later reported that the fire had grown to 3 acres while burning in heavy fuels. A second fire, located roughly half a mile east of the original blaze, was then reported at 5 acres. Officials requested a full response with aircraft to that second fire, bringing the total incident footprint to approximately 8 acres.

The fire initially started as a small 20-by-20-foot blaze, but later grew as fire activity increased and flames began spotting ahead of the main fire. Incident command requested additional resources, including five more engines, two hand crews, and a helicopter as the fire expanded.

Firefighters are battling the Limonite Fire in Riverside County after the vegetation fire spread through heavy brush and triggered a major response.

A Citizen user shows video of brush on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 6493 Mann Ave.

Watch Duty later reported that the fire had grown to 3 acres while burning in heavy fuels. A second fire, located roughly half a mile east of the original blaze, was then reported at 5 acres. Officials requested a full response with aircraft to that second fire, bringing the total incident footprint to approximately 8 acres.

The fire initially started as a small 20-by-20-foot blaze, but later grew as fire activity increased and flames began spotting ahead of the main fire. Incident command requested additional resources, including five more engines, two hand crews, and a helicopter as the fire expanded.

Firefighters are battling the Limonite Fire in Riverside County after the vegetation fire spread through heavy brush and triggered a major response.

A Citizen user shows video of brush on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 6493 Mann Ave.

Watch Duty later reported that the fire had grown to 3 acres while burning in heavy fuels. A second fire, located roughly half a mile east of the original blaze, was then reported at 5 acres. Officials requested a full response with aircraft to that second fire, bringing the total incident footprint to approximately 8 acres.

The fire initially started as a small 20-by-20-foot blaze, but later grew as fire activity increased and flames began spotting ahead of the main fire. Incident command requested additional resources, including five more engines, two hand crews, and a helicopter as the fire expanded.

Firefighters are battling the Limonite Fire in Riverside County after the vegetation fire spread through heavy brush and triggered a major response.

A Citizen user shows video of brush on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 6493 Mann Ave.

Watch Duty later reported that the fire had grown to 3 acres while burning in heavy fuels. A second fire, located roughly half a mile east of the original blaze, was then reported at 5 acres. Officials requested a full response with aircraft to that second fire, bringing the total incident footprint to approximately 8 acres.

The fire initially started as a small 20-by-20-foot blaze, but later grew as fire activity increased and flames began spotting ahead of the main fire. Incident command requested additional resources, including five more engines, two hand crews, and a helicopter as the fire expanded.

Firefighters are battling the Limonite Fire in Riverside County after the vegetation fire spread through heavy brush and triggered a major response.

A Citizen user shows video of brush on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 6493 Mann Ave.

Watch Duty later reported that the fire had grown to 3 acres while burning in heavy fuels. A second fire, located roughly half a mile east of the original blaze, was then reported at 5 acres. Officials requested a full response with aircraft to that second fire, bringing the total incident footprint to approximately 8 acres.

The fire initially started as a small 20-by-20-foot blaze, but later grew as fire activity increased and flames began spotting ahead of the main fire. Incident command requested additional resources, including five more engines, two hand crews, and a helicopter as the fire expanded.

Firefighters are battling the Limonite Fire in Riverside County after the vegetation fire spread through heavy brush and triggered a major response.

A Citizen user shows video of brush on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 6493 Mann Ave.