East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts
Update 10:30 p.m. The fire is 2 acres and fire spread has been stopped. Firefighters will remain at scene overnight and into the morning to complete containment line and mop-up, per Cal Fire.
Photos by Chet Kalinowska
July 25, 2019 (Warner Springs) -- Lightning has sparked a brush fire on the Los Coyotes reservation in the Warner Springs area. The fire has burned approximately 1.5 acres as of 7:30 p.m., below the historic Hot Springs overlook.
Cal Fire reports that air resources are holding the fire's spread to a minimum while ground crews gain acces in difficult terrain to build a hand line around the #Springsfire.
Federal firefighters from Cleveland National Forest are assisting Cal Fire on the fire including two helicopters, a hot shot crew, chief officer, fire engine and a water tender.
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Comments
Job Well Done!
We watched them battle the blaze firsthand. What a tremendous coordinated effort to put out the flames! Thank You!!! :)
:-)
I agree!
Shows they're experts at what they do!