Four forest fires, which forced the issuance of evacuation orders and alerts After burning about 23,000 acres, they are close to being completely contained in southern California.
The Sandy Fires, in Ventura County; Bain and Verona, in Riverside County, and the Santa Rosathe largest of the four, on the island of the same name off the coast of Southern California, motivated the deployment of thousands of firefighters.
Conflagrations broke out in the midst of conditions that favored its rapid growthsuch as high temperatures, low humidity and dry terrain, in addition to being fed by the intensity of the winds.
Keep reading: Firefighters make progress in containing the Sandy Fire in Ventura County
Santa Rosa Fire, on Santa Rosa Island
The largest of the four fires that recently broke out in Southern California began on May 15 on the island of Santa Rosapart of Channel Islands National Park, off the coasts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
The flames quickly spread to burn more than 10,000 acres. before fire teams began to fight them both on the ground and from the air, with firefighting planes.
In its most recent report, published at 6:36 pm this Monday, Cal Fire reported that The burned surface was 18,379 acres, with 97% containment.
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The investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing, although the United States Coast Guard believes the fire may have been arson. allegedly by a shipwrecked sailor after launching a flare to call for help.
Sandy Fire, Ventura County
On the morning of Monday, May 18, The Sandy Fire started in a neighborhood south of the city of Simi Valleyin Ventura County.
Everything seems to indicate that the fire It was caused by a man who hit a rock with his tractor, causing a spark.. The flames spread quickly through the dry land and driven by the wind, reaching a home and several vehicles.
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Given the rapid advance of the fire, Cal Fire issued evacuation for thousands of Simi Valley residentswhile about 1,000 firefighters were deployed to fight the Sandy fire.
This Tuesday morning, Cal Fire reported that the fire was 90% contained after its destruction of 2,183 acres.
Bain Fire, Riverside County
Flames from the Bain Fire broke out approximately at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 in the Jurupa Valley area.
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The fire originated near the bed of the Santa Ana Riverwhich has been the scene of dozens of fires over the years.
However, on this occasion, the flames spread beyond the river and spread quickly to the homes in the Mira Loma neighborhood.
The threat of fire, which I was advancing through terrain with dense dry vegetation in the areaforced the evacuation of thousands of people.
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The Riverside County Fire Department reported that one structure was destroyed, five others were damaged, while four civilians and a firefighter were injured by the effects of the fire.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Deputies They arrested a man for illegally flying a drone overin the area affected by the fire, which temporarily interfered with the extinguishing efforts.
In its most recent update, posted at 6:09 p.m. Monday, Cal Fire reported that The flames had burned 1,473 acres and were 95% contained..
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Verona Fire, Riverside County
Almost simultaneously with the Bain Fire, on May 19, another conflagration broke out in Riverside County, which was called the Verona Fire. which was located in the unincorporated area of Green Acres and Fatherland, near Hemet.
Although firefighters made rapid progress in their attempt to control the fire, The strong winds caused the flames to cross the containment lines and recorded rapid progress.
Due to the lack of control of the fire, the authorities ordered the evacuation of thousands of people living in the affected area. with the risk that it could reach the Desolate tract Dunes golf club.
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On Monday afternoon, Cal Fire reported that the fire was 95% contained, after spreading across 638 acres and destroying five structures.
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